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).
President-elect Donald Trump visited SpaceX’s testing facility in Brownsville, Texas, on Tuesday to witness a test of the company’s Super Heavy booster and Starship spacecraft. Trump’s appearance alongside SpaceX CEO Elon Musk signals growing ties between the incoming administration and private space ventures.
The Biden administration announced plans to deliver $275 million in weapons to Ukraine, part of an urgent effort to bolster Kyiv's defenses against Russia before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. The package, revealed Tuesday by U.S. officials, includes advanced air defense systems, artillery rounds, Javelin missiles, and other critical military equipment.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrests of five illegal migrants with serious criminal backgrounds during a targeted operation in Maryland on October 18. The individuals detained in the single-day raid were linked to offenses including cartel ties, drug distribution, sexual assault, and other violent crimes.
Rep. Aaron Bean (R-FL) announced the creation of the "DOGE Caucus" on Tuesday, aimed at supporting President-elect Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The caucus seeks to rein in wasteful government spending and streamline bureaucracy under the leadership of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, whom Trump appointed to head the new department.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald and cryptocurrency advocate, to serve as commerce secretary in his upcoming administration. Trump made the announcement on Tuesday via Truth Social, citing both Lutnick’s business expertise and commitment to advancing Trump’s trade policies.
On November 18, 2024, Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced a resolution to restrict access to single-sex facilities in the U.S. Capitol based on biological sex. The proposal mandates that House members and staff use restrooms, locker rooms, and changing areas corresponding to their biological sex, with enforcement by the House sergeant-at-arms.
Boston’s Democrat Mayor Michelle Wu declared on Sunday that her city will not cooperate with the Trump administration’s planned mass deportation efforts, even as Massachusetts faces alarming cases of illegal immigrants with criminal charges being released back into communities.
More than 3,000 medical professionals in the United Kingdom have signed an open letter to Prime Minister Kier Starmer, urging him to refrain from plans to legalize assisted suicide.