Border czar Tom Homan issued a strong warning Thursday, stating that individuals who leak information about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids “might find themselves in handcuffs.” Speaking with Fox News host Harris Faulkner, Homan emphasized the serious consequences of obstructing law enforcement operations aimed at detaining illegal immigrants with criminal records.
Fox News host Charlie Hurt dismissed protests by government bureaucrats against the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as ineffective in turning American voters against President Donald Trump. Speaking on “Fox & Friends Weekend” Thursday, Hurt argued that public opposition to cuts in government spending is limited to those benefiting directly from it.
A bipartisan effort in the U.S. Senate aims to assess the effects of smartphone use in classrooms as multiple states move to restrict the devices in schools.
Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino firmly rejected claims from the U.S. State Department that American government vessels would be allowed to transit the Panama Canal without paying fees.
Google has announced the elimination of its diversity hiring targets and is conducting a comprehensive review of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This decision aligns with a broader trend among major corporations reassessing DEI commitments in response to recent legal and political developments.
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) is demanding answers from Microsoft regarding its partnership with NewsGuard, a media rating firm accused of suppressing conservative viewpoints.
Presidential Envoy for Special Missions Ric Grenell has criticized the incorporation of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) criteria in the Los Angeles wildfire cleanup efforts, asserting that such considerations are causing unnecessary delays. Grenell emphasized the urgency of debris removal and rebuilding, stating that DEI requirements should not impede the process.
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has allocated approximately $270 million to support independent media and the free flow of information in 2025.
