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Guns, Detention Centers, Trump, The Epstein Files. CNN Contributor Shermichael Singleton covers it all. And it may surprise you. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter. Learn More about “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/micheletafoya Subscribe to “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://apple.co/3nPW221 Follow Michele on twitter: https://twitter.com/Michele_Tafoya Follow Michele on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmicheletafoya/ Learn more about the Salem Podcast network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guns, Detention Centers, Trump, The Epstein Files. CNN Contributor Shermichael Singleton covers it all. And it may surprise you. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter. Learn More about “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/micheletafoya Subscribe to “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://apple.co/3nPW221 Follow Michele on twitter: https://twitter.com/Michele_Tafoya Follow Michele on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmicheletafoya/ Learn more about the Salem Podcast network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Outspoken talks to an Arizona Congressman to get an update on Peoria woman Kelly Yu who is being held in the Eloy Detention Center.

The Trump Administration is quickly ramping up its efforts to arrest and deport as many undocumented immigrants as possible, now that extra money is starting to roll in thanks to President Donald Trump's new tax and spending law. It set aside more than $170 billion in new funding for immigration enforcement, including $45 billion to build and expand detention centers and $29 billion to help hire new immigration agents. The most notorious symbol of the administration's immigration crackdown is the pop up detention center in the Florida Everglades the administration calls ‘Alligator Alcatraz.' But more facilities are popping up all over the country, as are allegations of horrific conditions. Katie Blankenship is an attorney and co-founder of Sanctuary of the South, which provides legal services and civil rights representation throughout the region. She's currently representing clients in ICE detention centers, and joins us to talk about what she's hearing from them.And in headlines: Trump and embattled Fed Chair Jerome Powell publicly bicker during a tour of the central bank headquarter's ongoing renovations, French President Emmanuel Macron announced his country would recognize the state of Palestine, and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche met with Jeffrey Epstein's former fixer Ghislaine Maxwell.Show Notes:Call Congress – 202-224-3121Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday    

A new Senate bill could open a pathway to citizenship for millions of immigrants without legal status. Claims of abused and neglected disabled detainees at the immigration detention center in Adelanto. The court ruling that Governor Newsom calls a "slap in the face" to the fight against gun violence. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comVisit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency! Support the show: https://laist.com

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on deportation flights out of Florida.

Israel has expanded its military ground operation into central Gaza, the US Homeland Security Department is preparing to use military bases in New Jersey and Indiana for immigration detention, and attorneys for Harvard University are in federal court over the administration's attempt to cut billions of dollars in research funding and contracts. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First was edited by Hannah Bloch, Anna Yukhananov, Steve Drummond, Janaya Williams and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Christopher Thomas. We get engineering support from Stacey Abbott. And our technical director is Carleigh Strange. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Concerns are growing over private immigration detention centers in Oklahoma.The National Suicide Prevention Line eliminates services for the LGBTQ community.Oklahomans are getting a fetch quest to seek out the Texas Horned Lizard.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

TOP STORIES - Who is calling 9-1-1 from Alligator Alcatraz? Records show nearly 3 dozen calls have been made to emergency services. Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigns after cheating scandal, a Florida man was arrested for DUI on a lawnmower.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Ukraine flag map sticker, geography illustration vector. Free public domain CC0 image. Activists sue over conditions at “Alligator Alcatraz” immigrant detention center; UNICEF mourns 7 children killed in Gaza while waiting for water at aid site; Trump announces weapons deal for Ukraine as his frustration with Putin grows Teamsters expand nationwide trash work stoppage in solidarity with Boston workers; Activists sound alarm over toxic metals after Moss Landing battery-storage fire in Monterey County; CA sues Trump over education grant freeze, including $939 million for CA The post Trump announces weapons deal for Ukraine; Activists sue over conditions at “Alligator Alcatraz” immigrant detention center – July 14, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Southeast Politics Publisher Janelle Irwin Taylor recaps Democrat lawmakers' visit to Alligator Alcatraz and how this story is politically beneficial to both sides.

This weekend, lawmakers got their first look inside “Alligator Alcatraz,” the makeshift immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., called the conditions “disturbing and vile,” a description Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem challenged. John Yang speaks with Miami Herald reporter Ana Ceballos about the controversy surrounding the facility. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Austin Kocher, assistant research professor in the Office of Research and Creative Activity in the S.I. Newhouse of Public Communication at Syracuse University, and Substack writer, shares the data he's collected from the Trump Administration's mass deportation policy, particularly the increasing numbers of migrants arrested by ICE and living in detention facilities across the country.

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AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on a shooting at a Texas immigration detention center.

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Leah Feiger speaks with WIRED's Dhruv Mehrotra about an exclusive WIRED investigation into how serious medical incidents are increasing at some of the country's largest immigration detention centers.Articles mentioned in this episode:  ‘They're Not Breathing': Inside the Chaos of ICE Detention Center 911 Calls How to Protect Yourself From Phone Searches at the US Border The WIRED Guide to Protecting Yourself From Government Surveillance Here's What Mark Zuckerberg Is Offering Top AI Talent Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' is about to receive its first detainees.

A soon to be reopened private prison in California City, about two hours north of Los Angeles, is expected to be the largest immigration and detention center in California. The facility is operated by the Tennessee-based correctional company CoreCivic. But residents of California City have mixed feelings on the plan. Reporter: Saul Gonzalez, The California Report With the worst of wildfire season ahead, Governor Gavin Newsom is urging President Donald Trump to increase the federal government's investment in wildfire prevention in California. Reporter: Ezra David Romero, KQED The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The announcement comes almost a year later than expected. Reporter: Kerry Klein, KVPR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on the impact immigration detention is having on families.

“Alligator Alcatraz,” a new immigration detention center in Florida’s Everglades, surrounded by swamps and wildlife. The 3,000-bed facility was praised by President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as a model for detention centers. Critics call it inhumane and environmentally destructive, with lawsuits already filed to halt expansion. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- ‘Broeske & Musson' Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Facebook | Podcast| X | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Jim, and Noah discuss more Mamdani promises, a proposed undocumented migrant center in Florida, and much more.Editors' Picks:Rich: Luther Abel on Cracker BarrelCharlie: Also Mark's pieceJim: Jeff Blehar's pieceNoah: Mark's pieceLight Items:Rich: F1 movieCharlie: Bike lesson endingJim: Hilton Head sharksNoah: Cabin seasonSponsor:Future of Freedom podcastThis podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.

Currently unused facilities in Burlington and Walsenburg among “top priorities” for ICE expansion.

It's a No Emma Emmajority Report Thursday. Matt Binder is in the host seat today as we continue basking in Zohran Mamdani's primary afterglow. Sam interviews features writer for Slate, Alex Sammon on his new piece about the history of an ICE detention center in a small town in Louisiana. Sam also interviews Claire Autorino and BB Young about their efforts to unionize Blue Bottle Coffee, a bougie coffee house chain owned by Nestle. Brandon Sutton joins MR for the Fun Half and we dive deeper into Cuomo, his backers, and the national implications of the primary The most fun of the fun half was watching Charlie Kirk spiral into a tongue tied moron as he struggles to find the right thought terminating cliched recipe to use against Zohran. African? Indian? Communist? Muslim? Zohran is their worst nightmare. All that and more, folks. Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com: https://fans.fm/majority/join Follow us on TikTok here!: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here!: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here!: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here!: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase! Check out today's sponsors: DELETEME: Text MAJORITY to 64000 for 20% off your DeleteMe subscription ZOCDOC: Go to Zocdoc.com/MAJORITY and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor. SMALLS: For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order PLUS shipping when you head to Smalls.com and use code MAJORITY.   SUNSET LAKE: Use the code LEFTISBEST to save 20% at SunsetLakeCBD.com  on all their farm fresh CBD products for people and pets. Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on Youtube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder – https://majorityreportradio.com/

TOP STORIES - DeSantis looks to build another immigration detention camp at Camp Blanding; Officials confirm Largo firefighter terminated after investigation; New flood disclosures in rental agreements are coming to Florida; James Uthmeier threatens legal action if Miami delays election until 2026; South Floridians file class action lawsuit against DMV for unsafe conditions, increased wait times; Venezuelan man accused of manufacturing and selling drugs out of Miami Beach apartment with a toddler present; DeSantis signs mental health, substance abuse bills into law in Tampa; Gov. DeSantis celebrates 'very successful' rescue mission from Israel; White nationalist says University of Florida violated free speech.

Gov. DeSantis is considering establishing a 2nd illegal immigrant detention center in Florida, at Clay County's Camp Blanding. Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook addresses how Clay County has been handling illegal immigrant cases for years, including with the modern increase in ICE related enforcement.

Wednesday, June 25th, 2025Today, former DoJ lawyer Erez Reuveni issues a bombshell whistleblower account of Emil Bove's intentional defiance of court orders on the eve of his judicial confirmation hearing; US intelligence assessments indicate that Iran's nuclear sites were not destroyed and they can be back up and running in a few months; Florida is paving over the Everglades to build its own concentration camp; a federal judge has blocked Trump's termination of University of California research grants; the Senate parliamentarian nixes the public lands selloff in the Billionaire Bailout Bill; four tech execs are sworn in as lieutenant colonels in the Army; Senator Lisa Murkowski signals she may turn Independent and caucus with Democrats; House Dems choose youth over seniority in the House Oversight ranking member election; and Allison delivers your Good News.Thank You, DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/DAILYBEANS and use promo code DAILYBEANS at checkout. Thank You, Daily LookFor 50% off your order, head to DailyLook.com and use code DAILYBEANS. Thank You, CBDistilleryUse promo code DAILYBEANS at CBDistillery.com for 25% off your purchase.  Specific product availability depends on individual state regulations.Check out Dana's social media campaign highlighting LGBTQ+ heroes every day during Pride Month -  Dana Goldberg (@dgcomedy.bsky.social)Guest: Martha BarnetteFriends with Words Adventures in Languageland - book by Martha BarnetteMarthaBarnette.comA Way with Words Podcast@marthabarnette - BlueSky, Martha Barnette (@martha.barnette) - Instagram, MarthaBarnette - twitterStoriesStrike Set Back Iran's Nuclear Program by Only a Few Months, U.S. Report Says | The New York TimesLive updates: Trump lashes out at Israel and Iran amid accusations of ceasefire violations | NBC NewsWhat Big Tech's Band of Execs Will Do in the Army | WIREDFlorida Builds ‘Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center for Migrants in Everglades | The New York TimesHouse Democrats Elect Robert Garcia for Top Oversight Post | The New York TimesJudge blocks Trump's termination of UC research grants | Courthouse News ServiceMurkowski suggests she could become an Independent in the right circumstance - Live Updates | POLITICOGOP budget bill could threaten public lands, conservation groups voice opposition | NBC MontanaFrom The Good Newsuncomplicatedkitchen.org'No Kings' Protests see thousands in San Antonio area speak out, joining national movementGay Men's Chorus Of Washington, DCPotomac Fever (@potomac.fever) -  Instagram‘Get ready to sweat!' The animal mega-marathon stampeding from the Congo to the Arctic | Stage | The GuardianBe Biscuit's Hero - AZ Humane SocietyStar 67 - The Daily Beans - Apple PodcastsReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Federal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen.Share your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good Trouble Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewrote , Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote,Dana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

Welcome to Episode 129! This one is about a tsunami that famously plagues the Indian Ocean that most remember, but definitely not Scott. Be prepared to be thrilled and awed by our historical and geographical expertise in this one!Support the show

Nancy Solomon, WNYC reporter and host of the “Ask Governor Murphy” monthly call-in show, recaps her conversation with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, including the results of the gubernatorial primary election, and the latest new on an immigrant detention center in Newark at the center of a fight between New Jersey Democrats and President Donald Trump.

The White House’s immigration crackdown, the protests, the mobilization of the National Guard and Marines have all reignited the personal feud between President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom, and the White House versus California. LAUSD officials are deploying school police to create "perimeters of safety” around graduation ceremonies and campuses where federal immigration agents have been detected.  ICE is looking to spend as much as $45 billion on private prisons and related infrastructure over the next two years. Border czar Tom Homan says he wants 100,000 detention beds. Kenny Scharf has painted mischievous-looking cartoons on about 300 cars, most of them in LA. He talks about making art accessible, plus his relationships with Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Andy Warhol. 

The White House's immigration crackdown, the protests, the mobilization of the National Guard and Marines have all reignited the personal feud between President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom, and the White House versus California. LAUSD officials are deploying school police to create "perimeters of safety” around graduation ceremonies and campuses where federal immigration agents have been detected.  ICE is looking to spend as much as $45 billion on private prisons and related infrastructure over the next two years. Border czar Tom Homan says he wants 100,000 detention beds. Kenny Scharf has painted mischievous-looking cartoons on about 300 cars, most of them in LA. He talks about making art accessible, plus his relationships with Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Andy Warhol. 

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has sued interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba for defamation, false arrest, and malicious prosecution. The case stems from Baraka's May 9 arrest while attempting to join an oversight tour at a federal immigration detention center. With his gubernatorial campaign underway, Baraka also named Homeland Security agent Ricky Patel in the suit. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pramila Jayapal and some of her Democrat colleagues performed a cringeworthy political stunt at the ICE detention center in Tacoma. Another pot shop was broken into during a smash-and-grab in Capitol Hill. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called out CBS anchor Margaret Brennan for her fearmongering over tariffs. // Big Local: Microsoft made another round of layoffs. Paine Field is adding another major airline to its services… but unfortunately it’s Frontier. We got another story about preparing for the next tsunami to hit the Washington coast. // You Pick the Topic: New York Times columnist David Brooks compared Elon Musk to some of the world’s worst mass murderers.  

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Attorneys of the illegal immigrant that allegedly killed Washington State Trooper are trying to get the case dismissed. Governor Ferguson signed a bill that would give state agencies more authority to inspect the ICE detention center in Tacoma. A West Seattle stabbing suspect asked his victim a very strange question. UW professor Cliff Mass is calling out the school’s feckless response to the virulent antisemitism on campus. // There were fireworks at RFK Jr.’s hearing before the House today. // Seattle-based criminal defense attorney Anne Bremner explains the latest in the Menendez Brothers’ case.

Today:Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley tells of her visit to constituent Rumeysa Ozturk in a Louisiana detention center, of the fight to get her released, and how Democrats are fighting back against the Trump administration.And, Dr. Sarah Fortune, chair of the department of immunology and infectious diseases at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, discusses how a surprise philanthropic donation is keeping her scientific research alive – despite cuts from the Trump administration. 

NJ commuters gearing up for a possible NJ Transit strike... Bad night for the Knicks - as Boston forces a Game 6 at the Garden... Newark's mayor is due in federal court today on the charge of trespassing at an immigration detention center... full 448 Thu, 15 May 2025 09:36:34 +0000 fRy9ma6K2k6l3xAv5EMwkuKvoxoyn3O7 news 1010 WINS ALL LOCAL news NJ commuters gearing up for a possible NJ Transit strike... Bad night for the Knicks - as Boston forces a Game 6 at the Garden... Newark's mayor is due in federal court today on the charge of trespassing at an immigration detention center... The podcast is hyper-focused on local news, issues and events in the New York City area. This podcast's purpose is to give New Yorkers New York news about their neighborhoods and shine a light on the issues happening in their backyard. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.

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Three Democratic members of Congress and Democratic Mayor in New Jersey were arrested for attempting to break into an I,C,E, Detention Center.  Former President, Joe Biden, made his way back into the spottlight but, he is actually hurting his party instead of helping them.  Democrats in Wisconsin want to redraw their congressional districts to their favor.  Minnesota is being ruined by their Democratic leaders but, needs a Red Wave next year to save them.  Letitia James, who is now under federal investigation, went on an unhinged rant.  Mexico sues Google for changing the name "Gulf of Mexico" to "Gulf of America."  -Thank you for listening!-   

This Day in Legal History: Harry Blackmun Confirmed to SCOTUSOn May 12, 1970, the U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed Judge Harry A. Blackmun to the Supreme Court, filling the vacancy left by Justice Abe Fortas. Nominated by President Richard Nixon, Blackmun had previously served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit and was considered a moderate, scholarly jurist. His confirmation marked the culmination of a tumultuous series of failed nominations for the seat, including two rejections by the Senate, making Blackmun's 94–0 approval a moment of bipartisan relief.Blackmun would go on to serve nearly a quarter-century on the Court, authoring over 700 opinions. He is perhaps best known for writing the majority opinion in Roe v. Wade (1973), which recognized a constitutional right to abortion. The decision would shape political and legal debates for decades and define Blackmun's legacy, despite his broader jurisprudential contributions. Over time, he evolved from a judicial centrist to one of the Court's more liberal voices, especially on issues of individual rights and the death penalty.After retiring in 1994, Blackmun remained active in legal education and public service until his death in 1999. The Library of Congress released his extensive papers in 2004, providing scholars with a revealing look into the internal workings of the Court during his tenure. His former clerks, some of whom became influential legal figures themselves, publicly remembered him for his deep humanity and commitment to justice. Blackmun's confirmation anniversary serves as a reminder of how judicial legacies can transcend the expectations of those who appoint them.U.S. District Judge Susan Illston issued a temporary 14-day halt on the Trump administration's federal government restructuring plan, citing a lack of congressional authorization for mass layoffs and agency overhauls. The order came in response to a lawsuit filed by unions, nonprofits, and local governments opposing the large-scale “reductions in force” initiated by the Department of Government Efficiency (DGE), led by Elon Musk. Judge Illston emphasized that the president cannot broadly restructure federal agencies without clear approval from Congress. The plaintiffs submitted extensive evidence showing critical services being disrupted, including nearly complete staff terminations at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in Pittsburgh. Similar losses were reported at Head Start, the Farm Service Agency, and the Social Security Administration. Illston found the plaintiffs likely to succeed on the merits of several claims, including violations of administrative law and overreach by DGE, the Office of Management and Budget, and the Office of Personnel Management. The administration's efforts, ordered in February by Trump, aim to automate services, eliminate redundant roles, and reduce federal personnel. Critics argue the changes are destabilizing and harmful to community services. Illston's ruling aims to preserve the status quo while legal challenges proceed, with a hearing on a potential preliminary injunction scheduled for May 22.Judge orders temporary halt to Trump administration's government overhaul | ReutersRumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish PhD student at Tufts University, returned to Massachusetts after being held for over six weeks in U.S. immigration custody in Louisiana. Her arrest stemmed from a revoked student visa, which the government linked to an opinion piece she co-wrote criticizing Tufts University's response to the war in Gaza and urging divestment from companies tied to Israel. Ozturk was apprehended by masked officers in Somerville, Massachusetts, and was quickly transferred from Vermont to a detention facility in Louisiana. Her legal team, including the ACLU, argued her detention was a retaliatory act against constitutionally protected speech, aimed at silencing pro-Palestinian voices on campus.U.S. District Judge William Sessions granted her release after determining she had strong grounds for claiming her constitutional rights were violated. Upon arrival at Logan International Airport, Ozturk expressed relief and gratitude, thanking supporters and calling attention to other detained women. Representative Ayanna Pressley condemned the detention as a politically motivated act of intimidation, citing inhumane conditions and medical neglect during Ozturk's confinement. The case has drawn national attention amid broader efforts by the Trump administration to deport campus activists engaged in pro-Palestinian advocacy.Tufts student returns to Massachusetts after release from immigration custody | ReutersOver the weekend Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested and charged with trespassing at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in New Jersey during an unannounced visit by three Democratic members of Congress. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained Baraka after a scuffle at the facility's gate while a bus of detainees was arriving. Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman, LaMonica McIver, and Robert Menendez Jr. were also present and said to have been jostled during the confrontation. According to ICE and the Department of Homeland Security, the group's uncoordinated attempt to enter the site was unsafe and politically motivated.Baraka, who is campaigning for governor, stated after his release that he was there to support the lawmakers and did not cross into restricted areas. His supporters and congressional aides claim he remained outside the facility's fence and that ICE exaggerated the incident. DHS accused the group of endangering detainees and law enforcement, while the lawmakers insisted they were exercising lawful oversight powers. The detention center, operated by the GEO Group, has faced criticism from immigrant rights advocates for allegedly lacking local permits and operating against community wishes. The controversy has become entangled in Baraka's gubernatorial campaign, spotlighting tensions over immigration policy and the role of private detention facilities.New Jersey mayor charged with trespassing at US immigration detention center | ReutersPresident Donald Trump announced plans to slash U.S. prescription drug prices to match the lowest prices found internationally, prompting a global selloff in pharmaceutical stocks. In a post touting cuts of “59%, PLUS!,” Trump previewed an executive order mandating a “most-favored nation” pricing rule. This would require that Americans pay no more than citizens in the cheapest country for the same medication—a move that starkly contradicts the administration's prior market-driven rhetoric, now seemingly embracing a form of price fixing. Investors, analysts, and drugmakers scrambled to assess the implications, especially since Medicare and Medicaid represent a major share—around 40%—of U.S. drug spending.The proposed pricing shift offers manufacturers two theoretical paths to comply: lower U.S. drug prices to align with cheaper countries like France or Japan, or raise prices overseas to maintain U.S. revenue levels. It remains unclear which route companies will choose, but economic incentives suggest they'll resist U.S. price drops by inflating foreign costs instead. Trump framed the move as restoring fairness to American consumers, whom he described as having long subsidized global drug development. The executive order follows a prior, unsuccessful attempt during his first term to peg Medicare prices to international benchmarks—a plan struck down in court for procedural flaws.The Inflation Reduction Act already initiated drug price negotiations under President Biden, but Trump's new approach could broaden the scope or accelerate the effort. However, legal and legislative obstacles remain, especially since the administration cannot set prices for the commercial market without congressional support. Analysts are watching closely for whether the policy targets just Medicare, specific drug types, or a wider range. Meanwhile, critics note the contradiction in Trump's newfound support for a centralized pricing strategy after years of decrying government interference in markets.Trump Vows US Drug Price Cuts of Up to 80% in Industry Blow (2) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Video of the Tufts University student's arrest by masked men outside her home drew global attention. Today, a judge freed the Turkish exchange student, saying the government showed no evidence to support its case. Plus, the Trump administration fires the Librarian of Congress, the first women and first black person to hold the job. Hear the justification offered for it and how it fits into the administration's larger campaign of erasing important parts of this country's history from view. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newark, New Jersey's mayor is denying that he trespassed at a new federal immigration detention center before he arrested. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a mayor in New Jersey who's been arrested.

New Yorkers gathered at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Manhattan as a new pope was elected. Meanwhile, Mayor Adams is promoting his new budget proposal to restore cleaning crews to some of New York City's busiest green spaces. Plus, a school on the Upper West Side is wrestling with how to discipline seniors who staged a prank some teachers described as xenophobic. Also, a new ICE detention center in Newark is drawing the ire of the mayor of New Jersey's largest city. And finally, three Republican candidates vying to be New Jersey's next governor made their case to voters at a forum Wednesday hosted by WNYC and NJ Spotlight News.

A Falun Dafa practitioner recounts celebrating Master's birthday in a detention center, and shares her experiences of clarifying the truth to inmates, helping a deaf inmate, and overcoming fear. She was released after 37 days, grateful for Master's protection and guidance. This and other experience-sharing from the Minghui website. Original Articles:1. My Experiences While I […]

A private prison in Leavenworth, Kansas, could reopen to hold detainees for federal immigration authorities. Plus: Farmers fear the trade war could cause another farm crisis.

América Platt was detained at Prairieland – an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Alvarado, Texas. She spent four sleepless nights on the floor because there weren't enough beds. She had her period when she arrived, and a fever from an ear infection – but she said it took hours to access medical care or even a sanitary pad. “You're stripped from your humanity,” she told investigative reporter Doug MacMillan. Today, producer Laura Benshoff speaks with Doug about the conditions in overcrowded ICE detention centers. This episode was produced by Ariel Plotnick and edited by Maggie Penman. It was mixed by Sean Carter. Thanks to Evelyn Larrubia. Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

Democrats in Washington seem to be taxing everything they can get their hands on this legislative session. Seattle is making big cuts to Park and Rec programs. Guest: Maxford Nelsen with the Freedom Foundation is sounding the alarm on a new bill that could double the pension for state employees and put an even bigger strain on taxpayers. // Big Local: Jason found a judge we can get behind. Tacoma’s ICE detention center is almost at capacity. Emerald Downs is in danger of closing up shop. Clallam County jail has a new program that involves ‘micro-dosing’ to sober up inmates. // You Pick the Topic: VA Secretary Doug Collins roasted CNN’s Kaitlan Collins when she pestered him about the Signal chat leak.