Justice Department voter list deemed unreliable; UN report flags rise in U.S. emissions; arrests for low-level crimes surge
Los Angeles County officials say the DOJ's list of likely noncitizen voters is unreliable, a UN study highlights increased U.S. climate pollution, and federal data shows a sharp rise in arrests for minor offenses and immigration violations.
Los Angeles County election officials told a federal court that the Justice Department's list of about 20,000 individuals identified as "likely" noncitizens registered to vote is unreliable, noting that some entries appear to be U.S.-born citizens. The county said the DOJ's request to separate ballots for these voters is impractical so close to the election and could conflict with federal and state election laws.
A United Nations scientific report warned that countries are falling short on emission cuts, identifying the United States as the only major economy whose planet-warming pollution increased last year. The study found the U.S. tied with Russia for the highest per-capita emissions among G20 members, attributing the rise to higher electricity demand and policies that favor fossil-fuel use.
Analysis of FBI and immigration arrest data by advocacy group FWD.us shows a 188% jump in immigration violations and a notable increase in arrests for low-level crimes such as vagrancy and drug possession between 2024 and 2025, even as violent crime rates hit historic lows.
President Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, met Kremlin officials in St. Petersburg and recently met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Norway, discussing possible steps toward ending the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian officials have expressed skepticism about U.S. intentions following President Trump's comments on sanctions and the peace process.