SHAWNEE COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 10:30a.m. Tuesday in Shawnee County.

A man was working on a tractor in the 2900 Block of SE Tecumseh Road, when the tractor fell on him, according to the Shawnee County Sheriff's Deputy Abigail Christian..

American Medical Response transported the man to an area hospital for treatment of serious injuries.&nbsp; The victim's name has not been released.

SHAWNEE COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 10:30a.m. Tuesday in Shawnee County.A man was working on a tractor in the 2900 Block of SE Tecumseh Road, when the tractor fell on him, according to the Shawnee County Sheriff's Deputy Abigail Christian..American Medical Response transported the man to an area hospital for treatment of serious injuries.&nbsp; The victim's name has not been released.

Sheriff: Kan. man hospitalized after tractor fell on him

As many as 100 people could have been affected, owner and witnesses say

By:&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/author/cindygonzalez/">Cindy Gonzalez</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/author/aaron-sanderford/">Aaron Sanderford</a> <a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/fortenberry-seeks-two-month-delay-of-re-trial-to-wait-for-trump-justice-department/">Nebraska Examiner</a>

OMAHA — As many as 100 workers suspected of being in the country illegally were ensnared, witnesses said, in what immigration officials said was its largest Nebraska enforcement operation since President Donald Trump took office.

Outside of Glenn Valley Foods, community advocates, including a pastor, said they had seen people being removed from the plant. Some were placed in three 15-passenger vans. Others were loaded onto a bus with boarded up windows and a law enforcement escort.

Witnesses who were afraid to give their names told a reporter they saw family members of workers arrive and try to bring documentation to their loved ones. One didn’t stop when asked to by local officers.

That resulted in a tense moment when a handful of people approached a law enforcement vehicle and some loudly expressed frustration with the scope and scale of the operation. At least two people tried to block the movement of the vehicle and were moved, video footage confirmed.

Several observers said Glenn Valley was approached by ICE agents Tuesday morning and allowed agents inside the plant.

Gary Rohwer, owner and CEO of Glenn Valley Foods, told Omaha’s WOWT that federal investigators told him 97 employees had false IDs. He said the company had used e-Verify.

Immigration authorities confirmed to a local member of Congress that 75 to 80 people had been detained. Others were being interviewed about related law enforcement concerns.

“They’re good, hardworking, honest,” he said. “They’re part of our family.”

Community leaders said workers have told them they were separating people in the plant they could prove were citizens and those that they couldn’t.

The operations had several local elected Latino leaders visiting various work sites, some South Omaha businesses shutting their doors for the time being and area residents checking in with each other in a frenzy.

Latino leaders tracking the situation, posting about it on social media and speaking with workers said they had heard of up to a half-dozen worksites where federal immigration agents may have visited.

A federal official described the raid at Glenn Valley Foods as likely the largest in Nebraska since Trump took office after promising a massive crackdown on illegal immigration.

“U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and federal law enforcement partners, executed a federal search warrant at Glenn Valley Foods, today, based on an ongoing criminal investigation into the large-scale employment of aliens without authorization to work in the United States,” said a statement from Tanya Roman, ICE spokesperson.

Roman, in a follow-up call with the Examiner, clarified that Glenn Valley was the only Omaha-area operation federal immigration agents carried out Tuesday and that it attempted no others and made no individual arrests at other businesses.

Community leaders began gathering early Tuesday at a South Omaha location, after having heard late Monday of possible enforcement activities ahead.

Roger Garcia, chairman of the Douglas County board, announced during a county board meeting Tuesday morning that he had to leave because his community was “being terrorized.”

“I have to depart,” he said. “As we speak, there’s word of at least two raids happening at this moment, so I have to go. I have to try and help.”

He was among leaders posting in English and Spanish on social media to keep the community informed. Rumors swirled for much of the day about potentially targeted businesses beyond Glenn Valley Foods, including LALA’s and JBS, processing and production plants in the eastern part of the city. A JBS official told the Nebraska Examiner that no raid or immigration agents targeted JBS. LALA officials said they were not targeted and received no visit either.

Later, Garcia, gathering with others on South 24th Street, said he found no redeeming value in the federal action.

“None of this is doing anything to positively help society, but rather is doing the opposite,” he said. “These were individuals that were literally at work, trying to provide for their families, people contributing to our local economy.”

He said a team of community representatives is working to get current information, including what’s next for those detained.&nbsp;

He said at least one trusted source said the source’s mom was taken to Iowa and offered the option to voluntarily deport or to fight the deportation through legal means.&nbsp;He said various community members have stepped up to offer legal services.&nbsp;

Garcia said he’s hearing trepidation that another Nebraska town could be next.&nbsp;

State Sens. Dunixi Guereca and Margo Juarez of South Omaha gathered mid-morning with a half dozen other community representatives on South 24th Street. Guereca pointed at the quiet business corridor, the heart of Nebraska’s largest Latino business district, and said: “This is fear.”

U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., issued a statement Tuesday saying he understood the “concerns” for people’s loved ones and personal safety and said he had “full confidence and expectations” that ICE would operate legally and treat people respectfully. He said his office supports “the rule of law.”

The statement said his office had been told the investigation and warrant being served at the plant concerned “stolen identities.”

Local law enforcement agencies said they were not participating in the federal raids, but that they are providing agents and the public with traffic enforcement around targeted locations, as needed.

”The Department of Homeland Security recently notified OPD of the operations and OPD officers responded to the areas for traffic control,” Omaha Police Lt. Neal Bonacci said in a statement.

Guereca said he was disappointed in the way federal agents carried out the operation, which he said created unnecessary fear for families, customers and merchants.

“Businesses closed their doors. Not only are folks not going to work, they’re not consuming,” he said.&nbsp;

Yesenia Peck, who heads the Nebraska Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, also came to the 24th Street district to check on businesses. As she approached one store, a customer was attempting to open the door, but it was locked.

She said she knew of at least one foreign consulate office based in Omaha, the Guatemalan Consulate, that was sending a representative to an affected worksite.

“Everybody is scared right now. Businesses are closing,” she said. “This is not life…”

Peck said one merchant asked her, “How are we going to pay the bills? Pay rent?”

Martha Barrera, who owns a salon on 24th Street, said her workers have continued to accept customers, but she said people are in panic mode about what is happening outside the doors. She said she is happy that community leaders have offered information on rights and how to respond if federal agents were to come to her business or any others.&nbsp;

She and others on the business corridor said their stores rely on Latino families and are worried about future commerce.

Peck said she understands there are laws and people must abide by those.

“But this is not the way it should be done,” she said. “Not cruelly.”

“What is happening right now is unbelievable. I’ve seen this kind of thing in other countries,” she said, including her homeland of Peru. “It’s just not the right way.”

Meanwhile in Lincoln, an impromptu protest with roughly 20 people marched near the State Capitol as a result of federal immigration enforcement.

Peaceful protests were developing elsewhere in Omaha, too, including an “Omaha Stands with Immigrants rally.”

Hundreds protested the federal immigration operation, lining both sides of L Street near 33rd at the dinner hours. Signs and chalked sidewalks offered sentiment: “Undocumented hands feed you.” “F— ICE.” “Keep families together” “Abolish ICE.”

An Omaha Tribal group led chants, crossing back and forth at crosslight. “No fear, no hate, no ICE in our state.”

A woman in purple plastic boots held a yellow “immigrants welcome here” sign and banged a gong, saying, “It’s the loudest thing I own.”

Others passed out “know your rights” information packets.&nbsp;There was no shortage of honks from passer by motorists.&nbsp;

Jaqueline Chino walked up to the chanting crowd and stood on a light pole base, with her handmade sign: “Families belong together.”

Asked by a reporter what brought her to the event, she said her dad was deported when she was 5 years old.

Her mom raised her family alone, as her dad is in Guerrero, Mexico.&nbsp;

“I know the pain,” she said. “Growing up without a father figure is very hard for a girl.”

Another gathering on South 24th Street drew about 25 people.

Said Anna Hernandez, an organizer: “Obviously we can’t do anything at the worksites. But we can show that this is our community and this is breaking up our families.”

She said people are reaching out to community members seeking ways to demonstrate support. “There are children who will be forever affected by this.”

Mayor John Ewing Jr., on his second official day in office, released a statement saying that his office had been alerted that some sort of immigration action would take place on Tuesday, though was not “privy to details.”

He noted that he had asked ICE for a heads-up courtesy on enforcement activities, following the ICE-led arrest over the weekend at a west Omaha restaurant that disturbed patrons and others as it circulated widely on social media.

“I am trying to get to the bottom of what happened today,” Ewing said in a statement. “We know that actions like these affect families. My administration is working with community groups to understand the scale of need.”

Ewing said he knows the ICE actions caused fear. “We do not want people to be so afraid they stop reporting crimes. Our Omaha Police Department will respond to 911 calls and not ask about legal status.”

He reiterated that the city was not in the business of immigration enforcement, and said it was the federal government leading that charge.

“Our Omaha police officers do not and will not seek individuals to check their legal status,” Ewing said. “OPD was on scene today to assist in traffic control and public safety in areas near their operations.”

Saul Lopez, of LULAC National, was headed with other community members to pass out information about worker rights at workplaces and said a concern was for parents who might be separated from children.

“We’re very worried right now about what’s going on with the families.”

A leader of an Omaha nonprofit that works with youths said Tuesday that the organization has been working to identify families whose working parent may have been detained and separated from their children.

So far, the organization’s leader said at least two kids in their care who are from two different families have a parent caught up in the operations. The organization was busy getting a hold of emergency contacts for the kids.

Also Tuesday, immigration advocates and community leaders had turned a South Omaha organization into a sort of information headquarters to better understand and coordinate legal, outreach and response activities.

Also among the elected officials gathered at the South Omaha hub was Yanira Garcia of the Omaha Regional Metropolitan Transit Board and Omaha City Councilman Ron Hug.

Examiner reporter Juan Salinas II contributed to this report.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1749657037037.jpeg" alt=" Jaqueline Chino, protesting immigration enforcement actions in Omaha on Tuesday, said she wanted to “stand up for people – even if I have to stand alone on this pole.” (Cindy Gonzalez/Nebraska Examiner)" />
 <figcaption> Jaqueline Chino, protesting immigration enforcement actions in Omaha on Tuesday, said she wanted to “stand up for people – even if I have to stand alone on this pole.” (Cindy Gonzalez/Nebraska Examiner)</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>As many as 100 people could have been affected, owner and witnesses say</h2>By:&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/author/cindygonzalez/">Cindy Gonzalez</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/author/aaron-sanderford/">Aaron Sanderford</a> <a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/fortenberry-seeks-two-month-delay-of-re-trial-to-wait-for-trump-justice-department/">Nebraska Examiner</a>OMAHA — As many as 100 workers suspected of being in the country illegally were ensnared, witnesses said, in what immigration officials said was its largest Nebraska enforcement operation since President Donald Trump took office.Outside of Glenn Valley Foods, community advocates, including a pastor, said they had seen people being removed from the plant. Some were placed in three 15-passenger vans. Others were loaded onto a bus with boarded up windows and a law enforcement escort.Witnesses who were afraid to give their names told a reporter they saw family members of workers arrive and try to bring documentation to their loved ones. One didn’t stop when asked to by local officers.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1749657133004.png" alt="ederal immigration agents raided an Omaha food plant, Glenn Valley Foods, on Tuesday. Witnesses saw people placed into three vans and a bus. (Aaron Sanderford/Nebraska Examiner)" />
 <figcaption>ederal immigration agents raided an Omaha food plant, Glenn Valley Foods, on Tuesday. Witnesses saw people placed into three vans and a bus. (Aaron Sanderford/Nebraska Examiner)</figcaption>
 </figure>That resulted in a tense moment when a handful of people approached a law enforcement vehicle and some loudly expressed frustration with the scope and scale of the operation. At least two people tried to block the movement of the vehicle and were moved, video footage confirmed.<h2>Workers targeted</h2>Several observers said Glenn Valley was approached by ICE agents Tuesday morning and allowed agents inside the plant.Gary Rohwer, owner and CEO of Glenn Valley Foods, told Omaha’s WOWT that federal investigators told him 97 employees had false IDs. He said the company had used e-Verify.Immigration authorities confirmed to a local member of Congress that 75 to 80 people had been detained. Others were being interviewed about related law enforcement concerns.“They’re good, hardworking, honest,” he said. “They’re part of our family.”Community leaders said workers have told them they were separating people in the plant they could prove were citizens and those that they couldn’t.The operations had several local elected Latino leaders visiting various work sites, some South Omaha businesses shutting their doors for the time being and area residents checking in with each other in a frenzy.<h2>Community reacts to raid</h2>Latino leaders tracking the situation, posting about it on social media and speaking with workers said they had heard of up to a half-dozen worksites where federal immigration agents may have visited.A federal official described the raid at Glenn Valley Foods as likely the largest in Nebraska since Trump took office after promising a massive crackdown on illegal immigration.“U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and federal law enforcement partners, executed a federal search warrant at Glenn Valley Foods, today, based on an ongoing criminal investigation into the large-scale employment of aliens without authorization to work in the United States,” said a statement from Tanya Roman, ICE spokesperson.She said the investigation is ongoing.Roman, in a follow-up call with the Examiner, clarified that Glenn Valley was the only Omaha-area operation federal immigration agents carried out Tuesday and that it attempted no others and made no individual arrests at other businesses.Community leaders began gathering early Tuesday at a South Omaha location, after having heard late Monday of possible enforcement activities ahead.Roger Garcia, chairman of the Douglas County board, announced during a county board meeting Tuesday morning that he had to leave because his community was “being terrorized.”“I have to depart,” he said. “As we speak, there’s word of at least two raids happening at this moment, so I have to go. I have to try and help.”<h2>Law enforcement fights rumors</h2>He was among leaders posting in English and Spanish on social media to keep the community informed. Rumors swirled for much of the day about potentially targeted businesses beyond Glenn Valley Foods, including LALA’s and JBS, processing and production plants in the eastern part of the city. A JBS official told the Nebraska Examiner that no raid or immigration agents targeted JBS. LALA officials said they were not targeted and received no visit either.Later, Garcia, gathering with others on South 24th Street, said he found no redeeming value in the federal action.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1749657211817.png" alt="Yesenia Peck, who heads the Nebraska Hispanic Chamber, was checking on South Omaha merchants Tuesday in the wake of reports that immigration raids were unfolding. (Cindy Gonzalez/Nebraska Examiner)" />
 <figcaption>Yesenia Peck, who heads the Nebraska Hispanic Chamber, was checking on South Omaha merchants Tuesday in the wake of reports that immigration raids were unfolding. (Cindy Gonzalez/Nebraska Examiner)</figcaption>
 </figure>“None of this is doing anything to positively help society, but rather is doing the opposite,” he said. “These were individuals that were literally at work, trying to provide for their families, people contributing to our local economy.”He said a team of community representatives is working to get current information, including what’s next for those detained.&nbsp;He said at least one trusted source said the source’s mom was taken to Iowa and offered the option to voluntarily deport or to fight the deportation through legal means.&nbsp;He said various community members have stepped up to offer legal services.&nbsp;Garcia said he’s hearing trepidation that another Nebraska town could be next.&nbsp;State Sens. Dunixi Guereca and Margo Juarez of South Omaha gathered mid-morning with a half dozen other community representatives on South 24th Street. Guereca pointed at the quiet business corridor, the heart of Nebraska’s largest Latino business district, and said: “This is fear.”U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., issued a statement Tuesday saying he understood the “concerns” for people’s loved ones and personal safety and said he had “full confidence and expectations” that ICE would operate legally and treat people respectfully. He said his office supports “the rule of law.”The statement said his office had been told the investigation and warrant being served at the plant concerned “stolen identities.”Local law enforcement agencies said they were not participating in the federal raids, but that they are providing agents and the public with traffic enforcement around targeted locations, as needed.”The Department of Homeland Security recently notified OPD of the operations and OPD officers responded to the areas for traffic control,” Omaha Police Lt. Neal Bonacci said in a statement.<h2>Business impacted</h2>Guereca said he was disappointed in the way federal agents carried out the operation, which he said created unnecessary fear for families, customers and merchants.“Businesses closed their doors. Not only are folks not going to work, they’re not consuming,” he said.&nbsp;Yesenia Peck, who heads the Nebraska Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, also came to the 24th Street district to check on businesses. As she approached one store, a customer was attempting to open the door, but it was locked.She said she knew of at least one foreign consulate office based in Omaha, the Guatemalan Consulate, that was sending a representative to an affected worksite.“Everybody is scared right now. Businesses are closing,” she said. “This is not life…”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1749657282067.png" alt="State Sen. Dunixi Guereca of South Omaha stands along South 24th Street with business owner Martha Barrera and discuss the federal immigration enforcement operation that had people and businesses talking on Tuesday. (Cindy Gonzalez/Nebraska Examiner)" />
 <figcaption>State Sen. Dunixi Guereca of South Omaha stands along South 24th Street with business owner Martha Barrera and discuss the federal immigration enforcement operation that had people and businesses talking on Tuesday. (Cindy Gonzalez/Nebraska Examiner)</figcaption>
 </figure>Peck said one merchant asked her, “How are we going to pay the bills? Pay rent?”Martha Barrera, who owns a salon on 24th Street, said her workers have continued to accept customers, but she said people are in panic mode about what is happening outside the doors. She said she is happy that community leaders have offered information on rights and how to respond if federal agents were to come to her business or any others.&nbsp;She and others on the business corridor said their stores rely on Latino families and are worried about future commerce.Peck said she understands there are laws and people must abide by those.“But this is not the way it should be done,” she said. “Not cruelly.”“What is happening right now is unbelievable. I’ve seen this kind of thing in other countries,” she said, including her homeland of Peru. “It’s just not the right way.”<h2>Protests gather</h2>Meanwhile in Lincoln, an impromptu protest with roughly 20 people marched near the State Capitol as a result of federal immigration enforcement.Peaceful protests were developing elsewhere in Omaha, too, including an “Omaha Stands with Immigrants rally.”Hundreds protested the federal immigration operation, lining both sides of L Street near 33rd at the dinner hours. Signs and chalked sidewalks offered sentiment: “Undocumented hands feed you.” “F— ICE.” “Keep families together” “Abolish ICE.”An Omaha Tribal group led chants, crossing back and forth at crosslight. “No fear, no hate, no ICE in our state.”A woman in purple plastic boots held a yellow “immigrants welcome here” sign and banged a gong, saying, “It’s the loudest thing I own.”Others passed out “know your rights” information packets.&nbsp;There was no shortage of honks from passer by motorists.&nbsp;Jaqueline Chino walked up to the chanting crowd and stood on a light pole base, with her handmade sign: “Families belong together.”Asked by a reporter what brought her to the event, she said her dad was deported when she was 5 years old.Her mom raised her family alone, as her dad is in Guerrero, Mexico.&nbsp;“I know the pain,” she said. “Growing up without a father figure is very hard for a girl.”Another gathering on South 24th Street drew about 25 people.Said Anna Hernandez, an organizer: “Obviously we can’t do anything at the worksites. But we can show that this is our community and this is breaking up our families.”She said people are reaching out to community members seeking ways to demonstrate support. “There are children who will be forever affected by this.”<h2>Mayor, advocates weigh in</h2>Mayor John Ewing Jr., on his second official day in office, released a statement saying that his office had been alerted that some sort of immigration action would take place on Tuesday, though was not “privy to details.”He noted that he had asked ICE for a heads-up courtesy on enforcement activities, following the ICE-led arrest over the weekend at a west Omaha restaurant that disturbed patrons and others as it circulated widely on social media.“I am trying to get to the bottom of what happened today,” Ewing said in a statement. “We know that actions like these affect families. My administration is working with community groups to understand the scale of need.”Ewing said he knows the ICE actions caused fear. “We do not want people to be so afraid they stop reporting crimes. Our Omaha Police Department will respond to 911 calls and not ask about legal status.”He reiterated that the city was not in the business of immigration enforcement, and said it was the federal government leading that charge.“Our Omaha police officers do not and will not seek individuals to check their legal status,” Ewing said. “OPD was on scene today to assist in traffic control and public safety in areas near their operations.”Saul Lopez, of LULAC National, was headed with other community members to pass out information about worker rights at workplaces and said a concern was for parents who might be separated from children.“We’re very worried right now about what’s going on with the families.”A leader of an Omaha nonprofit that works with youths said Tuesday that the organization has been working to identify families whose working parent may have been detained and separated from their children.So far, the organization’s leader said at least two kids in their care who are from two different families have a parent caught up in the operations. The organization was busy getting a hold of emergency contacts for the kids.Also Tuesday, immigration advocates and community leaders had turned a South Omaha organization into a sort of information headquarters to better understand and coordinate legal, outreach and response activities.Also among the elected officials gathered at the South Omaha hub was Yanira Garcia of the Omaha Regional Metropolitan Transit Board and Omaha City Councilman Ron Hug.Examiner reporter Juan Salinas II contributed to this report.

Federal immigration raid hits Omaha plant

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KANSAS CITY —One person was injured in a crash just before 12:30p.m. Tuesday in Kansas City.

The crash occurred&nbsp;near 1700 NE. Parvin Road, according to Kansas Fire Department Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins. 

An SUV with a single occupant struck the O'Reilly Auto Parts store causing significant damage to the building.&nbsp; EMS transported the driver to a local hospital for evaluation out of precaution, according to Hopkins.

&nbsp;No other injuries were reported at this incident. The tow truck company was able to safely remove the vehicle.&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>KANSAS CITY —One person was injured in a crash just before 12:30p.m. Tuesday in Kansas City.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1749592567556.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>The crash occurred&nbsp;near 1700 NE. Parvin Road, according to Kansas Fire Department Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins. An SUV with a single occupant struck the O'Reilly Auto Parts store causing significant damage to the building.&nbsp; EMS transported the driver to a local hospital for evaluation out of precaution, according to Hopkins.&nbsp;No other injuries were reported at this incident. The tow truck company was able to safely remove the vehicle.&nbsp;

One hospitalized after SUV slams into KC auto parts store

Elon Musk is having second thoughts on his feud with&nbsp;President Donald Trump.&nbsp; He wrote on that and that he regrets some of his posts.

On Wednesday morning, Musk&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1932695486684950962">posted</a>&nbsp;“I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/5/1748629615367.png" alt="File image Elon Musk from White House video" />
 <figcaption>File image Elon Musk from White House video</figcaption>
 </figure>Elon Musk is having second thoughts on his feud with&nbsp;President Donald Trump.&nbsp; He wrote on that and that he regrets some of his posts.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I regret some of my posts about President <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realDonaldTrump</a> last week. They went too far.&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1932695486684950962?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>On Wednesday morning, Musk&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1932695486684950962">posted</a>&nbsp;“I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far.”

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President Trump spoke at Fort Bragg on Tuesday to mark the the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.

President Trump spoke at Fort Bragg on Tuesday to mark the the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">President Trump Delivers Remarks at Fort Bragg <a href="https://t.co/PCi5rIgaPX">https://t.co/PCi5rIgaPX</a>&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1932533682402676883?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;This week, we honor 250 years of valor, and glory, and triumph by the greatest fighting force ever to walk the face of the Earth: The United States Army. For two and a half centuries, our soldiers have marched into the raging fires of battle and obliterated America&#39;s… <a href="https://t.co/ySJ6IT3O3b">pic.twitter.com/ySJ6IT3O3b</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1932537512570016080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: As President of the United States, let me express the undying gratitude of our nation for every solider here today—for every veteran and their families... across America—and for every patriot who has worn the uniform over 250 years... we thank you from the absolute… <a href="https://t.co/FXe0XEmeb0">pic.twitter.com/FXe0XEmeb0</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1932537643771871237?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Happening Now! 🇺🇸🦅 President Trump at Fort Bragg… <a href="https://t.co/HOq7oxPIyK">pic.twitter.com/HOq7oxPIyK</a>&mdash; Dan Scavino (@Scavino47) <a href="https://twitter.com/Scavino47/status/1932532008938303835?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">President Trump arrives at the Holland Drop Zone—Fort Bragg… <a href="https://t.co/VQrOWoyata">pic.twitter.com/VQrOWoyata</a>&mdash; Dan Scavino (@Scavino47) <a href="https://twitter.com/Scavino47/status/1932523443758498075?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">CHILLS! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 <a href="https://t.co/fUoC0GtwVN">pic.twitter.com/fUoC0GtwVN</a>&mdash; Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) <a href="https://twitter.com/MargoMartin47/status/1932535360124301674?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">45–47🕺🏼🇺🇸🦅 <a href="https://t.co/Kw7v2DMOkx">pic.twitter.com/Kw7v2DMOkx</a>&mdash; Dan Scavino (@Scavino47) <a href="https://twitter.com/Scavino47/status/1932557919372919001?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;Wherever danger is there, the U.S. Army will be. Whatever peril comes our way, whatever menace threatens our people, you will stand strong, you will be proud, you will charge hard, and you will keep that flame lit... You will FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT and you will WIN WIN WIN.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/UCWFUL68dH">pic.twitter.com/UCWFUL68dH</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1932549219543335181?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> recognizes Eric Phillips, a Distinguished Service Cross and Silver Star recipient, for his heroic actions on a deployment in the War on Terror: &quot;You did us all proud!&quot; <a href="https://t.co/qhpwrJrNUg">pic.twitter.com/qhpwrJrNUg</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1932549123447926805?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;Army warriors who have laid down their lives for America rest by the thousands in the sacred soil of Arlington and Gettysburg, Anzio and Manila, and to far-off places known only to God... There could be no greater tribute to their memory then to prepare the Army to… <a href="https://t.co/QRR8B3LEMz">pic.twitter.com/QRR8B3LEMz</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1932547631894630643?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;The weapons of war have changed with every generation, but the unflinching loyalty of the American soldier has always remained the same. The Army has always stayed true to its motto — &#39;THIS WE&#39;LL DEFEND.&#39;&quot; <a href="https://t.co/c2PGNk1Ntp">pic.twitter.com/c2PGNk1Ntp</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1932547025075384451?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">At Fort Bragg, <a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> tells the story of Francis Scott Key — and recognizes Major Kyle Key, his 8th generation descendant: <a href="https://t.co/YhaQPCCs2E">pic.twitter.com/YhaQPCCs2E</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1932544885938180504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;The only flag that will wave triumphant over the streets of Los Angeles is the American Flag — SO HELP ME GOD.&quot; 🇺🇸 <a href="https://t.co/R24qAnzQLZ">pic.twitter.com/R24qAnzQLZ</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1932542409000554950?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;Generations of Army heroes did not shed their blood on distant shores only to watch our country be destroyed by invasion and third-world lawlessness here at home — like is happening in California. As commander-in-chief, I will NOT let that happen.&quot; 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/YNSCC03g5P">pic.twitter.com/YNSCC03g5P</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1932539612410364309?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">BREAKING: WE ARE RESTORING THE NAMES OF FORT PICKETT, HOOD, GORDON, RUCKER, POLK, A.P. HILL, AND ROBERT E. LEE <a href="https://t.co/yXaGXOP6Xg">pic.twitter.com/yXaGXOP6Xg</a>&mdash; DOD Rapid Response (@DODResponse) <a href="https://twitter.com/DODResponse/status/1932541641941823633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

🎥Highlights of Trump's speech to mark 250th anniversary of the Army

DOUGLAS COUNTY—Police investigators are asking for help solving a&nbsp; incident involving gunfire outside an apartment complex in Lawrence.

The incident happened at the Connections near 31st and Ousdahl about 12:30, as Friday night turned to Saturday morning, according to a media release from Lawrence Police.

 That night, officers collected more than a dozen shell casings in the parking lot outside a unit where a party was going on. Police did not find anyone hit by gunfire, but cars were damaged. Officers talked to several people who heard or saw the events, but when the gunfire rang out, many potential witnesses ran for their own safety. 

Police want anyone who saw the shooter or has information about what happened, to please call. The suspect had been described at a black male between 5-foot-5 and 5-foot-8, with a thin build wearing dark clothing and carrying a red backpack. P

lease call non-emergency dispatch at 785.843.0250 or the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LawrenceCrime?__cft__[0]=AZVG6BnItQMZx38LBfrf3D5KoWqvq_AW2k3ZiklGCaGBxvr_qY055KcNL-kW1f-ZYuWZ70wQ4CC9WuS-Znaft1RiYJ7SWbCcvsvpU56En92IU12pKagvO3XpOc-gNw6nSiXzJSmpVc6CaTWa5blCjhlG82ZgAB1-7YqRUiEV0Xj7FTn3iK4EKreKMBVmmzis5o2j8ZY3T9xLdCb_5GX4XZCA&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Crime Stoppers of Lawrence and Douglas County</a> at 785.843.TIPS. Tips leading to an arrest could be eligible for a reward and you can choose to remain anonymous.

DOUGLAS COUNTY—Police investigators are asking for help solving a&nbsp; incident involving gunfire outside an apartment complex in Lawrence.The incident happened at the Connections near 31st and Ousdahl about 12:30, as Friday night turned to Saturday morning, according to a media release from Lawrence Police. That night, officers collected more than a dozen shell casings in the parking lot outside a unit where a party was going on. Police did not find anyone hit by gunfire, but cars were damaged. Officers talked to several people who heard or saw the events, but when the gunfire rang out, many potential witnesses ran for their own safety. Police want anyone who saw the shooter or has information about what happened, to please call. The suspect had been described at a black male between 5-foot-5 and 5-foot-8, with a thin build wearing dark clothing and carrying a red backpack. Please call non-emergency dispatch at 785.843.0250 or the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LawrenceCrime?__cft__[0]=AZVG6BnItQMZx38LBfrf3D5KoWqvq_AW2k3ZiklGCaGBxvr_qY055KcNL-kW1f-ZYuWZ70wQ4CC9WuS-Znaft1RiYJ7SWbCcvsvpU56En92IU12pKagvO3XpOc-gNw6nSiXzJSmpVc6CaTWa5blCjhlG82ZgAB1-7YqRUiEV0Xj7FTn3iK4EKreKMBVmmzis5o2j8ZY3T9xLdCb_5GX4XZCA&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Crime Stoppers of Lawrence and Douglas County</a> at 785.843.TIPS. Tips leading to an arrest could be eligible for a reward and you can choose to remain anonymous.

Multiple vehicles damaged by gunfire outside Kan. apartment party

KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement investigating a crash that occurred just after 11:45p.m.&nbsp; June 1, reported a passenger identified as 67-year-old Cecil Henderson died Monday, according to the Jackson County Medical Examiner.

Henderson was the rear seat passenger in a Nissan that was eastbound on MLK Boulevard in Kansas City when it was involved in a collision with a northbound Cadillac.&nbsp; 

Preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of the Nissan failed to stop for a red traffic light at Prospect. EMS transported Henderson to a local hospital for treatment where he remained until his death, according to Becchina.

KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement investigating a crash that occurred just after 11:45p.m.&nbsp; June 1, reported a passenger identified as 67-year-old Cecil Henderson died Monday, according to the Jackson County Medical Examiner.Henderson was the rear seat passenger in a Nissan that was eastbound on MLK Boulevard in Kansas City when it was involved in a collision with a northbound Cadillac.&nbsp; Preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of the Nissan failed to stop for a red traffic light at Prospect. EMS transported Henderson to a local hospital for treatment where he remained until his death, according to Becchina.

Back seat passenger dies days after 2-vehicle Kansas City crash

An investigation at a church in Wichita has revealed sex abuse by a former student ministries director.

In July of 2024, according to a statement on the church web site Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 1958 North Webb Road in Wichita, allegations against Bodie Weiss, a former director of Student Ministries at the church, were brought to Eastminster’s governing Board of Elders accusing him of sexually abusing boys within his youth group during the 1990’s and early 2000’s. 

In response, to these allegations Eastminster’s Session hired Fact Finding Ministry (“FFM”) to investigate these allegations. Over the next six months, FFM conducted over fifty-two interviews with former staff, victims and witnesses. In addition, FFM screened forty-three former students. Out of these interviews, FFM determined that there was a total of twenty-three victims. Eastminster’s Board of Elders received the final, summary report in May of 2025.&nbsp; 

Weiss died in June of 2020 at the age of 59, according to <a href="https://www.cozine.com/obituaries/bodie-weiss">an online obituary</a> with Cozine Memorial Group.

"We acknowledge and grieve over all harm suffered by each victim (as well as all families and friends of each victim) subjected to the ministerial misconduct, spiritual abuse, sexual harassment and sexual abuse perpetrated by Bodie Weiss during his tenure at Easminster Church."

"We lament all that happened during Weiss’s tenure and pray for those who were and are affected by this abuse. Eastminster takes the safety of our children as the utmost priority and are continually updating our safety trainings, policies and practices under the programs and guidance of MinistrySafe."

If you have any additional questions regarding the practices or policies, please reach out to us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@eastminster.org">info@eastminster.org</a>.

If you or someone you know was affected or if you are a congregant of Eastminster, we invite you to attend our Service of Repentance, Lament and Healing on Sunday, June 22 at 4p.m.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1749589852900.png" alt="Bodie Weiss courtesy photo" />
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 </figure>An investigation at a church in Wichita has revealed sex abuse by a former student ministries director.In July of 2024, according to a statement on the church web site Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 1958 North Webb Road in Wichita, allegations against Bodie Weiss, a former director of Student Ministries at the church, were brought to Eastminster’s governing Board of Elders accusing him of sexually abusing boys within his youth group during the 1990’s and early 2000’s. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1749575823069.png" alt="Google image" />
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 </figure>In response, to these allegations Eastminster’s Session hired Fact Finding Ministry (“FFM”) to investigate these allegations. Over the next six months, FFM conducted over fifty-two interviews with former staff, victims and witnesses. In addition, FFM screened forty-three former students. Out of these interviews, FFM determined that there was a total of twenty-three victims. Eastminster’s Board of Elders received the final, summary report in May of 2025.&nbsp; Weiss died in June of 2020 at the age of 59, according to <a href="https://www.cozine.com/obituaries/bodie-weiss">an online obituary</a> with Cozine Memorial Group."We acknowledge and grieve over all harm suffered by each victim (as well as all families and friends of each victim) subjected to the ministerial misconduct, spiritual abuse, sexual harassment and sexual abuse perpetrated by Bodie Weiss during his tenure at Easminster Church.""We lament all that happened during Weiss’s tenure and pray for those who were and are affected by this abuse. Eastminster takes the safety of our children as the utmost priority and are continually updating our safety trainings, policies and practices under the programs and guidance of MinistrySafe." If you have any additional questions regarding the practices or policies, please reach out to us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@eastminster.org">info@eastminster.org</a>.If you or someone you know was affected or if you are a congregant of Eastminster, we invite you to attend our Service of Repentance, Lament and Healing on Sunday, June 22 at 4p.m.Planned Actions by Eastminster:<ul>
 <li>Send update letters to victims and interviewees</li><li>Reimburse counseling costs for victims and affected witnesses</li><li>Utilize Ministry Safe 3rd party training while continuing Eastminster’s current Safe Sanctuary policies and procedures</li><li>Make FFM’s summary report available to Eastmtinster members and participants of the investigation in a highly confidential and secure manner through the church office, as we seek to protect the identity and confidential testimonies of the victims and witnesses. This will be available following the Service of Repentance and Lament. Members and participants may contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:brobert@eastminster.org">Bryan Robert</a>&nbsp;to schedule and request access to the report. Appointments to read the summary report can be made following the June 22nd service.&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>

Kan. church looks for more victims of sex abuse by former youth director

NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver was charged in a three-count indictment today for forcibly impeding and interfering with federal officers, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.

According to the allegations in the indictment, McIver forcibly impeded and interfered with federal officers as they attempted to arrest an individual outside the Delaney Hall Federal Immigration Facility in Newark, New Jersey on May 9, 2025.&nbsp; McIver and two other members of Congress were present at the facility that day to conduct a congressional oversight inspection.&nbsp;

The inspection coincided with an immigration protest rally.&nbsp;After the Congressional Delegation entered the secured area of the facility, the Mayor of Newark arrived and was given access to the secured area.&nbsp; A federal officer then informed the Mayor that he was not authorized to be in the facility’s secured area, and issued the Mayor multiple warnings that he would be arrested if he did not leave.&nbsp; McIver and other members of the Congressional Delegation overheard this conversation and challenged the officer, protesting the Mayor’s removal.&nbsp; When officers moved in to arrest the Mayor, McIver and others surrounded the Mayor and prevented the officers from handcuffing him.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

After the Mayor was escorted outside the secured area, law enforcement officers made a second attempt to arrest him.&nbsp; At this time, someone in the crowd yelled “circle the mayor.”&nbsp; McIver then faced the Mayor and placed her arms around him in an effort to prevent HSI from completing the arrest.&nbsp; During her continued attempts to thwart the arrest, McIver slammed her forearm into the body of one law enforcement officer and also reached out and tried to restrain that officer by forcibly grabbing him.&nbsp; McIver also used each of her forearms to forcibly strike a second officer.

If convicted, McIver faces a maximum penalty of 8 years in prison on the forcible impeding and interfering charge set forth in Count One of the indictment. She faces a maximum penalty of 8 years in prison on the forcible impeding and interfering charge set forth in Count Two.&nbsp;She also faces a maximum penalty of 1 year in prison for Count Three.

U.S. Attorney Habba credited special agents of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations, with the investigation.

The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark McCarren of the Special Prosecutions Division in Newark.

An indictment is merely an allegation.&nbsp; All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/5/1747704005330.png" alt="Rep. McIver in the red blazer as shown on police body camera video" />
 <figcaption>Rep. McIver in the red blazer as shown on police body camera video</figcaption>
 </figure>NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver was charged in a three-count indictment today for forcibly impeding and interfering with federal officers, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Today a federal grand jury seated in Newark, New Jersey returned a three-count indictment charging U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver with forcibly impeding and interfering with federal law enforcement officers. This indictment has a maximum penalty of 8 years for Count One, an…&mdash; US Attorney Habba (@USAttyHabba) <a href="https://twitter.com/USAttyHabba/status/1932572573713514913?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨WATCH: US Congresswoman, LaMonica McIver (wearing a red blazer), storms the gate of Delaney Hall Detention Center ASSAULTING an ICE agent. <a href="https://t.co/4Q1deds1tl">pic.twitter.com/4Q1deds1tl</a>&mdash; Homeland Security (@DHSgov) <a href="https://twitter.com/DHSgov/status/1921271072147546558?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>According to the allegations in the indictment, McIver forcibly impeded and interfered with federal officers as they attempted to arrest an individual outside the Delaney Hall Federal Immigration Facility in Newark, New Jersey on May 9, 2025.&nbsp; McIver and two other members of Congress were present at the facility that day to conduct a congressional oversight inspection.&nbsp;The inspection coincided with an immigration protest rally.&nbsp;After the Congressional Delegation entered the secured area of the facility, the Mayor of Newark arrived and was given access to the secured area.&nbsp; A federal officer then informed the Mayor that he was not authorized to be in the facility’s secured area, and issued the Mayor multiple warnings that he would be arrested if he did not leave.&nbsp; McIver and other members of the Congressional Delegation overheard this conversation and challenged the officer, protesting the Mayor’s removal.&nbsp; When officers moved in to arrest the Mayor, McIver and others surrounded the Mayor and prevented the officers from handcuffing him.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;After the Mayor was escorted outside the secured area, law enforcement officers made a second attempt to arrest him.&nbsp; At this time, someone in the crowd yelled “circle the mayor.”&nbsp; McIver then faced the Mayor and placed her arms around him in an effort to prevent HSI from completing the arrest.&nbsp; During her continued attempts to thwart the arrest, McIver slammed her forearm into the body of one law enforcement officer and also reached out and tried to restrain that officer by forcibly grabbing him.&nbsp; McIver also used each of her forearms to forcibly strike a second officer.If convicted, McIver faces a maximum penalty of 8 years in prison on the forcible impeding and interfering charge set forth in Count One of the indictment. She faces a maximum penalty of 8 years in prison on the forcible impeding and interfering charge set forth in Count Two.&nbsp;She also faces a maximum penalty of 1 year in prison for Count Three.U.S. Attorney Habba credited special agents of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations, with the investigation.The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark McCarren of the Special Prosecutions Division in Newark.An indictment is merely an allegation.&nbsp; All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Congresswoman indicted on federal charges for skirmish at ICE center

HARVEY COUNTY —On June 6, 2025, Judge Jason Lane of the 9th Judicial District of Kansas sentenced Marcus Perez Jr., 34, of Leonardville, Kansas, to 154 months in the Kansas Department of Corrections for Unlawful Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine in an amount exceeding 100 grams, according to the Harvey County Attorney's office.

The sentence stems from a July 5, 2024, traffic stop conducted by Harvey County Sheriff’s Deputies, during which Perez was found in possession of a significant quantity of methamphetamine. The drugs were hidden in a magnetic box concealed under Perez’s seat.

Further investigation included a search of Perez’s phone, which uncovered multiple conversations indicating ongoing attempts to distribute illegal narcotics. Perez has a history of prior convictions, having been convicted of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine in both 2015 and 2018 in Clay County, Kansas.

This sentence reflects the seriousness of Mr. Perez’s continued involvement in drug trafficking and the Harvey County Attorney Office’s commitment to protecting our communities from the dangers of methamphetamine. The case was prosecuted with the assistance of the Harvey County Sheriff Drug Interdiction Unit. 

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1749503296535.png" alt="Perez photo KBI offender registry" />
 <figcaption>Perez photo KBI offender registry</figcaption>
 </figure>HARVEY COUNTY —On June 6, 2025, Judge Jason Lane of the 9th Judicial District of Kansas sentenced Marcus Perez Jr., 34, of Leonardville, Kansas, to 154 months in the Kansas Department of Corrections for Unlawful Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine in an amount exceeding 100 grams, according to the Harvey County Attorney's office.The sentence stems from a July 5, 2024, traffic stop conducted by Harvey County Sheriff’s Deputies, during which Perez was found in possession of a significant quantity of methamphetamine. The drugs were hidden in a magnetic box concealed under Perez’s seat.Further investigation included a search of Perez’s phone, which uncovered multiple conversations indicating ongoing attempts to distribute illegal narcotics. Perez has a history of prior convictions, having been convicted of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine in both 2015 and 2018 in Clay County, Kansas.This sentence reflects the seriousness of Mr. Perez’s continued involvement in drug trafficking and the Harvey County Attorney Office’s commitment to protecting our communities from the dangers of methamphetamine. The case was prosecuted with the assistance of the Harvey County Sheriff Drug Interdiction Unit.

Kansas felon caught hiding meth in metal box under his car seat

KANSAS CITY —Two suspects are facing multiple charges for their alleged involvement in an organized ring responsible for multiple burglaries across the Kansas City metropolitan area, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson.&nbsp; Four more are also under investigation.

<a href="https://www.jacksoncountyprosecutor.com/DocumentCenter/View/2639/Gavrilys-Afterhours-Complaint-Packet-FINAL_Redacted">Idonnas J. Gavrilys</a>, 25, identified by investigators as the alleged leader of the burglary operation, faces two counts of 2nd Degree Burglary, four counts of 1st Degree Burglary, and four counts of Armed Criminal Action.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.jacksoncountyprosecutor.com/DocumentCenter/View/2640/Draper-Afterhours-Complaint-Packet_Redacted">Dante K. Draper</a>, 26,&nbsp; faces 17 counts of 2nd Degree Burglary, two counts of 1st Degree Burglary, two counts of Armed Criminal Action, and two counts of Stealing. *

Investigators allege that there are at least six suspects part of the organized burglary group who follow a consistent pattern when burglarizing businesses. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1749227372766.png" alt="Draper photo Jackson County" />
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 </figure>KANSAS CITY —Two suspects are facing multiple charges for their alleged involvement in an organized ring responsible for multiple burglaries across the Kansas City metropolitan area, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson.&nbsp; Four more are also under investigation.<a href="https://www.jacksoncountyprosecutor.com/DocumentCenter/View/2639/Gavrilys-Afterhours-Complaint-Packet-FINAL_Redacted">Idonnas J. Gavrilys</a>, 25, identified by investigators as the alleged leader of the burglary operation, faces two counts of 2nd Degree Burglary, four counts of 1st Degree Burglary, and four counts of Armed Criminal Action.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1749227316238.png" alt="Gavrilys photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Gavrilys photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.jacksoncountyprosecutor.com/DocumentCenter/View/2640/Draper-Afterhours-Complaint-Packet_Redacted">Dante K. Draper</a>, 26,&nbsp; faces 17 counts of 2nd Degree Burglary, two counts of 1st Degree Burglary, two counts of Armed Criminal Action, and two counts of Stealing. *Investigators allege that there are at least six suspects part of the organized burglary group who follow a consistent pattern when burglarizing businesses. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Police: 6 suspects involved in organized Kansas City burglary ring

By&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/tim-carpenter/">TIM CARPENTER</a> <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2025/02/24/gov-laura-kelly-skeptical-kansas-houses-anti-tenure-legislation-will-reach-her-desk/">Kansas Reflector</a>

TOPEKA — The vice chairman of the Kansas Board of Regents intends to resign from the state higher education board rather than complete the final two years of his second term.

Jon Rolph, president and CEO of a Wichita restaurant company, was appointed to the Board of Regents in 2019 by Gov. Laura Kelly. He is expected to depart by June 30. The governor would appoint a replacement, subject to confirmation by the Kansas Senate, to finish a term ending in June 2027.

The nine-person Board of Regents has jurisdiction over public universities, community colleges and technical colleges in Kansas.

“Jon is an enthusiastic supporter of higher education who has prioritized the needs of Kansans and our state during his time on the board,” said Carl Ice, chairman of the Board of Regents.

Ice said Rolph “helped our system implement and move forward many key strategic initiatives. He has been an outstanding colleague.”

In 2021, Rolph endorsed a board policy that made it easier for campus administrators of the six state universities to suspend, dismiss or terminate employees, including tenured faculty members, without formally declaring a financial emergency. The policy was implemented in 2022 by Emporia State University to justify dismissal of 30 faculty. It triggered a state and federal court battle that continued into 2025.

In 2023, Rolph revealed that he had surgery to remove a tumor in his abdomen and was undergoing treatment for cancer.

Rolph was serving as chairman of the Board of Regents when the board voted in 2024 to change its diversity and multiculturalism policy under pressure from members of the Kansas Legislature.

The revised policy declared state universities in Kansas couldn’t require faculty to pledge “allegiance to, support for or opposition to diversity, equity or inclusion” or DEI.

“This is, again, our good-faith effort in trying to listen to the Legislature,” Rolph said at the time.

Rolph’s company, Thrive Restaurant Group, operates or owns more than 170 restaurants. It is the second-largest Applebee’s franchisee with restaurants in 15 states. He was a student body president at Baylor University.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1749589406815.png" alt=" Jon Rolph, center, a Wichita member of the Kansas Board of Regents, plans to resign from the higher education panel with two years remaining on his second four-year term. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)" />
 <figcaption> Jon Rolph, center, a Wichita member of the Kansas Board of Regents, plans to resign from the higher education panel with two years remaining on his second four-year term. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)</figcaption>
 </figure>By&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/tim-carpenter/">TIM CARPENTER</a> <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2025/02/24/gov-laura-kelly-skeptical-kansas-houses-anti-tenure-legislation-will-reach-her-desk/">Kansas Reflector</a>TOPEKA — The vice chairman of the Kansas Board of Regents intends to resign from the state higher education board rather than complete the final two years of his second term.Jon Rolph, president and CEO of a Wichita restaurant company, was appointed to the Board of Regents in 2019 by Gov. Laura Kelly. He is expected to depart by June 30. The governor would appoint a replacement, subject to confirmation by the Kansas Senate, to finish a term ending in June 2027.The nine-person Board of Regents has jurisdiction over public universities, community colleges and technical colleges in Kansas.“Jon is an enthusiastic supporter of higher education who has prioritized the needs of Kansans and our state during his time on the board,” said Carl Ice, chairman of the Board of Regents.Ice said Rolph “helped our system implement and move forward many key strategic initiatives. He has been an outstanding colleague.”In 2021, Rolph endorsed a board policy that made it easier for campus administrators of the six state universities to suspend, dismiss or terminate employees, including tenured faculty members, without formally declaring a financial emergency. The policy was implemented in 2022 by Emporia State University to justify dismissal of 30 faculty. It triggered a state and federal court battle that continued into 2025.In 2023, Rolph revealed that he had surgery to remove a tumor in his abdomen and was undergoing treatment for cancer.Rolph was serving as chairman of the Board of Regents when the board voted in 2024 to change its diversity and multiculturalism policy under pressure from members of the Kansas Legislature.The revised policy declared state universities in Kansas couldn’t require faculty to pledge “allegiance to, support for or opposition to diversity, equity or inclusion” or DEI.“This is, again, our good-faith effort in trying to listen to the Legislature,” Rolph said at the time.Rolph’s company, Thrive Restaurant Group, operates or owns more than 170 restaurants. It is the second-largest Applebee’s franchisee with restaurants in 15 states. He was a student body president at Baylor University.

Vice chair of Kansas Board of Regents to resign post with two years left on term

KANSAS CITY—One person died in an accident just after 8p.m. Monday in Kansas City, Missouri.

A preliminary investigation revealed that a Harley Davidson Motorcycle was eastbound on Gardner at a high rate of speed, according to KCPD Captain Jake Becchina. A Peterbilt truck, tractor, and trailer was making a left turn from northbound Bellefontaine onto westbound Gardner. 

The truck was midway through its turn when the motorcycle struck the trailer. Both the motorcycle and the operator traveled underneath the trailer and the motorcyclist was then run over by the trailers rear tires. 

The motorcyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene. This is fatality #31 compared to #47 at this time last year in Kansas City, Missouri.&nbsp; Police have not released the name of the victim.

KANSAS CITY—One person died in an accident just after 8p.m. Monday in Kansas City, Missouri.A preliminary investigation revealed that a Harley Davidson Motorcycle was eastbound on Gardner at a high rate of speed, according to KCPD Captain Jake Becchina. A Peterbilt truck, tractor, and trailer was making a left turn from northbound Bellefontaine onto westbound Gardner. The truck was midway through its turn when the motorcycle struck the trailer. Both the motorcycle and the operator traveled underneath the trailer and the motorcyclist was then run over by the trailers rear tires. The motorcyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene. This is fatality #31 compared to #47 at this time last year in Kansas City, Missouri.&nbsp; Police have not released the name of the victim.

KCPD: Motorcyclist strikes semi trailer and is run over 

BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/author/cbates/">CLARA BATES</a> <a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2022/09/21/missouri-judge-once-again-delays-decision-on-closing-agape-boarding-school/">Missouri Independent</a>

Legislation to void non-disclosure agreements in child sexual abuse cases was signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Mike Kehoe.

The bill has been called “Trey’s Law,” referring to the late Trey Carlock, who died by suicide in 2019 after being sexually abused by Pete Newman&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2023/02/14/kanakuk-abuse-survivors-urge-missouri-lawmakers-to-extend-statute-of-limitations/">at the Branson-based Kanakuk Kamps</a>.

Trey’s sister, Elizabeth Carlock,<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2025/04/22/missouri-bill-to-void-ndas-in-child-sex-abuse-cases-approved-by-house/">&nbsp;said at a hearing on the bill in February&nbsp;</a>that he had to agree to an NDA as a condition of his settlement with the camp.

“Trey told someone just before his death that ‘they’ll always control me and I’ll never be free,’” Carlock said in February. “…A lot of truth dies with people because of NDAs, and that only protects bad actors, which is contrary to public interest.”

Non-disclosure agreements signed after Aug. 28, 2025 will no longer be enforceable for childhood sexual abuse claims under the new law.

<a href="https://www.fox4news.com/news/texas-bans-nondisclosure-agreements-ndas-sex-abuse-cases" target="_blank">Texas also passed</a>&nbsp;a law banning NDAs in child sex abuse cases this session, which awaits the governor’s signature.&nbsp;Tennessee enacted similar legislation in&nbsp;<a href="https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=HB2523&amp;ga=110#:~:text=Tort%20Liability%20and%20Reform%20%2D%20As,to%20public%20policy%20of%20state." target="_blank">2018</a>.&nbsp;

Keith Dygert, who was also abused by Newman, reached a settlement with a non-disclosure agreement, he testified at the February hearing. But only after signing it did he learn more from&nbsp;<a href="https://thedispatch.com/newsletter/frenchpress/they-arent-who-you-think-they-are/" target="_blank">news articles</a>&nbsp;about the extent of Newman’s abuse and Kanakuk’s possible knowledge, he said.&nbsp;

Dygert said NDAs have “undeniably prevented proper and timely healing…by silencing victims when sharing their stories in their own time, in their own way.”

He said it was worth his taking the risk of breaking his NDA to speak out.

“When victims are silenced, the truth is also silenced, and the institutions that helped enable child sexual abuse are protected,” Dygert said.&nbsp;

Kanakuk director Pete Newman pleaded guilty in 2010 to seven counts of sexual abuse, and the prosecutor said Newman’s victim count might be in the hundreds. Newman is currently serving two life sentences plus 30 years in prison.&nbsp;

Kanakuk leadership maintains that they had no advanced knowledge of his behavior, and Newman was a “master of deception.”

The legislation&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2025/04/22/missouri-bill-to-void-ndas-in-child-sex-abuse-cases-approved-by-house/">received little opposition&nbsp;</a>as a standalone measure in the House and Senate.&nbsp;

Versions of the underlying NDA bill were sponsored by Republican state Rep. Brian Seitz from Branson and Republican state Sen. Brad Hudson from Cape Fair.

The NDA ban passed as part of a&nbsp;<a href="https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-kehoe-signs-sb-81-law" target="_blank">broader public safety package</a>&nbsp;sponsored by Republican state Sen. Kurtis Gregory of Marshall and Republican state Rep. Tim Taylor of Bunceton.

The bill also includes provisions to:&nbsp;

“Public safety remains one of our top priorities, and with this bill, we are reinforcing that with real action,” Kehoe said in a&nbsp;<a href="https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-kehoe-signs-sb-81-law" target="_blank">press release</a>&nbsp;Tuesday. “From improving oversight and licensing to supporting law enforcement and victims of childhood abuse, this legislation gives the state the tools it needs to strengthen public safety measures.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1749578017883.png" alt=" Gov. Mike Kehoe signs a bill banning non-disclosure agreements in child sex abuse cases alongside the bill’s sponsors, state Rep. Tim Taylor, R-Bunceton, left, and state Sen. Kurtis Gregory, R-Marshall, right. (Missouri Governor’s Office photo)" />
 <figcaption> Gov. Mike Kehoe signs a bill banning non-disclosure agreements in child sex abuse cases alongside the bill’s sponsors, state Rep. Tim Taylor, R-Bunceton, left, and state Sen. Kurtis Gregory, R-Marshall, right. (Missouri Governor’s Office photo)</figcaption>
 </figure>BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/author/cbates/">CLARA BATES</a> <a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2022/09/21/missouri-judge-once-again-delays-decision-on-closing-agape-boarding-school/">Missouri Independent</a>Legislation to void non-disclosure agreements in child sexual abuse cases was signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Mike Kehoe.The bill has been called “Trey’s Law,” referring to the late Trey Carlock, who died by suicide in 2019 after being sexually abused by Pete Newman&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2023/02/14/kanakuk-abuse-survivors-urge-missouri-lawmakers-to-extend-statute-of-limitations/">at the Branson-based Kanakuk Kamps</a>.Trey’s sister, Elizabeth Carlock,<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2025/04/22/missouri-bill-to-void-ndas-in-child-sex-abuse-cases-approved-by-house/">&nbsp;said at a hearing on the bill in February&nbsp;</a>that he had to agree to an NDA as a condition of his settlement with the camp.“Trey told someone just before his death that ‘they’ll always control me and I’ll never be free,’” Carlock said in February. “…A lot of truth dies with people because of NDAs, and that only protects bad actors, which is contrary to public interest.”Non-disclosure agreements signed after Aug. 28, 2025 will no longer be enforceable for childhood sexual abuse claims under the new law.<a href="https://www.fox4news.com/news/texas-bans-nondisclosure-agreements-ndas-sex-abuse-cases" target="_blank">Texas also passed</a>&nbsp;a law banning NDAs in child sex abuse cases this session, which awaits the governor’s signature.&nbsp;Tennessee enacted similar legislation in&nbsp;<a href="https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=HB2523&amp;ga=110#:~:text=Tort%20Liability%20and%20Reform%20%2D%20As,to%20public%20policy%20of%20state." target="_blank">2018</a>.&nbsp;Keith Dygert, who was also abused by Newman, reached a settlement with a non-disclosure agreement, he testified at the February hearing. But only after signing it did he learn more from&nbsp;<a href="https://thedispatch.com/newsletter/frenchpress/they-arent-who-you-think-they-are/" target="_blank">news articles</a>&nbsp;about the extent of Newman’s abuse and Kanakuk’s possible knowledge, he said.&nbsp;Dygert said NDAs have “undeniably prevented proper and timely healing…by silencing victims when sharing their stories in their own time, in their own way.”He said it was worth his taking the risk of breaking his NDA to speak out.“When victims are silenced, the truth is also silenced, and the institutions that helped enable child sexual abuse are protected,” Dygert said.&nbsp;Kanakuk director Pete Newman pleaded guilty in 2010 to seven counts of sexual abuse, and the prosecutor said Newman’s victim count might be in the hundreds. Newman is currently serving two life sentences plus 30 years in prison.&nbsp;Kanakuk leadership maintains that they had no advanced knowledge of his behavior, and Newman was a “master of deception.”The legislation&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2025/04/22/missouri-bill-to-void-ndas-in-child-sex-abuse-cases-approved-by-house/">received little opposition&nbsp;</a>as a standalone measure in the House and Senate.&nbsp;Versions of the underlying NDA bill were sponsored by Republican state Rep. Brian Seitz from Branson and Republican state Sen. Brad Hudson from Cape Fair.The NDA ban passed as part of a&nbsp;<a href="https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-kehoe-signs-sb-81-law" target="_blank">broader public safety package</a>&nbsp;sponsored by Republican state Sen. Kurtis Gregory of Marshall and Republican state Rep. Tim Taylor of Bunceton.The bill also includes provisions to:&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Allow spouses of law enforcement officers to obtain professional licenses more quickly;</li><li>Extend the sunset date for line of duty compensation for families of public safety officers who die on duty;&nbsp;</li><li>Expand the authority for state agencies to require fingerprint-based criminal background checks,&nbsp;</li><li>Reauthorize the fee for the emergency response commission;&nbsp;</li><li>And modernize firework laws.</li>
 </ul>“Public safety remains one of our top priorities, and with this bill, we are reinforcing that with real action,” Kehoe said in a&nbsp;<a href="https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-kehoe-signs-sb-81-law" target="_blank">press release</a>&nbsp;Tuesday. “From improving oversight and licensing to supporting law enforcement and victims of childhood abuse, this legislation gives the state the tools it needs to strengthen public safety measures.”

Kehoe signs into law Missouri bill voiding NDAs in child sex abuse cases

SALINE COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating the report of a Shiatsu&nbsp;which a family reported was missing from a home in the 1600 Block of Beverly in Salina, according to Salina Police Captain James Feldman.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The reporting party told police they had a delivery of food through Door Dash on June 7, and a surveillance camera shows the delivery person picking up the dog, but it does not show the person taking the dog.

 Officers have contacted Door Dash and are waiting for a response on the identity of the driver so police can interview them.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1749564300658.png" alt="Security camera image courtesy Jesus Montoya via KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Security camera image courtesy Jesus Montoya via KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>SALINE COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating the report of a Shiatsu&nbsp;which a family reported was missing from a home in the 1600 Block of Beverly in Salina, according to Salina Police Captain James Feldman.&nbsp;&nbsp;The reporting party told police they had a delivery of food through Door Dash on June 7, and a surveillance camera shows the delivery person picking up the dog, but it does not show the person taking the dog. Officers have contacted Door Dash and are waiting for a response on the identity of the driver so police can interview them.&nbsp;

Police investigate if delivery driver took dog from Kan. home

Washington&nbsp;–&nbsp;U.S. Senator Roger Marshall helped introduce the&nbsp;Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) in Spending Act, which would&nbsp;codify some of the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE)&nbsp;cost-saving&nbsp;actions, according to a media release from his office.

To date, DOGE has eliminated more than $180 billion in federal spending. That means more than $1,118 in savings for each Kansas taxpayer.

Specifically, it would require&nbsp;the Department of the Treasury to have a description&nbsp;of the payment,&nbsp;link it to a budget account, and cross-check the payment against government databases to ensure accuracy and eligibility. In addition, every expenditure will be made public on the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://usaspending.gov/">USAspending.gov</a>&nbsp;website, with annual updates for ongoing transactions.

“Kansans expect their government to be accountable and responsible when it comes to spending Americans’ hard-earned tax dollars,”&nbsp;said Senator Marshall.&nbsp;“The&nbsp;DOGE in Spending Act&nbsp;will help bring discipline to Washington by making sure federal payments are verified and traceable before going out the door. I’m proud to support this effort to fight waste, fraud, and abuse.”

“Requiring the government to answer basic questions before spending tax dollars will save billions over the next decade,”&nbsp;said Senator Ernst.&nbsp;“Enacting safeguards to spending have been one of the Trump administration’s and DOGE’s greatest triumphs,&nbsp;and I am determined to codify it and make it permanent. At $36 trillion in debt, the cost of inaction is too high, and I will continue to lead the fight in Washington to root out waste, fraud, and abuse.”&nbsp;

“For too long, improper and fraudulent payments have drained resources and undermined trust in government spending,”&nbsp;said Congressman Bean.&nbsp;“The American people deserve responsible stewardship of their tax dollars, and this bill delivers exactly that. By ensuring federal payments are accurate, transparent, and verifiable, we are eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government. This legislation takes the first critical step toward codifying DOGE efforts into law – bringing real oversight and integrity to the way taxpayer dollars are managed.”&nbsp;

The bill is cosponsored in the Senate by Senators Tim Sheehy (R-Montana), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming), Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama), Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota), Ted Budd (R-North Carolina), Steve Daines (R-Montana), James Lankford (R-Oklahoma), Katie Britt (R-Alabama), and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa).

“With America $36 trillion in debt, we cannot afford a system with no accountability over where billions in taxpayer dollars are going,”&nbsp;said&nbsp;Senator Lummis.&nbsp;“We are buried in red ink, but thanks to President Trump’s historic push to root out waste, fraud, and abuse, we now have a path forward. I am proud to join Senator Ernst in making critical cost-saving reforms permanent.”

“For decades, Washington bureaucrats have burned through hard-earned taxpayer dollars without a concern or care for how those dollars are spent,”&nbsp;said&nbsp;Senator Mullin.&nbsp;“Oklahomans elected President Trump to&nbsp;streamline government efficiency, and we’re working with the administration to secure major savings for the American people. As one of the first steps in codifying the DOGE cuts, this bill will ensure accountability and restore sanity to how we do things in Washington. I’m proud to join my colleagues in this effort.”

“The federal government must be held accountable for every tax dollar spent,”&nbsp;said&nbsp;Senator Lee.&nbsp;“The&nbsp;DOGE In Spending Act&nbsp;will codify part of President Trump’s fiscal plan by ensuring payments are properly reported and tracked. Increasing transparency, cutting waste, and preventing fraud are what hardworking American families deserve.”

“From the moment he took office, President Trump laid out a clear agenda: eliminate waste, reduce unnecessary spending, and restore fiscal sanity to Washington,”&nbsp;said&nbsp;Senator Cramer.&nbsp;“The Department of Government Efficiency has delivered – cutting through layers of bureaucracy. This agency has taken a scalpel to the federal government, slashing misspending, and eliminating fraudulent and improper payments. By codifying DOGE’s best practices, we safeguard the taxpayer dollars of North Dakotans and Americans across the country.”

“With Washington D.C.’s long history of out-of-control spending and a growing national deficit, we need to identify every opportunity to cut waste, fraud, and abuse,”&nbsp;said&nbsp;Senator Britt.&nbsp;“This legislation codifies a key element of President Trump’s DOGE agenda by creating a mechanism to ensure every dollar across our government agencies is accounted for. I’m proud to be a cosponsor to help to prevent billions in improper payments and provide transparency to the American taxpayer.”

“The American people sent a clear message by electing President Trump,”&nbsp;said&nbsp;Senator Grassley.&nbsp;“They’re fed up with the wasteful spending and bloated bureaucracy. Since my first term in the Senate, I’ve worked to root out waste, fraud, and abuse, and I’m glad to support this legislation to boost transparency, strengthen internal controls, and improve the stewardship of taxpayers’ hard-earned money.”&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1738614192317.png" alt="Doge Logo" />
 <figcaption>Doge Logo</figcaption>
 </figure>Washington&nbsp;–&nbsp;U.S. Senator Roger Marshall helped introduce the&nbsp;Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) in Spending Act, which would&nbsp;codify some of the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE)&nbsp;cost-saving&nbsp;actions, according to a media release from his office.To date, DOGE has eliminated more than $180 billion in federal spending. That means more than $1,118 in savings for each Kansas taxpayer.Specifically, it would require&nbsp;the Department of the Treasury to have a description&nbsp;of the payment,&nbsp;link it to a budget account, and cross-check the payment against government databases to ensure accuracy and eligibility. In addition, every expenditure will be made public on the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://usaspending.gov/">USAspending.gov</a>&nbsp;website, with annual updates for ongoing transactions.“Kansans expect their government to be accountable and responsible when it comes to spending Americans’ hard-earned tax dollars,”&nbsp;said Senator Marshall.&nbsp;“The&nbsp;DOGE in Spending Act&nbsp;will help bring discipline to Washington by making sure federal payments are verified and traceable before going out the door. I’m proud to support this effort to fight waste, fraud, and abuse.”“Requiring the government to answer basic questions before spending tax dollars will save billions over the next decade,”&nbsp;said Senator Ernst.&nbsp;“Enacting safeguards to spending have been one of the Trump administration’s and DOGE’s greatest triumphs,&nbsp;and I am determined to codify it and make it permanent. At $36 trillion in debt, the cost of inaction is too high, and I will continue to lead the fight in Washington to root out waste, fraud, and abuse.”&nbsp;“For too long, improper and fraudulent payments have drained resources and undermined trust in government spending,”&nbsp;said Congressman Bean.&nbsp;“The American people deserve responsible stewardship of their tax dollars, and this bill delivers exactly that. By ensuring federal payments are accurate, transparent, and verifiable, we are eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government. This legislation takes the first critical step toward codifying DOGE efforts into law – bringing real oversight and integrity to the way taxpayer dollars are managed.”&nbsp;The bill is cosponsored in the Senate by Senators Tim Sheehy (R-Montana), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming), Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama), Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota), Ted Budd (R-North Carolina), Steve Daines (R-Montana), James Lankford (R-Oklahoma), Katie Britt (R-Alabama), and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa).“With America $36 trillion in debt, we cannot afford a system with no accountability over where billions in taxpayer dollars are going,”&nbsp;said&nbsp;Senator Lummis.&nbsp;“We are buried in red ink, but thanks to President Trump’s historic push to root out waste, fraud, and abuse, we now have a path forward. I am proud to join Senator Ernst in making critical cost-saving reforms permanent.”“For decades, Washington bureaucrats have burned through hard-earned taxpayer dollars without a concern or care for how those dollars are spent,”&nbsp;said&nbsp;Senator Mullin.&nbsp;“Oklahomans elected President Trump to&nbsp;streamline government efficiency, and we’re working with the administration to secure major savings for the American people. As one of the first steps in codifying the DOGE cuts, this bill will ensure accountability and restore sanity to how we do things in Washington. I’m proud to join my colleagues in this effort.”“The federal government must be held accountable for every tax dollar spent,”&nbsp;said&nbsp;Senator Lee.&nbsp;“The&nbsp;DOGE In Spending Act&nbsp;will codify part of President Trump’s fiscal plan by ensuring payments are properly reported and tracked. Increasing transparency, cutting waste, and preventing fraud are what hardworking American families deserve.”“From the moment he took office, President Trump laid out a clear agenda: eliminate waste, reduce unnecessary spending, and restore fiscal sanity to Washington,”&nbsp;said&nbsp;Senator Cramer.&nbsp;“The Department of Government Efficiency has delivered – cutting through layers of bureaucracy. This agency has taken a scalpel to the federal government, slashing misspending, and eliminating fraudulent and improper payments. By codifying DOGE’s best practices, we safeguard the taxpayer dollars of North Dakotans and Americans across the country.”“With Washington D.C.’s long history of out-of-control spending and a growing national deficit, we need to identify every opportunity to cut waste, fraud, and abuse,”&nbsp;said&nbsp;Senator Britt.&nbsp;“This legislation codifies a key element of President Trump’s DOGE agenda by creating a mechanism to ensure every dollar across our government agencies is accounted for. I’m proud to be a cosponsor to help to prevent billions in improper payments and provide transparency to the American taxpayer.”“The American people sent a clear message by electing President Trump,”&nbsp;said&nbsp;Senator Grassley.&nbsp;“They’re fed up with the wasteful spending and bloated bureaucracy. Since my first term in the Senate, I’ve worked to root out waste, fraud, and abuse, and I’m glad to support this legislation to boost transparency, strengthen internal controls, and improve the stewardship of taxpayers’ hard-earned money.”&nbsp;

Kan. U.S. Senator helps introduce legislation codifying DOGE cuts 

DETROIT&nbsp;–&nbsp; Chengxuan HAN, a citizen of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), was arrested and charged in a criminal complaint with smuggling goods into the United States and false statements, according to the United States Attorney's office.

According to the complaint, Han&nbsp;is a citizen of the People's Republic of China who is currently pursuing a Ph.D. from the College of Life Science and Technology in the Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) in Wuhan, China.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/b41b4141-755c-4cb2-b6ad-bfc1965400c7">2 charged last week</a>&nbsp;over conspiring to smuggle toxic fungus into U.S.

 In 2024 and 2025, Han sent four packages to the United States from the China containing concealed biological material. These packages were addressed to individuals associated with a laboratory at the University of Michigan. On June 8, 2025, Han arrived at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport on a J1 visa. Customs and Border Protection officers conducted an inspection of Han, during which Han made false statements about the packages and the biological materials she had previously shipped to the United States.

 CBP officers also found that the content of Han’s electronic device had been deleted three days prior to her arrival in the United States. At the conclusion of the border inspection, Han was interviewed by agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and ICE HSI. During this interview, Han admitted to sending the packages, admitted that the packages contained biological material related to round worms, and admitted to making false statements to the CBP officers during her inspection.

A complaint is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. Trial cannot be held on felony charges in a complaint. When the investigation is completed, a determination will be made whether to seek a felony indictment.

United States Attorney Gorgon stated: “The alleged smuggling of biological materials by this alien from a science and technology university in Wuhan, China—to be used at a University of Michigan laboratory—is part of an alarming pattern that threatens our security. The American taxpayer should not be underwriting a PRC-based smuggling operation at one of our crucial public institutions.”&nbsp; &nbsp;

DETROIT&nbsp;–&nbsp; Chengxuan HAN, a citizen of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), was arrested and charged in a criminal complaint with smuggling goods into the United States and false statements, according to the United States Attorney's office.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1749510967150.png" alt="Photo of Petri Dishes where prosecutors say biological materials were kept&nbsp;from the Criminal Complaint filed against Chengxuan - by FBI Detroit, US Attorney's Office - Eastern District of Michigan" />
 <figcaption>Photo of Petri Dishes where prosecutors say biological materials were kept&nbsp;from the Criminal Complaint filed against Chengxuan - by FBI Detroit, US Attorney's Office - Eastern District of Michigan</figcaption>
 </figure>According to the complaint, Han&nbsp;is a citizen of the People's Republic of China who is currently pursuing a Ph.D. from the College of Life Science and Technology in the Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) in Wuhan, China.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Yesterday, <a href="https://twitter.com/FBIDetroit?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FBIDetroit</a> arrested a second Chinese national on charges of smuggling biological materials into the U.S. and lying to federal agents. This individual is Chengxuan Han, a citizen of the People’s Republic of China and a Ph.D. student in Wuhan, China. Han is the third… <a href="https://t.co/TE4tJgtJQi">pic.twitter.com/TE4tJgtJQi</a>&mdash; FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) <a href="https://twitter.com/FBIDirectorKash/status/1932214047300079655?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/b41b4141-755c-4cb2-b6ad-bfc1965400c7">2 charged last week</a>&nbsp;over conspiring to smuggle toxic fungus into U.S. In 2024 and 2025, Han sent four packages to the United States from the China containing concealed biological material. These packages were addressed to individuals associated with a laboratory at the University of Michigan. On June 8, 2025, Han arrived at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport on a J1 visa. Customs and Border Protection officers conducted an inspection of Han, during which Han made false statements about the packages and the biological materials she had previously shipped to the United States. CBP officers also found that the content of Han’s electronic device had been deleted three days prior to her arrival in the United States. At the conclusion of the border inspection, Han was interviewed by agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and ICE HSI. During this interview, Han admitted to sending the packages, admitted that the packages contained biological material related to round worms, and admitted to making false statements to the CBP officers during her inspection.A complaint is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. Trial cannot be held on felony charges in a complaint. When the investigation is completed, a determination will be made whether to seek a felony indictment.United States Attorney Gorgon stated: “The alleged smuggling of biological materials by this alien from a science and technology university in Wuhan, China—to be used at a University of Michigan laboratory—is part of an alarming pattern that threatens our security. The American taxpayer should not be underwriting a PRC-based smuggling operation at one of our crucial public institutions.”&nbsp; &nbsp;“The FBI has zero tolerance for those who violate federal law and remains unwavering in our mission to protect the American people,” said Cheyvoryea Gibson, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Detroit Field Office. “The alleged smuggling of biological materials by Chengxuan Han is a direct threat to public safety and national security, and it severely compromises the integrity of our nation’s research institutions. I applaud the relentless efforts of the FBI Detroit Counterintelligence Task Force, working in close coordination with U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Field Operations and ICE Homeland Security Investigations Detroit. The FBI in Michigan will aggressively pursue anyone who seeks to harm our country and will deploy every available resource to defend the United States and protect our communities.”“The guidelines for importing biological materials into the U.S. for research purposes are stringent, but clear, and actions like this undermine the legitimate work of other visiting scholars,” said CBP Acting Director of Field Operations John Nowak. “We will not tolerate the smuggling of regulated biological materials through our ports of entry, and this interdiction is another recent example of our commitment—along with that of our law enforcement partners—to preventing potentially dangerous goods from harming the American people.”“ICE HSI is proud to work with our partners at the FBI and CBP to keep Americans and Michiganders safe from biological threats,” said ICE HSI Detroit acting Special Agent in Charge Jared Murphey. “This case should serve as a reminder that multiple law enforcement agencies are working around the clock to provide for our shared national security from malicious foreign actors.”The FBI, CBP and ICE HSI are investigating this case.