Trump praises Ohtani’s ‘movie star’ looks and attacks senators during Dodgers’ visit

World Series champions visit White House President attacks California senators in attendance Donald Trump praised Shohei Ohtani’s “movie star” looks while also insulting California’s Democratic senators during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ visit to the White House on Monday. “He looks like a movie star,” said Trump after shaking Ohtani’s hand. “He’s got a good future, … Read more

Noem’s Homeland Security ‘unapologetic’ about using lie-detector test on suspected intel leakers

The Department of Homeland Security is “unapologetic” about using lie-detector tests on staffers as it aims to snuff out “leakers” who feed internal agency information to the public, Fox News Digital learned.  “Under Secretary Noem’s leadership, DHS is unapologetic about its efforts to root out leakers that undermine national security,” Tricia McLaughlin, DHS’ assistant secretary … Read more

Blue state sheriffs combine forces to fight back against sanctuary laws

A group of five Minnesota sheriff’s offices inked cooperation agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs (ICE), taking a strikingly different approach to immigration enforcement in a state known for its widespread sanctuary policies. Minnesota’s Cass, Crow Wing, Freeborn, Itasca and Jackson counties sheriffs’ offices have all entered 287g agreements with ICE since President Donald Trump … Read more

When sadness strikes I remember I’m not alone in loving the wild boundless beauty of the living world | Georgina Woods

Nature will reclaim its place as a terrifying quasi-divine force that cannot be mastered. I find this strangely comforting Explore the series – Last chance: the extinction crisis being ignored this election Get Guardian Australia environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as an email At times my work takes me to the big city … Read more

Deported over a speeding ticket? Dozens of US students’ visas abruptly revoked

Nearly 40 students report canceled visas over minor infractions as Trump intensifies crackdown on universities Lisa was eating takeout at a friend’s place when the email from her university landed. She clicked into her inbox and skimmed the message: “ISS [International Student Services] is writing to inform you that your SEVIS record was terminated…” Continue … Read more