A research group reported a record 14 million undocumented immigrants in the US in 2023, a significant rise from 11.8 million in 2022. This increase, driven by those with prior legal protections later revoked, surpasses the previous high of 12.2 million in 2007. While the number grew in 2024,...
A record 111,000 asylum applications were submitted to the UK in the year leading up to June, a 14% increase from the previous year. While this surpasses the 2002 peak, the government claims faster processing times, reducing the backlog by almost half compared to June 2023. The number...
Brazilian police accuse former President Jair Bolsonaro and his son Eduardo of obstructing justice. A police report claims a draft letter on Bolsonaro's phone requested asylum in Argentina, suggesting a plan to evade a coup attempt trial. Bolsonaro denies these accusations, calling it a political witch hunt. ...
Fox News reports on Trump's Texas victory, a Boston ICE chief's clash with Mayor Wu, and VP Vance's interview. Hurricane Erin impacts the East Coast, while an Idaho inmate seeks a cell transfer due to threats. Other headlines include a biker mob disrupting traffic, a passenger's airport meltdown,...
A Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that most Americans view gerrymandering as detrimental to democracy. 57% fear American democracy is in danger, with this sentiment particularly strong among Democrats. The poll highlights deep concern over political divisions, fueled by redistricting efforts in states like Texas and California. Meanwhile, ...
President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to patrol Washington, D.C., marks a significant departure from established norms. While the National Guard has assisted in various crises, its use to address general crime, as directed by Trump, is unprecedented. Experts raise concerns about the Guard's lack of law enforcement...
California Governor Gavin Newsom is escalating his feud with Donald Trump, employing a strategy of online mockery and aggressive rhetoric. Newsom, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, defends his tactics, arguing they expose Trump's behavior and fight back against Republican redistricting efforts. He's mimicking Trump's social media style, drawing...
Over 750 current and former US Department of Health and Human Services employees blame Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for spreading misinformation that contributed to a deadly shooting at the CDC on August 8th. A letter sent to Kennedy and Congress alleges his actions fueled harassment and violence against...
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced a restructuring of the intelligence agency, including a 50% staff reduction and a $700 million budget cut. The reorganization eliminates several units, including the Foreign Malign Influence Center. Simultaneously, Gabbard revoked the security clearances of 37 current and former officials, citing...
Shahed Ghoreishi, a State Department contractor, was fired after expressing views against the forced relocation of Palestinians from Gaza and questioning the use of "Judea and Samaria" to refer to the West Bank. His dismissal followed complaints from the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem and accusations from right-wing personality Laura...
