Good morning! Erin to become a hurricane tomorrow. Latest track shifts east, but uncertainty past Saturday remains high. Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, N. Leeward, Bahamas, Bermuda and Mid-Atlantic states; Keep an eye on forecast and potential impacts this weekend and next week.

BREAKING OVERNIGHT: Brush fire explodes to nearly 500 acres near 5 Freeway.

A brush fire burning in the Gorman area of northern Los Angeles County has triggered evacuation warnings after scorching more than 400 acres Thursday morning.

Everyone should take 5 minutes to read this incredibly powerful story and example of how D.C. has been failing law-abiding residents and victims of crime.

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/op-eds/3498600/man-went-prison-assaulting-me-dc-crime-stats-show-he-was-never-arrested/

Please keep Trooper First Class Dennis Rick's family and his SC Trooper family in your prayers today.🙏🏻

Trooper First Class Dennis D. Ricks passed away Wednesday night, nearly four days after being hit by a vehicle while performing a traffic stop in Orangeburg County. A graduate of SCHP Class 123 in September 2023, Ricks has proudly served in Troop 7 (Orangeburg, Calhoun) since then.

http://www.scdps.sc.gov

Rest In Peace, Hero 💙🖤

Good morning Central California! Did you feel the magnitude 3.9 quake about 14 miles northwest of San Simeon at 6:41 am?

This operation is the first step in returning the Figueroa Corridor – long known as prostitution haven – back to its residents who have suffered for too long while criminals were allowed to run amok.

The U.S. Department of Justice, under the leadership of AG PamBondi , is making Los Angeles safer by arresting prolific gang members who are viciously trafficking young woman and children.

There are no meaningful consequences for their conduct under state law, so the federal government – aided by its local law enforcement partners – will step in to make sure these criminals face lengthy prison sentences.

Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli

President Donald J. Trump ahead of the Alaska Summit: "This meeting sets up the second meeting. The second meeting is going to be very, very important because that's going to be a meeting where they make a deal... but there is a 25% chance that this meeting will not be a successful meeting."

WATCH: SpaceX rocket carrying 24 satellites lights up San Fernando Valley sky.🚀

Los Angeles faces chaotic illegal street takeovers, but Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman is warning of consequences.

NEW: ICE ERO Newark, with CBP Mid Atlantic, arrested German Beltran-Escobar, a Salvadorian native & confirmed MS-13 gang member, on Aug. 8. He has 2 prior removals from the U.S., & a prior arrest in El Salvador for aggravated homicide. He is pending removal from the U.S.

ERO Newark

A 4,709 percent increase? That is absolutely insane.

Read more: https://lawenforcementtoday.com/murphy-connecticut-senator-tax-proposal-preview

If you touch any law enforcement officer, we will come after you.

I just learned that this defendant worked at the Department of Justice — NO LONGER. Not only is he FIRED, he has been charged with a felony.

This is an example of the Deep State we have been up against for seven months as we work to refocus DOJ.

You will NOT work in this administration while disrespecting our government and law enforcement.

Attorney General Pamela Bondi

BREAKING: In less than 200 days, 1.6 MILLION illegal immigrants have left the United States population. This is massive. This means safer streets, taxpayer savings, pressure off of schools and hospital services and better job opportunities for Americans.

Thank you President Trump!

Secretary Kristi Noem

Karoline Leavitt: "While the Democrats want to coddle criminals and illegal aliens, POTUS is going to put them behind bars—no matter what color they are, no matter where they come from. If you break the law in D.C. or anywhere in this country, you need to be held accountable period."

We are heartbroken to share that Police Officer II Hector De Leon-Saldana tragically passed away on August 10, 2025, in an ATV accident while camping with loved ones. Hector leaves behind his partner Dulce, their 2-year-old son Gael, his parents, and two siblings. As the family’s primary provider, his loss is felt not only in their hearts but in their daily lives. A Blue Ribbon Trust Account has been opened to help with funeral expenses and ongoing needs. Please click the link below for instructions to donate and support Hector’s family during this unimaginable time.

Donation link: https://linktr.ee/protectiveleague

Rest Easy Brother. Prayers for his family of blue and blood.🙏🏻

NEW: ICE San Diego arrested Abdul Al Rameth, 57, an Iraqi national with convictions for battery and possession of a controlled substance. He will remain in ICE custody pending removal. Violent offenders and drug criminals have no place in our communities, a win for public safety!

ICE San Diego

From the Northglenn Colorado Police Department:

"It is with heavy hearts that we share the loss of one of our own, Detective Paul Gesi. Paul died last week after a long and courageous battle with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). His death, a suicide, reflects the silent struggles many first responders face and is a stark reminder of the mental health challenges within law enforcement."

Rest Easy Brother. Prayers for his family of blue and blood.🙏🏻

We may never fully understand every circumstance that leads to a death by suicide.  But we do know this: PTSD is treatable. Suicide is preventable.

📞If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the United States at 988 or visit their website at http://988lifeline.org

LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho ready for new school year.

“I’m announcing a historic action to rescue our nation’s capital from crime, bloodshed, bedlam, and squalor–and worse. This is liberation day in DC.”

Read more: https://lawenforcementtoday.com/president-trump-federalizes-dc-metro-police-in-an-effort-to-get-crime-in-our-nations-capital-under-control

BREAKING: Justice Department Charges Five Senior Leaders of the United Cartels, a Designated Foreign Terrorist Organization

Details: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-charges-five-senior-leaders-united-cartels-designated-foreign-terrorist