Frank Mooney
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wendy Ortiz, a 32-year-old meatpacking worker in Pennsylvania, was shocked to learn she was fined $1.8 million by U.S. immigration authorities for staying in the country illegally. Earning just $13 an hour and raising her autistic 6-year-old son, Ortiz called the penalty “not fair,” questioning how anyone could pay such a sum. … Read more
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Reagan Danielle Gray, a former volunteer at Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock, pleaded guilty Monday to sexual assault in the second degree for abusing a 15-year-old boy. Details of the Abuse and Legal Proceedings Gray, 26, was charged with abusing the minor between 2020 and summer 2021 while she was … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump and retail giant Walmart are engaged in a heated exchange over the administration’s tariffs and their impact on consumer prices. The dispute erupted after Walmart announced impending price increases, attributing them to the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. Trump’s Strong Response On May 17, Trump took to his … Read more
If you rely on SNAP benefits to help with groceries, it’s important to know when your state will deposit funds so you can plan your shopping wisely. Between May 19 and 25, 2025, several states are distributing SNAP payments to millions of recipients. Upcoming SNAP Payment Dates by State How Much Can You Receive? The … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) confirmed that the second round of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments for May will be distributed this week, continuing the monthly schedule based on beneficiaries’ birthdates. Payment Schedule for May 2025 Payments are automatically deposited based on the date of birth and filing history for those … Read more
NEW YORK, N.Y. — More than 8 million New York households will receive inflation relief checks of up to $400, part of the 2025-2026 state budget aimed at helping families cope with rising costs of living. The payments, based on 2023 tax returns, will begin mailing in October 2025 and continue through November. Recipients will … Read more
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Joseph Kling, 19, of Waretown, New Jersey, denies starting a massive wildfire that burned over 15,000 acres in Ocean County in April, claiming others present should have put out the fire. The wildfire, one of the largest in New Jersey in 20 years, ignited on April 22 near Jones Road in … Read more
TAMPA, Fla. — May 19, 1998, remains one of the darkest days in Tampa Bay law enforcement history after Hank Earl Carr murdered two Tampa detectives and a state trooper in a deadly rampage. The Incident and Its Impact The incident prompted the passage of a state law banning the carrying of concealed handcuff keys, … Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Gov. JB Pritzker’s plan to maintain Illinois as a sanctuary state is facing challenges as the state grapples with a budget shortfall for the upcoming fiscal year. His proposed $55.2 billion budget includes cuts to a health coverage program for some immigrants regardless of their legal status. Illinois is one of only … Read more
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Approximately twenty people were arrested during a large-scale law enforcement operation targeting fentanyl and cocaine trafficking, dubbed “Operation Burn Baby Burn,” authorities announced. The months-long investigation culminated in significant seizures and the disruption of a major drug ring believed responsible for moving millions of dollars’ worth of narcotics across Central Florida. … Read more