ICE struggling to vet new recruits amid record hiring; Vancouver motion opposing ICE at World Cup ruled ‘out of order’
In this Media Miss Minute, internal emails show Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is struggling to vet new hires as it works to meet the Trump administration’s recruitment demands. Plus, a Vancouver council motion opposing U.S. ICE agents at the FIFA World Cup has been ruled “out of order.” Media Miss by the left: ICE […]
Blind refugee dies days after Border Patrol release: Here’s what happened
A nearly blind refugee died this week in Buffalo, New York, after Border Patrol agents released him from custody. Now, investigators are looking into what happened, what caused his death and why he was left alone outside a coffee shop. The story dates back to February 2025, when the refugee, Nurul Amin Shah Alam, was […]
Denver’s mayor warns federal immigration officers: Obey the law or face arrest
Saying he is guarding against federal overreach, Denver Mayor Michael Johnston has issued an executive order barring federal immigration officers from using city property and directing local police to protect peaceful protesters near immigration enforcement operations. “When civil immigration enforcement operations disrupt our neighborhoods, they don’t just target individuals — they spread fear, tear families […]
Oversight Committee pauses Clinton hearing after Rep. Boebert leaks photo
The House Oversight Committee has resumed its deposition of Hillary Clinton after a brief pause after Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., sent a photo of the closed-door proceedings to a conservative influencer, The Associated Press reports. Conservative YouTuber Benny Johnson posted Boebert’s photo online, citing her as the source. She responded after the media reported the […]
Trump administration begins ‘war on fraud’ by targeting Minnesota’s Medicaid funding
The Trump administration announced Wednesday it will withhold more than $250 million in Medicaid reimbursements to Minnesota as part of a broader investigation into alleged fraud in the state. Speaking at a news conference, Vice President JD Vance said the administration is temporarily halting certain Medicaid payments to ensure Minnesota “takes its obligation seriously to […]
No charges for ICE agent who killed US citizen in Texas
A Texas grand jury declined to charge a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer Wednesday in the fatal shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez, 23. The shooting attracted widespread attention earlier in the week after an organization discovered that neither federal nor state agencies disclosed the fatal shooting of an American citizen. The Cameron County District […]
Man throws snowball hard enough to send NYPD officer to hospital, gets arrested
How big does a snowball have to get before throwing it lands you in handcuffs? A 27-year-old man found out Thursday after he was arrested for taking part in a massive snowball fight in New York City’s Washington Square Park. New York Police say he was taken into custody for “assaulting our officers” by pelting […]
States take aim at data center electric rates. Here’s why it won’t lower your bill
As the data center boom takes hold, lawmakers in dozens of states are looking to blunt the impact of high electricity prices. “There’s going to be a tremendous need for new electricity, new infrastructure to serve data centers and other large loads,” said Daniel Tait, research and communications director at the Energy and Policy Institute, […]
Police officer’s arrest highlights private surveillance concerns over Flock cameras
A police officer in Milwaukee is facing criminal charges after he allegedly used his department’s license plate reader technology to track someone he was dating and that person’s ex. The incident is the latest controversy facing Flock Safety, a company whose cameras are used by more than 5,000 law enforcement agencies across the country. The […]
