Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) is leading a campaign urging the Biden administration to shut down the privately run Adelanto Detention Center, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility located near Los Angeles. Chu, joined by fellow Democrats, made her plea during a press event outside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, citing years of alleged misconduct and abuse at the facility.
The Trump-Vance transition team announced Tuesday that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Justice, allowing the FBI to conduct background checks and security clearances for cabinet nominees and incoming White House staff. The agreement follows a period of hesitation by the transition team, citing distrust of the FBI. Traditionally, the FBI is responsible for vetting cabinet nominees and managing security clearances, but the process had been delayed due to the lack of an agreement.
Although President-elect Donald Trump has yet to take office, the promise of stricter border enforcement is already deterring many would-be illegal immigrants from attempting to enter the United States. According to reports, a growing number of migrants stranded in Mexico are seeking to return to their home countries, disillusioned by the risks and dwindling opportunities to cross the border under Trump’s upcoming administration.
Chase Strangio, the transgender ACLU attorney arguing before the Supreme Court to challenge Tennessee’s SB1, stirred controversy during a CNN appearance on Wednesday by claiming that children as young as two years old can know they are transgender. Tennessee’s SB1 law bans puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and sex-change surgeries for minors, a move the ACLU claims violates the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause.
Four former employees of the Chicago mayor's office have accused city officials of retaliating against them after they were placed on the city's "do not hire" list, effectively barring them from future employment in any city government position.
California Governor Gavin Newsom and incoming Senator Adam Schiff, both prominent Democrats, have criticized President Joe Biden for pardoning his son, Hunter Biden. The Sunday decision has sparked division within the Democratic Party, with Newsom and Schiff voicing concerns about the precedent it sets.
The second trailer for Disney’s live-action Snow White remake, set to hit theaters in March 2025, has sparked significant backlash, accumulating thousands of negative comments just hours after its release. Criticism of the $300 million production stems from controversies surrounding lead actress Rachel Zegler, changes to the original story, and the broader direction of Disney’s live-action remakes.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have voiced their desire to end the semiannual daylight saving time (DST) clock changes, with Ramaswamy calling the policy “inefficient and easy to change.” Their comments came after Musk shared an X (formerly Twitter) poll showing widespread public support for abolishing the "annoying" time change. Many political figures, including Donald Trump Jr., echoed their sentiments, with many calling for permanent daylight saving time to be adopted.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is daring his critics to "cancel" him after expressing his willingness to collaborate with President Trump and his newly appointed Border Czar, Tom Homan, on addressing the issue of illegal immigration, particularly focusing on the deportation of criminal aliens.
President Joe Biden has announced over $1 billion in humanitarian aid to assist individuals displaced by drought and conflict across 31 African nations. This commitment was unveiled during his recent visit to Angola, where he emphasized the United States' dedication to supporting Africa's humanitarian needs.
