Voters in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota are casting ballots in primaries that will shape key races for governor, Congress and the Senate. California’s top-two governor’s race and Iowa’s open-seat contests are among the most closely watched.
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Melissa Casias, a Los Alamos National Laboratory worker missing since June 2025, was found dead in New Mexico's Carson National Forest. Authorities continue investigating the circumstances of her death.
The Supreme Court rejected Florida's bid to sue California and Washington over licenses issued to immigrant truck drivers after a fatal crash. Justices Thomas and Alito dissented, while the Trump administration has pushed for stricter English proficiency rules for commercial drivers.
A New Mexico jury found Meta Platforms Inc. violated state consumer protection laws by harming children’s mental health and failing to address child sexual exploitation on its platforms, resulting in thousands of violations with substantial penalties. The lawsuit, initiated by the New Mexico Attorney General, accused Meta of prioritizing profits over safety and misleading the public, while Meta plans to appeal the verdict. Concurrently, a related trial in Los Angeles involving Meta and YouTube is examining claims that social media products are deliberately addictive to children, reflecting growing legal challenges against tech companies over their impact on youth mental health.
Senator Markwayne Mullin was confirmed as the new Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security by a 54-45 Senate vote, replacing Kristi Noem amid controversy over her leadership. Mullin’s appointment comes during a prolonged DHS shutdown caused by Democratic demands for immigration enforcement reforms, which remain unresolved despite the leadership change. Known for bipartisan relationships, Mullin has pledged to empower personnel and implement policy shifts such as requiring judicial warrants for enforcement actions, while his confirmation drew both cross-party support and criticism.
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to present evidence of their efforts to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident mistakenly deported to El Salvador, amid concerns of non-compliance with court directives. This case, which challenges deportations under the Alien Enemies Act during Trump's second presidency, has raised significant legal questions about the administration's adherence to judicial orders and the lack of judicial review in such deportations. The outcome could have broader implications for U.S. deportation practices, with the judge considering contempt proceedings if the administration fails to provide satisfactory evidence of compliance.
In February, Betsy Arakawa, the wife of actor Gene Hackman, passed away from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare disease transmitted by rodents, and an investigation revealed she had been researching flu-like symptoms and breathing techniques prior to her death. Gene Hackman died approximately a week later from hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with Alzheimer's disease as a contributing factor, and the couple's property in Santa Fe, New Mexico, was found to have rodents, although their main living quarters were not infested. The report provides insight into the health challenges the couple faced and clarifies the circumstances leading to their deaths, highlighting Arakawa's concerns about overlapping symptoms with COVID-19.
A mass shooting at an unsanctioned car show in Las Cruces, New Mexico, resulted in three deaths and 15 injuries, with the victims including two 19-year-old men and a 16-year-old boy. The Las Cruces Police Department is actively seeking public assistance, requesting videos or tips to help identify the suspects, as no arrests have been made yet. Preliminary findings indicate the shooting stemmed from an altercation between two groups, raising concerns about safety at public events and the need for enhanced security measures.