Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is on track to arrest nearly one million illegal immigrants by the end of Trump’s term, though this falls short of his goal. Republicans are pushing for border security and additional funding in upcoming spending packages, which could lead to more arrests. ICE stopped posting daily arrest data but continues … Read more
In a significant move to advance the nation’s clean energy goals, the U.S. Senate has overwhelmingly approved legislation designed to revitalize and modernize the country’s nuclear energy sector. The bill passed with strong bipartisan support in an 88-2 vote and now heads to the president’s desk for final approval. The newly passed legislation combines nuclear … Read more
President Donald Trump expressed confidence in FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino amid the fallout from the case involving disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. During a press gaggle at Joint Base Andrews on Sunday evening, Trump was asked if Bongino was still the deputy FBI director and whether the two men had spoken recently. “Oh I think … Read more
FBI Director Kash Patel issued a statement on social media on Saturday following reports of internal division and chaos over the Justice Department’s memo last week announcing it was moving on from the Jeffrey Epstein case. In an X post, Patel confirmed he’s not going anywhere after rumors swirled that he might resign if Deputy … Read more
President Donald Trump’s administration dismissed the nation’s top copyright official just days after removing the Librarian of Congress. Shira Perlmutter, who led the U.S. Copyright Office—an agency under the Library of Congress—was abruptly terminated, according to the Washington Post. The U.S. Copyright Office informed the outlet that Perlmutter had received an email from the White … Read more
Louisiana Republican Sen. John Kennedy said he was “proud” of the Supreme Court following a Friday ruling that he argued must be good for the country—if only because it appeared to deeply anger Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. Appearing on Fox’s Faulkner Focus with anchor Harris Faulkner, Kennedy applauded the Court’s 6–3 decision in a case … Read more
In a significant shift in immigration policy, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new voluntary self-deportation program on May 14, 2025. This initiative offers undocumented immigrants free commercial flights and a $1,000 stipend to encourage voluntary departure from the United States. Contents Program Details Reactions and Implications Program Details The DHS asserts … Read more
In a new episode of their IMO podcast, Michelle Obama’s brother, Craig Robinson, revealed he didn’t expect her relationship with Barack Obama to last more than a month. The episode, which focused on dating and featured guest Tracee Ellis Ross, comes amid renewed divorce speculation. Rumors intensified after Michelle opted not to attend the funeral … Read more
In a recent appearance at The Connecticut Forum on June 17, 2025, former President Barack Obama reignited debate over online speech and government regulation. In a conversation with historian Heather Cox Richardson, Obama argued that the rise of disinformation online threatens public trust and democracy—and suggested that government “restraints” may be needed to address the … Read more
Respected Former U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber Passes Away at 43 Jessica Aber, a highly respected former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 43. She was found unresponsive in her Washington, D.C., home over the weekend. Authorities have indicated that she likely died of natural causes, … Read more