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Damage to the driver's side of the CBP vehicle is seen in an image from a criminal complaint against Marimar Martinez.

Border Patrol agent appeared to brag about his accuracy after shooting Chicago woman five times, messages in court reveal

By Omar Jimenez, Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Chicago (CNN) — A Customs and Border Protection agent appeared to brag to fellow agents about his marksmanship after he repeatedly shot a Chicago woman following a collision between their cars, text messages shown in court revealed. The woman, Marimar Martinez, is accused of closely pursuing the agent and

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Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy speaks during a press conference in Washington

Trump administration will reduce traffic at 40 airports across the US starting Friday if shutdown continues

By Alexandra Skores, Pete Muntean, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce flights at dozens of major airports as early as Friday if no shutdown deal is reached, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced at a news conference Wednesday. Ten percent of air traffic at 40 busy airports would be cut, potentially impacting

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5 things to know for Nov. 5: Election results, UPS plane crash, Tariffs, Nuclear weapons, China space mission

By Alexandra Banner, CNN It’s a bittersweet moment in Washington: While Democrats celebrate historic election victories, the government shutdown is stretching into its 36th day — now the longest in US history. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day. 1️⃣ Election results Democrats secured significant

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Mohmed Ali is seen at Downriver Guns on September 25

How phone calls, sessions at gun ranges and secret meetings in parks led the FBI to charge suspects in alleged terrorist plot

By Chelsea Bailey, CNN (CNN) — A series of encrypted phone calls – secretly recorded by a confidential FBI source – tipped off federal agents that a group was allegedly planning to carry out a terrorist attack in Michigan on behalf of ISIS, according to a criminal complaint unsealed Monday. Mohmed Ali, 20, and Majed

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Who is Sara Ellis, the Obama-appointed judge who ordered federal agents to avoid violent encounters with Chicago protesters?

By Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — The federal judge in Illinois who ordered federal agents to limit aggressive tactics against protesters is known for her stern tone and an extensive career in civil and criminal litigation. Trump administration officials have defended themselves in court as Judge Sara L. Ellis of the Northern District of Illinois

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