Federal authorities have issued subpoenas to Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart for inmates wanted in civil immigration enforcement. These came with letters warning of criminal charges if the sheriff’s office did not comply, said the sheriff’s office. The New York Times reported on these letters as an attempt by the Trump administration to access jails...
Tom Smith, a Michigan Republican, has reentered the race for Michigan’s 8th Congressional District. Despite suspending his campaign and endorsing a rival, Smith won the primary and is now determined to challenge Democratic Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet. Smith reappeared at a GOP unity brunch in Macomb County. He announced his intention to win the congressional...
In recent developments, Senate Democrats have questioned a transaction between a South Korean company and President Donald Trump’s holding company. The company paid $2 million to Trump’s enterprise while involved in a trade case with the Commerce Department. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, alongside other Democratic senators, expressed the need for clarity regarding this payment....
The available grants are specifically for cities that collaborate with federal agents to target undocumented immigrants. The focus on immigration remains a key aspect of policies from the Trump administration, even 18 months after President Joe Biden left office. This emphasis is evident in the ongoing allocation of resources meant to address previous immigration decisions....
In a recent interview with Politico, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg expressed a desire to move away from the narrative of a “return to normal” from the Biden administration. During the discussion with columnist Jonathan Martin, Buttigieg emphasized the importance of focusing on future progression rather than reverting to past policies. “I’m trying to purge...
Bruce Blakeman, the Republican candidate in New York’s gubernatorial race, has proposed a silent protest at the upcoming Sept. 11 memorial ceremony. He urged attendees to turn their backs on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani if he attends the event. Blakeman, who lost his nephew in the South Tower on Sept. 11, 2001, equates...
The federal government plans to allocate $150 million to a Texas law firm for representing unaccompanied immigrant children during immigration proceedings. This decision comes amid concerns over the firm’s lack of experience in immigration law. Government’s Legal Obligation The government is legally required to protect migrant children who arrive in the country without guardians. These...
The Trump administration is preparing to prohibit Chinese-made components essential for data centers. Concerns about reliance on China influence this decision, which seeks to safeguard America’s artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Plans involve barring imports of optical transceivers from China by 2026, as reported by Reuters. These devices, integral in transmitting data over fiber-optic cables in...
President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, accusing the progressive candidate of supporting communism. Trump’s remarks followed El-Sayed’s victory over Rep. Haley Stevens in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary by a narrow margin. El-Sayed will face Republican Mike Rogers in November for the seat being vacated by Sen. Gary...
A year after former state Representative Harry Benton’s sexual harassment case surfaced, House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch supported Benton’s 2024 reelection with $1.4 million. The funds aimed to curb Benton’s criticisms of Welch’s labor support, according to sources. Despite knowing of harassment claims, Welch prioritized political interests over addressing accusations from a former Benton staffer....