KFDM News
@kfdm6.bsky.social
Join the conversation! Share your thoughts with KFDM NEWS, a trusted, reliable source of local news.
Federal officials say hostile rhetoric and online activity have contributed to a rise in monitoring, doxxing and death threats against ICE personnel and their families, a trend that officials warn could complicate law enforcement efforts.
https://bit.ly/3LJn8DQ
https://bit.ly/3LJn8DQ
Rise in ICE monitoring & doxxing due to dangerous rhetoric; federal officials say
As protests continue to erupt nationwide, so does ICE monitoring and doxxing.
bit.ly
January 15, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Federal officials say hostile rhetoric and online activity have contributed to a rise in monitoring, doxxing and death threats against ICE personnel and their families, a trend that officials warn could complicate law enforcement efforts.
https://bit.ly/3LJn8DQ
https://bit.ly/3LJn8DQ
Grok AI’s image tools are now restricted and limited to paying users after international outrage over its misuse to create sexualized deepfakes and non-consensual edits, a move facing global scrutiny. Read more here:
https://bit.ly/45c3Pto
https://bit.ly/45c3Pto
Elon Musk's Grok curtails image editing after backlash over digital undressing claims
Initially, xAi, which owns Grok and X, restricted image generation and editing features on X for paying subscribers.
bit.ly
January 15, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Grok AI’s image tools are now restricted and limited to paying users after international outrage over its misuse to create sexualized deepfakes and non-consensual edits, a move facing global scrutiny. Read more here:
https://bit.ly/45c3Pto
https://bit.ly/45c3Pto
President Trump is scheduled to meet on Thursday with Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado at the White House Thursday. https://bit.ly/4pRe2TK
Trump to meet Venezuelan opposition leader Machado at White House after Maduro's capture
Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize in October and dedicated the award to Trump, who has been very public about his desire to receive the honor.
bit.ly
January 15, 2026 at 3:36 PM
President Trump is scheduled to meet on Thursday with Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado at the White House Thursday. https://bit.ly/4pRe2TK
President Trump says he may invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy military forces in Minnesota amid rising protests over federal immigration enforcement and recent shooting incidents, a move that raises new legal and political questions.
January 15, 2026 at 3:10 PM
President Trump says he may invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy military forces in Minnesota amid rising protests over federal immigration enforcement and recent shooting incidents, a move that raises new legal and political questions.
Port Arthur plans to turn a golf course into expanded green space with parks and trails — a big move for community recreation and the environment. 👇 https://bit.ly/4qWDjwB
January 15, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Port Arthur plans to turn a golf course into expanded green space with parks and trails — a big move for community recreation and the environment. 👇 https://bit.ly/4qWDjwB
The theater, which was built in 1948, has been a beacon for the community for decades, with its bright multicolored neon welcoming people to the heart of a city with a future.
https://bit.ly/49fMbHK
https://bit.ly/49fMbHK
Lights, camera, restoration: historic Silsbee Pines Theatre getting needed upgrades
The historic Silsbee Pines Theatre is getting a long-awaited refresh, with much-needed upgrades to its foyer aimed at breathing new life into one of downtown Si
bit.ly
January 9, 2026 at 6:56 PM
The theater, which was built in 1948, has been a beacon for the community for decades, with its bright multicolored neon welcoming people to the heart of a city with a future.
https://bit.ly/49fMbHK
https://bit.ly/49fMbHK
Minneapolis leaders push for transparency. After an ICE agent fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis, Mayor Jacob Frey is calling for a full, fair investigation and blasting the FBI for taking over the case and sidelining state investigators. https://bit.ly/4syelVV
'Don't hide': Minneapolis mayor demands fair probe into ICE shooting amid FBI takeover
The investigation into the deadly shooting was taken over by the FBI on Thursday, sidelining state authorities and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
bit.ly
January 9, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Minneapolis leaders push for transparency. After an ICE agent fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis, Mayor Jacob Frey is calling for a full, fair investigation and blasting the FBI for taking over the case and sidelining state investigators. https://bit.ly/4syelVV
Slow finish to the year in the job market.
New government data shows the U.S. added just 50,000 jobs in December, marking the weakest annual job growth since the pandemic. https://bit.ly/4bo8kF0
New government data shows the U.S. added just 50,000 jobs in December, marking the weakest annual job growth since the pandemic. https://bit.ly/4bo8kF0
50,000 jobs added in December, capping year with weakest growth since 2020
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that American employers added 50,000 jobs to their payrolls in December.
bit.ly
January 9, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Slow finish to the year in the job market.
New government data shows the U.S. added just 50,000 jobs in December, marking the weakest annual job growth since the pandemic. https://bit.ly/4bo8kF0
New government data shows the U.S. added just 50,000 jobs in December, marking the weakest annual job growth since the pandemic. https://bit.ly/4bo8kF0
U.S. forces have seized another Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Caribbean waters as part of a campaign to enforce sanctions and choke off illicit oil trade tied to a so-called “shadow fleet.” Homeland Security says there’s “no safe haven” for smugglers. https://bit.ly/3Yx9qXu
Coast Guard seizes another Venezuelan-linked oil tanker in Caribbean
President Donald Trump vowed that the U.S. would carry out a “blockade” of Venezuela after the first seizure in December.
bit.ly
January 9, 2026 at 5:24 PM
U.S. forces have seized another Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Caribbean waters as part of a campaign to enforce sanctions and choke off illicit oil trade tied to a so-called “shadow fleet.” Homeland Security says there’s “no safe haven” for smugglers. https://bit.ly/3Yx9qXu
New scrutiny on Minnesota’s education funding.
The public education system is now part of a growing investigation tied to alleged fraud and misuse of taxpayer dollars in Minnesota, raising questions about oversight, governance and accountability. https://bit.ly/49dFRQZ
The public education system is now part of a growing investigation tied to alleged fraud and misuse of taxpayer dollars in Minnesota, raising questions about oversight, governance and accountability. https://bit.ly/49dFRQZ
Minnesota’s public education system under investigation
Start your morning with The National News Desk as Jan Jeffcoat sits down with Erika Sanzi.
bit.ly
January 9, 2026 at 4:56 PM
New scrutiny on Minnesota’s education funding.
The public education system is now part of a growing investigation tied to alleged fraud and misuse of taxpayer dollars in Minnesota, raising questions about oversight, governance and accountability. https://bit.ly/49dFRQZ
The public education system is now part of a growing investigation tied to alleged fraud and misuse of taxpayer dollars in Minnesota, raising questions about oversight, governance and accountability. https://bit.ly/49dFRQZ
President Trump and his Cabinet will meet with oil executives at the White House today to discuss plans for revitalizing Venezuela's oil production and making investments in the country. https://bit.ly/4qhKijM
Trump to meet with oil executives to discuss plans for Venezuela's reserves
Trump said he will be meeting with "the biggest oil people in the world."
bit.ly
January 9, 2026 at 4:22 PM
President Trump and his Cabinet will meet with oil executives at the White House today to discuss plans for revitalizing Venezuela's oil production and making investments in the country. https://bit.ly/4qhKijM
Roberts and the other man, both parents, urge the Beaumont community to take action on discussions about creating change. Roberts stated, "The time has come for Beaumont to take action on the conversations of creating change."
https://bit.ly/4sPxyTl
https://bit.ly/4sPxyTl
Beaumont nonprofit tackles juvenile crime with expanded outreach efforts
A Beaumont nonprofit organization, Save Our Children Inc., is intensifying its efforts to combat juvenile crime in Southeast Texas by expanding its outreach pro
bit.ly
January 9, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Roberts and the other man, both parents, urge the Beaumont community to take action on discussions about creating change. Roberts stated, "The time has come for Beaumont to take action on the conversations of creating change."
https://bit.ly/4sPxyTl
https://bit.ly/4sPxyTl
Gary Saurage noted that nearly all animals at his sanctuary arrive through abandonment or seizure. "People buy them, they simply just get tired of them over a couple years, and that's how we end up with 90 percent of our animals," he said.
https://bit.ly/4jynR7q
https://bit.ly/4jynR7q
Abandoned exotic pets pose growing problem
An unusual animal rescue in Beaumont is shedding light on the broader issue of abandoned exotic or uncommon pets. Beaumont Animal Care responded to a call Tuesd
bit.ly
January 9, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Gary Saurage noted that nearly all animals at his sanctuary arrive through abandonment or seizure. "People buy them, they simply just get tired of them over a couple years, and that's how we end up with 90 percent of our animals," he said.
https://bit.ly/4jynR7q
https://bit.ly/4jynR7q
The Trump administration has not ruled out using force to take Greenland. Trump told reporters on Sunday that the U.S. needs it for national security reasons, and multiple White House officials said he could use the military to take it if he wanted to.
https://bit.ly/4svmWsf
https://bit.ly/4svmWsf
Louisiana Republican senator calls Greenland invasion 'weapons-grade stupid'
John Kennedy criticized the idea in a CNN interview, during which he claimed the Trump administration isn’t interested in forcefully taking over the territory.
bit.ly
January 8, 2026 at 11:09 PM
The Trump administration has not ruled out using force to take Greenland. Trump told reporters on Sunday that the U.S. needs it for national security reasons, and multiple White House officials said he could use the military to take it if he wanted to.
https://bit.ly/4svmWsf
https://bit.ly/4svmWsf
The mayor of Nederland is raising concerns after the U.S. Postal Service announced plans to relocate retail operations from the city’s post office. Read more here: https://bit.ly/49sPcTE
Mayor criticizes USPS for lack of communication on post office relocation plan
The mayor of Nederland is raising concerns after the U.S. Postal Service announced plans to relocate retail operations from the city’s post office, saying local
bit.ly
January 8, 2026 at 10:50 PM
The mayor of Nederland is raising concerns after the U.S. Postal Service announced plans to relocate retail operations from the city’s post office. Read more here: https://bit.ly/49sPcTE
The High Island School District celebrated a groundbreaking for a new campus, marking a significant milestone after severe damage to the existing school's gym and other buildings.
https://bit.ly/4qJnusS
https://bit.ly/4qJnusS
High Island School District breaks ground on new campus
The High Island School District celebrated a groundbreaking for a new campus, marking a significant milestone after severe damage to the existing school's gym a
bit.ly
January 8, 2026 at 10:44 PM
The High Island School District celebrated a groundbreaking for a new campus, marking a significant milestone after severe damage to the existing school's gym and other buildings.
https://bit.ly/4qJnusS
https://bit.ly/4qJnusS
President Trump orders the U.S. out of 66 international organizations, including many U.N. agencies, arguing they conflict with American interests and sovereignty. What this means for global cooperation 👇
https://bit.ly/4aM0FjG
https://bit.ly/4aM0FjG
Trump orders US exit from 66 global groups to prioritize American interests
Secretary of State Marco Rubio pointed to waste, mismanagement, and redundancy as the reasons for the withdrawal.
bit.ly
January 8, 2026 at 9:04 PM
President Trump orders the U.S. out of 66 international organizations, including many U.N. agencies, arguing they conflict with American interests and sovereignty. What this means for global cooperation 👇
https://bit.ly/4aM0FjG
https://bit.ly/4aM0FjG
Vice President JD Vance said that the gaslighting is “off the charts” regarding the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent. https://bit.ly/3YxznWZ
January 8, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Vice President JD Vance said that the gaslighting is “off the charts” regarding the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent. https://bit.ly/3YxznWZ
President Trump proposes a 50% boost to the Pentagon budget, pushing it toward roughly $1.5 trillion by 2027 to strengthen U.S. defense amid global tensions. What’s driving this plan and the pushback it’s sparking?
https://bit.ly/4jGRiUP
https://bit.ly/4jGRiUP
Why Trump wants to give the Pentagon a 50% boost to its $1 trillion budget
President Donald Trump proposed giving the Pentagon a 50% raise on its nearly $1 trillion budget in 2027 to bulk up the military.
bit.ly
January 8, 2026 at 7:34 PM
President Trump proposes a 50% boost to the Pentagon budget, pushing it toward roughly $1.5 trillion by 2027 to strengthen U.S. defense amid global tensions. What’s driving this plan and the pushback it’s sparking?
https://bit.ly/4jGRiUP
https://bit.ly/4jGRiUP
The FBI is now leading the deadly Minneapolis ICE shooting investigation and state authorities have been cut out of the case — a move that’s drawing criticism and protests. Here’s the latest 👇
https://bit.ly/4sxMFjM
https://bit.ly/4sxMFjM
FBI takes over deadly Minneapolis ICE shooting investigation, sidelining state authorities
Superintendent Drew Evans added that without "complete access to the evidence," the organization cannot meet the investigative standards.
bit.ly
January 8, 2026 at 6:57 PM
The FBI is now leading the deadly Minneapolis ICE shooting investigation and state authorities have been cut out of the case — a move that’s drawing criticism and protests. Here’s the latest 👇
https://bit.ly/4sxMFjM
https://bit.ly/4sxMFjM
"This is a huge advancement for the city for the fire department to provide to the citizens the best care that we can," said Capt. Brandon Lee of Beaumont EMS, speaking on the purchase of new defibrillators, replacing the current equipment.
https://bit.ly/49dj9Zl
https://bit.ly/49dj9Zl
Beaumont EMS upgrades with $500K defibrillator deal to enhance care
Beaumont first responders are set to enhance their life-saving capabilities with the introduction of new defibrillator technology, following the city council's
bit.ly
January 8, 2026 at 4:57 PM
"This is a huge advancement for the city for the fire department to provide to the citizens the best care that we can," said Capt. Brandon Lee of Beaumont EMS, speaking on the purchase of new defibrillators, replacing the current equipment.
https://bit.ly/49dj9Zl
https://bit.ly/49dj9Zl
Juvenile crime is becoming a growing concern in Beaumont, with a recent increase in violent crimes involving young offenders. Two Southeast Texas non-profits are stepping in to help troubled youth find a path away from the juvenile justice system.
https://bit.ly/4jttunc
https://bit.ly/4jttunc
Student turned mentor; How two programs are changing young lives
Juvenile crime is becoming a growing concern in Beaumont, with a recent increase in shootings and other violent crimes involving young offenders. Two Southeast
bit.ly
January 8, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Juvenile crime is becoming a growing concern in Beaumont, with a recent increase in violent crimes involving young offenders. Two Southeast Texas non-profits are stepping in to help troubled youth find a path away from the juvenile justice system.
https://bit.ly/4jttunc
https://bit.ly/4jttunc
The U.S. will sell Venezuelan oil indefinitely, a Trump official announced today. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said at a Miami energy conference that the U.S. will sell Venezuela’s current and future oil to American refineries and to other countries.
https://bit.ly/3Z6vM28
https://bit.ly/3Z6vM28
US will sell Venezuelan oil indefinitely, Trump administration says
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Wednesday the U.S. will sell Venezuela’s current and future oil to American refineries and to other countries.
bit.ly
January 7, 2026 at 11:58 PM
The U.S. will sell Venezuelan oil indefinitely, a Trump official announced today. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said at a Miami energy conference that the U.S. will sell Venezuela’s current and future oil to American refineries and to other countries.
https://bit.ly/3Z6vM28
https://bit.ly/3Z6vM28
The president and U.S. national security officials are "actively" discussing a potential plan to purchase Greenland, said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday.
https://bit.ly/3NiXQwF
https://bit.ly/3NiXQwF
Trump admin 'actively' discussing plans for Greenland purchase over security concerns
The president and U.S. national security officials are "actively" discussing a potential plan to purchase Greenland.
bit.ly
January 7, 2026 at 11:37 PM
The president and U.S. national security officials are "actively" discussing a potential plan to purchase Greenland, said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday.
https://bit.ly/3NiXQwF
https://bit.ly/3NiXQwF
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said this week that the department arrested over 1,500 people in Minneapolis for immigration violations. The announcement comes one day before a woman was killed during an immigration crackdown on Wednesday.
https://bit.ly/4q9e7Tn
https://bit.ly/4q9e7Tn
DHS makes over 1500 immigration arrests in Minneapolis, Secretary Kristi Noem says
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said this week that the department has already arrested over1,500 people in Minneapolis.
bit.ly
January 7, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said this week that the department arrested over 1,500 people in Minneapolis for immigration violations. The announcement comes one day before a woman was killed during an immigration crackdown on Wednesday.
https://bit.ly/4q9e7Tn
https://bit.ly/4q9e7Tn