Illinois

Oct 16, 04:34 AM UTC· Signal 79.0

Illinois teen charged in alleged mass shooting plot at Aurora Hindu temple

A 19-year-old Palatine, Illinois man, Alexandros Paporakis, has been charged with terrorism offenses over an alleged mass shooting plot targeting a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois. Police say a co-worker tip-off and a jammed rifle foiled the attack. A search of his home found a rifle, ammunition, body armour and an eight-page document in which he described himself as a "sociopathic white supremacist neo-Nazi." India's Ministry of External Affairs linked the case to growing anti-India hostility in the US.

5 reports · 2 sources

Jul 28, 01:05 PM UTC· Signal 210.5

Todd Blanche Confirmation Hearing for Attorney General

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faces a contentious Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on July 14-15, 2026, to become President Trump’s fourth confirmed attorney general. The hearing covers controversies including the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, immigration crackdown, criminal cases against Trump critics, and a $1.8 billion settlement fund. The nomination hinges on undecided Republicans Sens. Cornyn and Tillis, with a partisan 11-10 split after Sen. Graham’s death. Advocacy groups and Epstein victims oppose Blanche.

5 reports · 10 sources

Jul 18, 10:56 PM UTC