As tensions rise, the U.S. Air Force has landed its fastest bomber, crewed by four pilots, at a UK air base. This strategic deployment comes in response to an observed surge in anticipated strikes originating from Iran. The presence of this advanced aircraft underscores the heightened alert status and the U.S.’s preparedness for potential escalation in the region.
Hennepin County is investigating 17 criminal cases involving federal agents, including former Customs and Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino, for actions taken during “Operation Metro Surge” in Minnesota. Bovino is seen in footage deploying a gas canister that may have released carcinogenic agents. The county attorney has launched a Transparency and Accountability Project to examine these cases and gather community input, acknowledging the federal government’s lack of cooperation in providing evidence for accountability. This local effort represents a growing resistance to documented abuses by federal agents, contrasting with their historical lack of consequences.
Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is investigating a hit-and-run incident in Boyle Heights where federal agents in unmarked vehicles collided with a civilian sedan. The crash, reported around 10:47 a.m. on Whittier Boulevard, involved a pickup truck and an SUV, both reportedly driven by federal agents who left the scene before police arrived. While no serious injuries were reported, the incident is being investigated as a possible assault with a deadly weapon. The specific federal agency involved has yet to be identified.
John Q. Hosedrinker