Today’s Lead News Stories

LAFD’s non-profit, which raised large sums after 2025 fires, hired firm amid growing criticism over handling of disaster

Because Geraldo Lunas Campos died at a military base, the El Paso District Attorney says any criminal case may fall to federal prosecutors. But criminal law experts say the state doesn’t have to defer to them.

Two Muslim women in Utrecht, Netherlands, have filed a formal complaint after a police officer was filmed kicking and hitting them. The women's lawyer stated the officer also used racist language. Police are investigating the incident, acknowledging the video's impact and questions about racism.

"DoorDash-ing yourself to the cops is wild."

A second teenage girl has died following a tragic sledding accident in Texas during a rare winter storm, deepening the heartbreak surrounding an incident that has shaken the Frisco community.

Stephen Cottrell was criticised for renewing contract of David Tudor, despite being aware of his past abuse

Hundreds of actions are set to take place across the country on 30 and 31 January to protest against ICE violence

Two large seals reading ‘Consulate de Ecuador’ are posted outside building

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has ended a yearslong investigation into how the General Land Office handled $1 billion in disaster aid.

Tom Homan acknowledges immigration enforcement needs ‘certain improvements’, without offering any details

Late-night hosts covered resistance to ICE occupation and how Trump has recruited Nicki Minaj