Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, are reportedly leaving the town in response to fears of deportation following Donald Trump’s election as president. The small city of 60,000 has seen an influx of 15,000 to 20,000 Haitian migrants over the past four years under federal Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr has announced an investigation into major technology companies over alleged censorship of Americans. In an open letter, Carr addressed CEOs Sundar Pichai (Alphabet), Mark Zuckerberg (Meta), Satya Nadella (Microsoft), and Tim Cook (Apple), requesting information on their roles in what he described as a "censorship cartel." The letter accused the companies of suppressing free speech through actions like removing posts, downgrading websites, and labeling content as "untrustworthy," often targeting dissenting viewpoints.
Pop superstar Taylor Swift, often cited as the richest woman in the world, appears to be experiencing a minor dip in demand for her Eras Tour, with ticket prices dropping significantly post-election.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has ordered the Biden administration to preserve all records and communications as the White House prepares for the upcoming transition to a Trump administration.
A Chinese national was ordered to be held on Friday on trespassing charges after police reported that he attempted to enter President-elect Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, despite a court order requiring him to stay away following prior attempts.
Special Counsel Jack Smith asked Washington, DC Judge Tanya Chutkan to vacate all deadlines in his January 6 case against President-elect Donald Trump.
Former Attorney General Bill Barr has made headlines with a recent call for prosecutors to respect the will of the American people and dismiss ongoing cases against former President Donald Trump upon his re-election. Barr highlighted that voters had full knowledge of the allegations against former President Donald Trump when casting their ballots for his re-election on Tuesday. Barr asserted that, in light of this informed choice, prosecutors should consider the will of the people and prioritize the country’s best interests by respecting the outcome of the election.
