A federal grand jury indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has ignited a significant national conversation about the role of nonprofit watchdog groups, the use of informants, and the ethical boundaries of combating extremism. According to statements from federal officials, the SPLC faces 11 counts, including wire fraud, …

A recent arrest at a California airport and a dramatic U.S. naval seizure in the Middle East are beginning to paint a broader picture—one that suggests a complex, multinational network tied to Iran’s efforts to move weapons, materials, and influence across borders. Federal authorities last week arrested Shamim Mafi at …

Federal authorities have arrested an Iranian national living in California, accusing her of orchestrating a large-scale international weapons trafficking operation involving Iranian-made drones, explosives, and ammunition destined for Sudan. According to a newly unsealed criminal complaint, 44-year-old Shamim Mafi was taken into custody at Los Angeles International Airport while allegedly …

FBI Director Kash Patel said in a televised interview Sunday that arrests may soon be made in connection with the long-running investigation into alleged ties between Russia and Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign—remarks that are already generating significant political and legal attention. Speaking on Mornings with Maria with Maria Bartiromo, …

MARSHALL, MI — At the April 20, 2026 Marshall City Council meeting, officials are scheduled to hold a Public Hearing on proposed revisions to Section 132.02, the city’s harassing communications ordinance. According to city materials, the update was recommended after discussions involving the City Manager, Chief of Police, and other city …