Trump administration directs ICE to go after lawyers for asylum fraud DHS escalates scrutiny into legal immigration pathways by targeting attorneys who represent asylum seekers The Independent UK · May 27
Coffee Prices Erase Early Gains as the Brazilian Real Slides July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) today is down -4.95 (-1.81%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) is down -48 (-1.36%). Coffee prices fell from 1.5-week highs today and turned lower after weakness in the Brazilian real sparked long liquidation in coffee futures. The real (^USDBRL ) fell to a... Barchart · May 27
'Something going profoundly wrong': Suicides among ICE detainees hit record high under Trump administration An Associated Press investigation reveals a surge in detainee suicides within ICE custody since January 2025, with at least 10 men dying by self-harm. Experts cite systemic failures in mental health care, delayed screenings, and isolation contributing to these preventable deaths. The Times of India · May 27
Drunk illegal immigrant driving on wrong side kills 4 people in deadly highway crash in Oklahoma; may face deportation An illegal migrant has been charged with killing four young people after driving the wrong way under the influence (DUI) on an Oklahoma highway. The Times of India · May 27
Democratic Candidate Criticized For Antisemitic Comments Loses House Primary Maureen Galindo, a Democratic house candidate who got national attention after pledging to turn a former detention center into a "prison for American Zionists and former ICE officers for human trafficking," lost the election on Tuesday. International Business Times · May 27
Cotton Falling on Wednesday Morning Cotton prices are down 88 to 141 points so far on Wednesday. Futures saw mixed trade on Tuesday, with nearby July down 5 points and other contracts up as much as 51. The US dollar index was $0.111 lower at $99.075. Crude oil was down $3.03 on the day to... Barchart · May 27
Takeaways from AP investigation that found 'alarming' spike in suicide deaths of ICE detainees Detainees in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement are taking their own lives at a pace that's unprecedented in the agency’s two-decade history, an Associated Press Investigation has found The Independent UK · May 27
Colombian migrant found dead in ICE custody after guards ignored pleas to call Mom: report Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees are taking their own lives at a pace that’s unprecedented in the agency’s two-decade history, highlighting what experts call failures in care and oversight The Independent UK · May 27
The Eternal Recurrence of Colin Allred The former Dallas congressman and (twice) Senate hopeful successfully completed his redux bid to come back to the U.S. House. Texas Observer · May 27
Democrat Johnny Garcia to face Republican Carlos De La Cruz for redrawn Texas district The boundaries of the 35th Congressional District in South Central Texas were redrawn in 2025 to favor GOP candidates as requested by President Trump. The Texas Tribune · May 27
Blue Dog Dem Fends Off Maureen Galindo in Wake of Anti-Zionist Tirades In a crucial congressional race this November, Bexar County Sheriff’s Deputy Johnny Garcia vies to join the ranks of two fellow South Texas Blue Dog Dems in Washington. Texas Observer · May 27
Qfin Q1 Earnings Call Highlights Qfin (NASDAQ:QFIN) reported lower first-quarter 2026 revenue and profit as management described continued pressure across China’s consumer credit market, but said recent risk-control measures are beginning to show results. CEO Haisheng Wu said China’s consumer credit industry has been undergoing “p MarketBeat · May 27
Black Woman Threatens to Call ICE on Pizza Shop Because Staff Looked Mexican, Not 'Pure Italian' A viral video from Bussin Pizza shows a customer threatening to call ICE over staff ethnicity, sparking debates on racism and misinformation across social media. International Business Times UK · May 26
The Independent UK · May 26 Dems say ICE is retaliating against hunger striking detainees as protesters swarm detention facility Immigrant advocates and Democratic members of Congress say ICE is blocking access to detainee families during days-long hunger strike
The Times of India · May 26 Every migrant not tortured in home country: Trump tightens asylum rules, asks ICE to check frauds Hundreds of migrants enter the US and then claim asylum, citing torture in their home country. They lawyer up and the case goes to the immigration court as these migrants are even coached on how to lie about their past and get protection in the US. The Donald Trump administration…
Latin Times · May 26 ICE To Deploy Agents At Airports Under Expanded Trump Security Push The Trump administration is preparing to expand Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations at U.S. airports, including potential identification checks before travelers reach TSA screening areas, according to statements from administration officials.
Barchart · May 26 Was World Sugar’s Price Weak Considering the Action in Crude Oil? Sugar can correlate with crude oil because Brazil is the world’s leading free-market sugarcane producer, and Brazilian sugarcane is a primary ingredient in Brazilian ethanol production. Given crude oil’s price action, world sugar futures have been tame, suggesting an underlying weakness in world sugar prices.
Barchart · May 26 Cocoa Prices Jump on Adverse Global Weather Events July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +373 (+9.83%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed up +293 (+10.24%). Cocoa prices surged to 1.5-week highs on Tuesday amid fund short-covering, spurred by heavy rains in the Ivory Coast that have caused flooding and cut off...
Barchart · May 26 Coffee Prices Settle Higher Amid Global Weather Risks July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +1.65 (+0.61%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) closed up +63 (+1.82%). Coffee prices climbed to 1-week highs on Tuesday and settled higher on global weather risks. Robusta rose sharply amid dry weather in Vietnam, which is raising concerns about...
International Business Times · May 26 Texas Primary Runoffs Put Trump Endorsements and Republican Divisions on Display Texas voters head to the polls Tuesday in a series of high-profile primary runoff elections that could reshape the state's political future.
We Got This Covered · May 26 A sitting U.S. Senator just got pepper-sprayed by ICE agents in New Jersey: ‘It’s just burning’ Even lawmakers aren’t off limits.
Capital & Main · May 26 Conditions at California ICE Detention Centers Are Getting Worse, Inspections Find A state Department of Justice inspection of seven California facilities found overcrowding, poor medical care, inadequate food and excessive force from guards.
Barchart · May 26 Adverse Weather Spurs Short Covering in Cocoa Futures July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is up +392 (+10.33%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is up +310 (+10.84%). Cocoa prices surged to 1.5-week highs today on fund short-covering, spurred by heavy rains in the Ivory Coast that have caused flooding and cut off farmers' access...
Barchart · May 26 Global Weather Risks Underpin Coffee Prices July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) today is up +1.70 (+0.62%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) is up +61 (+1.77%). Coffee prices are moving higher today and posted 1-week highs on global weather risks. Robusta is up sharply amid dry weather in Vietnam, which is raising concerns about the...