Matt Delaney

Justice Dept. sues Washington state over law forcing Catholic priests to report abuse confessions

The Department of Justice on Monday filed a lawsuit against Washington state over a new law compelling Catholic priests to disclose reports of child abuse or neglect that are shared during confession.

June 23, 2025

Big-city leaders ramp up security at religious, cultural sites following U.S. airstrike on Iran

Leaders in major cities across the country boosted security at houses of worship and cultural sites as a precaution following the U.S. airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities over the weekend.

June 23, 2025

Gunman killed by Detroit-area church security guard after wounding 1

Police in the Detroit suburbs said a gunman shot and wounded a person Sunday in the middle of a church service before a security guard fatally shot the assailant.

June 22, 2025

After Iran strike, police in D.C., New York City step up security

Police leaders in New York City and the nation's capital said they are ramping up security at locations across the two cities in the wake of U.S. airstrikes against Iranian nuclear facilities Saturday.

June 21, 2025

Chicago mayor to veto new ‘snap curfew’ proposal meant to address chaotic teen ‘takeovers’

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said he will veto a "snap curfew" ordinance the City Council passed Wednesday, which would give police leadership the ability to break up large, unruly gatherings of teenagers anywhere in the city rapidly.

June 19, 2025

Ex-Metro Transit Police leader George Nader named Prince George’s County’s new police chief

Prince George's County Executive Aisha Braveboy has tapped George Nader, a former Metro Transit Police assistant chief, to be the county's next top cop.

June 19, 2025

Police attackers, looters charged; IRS probes protest funding in Los Angeles anti-ICE riots

Los Angeles prosecutors revealed a slew of new charges against rioters who lit police vehicles on fire and looted businesses during the wild protests against immigration enforcement that took over the city's downtown.

June 18, 2025

Federal prosecutor chased by knife-wielding illegal immigrant in Albany

A knife-wielding illegal immigrant from El Salvador with a lengthy criminal record chased after one of New York's top federal prosecutors in Albany, authorities said Wednesday.

June 18, 2025

Loudoun County sheriff slams Democratic lawmaker over ‘false’ claims about helping ICE

Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman on Tuesday accused a Democratic county supervisor of making "false" claims about deputies helping federal immigration authorities round up illegal immigrants.

June 17, 2025

Minnesota man donned realistic mask, dressed as cop in fatal attack on state lawmakers

A phony police uniform, a lifelike silicone mask and a small armory stashed inside a car were essential to an alleged plot to kill Minnesota lawmakers in a chain of shootings over the weekend.

June 16, 2025

Feds level murder charges against man accused of shooting Minnesota lawmakers

Federal prosecutors in Minnesota leveled murder and stalking charges Monday against the man accused of fatally shooting one state lawmaker and injuring another over the weekend.

June 16, 2025

Suspect in Minnesota lawmaker’s fatal shooting to go before judge Monday

The Minnesota man accused of shooting two state lawmakers, killing one, is scheduled to appear Monday in a Minneapolis court.

June 16, 2025

Military parade celebrates Army’s 250th with tanks, troops and aircraft gracing nation’s capital

Cheers and chants rang out Saturday from a crowd of thousands as soldiers manned modern and historic tanks and aircraft for the Army's 250th anniversary celebration in the District.

June 14, 2025

Soldiers come from all over for Army’s 250th in D.C.

Army soldiers from near and far traveled Saturday to their military branch's 250th anniversary celebration in the nation's capital.

June 14, 2025

Military parade in D.C. expected to draw hundreds of thousands for Army’s 250th

Armored tanks, combat aircraft and soldiers dressed in historical garb will be showcased Saturday in front of throngs of people for the Army's 250th anniversary celebration in the nation's capital.

June 12, 2025

Pakistani extradited in ISIS terror scheme to ‘slaughter’ Jews in NYC

U.S. authorities said they extradited a Pakistani man from Canada on Tuesday after foiling an ISIS-inspired terrorism plot last year that involved the suspect traveling to New York City so he could "slaughter" Jews around the anniversary of Hamas' attack on Israel.

June 11, 2025

YouTube streamer says on-camera double killing on Vegas Strip was self defense

A YouTuber claimed self-defense Tuesday in a Las Vegas court after he was charged in the livestreamed killing of a married couple on the Strip that stemmed from a long-running internet feud between the two men.

June 10, 2025

Feds ID rock-throwing rioter accused of attacking police in L.A.

Federal officials said they have identified the man seen hurling rocks at police vehicles in Paramount over the weekend as part of the Los Angeles area's riots against immigration authorities.

June 10, 2025

Vincent Schiraldi steps down as head of the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services amid criticism

Vincent Schiraldi has stepped down as the head of the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services amid longstanding criticism that he was too lenient on criminal youths.

June 10, 2025

1 killed in quadruple shooting in Northeast D.C.

D.C. police on Monday said a man was shot dead and three other adults were hit by gunfire after a shooting erupted in Northeast.

June 9, 2025