Former President Donald Trump has vowed to remove 2026 World Cup matches from cities he deems “dangerous,” singling out Chicago despite its lack of scheduled games. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker rejects these threats, foregrounding a dispute over who truly decides where major sporting events should take place.

Eddie Garcia, former Dallas police chief, has been appointed as the 28th chief of the Fort Worth Police Department. Community leaders have expressed both enthusiasm and concerns over his late application and his plans to engage with local residents. The city manager will announce his official start date in an upcoming news conference.

In the week following the deployment of 800 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., violent crime has reportedly dropped by 22%. President Trump has cited these numbers to declare a victory in the nation’s capital.

Texas is permanently eliminating temporary paper license plates in favor of instant metal tags. Law enforcement believes this change will combat crime, prevent theft, and enhance road safety across the state.