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Miami Herald: Here’s Hegseth’s Response to ‘Our Boys’ Fact Check

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When asked about the fact check and his language, Hegseth responded, “I say our boys and bombers as a common phrase, I’ll keep saying things like that, whether they’re men or women. Very proud of that female pilot, just like I’m very proud of those male pilots and I don’t care if it’s a male or a female in that cockpit and the American people don’t care. But it’s the obsession with race and gender in this department that’s changed priorities and we don’t do that anymore. We don’t play your little games.”

So says the washed out O-3 turned Fox talk show host who can never give a straight answer to a question.

Here’s Hegseth’s Response to ‘Our Boys’ Fact Check
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Miami Herald: Border Patrol Deployed Amid ICE Staffing Crisis

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is reportedly facing staffing issues, resulting in Border Patrol agents operating more in urban areas. Arrests at the border have dropped significantly to an average of around 280 per day from over 8,000 daily in late 2023. Border arrests are at a 60-year low, and ICE has allegedly struggled with staffing and operations, relying heavily on around 20,000 Border Patrol agents.

While in Los Angeles, Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino said, “We’re here and not going away.” Trump-backed legislation to expand ICE staffing has stalled, pushing ICE to depend on Border Patrol to reach its goal of 3,000 daily arrests.

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Miami Herald: Two Judges Deliver Double Blow to Trump Deportations

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Judge Stephanie Haines has ruled that potential deportees must receive 21 days to contest removal orders, halting President Donald Trump’s push to shorten it to seven days. Judge Orlando Garcia issued a restraining order to stop the immediate deportation of Egyptian national Mohamed Sabry Soliman’s family. The legal challenges are the latest of numerous obstacles in the way of Trump’s immigration agenda.


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Miami Herald: Trump Orders Increased ICE Deportations Nationwide

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President Donald Trump has directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to intensify deportations in Democrat-run cities. He called it the “largest Mass Deportation Program in History.” ICE, however, is reportedly falling short of the 3,000 daily arrest target set by the White House.

Nationwide “No Kings” protests have erupted against Trump’s immigration policies. In Los Angeles, federal raids sparked demonstrations and National Guard deployment.

Trump said, “ICE Officers are herewith ordered, by notice of this TRUTH, to do all in their power to achieve the very important goal of delivering the single largest Mass Deportation Program in History.”

Trump added, “We must expand efforts to detain and deport Illegal Aliens in America’s largest Cities, such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, where Millions upon Millions of Illegal Aliens reside.”

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Trump’s immigration crackdown has hit industries like agriculture and hospitality, which depend on immigrant labor. Acknowledging workforce losses, Trump has directed ICE to pause operations in these sectors.


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Miami Herald: ‘Have We No Shame’: Judge’s Swift Ruling Defies Trump

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A federal judge in Boston declared that President Donald Trump’s termination of NIH research grants was unlawful. He described the action as “arbitrary and capricious.” Judge William Young’s ruling alleges potential racial bias and condemns the administration’s approach to diversity matters.

Young urged government officials to clarify the meaning of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) during a hearing. He raised concerns over canceled grants targeting health disparities and noted a troubling pattern of discrimination against racial minorities and the LGBTQ community.

Young said, “I’ve never seen government racial discrimination like this.” Young added, “Have we no shame.” He added, “This represents racial discrimination and discrimination against America’s LGBTQ community.”

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Miami Herald: Blue State Faces DOJ Lawsuit After Defying ICE

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President Donald Trump has prioritized immigration enforcement by aiming to empower Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Department of Justice (DOJ) has sued New York over the Protect Our Courts Act, which restricts federal immigration actions near courthouses, highlighting efforts to address laws that may enable dangerous criminals to avoid law enforcement.

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The Protect Our Courts Act prohibits ICE from making civil arrests at courthouses. The Trump administration claimed the law and state orders have violated the Supremacy Clause and obstructed federal enforcement.

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Miami Herald: Supreme Court Rejects GOP Appeal on Voting Measure

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The U.S. Supreme Court has denied an appeal from Michigan Republican lawmakers seeking to overturn voter-approved voting rights measures. Lawmakers aimed to invalidate amendments regarding same-day voter registration and absentee voting rights …

Apparently none of the judges were impressed with the Republicans’ whine:

The case was dismissed in a lower court for lack of standing and upheld by the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, leading to the Supreme Court’s final decision not to hear the appeal.

Supreme Court Rejects GOP Appeal on Voting Measure
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied an appeal from Michigan Republican lawmakers seeking to overturn voter-approved voting rights measures. Lawmakers aimed to invalidate amendments regarding same-day voter registration and absentee voting rights, noting that citizen-led initiatives are unconstitutional. The lawsuit was filed by Michigan Fair Elections and the Great Lakes Justice Center, naming Michigan SecretaryContinue reading “Supreme Court…

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Miami Herald: ‘So Many Lies’: Trump Ally Faces Disciplinary Inquiry

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Justice Department official Ed Martin is under investigation by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel in Washington, which handles attorney discipline. His Senate nomination to serve as U.S. attorney in D.C. stalled, prompting him to inform his staff in a farewell email. Martin claims the investigation violates his confidentiality and threatens his professional standing.

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Democratic lawmakers and advocacy groups accused him of using prosecutorial threats to intimidate opponents of President Donald Trump and his associates. Trump replaced Martin with former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, who has been sworn in as interim U.S. attorney.

Trump also appointed Martin as associate deputy attorney general and pardon attorney. Martin will lead a task force investigating the perceived weaponization of federal law enforcement against Trump supporters.

‘So Many Lies’: Trump Ally Faces Disciplinary Inquiry
Justice Department official Ed Martin is under investigation by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel in Washington, which handles attorney discipline. His Senate nomination to serve as U.S. attorney in D.C. stalled, prompting him to inform his staff in a farewell email. Martin claims the investigation violates his confidentiality and threatens his professional standing. Martin hasContinue reading ”‘So Many Lies’: Trump Ally Faces Disciplinary…

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Miami Herald: GOP Senator Confronts His Party Over Disaster Aid

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Recent tornadoes and severe storms have reportedly caused seven fatalities and over $1.5 billion in damages in Missouri. Sen. Josh Hawley visited the hardest-hit areas in North St. Louis City and called for immediate assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Hawley emphasized the importance of federal aid in supporting recovery efforts in the aftermath of the disaster.

Trump’s administration has proposed shifting disaster response responsibilities to states. FEMA is reportedly undergoing significant changes. This has fueled concerns about delayed or denied aid.

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Rolling Stone: GOP Senator Begs for Disaster Aid as FEMA Snubs Another Red State

Several conservative states have been forced to wait for disaster relief, with lawmakers publicly groveling for federal assistance

Senators grilled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi [Bimbo #2] Noem today over her management of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and how the agency — which President Donald Trump has sought to dismantle — is responding to a series of devastating storms across the southern United States. 

During a hearing of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) asked [Bimbo #2] Noem what she would do about pending federal disaster declaration requests for the state of Missouri — which has been wracked by a series of deadly tornadoes — that have not been approved by the president. Mississippi, which is still recovering from extreme weather events in March, is also waiting for approval on months-old disaster relief declarations. 

“The state has pending three requests for major disaster declarations from earlier storms we’ve lost over a dozen people. Well, actually, if you count the folks we lost just on Friday, we’ve lost almost 20 people now in major storms just in the last two months in Missouri,” Hawley said. 

“Will you commit to helping, for those three major disaster declaration requests that are pending, will you expedite those, Secretary [Bimbo #2] Noem, and get those in front of the president, get those approved?” Hawley asked. “We are desperate for the assistance in Missouri.” 

The response from Kristi [Bimbo #2] Noem was more of the customary lip service:

[Bimbo #2] Noem replied that she would make sure the applications were put before Trump as soon as possible, and agreed to expedite individual assistance for qualified Missourians impacted by the recent storms. 

GOP Senator Begs for Disaster Aid as FEMA Snubs Another Red State
Sen. Josh Hawley begged Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to help approve FEMA aid for Missouri, after deadly tornadoes struck the state.

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Miami Herald: ‘Evil is Powerless’: ICE Official Announces More Arrests

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The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a targeted operation focusing on “egregious criminal alien offenders.” The operation is part of the “Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful” program, aiming to improve public safety through enforcement actions. President Donald Trump’s administration emphasized its commitment to reducing crime in the capital, and the latest efforts saw the arrests of 189 undocumented immigrants in Washington, D.C.

Director of ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations in Washington, D.C. Russell Hott stated that the operation targeted high-crime areas. The action resulted in arrests of individuals allegedly connected to violent criminal organizations, including MS-13 and the 18th Street gang.

And again I have to ask, “How many of these 189 “criminals” were guilty of anything worse than a traffic violation? And how many were actually convicted in a court of law? ICE is all about numbers, not quality or accuracy.

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