House Republicans are renewing efforts to introduce a national sales tax and abolish the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), framing the measure as a way to ensure illegal immigrants contribute taxes. Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA) will unveil the FairTax Act of 2025 on Thursday, a bill designed to overhaul the U.S. tax system by replacing the federal income tax with a 23% national sales tax.
Texas State Representative Giovanni Capriglione has introduced House Bill 1554, which would bar state and local governments from using taxpayer money to fund legal services for illegal immigrants. The bill specifically targets state agencies, boards, commissions, universities, and local governments, prohibiting them from allocating public funds to assist individuals in immigration-related legal proceedings, including deportation cases.
During an appearance on MSNBC's The Beat Wednesday, Geraldo Rivera expressed sharp criticism of Stephen Miller, President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration policy adviser. Rivera called Miller’s policies "draconian" and stated he would "punch Stephen Miller in the nose" if given the chance, citing strong opposition to the direction of Trump’s proposed immigration enforcement strategies.
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) voiced strong support for the deportation of illegal immigrants who commit crimes, calling it a matter of "common sense" during an appearance on Fox News’ Special Report. Fetterman pointed to a lack of bipartisan support for the proposed Laken Riley Act as a key reason Democrats lost in the 2024 elections.
Fresh Mark Incorporated, a prominent meat supplier based in Northeast Ohio, has agreed to pay a $3.7 million penalty as part of a non-prosecution agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
HuffPost's recent claim that President-elect Donald Trump stoked hate following the New Year’s terrorist attack in New Orleans seems to be one of the first major anti-Trump conspiracy theories of 2025. The headline of the article, "Trump Stokes Hate With False Insinuations About New Orleans Truck Attack Suspect," promotes a narrative that is based on an exaggeration of Trump’s words and an intentional mischaracterization of his stance.
Six suspected human smuggling incidents along the southwest border last week involved approximately 60 individuals and resulted in a tragic loss of life, according to the United States Coast Guard (USCG).
On Monday, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong argued on MSNBC’s The Beat that deporting undocumented immigrants is far more complex than it appears due to the prevalence of mixed-status families. Tong highlighted that 70% of households with an undocumented individual also include U.S. citizens or residents with other legal statuses, making mass expulsions logistically and socially challenging.
