ICE detained a Moldovan man over 2013 murder and torture allegations; a Tennessee man was charged with attempted murder; a school shooting family settled with the district; a martial arts program for autistic children expands; and the record-long government shutdown harms veterans.

ICE has detained a Moldovan national over alleged involvement in a 2013 murder and torture case abroad, marking a long-term enforcement action based on serious criminal conduct. The individual remains in federal custody as legal proceedings advance. In Tennessee, a 29-year-old man on probation was charged with attempted murder and robbery in a November 2025 attack, adding to concerns about probation oversight and public safety. Meanwhile, the family of a 16-year-old killed in a 2023 school shooting at Antioch High has settled with Metro Nashville Public Schools for $300,000, resolving claims over safety failures. A Nashville martial arts instructor continues expanding a program using martial arts to support children with autism. As the U.S. government shutdown reaches its 41st day—the longest in history—veterans across Tennessee face worsening hardship, including delayed benefits and rising food insecurity, prompting calls for congressional action.