California city, county seat of Orange County
Mexico’s Michoacán state has resumed USDA avocado inspections after a security crackdown following arrests tied to extortion. The move comes as U.S. officials say security forces will continue to protect inspectors, with shipments anticipated to normalize as interdiction measures prevail in the avocado belt.
Luis Manuel Aviles, a 48-year-old handyman and father in Key West, has been detained in a case tied to a broader immigration crackdown affecting relatives of U.S. service members. His detention followed by release has drawn scrutiny as the USS Abraham Lincoln recently set a record for uninterrupted time at sea, with officials and advocates warning of ripple effects for military families.
The Justice Department has opened an antitrust inquiry into whether the five-network White House TV pool violated the Sherman Act after the pool paused coverage in protest of the administrations temporary ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico. A federal judge has restored the outlets White House credentials, but CNN says the White House is still excluding it from Air Force One and pool duties and has warned it will return to court. (As of Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:39:50 +0000)
A FedEx truck outside PSA’s Santa Ana headquarters was left unattended, prompting thieves to steal about 250 packages, valued at roughly $963,000. PSA has deactivated certificates, notified partners, and is working with FBI and local police as investigations continue. Compensation for affected customers is being issued based on fair market value.