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George Santos · New York

Disgraced former Rep. George Santos reports to prison for seven-year sentence

63% Center coverage: 161 sources

Disgraced former Rep. George Santos reported to prison on Friday, beginning a more than seven-year sentence after pleading guilty to a laundry list of federal charges that included wire fraud, identity theft and money laundering. See the Story

US Immigration · Florida

Deportation flights from Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center have begun, DeSantis says

63% Center coverage: 123 sources

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US Crime · Phoenix

Idaho mother Lori Vallow Daybell receives life in prison for two murder conspiracy convictions, ending her legal saga

76% Center coverage: 119 sources

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Chuck E. Cheese employee arrested in iconic mouse mask for using stolen credit card, police say

61% Center coverage: 78 sources

US Crime · Tallahassee See the Story

Judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions in third ruling since high court decision

67% Center coverage: 99 sources

A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from ending birthright citizenship for the children of parents who are in the U.S. illegally, issuing the third court ruling blocking the birthright order nationwide since a key Supreme Court decision in June.US Immigration · United States See the Story

Bodycam video shows Texas officers running through burning hotel to wake guests

100% Center coverage: 14 sources

Police officers in Texas were caught on camera saving hotel guests during a fire at a hotel, prioritizing safety of the guests over their own lives.Texas, United States · Texas See the Story

A look at what happened in the US government this week

100% Center coverage: 10 sources

Here are the top stories involving the U.S. government this past week.United States · United States See the Story

More detention centers, targeting sanctuary jurisdictions: Trump administration's immigration battle

100% Center coverage: 18 sources

The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against New York City, challenging its sanctuary city status, while Republican states increase their support for federal immigration efforts.Donald Trump · New York See the Story

Texas mother claims 6-year-old son’s life jacket filled with water, nearly drowning him

100% Center coverage: 17 sources

A Texas mother is sounding the alarm after she claims her 6-year-old son nearly drowned due to a faulty life jacket.Texas, United States · Texas See the Story

Man arrested for stealing rare Pokémon cards valued at $100,000, police say

94% Center coverage: 17 sources

Here's how a collectibles store manager flagged the suspect to police.United States · United States See the Story

11-year-old girl hikes tallest peak in 48 states, sets record

100% Center coverage: 17 sources

A girl from Connecticut has soared to new heights and put her name in the record books.Orlando · Orlando See the Story

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