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FBI agents executed search warrants at multiple locations across Southern California, including the homes and offices of a San Bernardino County supervisor, an Ontario city council member, the offices of Chinese-language media company EDI Media in West Covina, a Beverly Hills residence, and Ontario International Airport. The FBI confirmed the searches but said the supporting affidavits remain under seal. No arrests were made.

Chinese Influence probe Triggers FBI Raids in San Bernardino FBI agents executed search warrants at multiple locations across Southern California, including the homes and offices of a San Bernardino County supervisor, an Ontario city council member, the offices of Chinese-language media company EDI Media in West Covina, a Beverly Hills residence, and Ontario....

An investigation by International Business Times, citing reporting by Natalie Winters and publicly available Foreign Agents Registration Act filings, examined the China–United States Exchange Foundation (CUSEF), a foundation the article describes as linked to the Chinese Communist Party. According to the filings, CUSEF hired Washington lobbying firms to help generate favorable media coverage of China and disseminate “positive messages” about Beijing.

Report Examines CCP-Linked Media Outreach to U.S. Journalists An investigation by International Business Times, citing reporting by Natalie Winters and publicly available Foreign Agents Registration Act filings, examined the China–United States Exchange Foundation (CUSEF), a foundation the article describes as linked to the Chinese Communist Party. According...

James “Fergie” Cox Chambers Jr., an heir to the Cox cable fortune, was arrested in Spain on a U.S. indictment alleging he financed a militant communist organization known as the Unity of Fields Collective, which prosecutors say promoted attacks on law enforcement, critical infrastructure and government facilities while expressing support for Hamas and other designated terrorist organizations.

FBI Seeks Extradition of Cox Heir Accused of Funding Violent Extremist Network James “Fergie” Cox Chambers Jr., an heir to the Cox cable fortune, was arrested in Spain on a U.S. indictment alleging he financed a militant communist organization known as the Unity of Fields Collective, which prosecutors say promoted attacks on law enforcement, critical infrastructure and gov...

Michael Sam Teekaye Jr., 22, of Hanover, Md., was sentenced on July 8 to 15 years in federal prison, followed by lifetime supervised release, after pleading guilty to attempting to provide material support to ISIS. According to court documents, Teekaye disclosed to an undercover officer his plan to travel to Somalia to join ISIS as a fighter.

Maryland Man Sentenced for Attempting to Join ISIS Michael Sam Teekaye Jr., 22, of Hanover, Md., was sentenced on July 8 to 15 years in federal prison, followed by lifetime supervised release, after pleading guilty to attempting to provide material support to ISIS. According to court documents, Teekaye disclosed to an undercover officer his plan to....

Jonathan Andrew Felkel, 34, was sentenced July 16 to nine years in federal prison after pleading guilty to violating the housing rights of his Black neighbor, identified in court documents as J.M., during a racially motivated shooting outside their Columbia-area neighborhood on July 17, 2025.

South Carolina Man Sentenced for Racially Motivated Shooting Jonathan Andrew Felkel, 34, was sentenced July 16 to nine years in federal prison after pleading guilty to violating the housing rights of his Black neighbor, identified in court documents as J.M., during a racially motivated shooting outside their Columbia-area neighborhood on July 17, 2025. Accord...

Ean Halstead, 32, of Omaha, Neb., was arrested after investigators linked him to an online threat targeting Columbus Catholic Schools and the family of Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen. Authorities initially arrested Halstead on June 29 following a standoff at his apartment and re-arrested him July 17 on felony charges of terroristic threats and destruction of evidence.

Nebraska Man Charged After Threats Against Catholic School and Governor’s Family Ean Halstead, 32, of Omaha, Neb., was arrested after investigators linked him to an online threat targeting Columbus Catholic Schools and the family of Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen. Authorities initially arrested Halstead on June 29 following a standoff at his apartment and re-arrested him July 17 on fe...

A federal grand jury in the Southern District of New York has issued subpoenas as part of an investigation into Neville Roy Singham, an American businessman living in Shanghai, and his nonprofit network. According to the report, the investigation is examining potential violations of federal tax laws and the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).

Federal Grand Jury Investigates Nonprofit Network Linked to China-Based Donor A federal grand jury in the Southern District of New York has issued subpoenas as part of an investigation into Neville Roy Singham, an American businessman living in Shanghai, and his nonprofit network. According to the report, the investigation is examining potential violations of federal tax laws...

Benjamin Hanil Song was sentenced to 100 years in prison for his role in the July 4, 2025, attack on the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas, where an Alvarado police officer was shot in the neck. Seven additional defendants were also sentenced, bringing the combined sentences announced by the Justice Department to 450 years in prison.

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Alexander Iniguez Mercado, 20, of Chicago, was arrested June 26 after a federal indictment charged him with obstruction of justice in connection with the investigation of a planned violent attack targeting the UFC event at the White House on June 14.

Chicago Man Charged With Obstruction in White House UFC Attack Investigation Alexander Iniguez Mercado, 20, of Chicago, was arrested June 26 after a federal indictment charged him with obstruction of justice in connection with the investigation of a planned violent attack targeting the UFC event at the White House on June 14. According to the indictment, Mercado was allegedl...

Allison Howlett, 36, who police identified as transgender, was arrested June 27 after Henderson, Nev., police responded to a 911 call from the suspect’s spouse reporting a domestic dispute, a stolen vehicle loaded with fi****ms, and alleged threats of both “suicide by cop” and a mass shooting. Officers located Howlett at Sunset Station casino, where police said the suspect was sitting on a handgun with a fully automatic, suppressed MP5-style machine gun within reach.

Transgender Nevada Suspect Charged After Alleged Mass Shooting Threats Allison Howlett, 36, who police identified as transgender, was arrested June 27 after Henderson, Nev., police responded to a 911 call from the suspect’s spouse reporting a domestic dispute, a stolen vehicle loaded with fi****ms, and alleged threats of both “suicide by cop” and a mass shooting....