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Minneapolis Police Chief Resigns Amid Investigation Interference Allegations

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Minneapolis Police Chief Resigns Amid Investigation Interference Allegations

Minneapolis Mayor Announces Departure of Police Chief Brian O’Hara

Brian O’Hara has resigned as chief of the Minneapolis Police Department after an internal investigation found he interfered with a probe into his conduct, according to Jacob Frey.

Frey said O’Hara chose to step down rather than face disciplinary action that could have included termination.

Investigation Findings

The investigation centered on allegations that O’Hara had inappropriate relationships with city employees. While those claims were not substantiated, investigators concluded he interfered with the inquiry.

According to reports, O’Hara allegedly deleted a contact card from his city-issued phone and informed another employee about the confidential investigation despite being told not to discuss it.

“Trust is not secondary to the job. It is the job,” Frey said while announcing the resignation.

Leadership During Reform Era

O’Hara became police chief in 2022 following the national outcry over the 2020 killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. His hiring came as the city faced pressure to reform policing practices and rebuild public trust.

During his tenure, O’Hara also oversaw law enforcement responses to immigration-related protests and major public safety incidents, including the Annunciation Catholic School shooting last year.

The mayor’s office confirmed there are still 17 open complaints involving O’Hara that remain under investigation.

Interim Police Leadership

Katie Blackwell will serve as interim chief while city officials search for a permanent replacement.

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ABC13 Weather Watch: Scattered showers and storms continue Wednesday

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ABC13 Weather Watch: Scattered showers and storms continue Wednesday

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — We’ve got an ABC13 Weather Watch for Wednesday morning as a line of strong thunderstorms could bring street flooding and gusty winds ahead of the morning commute.

After an intense line of storms tracked though Southeast Texas early this morning, we’re left with widespread light to moderate rain for the morning commute. Once the leading edge clears your neighborhood, a steady rain with occasional rumbles of thunder will continue for several hours. There’s also the chance another wave of storms move into the region just before lunchtime, where gusty winds and heavy rains could be potential impacts. The we should be mostly rain-free sky in the afternoon. Temperature wise, temperatures will start in the mid-upper 60s and climb into the low 80s today one the rain moves out.

It’s been so stormy lately! Any drier weather on the way?

In fact, yes! While a few storms are possible Thursday, generally a warmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for this weekend. Friday we could see high temperatures climb into the 90s and stay there through the weekend.

Any more 90-degree days on the way?

Yes. After our rain-cooled Wednesday, temperatures will trend up toward 90 quickly The last weekend of May is looking hotter with highs at or near 90 degrees. And even if the thermometer doesn’t hit 90 Saturday or Sunday, it’ll certainly feel like it with heat index values in the low-mid 90s each day.

Hurricane season starts in less than a week. Is there anything brewing out there?

Nope! No activity is expected in the next 7 days across the Atlantic, but we will be watching a lot of moisture pile up near a stalled out front during the first week of June.

SEE YOUR FULL WEATHER FORECAST

SEE ALSO: ABC13 Weather Watch: Widespread storms could bring street flooding, severe weather Friday

This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.

AP Investigation Finds Rising Suicide Deaths in ICE Detention Centers

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AP Investigation Finds Rising Suicide Deaths in ICE Detention Centers

An investigation by the Associated Press found a sharp rise in suicides among detainees held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, raising concerns over mental health care and oversight inside immigration detention facilities.

According to the report, at least 10 ICE detainees died by suicide since President Donald Trump returned to office in January 2025. Experts say the pace is unprecedented in ICE’s two-decade history.

Concerns Over Mental Health Care

Public health experts and detention specialists told AP the increase points to serious failures in screening, monitoring and treatment inside detention centers.

Dr. Sanjay Basu called the rise “alarming,” while former New York City jail medical official Homer Venters said detainees were not being properly assessed during intake.

The AP investigation found detainees often faced delayed mental health treatment, isolation, language barriers and limited communication with family members.

Cases Highlight System Failures

One case involved 26-year-old Colombian detainee Brayan Rayo Garzon, who died by suicide in a Missouri jail after repeatedly asking guards to let him call his mother while isolated with COVID-19 symptoms.

Records reviewed by AP showed his mental health appointments were canceled multiple times before his death.

Other deaths occurred at facilities operated by private contractors including CoreCivic and GEO Group, as well as county jails partnering with ICE.

ICE Defends Detention Standards

The Department of Homeland Security said suicide deaths in ICE custody remain “extremely rare” and stated staff follow prevention protocols and provide mental health services.

The detainee population has increased to roughly 60,000 during Trump’s second term as immigration enforcement efforts expanded.

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Live updates: Multiple key races called for primary election runoffs, AP projects

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Live updates: Multiple key races called for primary election runoffs, AP projects

It’s Your Voice, Your Vote.

After the Texas primary election in March saw the highest voter turnout in state history, Texans went back to the polls today for multiple runoff elections.

The Associated Press has projected multiple key races this Election Day, including Ken Paxton for the GOP Senate primary runoff and Rep. Menefee for the Congressional District 18 primary runoff.

ABC13 is following these key races throughout the state, with reporters all across Texas covering the victories and losses this Election Day.

This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston. Keep up with live updates here.

Appeals Court Temporarily Blocks Mahmoud Khalil’s Detention

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Appeals Court Temporarily Blocks Mahmoud Khalil’s Detention

aA federal appeals court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from detaining Mahmoud Khalil while he seeks review from the U.S. Supreme Court in his immigration case.

The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued the order Tuesday, pausing an earlier decision that denied Khalil a rehearing in his detention case.

Supreme Court Appeal Ahead

Khalil, a legal permanent resident married to a U.S. citizen, was released from ICE custody in June 2025 after being arrested by federal agents in New York earlier that year.

The Trump administration argued Khalil could be detained based on a determination by Secretary of State Marco Rubio that his activism and speech could harm U.S. foreign policy interests.

Khalil became widely known as a negotiator during pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University.

ACLU Responds to Ruling

Following the appeals court decision, the American Civil Liberties Union praised the ruling, saying detention would unfairly separate Khalil from his family and discourage political speech.

Attorney Brett Max Kaufman said the legal team plans to ask the Supreme Court to rule that the government cannot use detention or deportation threats to silence dissent.

Khalil has also filed a separate administrative complaint seeking $20 million in damages or a formal apology from the Trump administration over his arrest and detention.

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Ken Paxton wins GOP runoff for US Senate, ousting John Cornyn, AP projects

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Ken Paxton wins GOP runoff for US Senate, ousting John Cornyn, AP projects

PLANO, Texas (KTRK) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, defeating four-term Sen. John Cornyn, the Associated Press projects.

Paxton was endorsed by President Donald Trump last week. His victory in Tuesday’s runoff makes Cornyn the first Republican senator from Texas to lose the party’s nomination for reelection.

“We went up against $150 million and all the attacks in the world, and we proved that Texas is not for sale,” Paxton said to supporters after his projected win on Tuesday evening.

“We just sent a Texas-sized message to Washington,” he continued. “Change was on the ballot, and change won.”

Trump endorsed Paxton as part of his effort to dislodge GOP officeholders he views as less than devout in their support of him. Cornyn said in 2023, as Trump was running to return to the White House, that his time “has passed him by.”

Cornyn led Paxton in the March 3 primary but did not receive a majority of the vote, forcing Tuesday’s runoff.

“We’ve come up short in this primary runoff,” Cornyn said to his supporters after his projected defeat.

Cornyn’s campaign and allied groups spent roughly $109 million on advertising for the primary and runoff. He had the backing of Senate GOP leaders who said he would be the stronger general election candidate.

“Over the next 7 months, I intend to continue my work to make this nation a better place for all Texans and all Americans,” Cornyn said. “I believe, and my family believes, that public service is an honorable calling. While much about politics is ugly, we choose to serve through the good, bad, and the ugly.”

Paxton will run against state Rep. James Talarico in November.

This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.

Biden Sues DOJ Over Release of Special Counsel Audio Recordings

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Biden Sues DOJ Over Release of Special Counsel Audio Recordings

Former President Joe Biden has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice in an attempt to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts tied to former special counsel Robert Hur’s classified documents investigation.

The recordings come from interviews Biden gave to ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer while working on his 2017 memoir, Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose.

Lawsuit Challenges Planned Release

According to the lawsuit filed Tuesday in Washington, D.C., the DOJ plans to release the recordings and transcripts to the conservative Heritage Foundation and the House Judiciary Committee on June 15 unless a court intervenes.

Biden’s legal team argues the materials are private conversations obtained during a criminal investigation and should not be publicly disclosed.

“President Biden — like every American — has a right to privacy in personal conversations he had within his own home,” the lawsuit states.

Background on the Special Counsel Probe

The recordings became central evidence in Hur’s investigation into Biden’s handling of classified documents after serving as vice president. In February 2024, Hur concluded Biden had “willfully retained and disclosed” classified materials but recommended against criminal charges.

Biden’s attorneys also claim the DOJ changed its position on releasing the materials after the current administration took office, despite previous resistance from department lawyers who viewed disclosure as a break from DOJ norms.

The legal battle follows a Freedom of Information Act request from the Heritage Foundation seeking records connected to the investigation.

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Menefee defeats Green in key Houston congressional runoff as Harris County races take shape

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Menefee defeats Green in key Houston congressional runoff as Harris County races take shape

U.S. Rep. Christian Menefee defeated longtime U.S. Rep. Al Green in Tuesday’s Democratic primary runoff for Texas’ 18th Congressional District, highlighting one of the biggest political shakeups in the Houston area.

The Associated Press called the race Tuesday night after early voting results from Harris County showed Menefee with a commanding lead, around 68%, in the heavily Democratic district centered in Houston. The newly redrawn district includes much of Harris County and parts of surrounding communities.

Menefee’s victory marks the end of Green’s long tenure representing the district in Congress and positions the younger Democrat as the party’s nominee heading into the November general election.

Elsewhere in Harris County, former Houston City Council member Orlando Sanchez won the Republican runoff for Harris County judge, defeating Warren Howell in a closely watched local contest. Sanchez will advance to the general election as Republicans continue efforts to gain ground in the county.

The Democratic runoff for Harris County judge between former Houston Mayor Annise Parker and Harris County Commissioner Letitia Plummer remains too close to call as of writing, with additional vote totals still being counted.

Statewide, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the Republican runoff for U.S. Senate over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in one of the state’s most high-profile races. He will face Democratic candidate James Talarico in November.

Republican state Sen. Mayes Middleton also secured victory in the Republican runoff for Texas attorney general.

The runoff elections were held after no candidate received more than 50% of the vote during Texas’ March primaries, triggering head-to-head contests to determine party nominees for the November election.

NASA lays out its moon base plans with Texas ties to make it happen

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NASA lays out its moon base plans with Texas ties to make it happen

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — NASA laid out its moon base plans, and the operation has Texas ties beyond the Johnson Space Center.

Only weeks have passed since NASA sent humans further in space than ever before. While the agency achieved something new, on Tuesday afternoon, NASA said it’s only the beginning.

The agency said a moon base is coming. A place where astronauts will explore, perform experiments, and provide data to get to Mars.

Although NASA has sent humans before, NASA’s moon base program manager, Carlos Garcia-Galan, said this moon base mission is different.

“Eventually, when we matched the assets, habitat modules with the logistics and all the things to move the logistics around,” Garcia-Galan explained. “Then we’ll be able to say, we’re permanently here, and we’re not giving it up.”
The plan, NASA said, is to build a moon base in three phases over 75 launches over the next six years. The first steps, officials said, will be by the end of the year when they start to send supplies to the moon, ahead of astronaut lunar missions scheduled for 2028.

Rice University physics and astronomy professor Patricia Reiff said it’s ambitious but doable. “I think this was a very sensible way to proceed,” Reiff said.

NASA isn’t doing it alone. The agency said it’s spending hundreds of millions of dollars with private companies to build the base.

On Tuesday, it announced that Firefly Aerospace, based in Austin, will deliver drones to the moon. Axiom Space, based in Houston, said it’ll work with the company selected to build the new lunar rovers.

“I think it’s fantastic news because even the ones not based in Houston will be having people here in Houston to work closely with the Johnson Space Center,” Reiff explained.

A moon base, NASA said, is ready to start just weeks after completing Artemis, not just for its own exploration, but what could one day benefit us on Earth.

“We go for the technology we will pioneer to get there,” NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said. “The science and all that we will learn that’ll make life better here on earth. To advance humankind on this great adventure.”

While NASA plans to send supplies to the moon starting later this year, astronauts won’t be with it. NASA said it plans to launch astronauts into space next year to test its lunar landers.

Then, in two years, it says it plans to start sending humans back to the moon.

This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.

Body of 11-year-old swept away at Surfside Beach found after dayslong search, officers say

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Body of 11-year-old swept away at Surfside Beach found after dayslong search, officers say

BRAZORIA COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — The body of 11-year-old Joshua Lahai has been found after a dayslong search at Surfside Beach over the weekend, according to authorities.

SEE ALSO: Recovery search underway for child swept away by wave at Surfside Beach, police say

Joshua went missing on Sunday. Authorities said he was at the beach with his youth football team, playing in the water, when he was washed away by a big wave. The boy’s family said they witnessed it, according to EquuSearch.

Surfside Beach Chief of Police Philip Hester said the rescue search for Joshua started minutes after he went underwater at about 5:30 p.m. Sunday

Since then, authorities have been working endlessly to find him. On Monday, it was reported that his shorts had been found during the search.

The search continued on Tuesday, and in the afternoon, an officer was speaking with a fisherman who then discovered the body of the young boy.

Authorities said Joshua was found half a mile west of where he was last seen.

This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.

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