Are Democrats too soft on crime?

House GOP's already fragile majority to further shrink after Democrats' ballot box victory

Published on January 31, 2026

Democratic runoff decides Texas special election for vacant congressional seat, shrinking Republican House majority to razor-thin margin of control.

White House touts Trumps bold vision for towering Independence Arch for America 250

Published on January 31, 2026

Mamdani taps ex-con to lead NYC jails as Rikers remains under federal oversight

Published on January 31, 2026

Socialist mayor appoints Stanley Richards as corrections commissioner, making him the first ex-con to hold the role as New York City pushes reforms.

Burglars caught spying on homes with hidden camouflaged cameras before striking neighborhoods

Published on January 31, 2026

California police warned residents after burglars allegedly used hidden cameras to secretly monitor homes before striking in a concerning new tactic.

House Democrats mutiny Schumers deal with White House, threatening longer shutdown

Published on January 31, 2026

House Democrats are divided from Senate Democrats on a deal struck with the White House to fund the federal government and negotiate DHS dollars.

Louisiana authorities, federal agents nab all 8 inmates who escaped in jailbreak after massive manhunt

Published on January 31, 2026

All eight violent offenders who escaped Louisiana's Riverbend Detention Center have been captured after massive manhunt involving state police and federal agencies.