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Border Patrol Blocks Off Drug-Smuggling Tunnel Originating in Mexico

A nearly 3,000-foot-long tunnel stretching from Tijuana to San Diego was blocked off by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Wednesday, with about 1,000 feet being in the US.  The discovery of the tunnel – reportedly used for the smuggling of narcotics – was made in early April, according to the CBP, which wrote… Continue reading Border Patrol Blocks Off Drug-Smuggling Tunnel Originating in Mexico
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HHS Gives California 60 Days to Remove Gender Identity Content from Sex-Ed Program

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has given the state of California a 60-day deadline to remove references to gender identity from its sex education curriculum or face the possible termination of federal funding. The move follows a review by HHS’s Administration for Children and Families (ACF), which examined California’s Personal Responsibility Education… Continue reading HHS Gives California 60 Days to Remove Gender Identity Content from Sex-Ed Program
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President Trump Extends TikTok Ban Deadline by Another 90 Days

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that grants TikTok another 90-day extension from its requirement to divest or face a US ban. The order, shared by Trump in a post on Truth Social, marks the third time the administration has postponed the deadline, allowing the social media platform to remain operational in… Continue reading President Trump Extends TikTok Ban Deadline by Another 90 Days
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LA Struggles with Staffing, Overtime Costs as City Faces Protest Violence

As Los Angeles continues to grapple with violent protests and ongoing fallout from the wildfires earlier this year, the city is expected to spend a record-breaking amount of overtime pay after already spending over a billion dollars last year.  According to a report from Open the Books, the city of Los Angeles spent $1.1 billion… Continue reading LA Struggles with Staffing, Overtime Costs as City Faces Protest Violence
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Antifa Protesters Clash with Federal Authorities Outisde ICE Facility in Portland

Federal agents deployed non-lethal munitions Wednesday night as protesters attempted to block vehicles from entering and exiting an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Portland. The confrontation marked the latest escalation in nearly two weeks of protests over ICE operations in the city. Law enforcement officials used rubber bullets, flash bangs, and tear gas… Continue reading Antifa Protesters Clash with Federal Authorities Outisde ICE Facility in Portland
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State Department to Vet ‘Online Presence’ of Visa Applicants as Application Process Resumes

The US Department of State (DOS) issued a press release announcing further screening of visa applicants, extending to social media activity. This announcement was made after the department paused vetting visa applicants in May. As of June 18, it has resumed this process, which will be conducted alongside new guidelines.  “We use all available information… Continue reading State Department to Vet ‘Online Presence’ of Visa Applicants as Application Process Resumes
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Texas Defunds Construction of Border Wall in Light of Federal Immigration Efforts

The Texas Legislature dismissed the allocation of over $3 billion in funding to its border wall for the state’s current budget. The Trump administration’s current immigration initiatives were cited as the reason behind defunding the wall’s construction. In 2021, amid the immigration crisis at the outset of the Biden presidency, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced… Continue reading Texas Defunds Construction of Border Wall in Light of Federal Immigration Efforts
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SCOTUS Majority Upholds Tennessee’s Ban on ‘Gender-Affirming’ Care for Minors

The US Supreme Court upheld Tennessee’s ban on “gender-affirming” care for minors in a 6-3 ruling on Tuesday. Justices Sotomayor, Jackson, and Kagan were in the minority who dissented from the ruling.  The case, titled United States v. Skrmetti, concerned the constitutionality of Tennessee’s Senate Bill 1 (SB1). This law “prohibits a healthcare provider from… Continue reading SCOTUS Majority Upholds Tennessee’s Ban on ‘Gender-Affirming’ Care for Minors
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Says Immigrants in US have ‘Responsibilities’, Should ‘Behave Like a Guest’

Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger appeared on The View Tuesday, where he emphasized that immigrants who are in the US have certain “responsibilities” to adhere to. “I just think the world of the great history that we have with immigrants in America, but the key thing also is at the same time, that we’ve got… Continue reading Arnold Schwarzenegger Says Immigrants in US have ‘Responsibilities’, Should ‘Behave Like a Guest’
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NYC Politician Arrested for Impeding ICE From Detaining Immigrant

New York City Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brand Lander was arrested Tuesday (main image) for escorting an immigrant out of a courtroom. He was charged with assaulting law enforcement and impeding federal officers.  According to The Associated Press, the US attorney’s office is investigating Lander’s actions and deliberating on charging him with a crime. Lander… Continue reading NYC Politician Arrested for Impeding ICE From Detaining Immigrant
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Small Texas Town Left Without Police After Council Fires Last Remaining Officer

A small Texas town has been left with no police officers after the city council fired its remaining officer. The Hawkins City Council voted on Monday to terminate Lieutenant Eric Tuma, the department’s last remaining officer. According to agenda notes from the council meeting, Tuma was fired for “dereliction of sworn duties” and “abandonment of… Continue reading Small Texas Town Left Without Police After Council Fires Last Remaining Officer
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Warns Protesters Against Interfering with ICE Operations

New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued a stern warning to anti-ICE protesters, cautioning that demonstrators who interfere with law enforcement will face consequences. Appearing on Fox & Friends, Adams defended the city’s approach to recent protests and made clear that obstructing Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations would not be tolerated. “You’re not going to… Continue reading NYC Mayor Eric Adams Warns Protesters Against Interfering with ICE Operations
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