news2shortsProminent House Republican Clay Higgins is telling local law enforcement agencies to “get geared up” to assist with ICE immigration operations because of “ongoing” enforcement actions throughout the country. While speaking during a House Federal Law Enforcement Oversight Subcommittee hearing on Tuesday, Higgins, who represents Southern Louisiana and chairs the subcommittee, cautioned local law enforcement … Read more
Heated exchange after subcommittee chair Keith Self calls first out trans representative Sarah McBride ‘Mr McBride’ The Republican chair of a US House subcommittee adjourned a hearing after he was challenged for misgendering Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender member of Congress. McBride, a first-term Democratic congresswoman from Delaware, elected last November, shot back at … Read more
Pepper, a nine-month-old sea lion, has mesmerised her carers by performing intricate rhythmic gymnastics-style circles through the waters at Point Defiance zoo and aquarium in Tacoma, Washington. Noelle Tremonti, a biologist at the aquarium, says the strips help the pup learn how to interact with kelp, which grow in abundance in the animal’s natural environment, … Read more
Iran, Russia and China are set to hold high-level talks in Beijing Friday to discuss Tehran’s near-nuclear capabilities. Mao Ning, spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry, informed reporters about the meeting on Wednesday. The trio of nations has friendly relations, and all are parties to the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear deal. … Read more
The United States will require Canadians visiting for more than 30 days to register with authorities and have their fingerprints taken, according to a new interim final rule from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The new requirement, which takes effect on April 11, applies to all foreign nationals who cross the U.S.-Canada land border … Read more
President Donald Trump is pushing back against talk of a recession. “I don’t see it at all. I think this country is going to boom,” the president told reporters on Tuesday as he inspected a Tesla electric vehicle that was parked on the South Lawn of the White House, courtesy of top Trump adviser Elon … Read more
New data collected by the state of Florida shows that illegal immigrants cost the Sunshine State’s healthcare system nearly $660 million in 2024. The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) announced the latest update to its Hospital Patient Immigration Status Dashboard Tuesday, which records the total number of hospital admissions and emergency room visits … Read more
Columbia grad and Palestinian activist, who has a green card, was arrested on Saturday by immigration officials A Manhattan federal judge is set to hold a hearing on Wednesday morning over the arrest and detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a prominent Palestinian activist and recent graduate of Columbia University. Khalil, a permanent US resident with a … Read more
Residents of Vinton, La., which is part of House Speaker Mike Johnson’s district, are concerned that Republicans will make cuts to Medicaid to reduce government spending. NBC News’ Melanie Zanona spoke to voters who depend on Medicaid and are fearful of what could happen.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the detention and possible deportation of former Columbia University protest organizer Mahmoud Khalil, as critics claim it goes against the First Amendment. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday at Shannon Airport in Ireland, Rubio said that the issue is “not about free speech.” Rubio discussed the situation during a refueling … Read more
