‘DO IT’: Donald Trump backs plan to rename ICE to ‘NICE’ to improve image of agents Time to improve ICE's public image with a full rebrand. We Got This Covered · Apr 27
GOP thorn in Trump’s side says he’ll confirm Fed pick Warsh despite threat of Powell probe still looming DoJ’s decision to end ‘bogus’ probe vindicated Thom Tillis, who had power to hold up the nomination of Trump’s preferred candidate indefinitely The Independent UK · Apr 26
North Dakota Leaders Honor Rep. Liz Conmy After Deadly Plane Crash in Minnesota North Dakota leaders are honoring state Rep. Liz Conmy, a Fargo Democrat remembered by colleagues as compassionate, direct, and deeply committed to public service, after she was killed this weekend in a small plane crash in Minnesota. Latin Times · Apr 26
Partner of Man Killed in Baltimore Bridge Collapse Faces Deportation Affecting Their 7-Year-Old Daughter The partner of a man killed in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is now facing a deportation case, adding a new layer of hardship to a family already devastated by one of the deadliest infrastructure disasters in recent U.S. history. Latin Times · Apr 26
Texas Governor Threatens Austin, Dallas and Houston's World Cup Funding Over ICE Fight Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's office threatened to pull or withhold public safety grants from Houston, Dallas, and Austin unless the cities changed policies that state officials said limited police cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, turning preparations for the 2026 World Cup into the latest front in the national… Latin Times · Apr 26
We were told the 2026 World Cup would be a unifying force. The reality is far different The original plans for this summer’s tournament could scarcely sound much different than what we seem to have in store The Guardian - US · Apr 26
This isn't the time to change gun laws, acting AG Blanche says The reaction is a sharp contrast with Republican calls to restrict guns after an ICE shooting in January. Axios · Apr 26
Pope Leo has stirred awake a progressive Christianity. It can rise again With his stand against Trump, the pope has shown the far right doesn’t have a monopoly on Christianity. If people of good faith push hard, the future could be redefined The Guardian - US · Apr 26
Indian man arrested in Texas after attacking woman and biting her child; student visa was revoked in 2025 A 24-year-old Indian man, Atharva Vyas, has been arrested for assaulting a mother and her three-year-old daughter in a park in San Antonio, Texas. ICE has issued a detainer against the man which means after his proceedings with the law enforcement is over, he will be taken into ICE custody… The Times of India · Apr 26
Trump news at a glance: White House press dinner thrown into disarray by attack President uninjured as he and other top White House officials were evacuated from an annual correspondents’ dinner in Washington The Guardian - US · Apr 26
Civil Rights Groups Issue Grave Warning for World Cup Visitors to the U.S. The Trump administration may pose a threat to fans coming to the U.S. this summer. Sports Illustrated · Apr 25
ICE releases El Gamal family after re-arresting mother and 5 children, attorney says A plane carrying the family to Michigan was reportedly on its way back to Colorado after a Texas federal judge ordered a halt to their deportation following his ruling that they be released. The Texas Tribune · Apr 25
A sudden shift: ICE arrests drop nearly 12% after Minneapolis killings and immigration shake-up At the peak of the crackdown, carloads of masked immigration officers were a common sight in the streets of Minneapolis, while thousands of people were being arrested every week in Texas, Florida and California The Independent UK · Apr 25
Met investigates hundreds of officers after using Palantir AI tool Met says AI software unearthed rule-breaking ranging from work-from-home violations to suspected corruption The Guardian - UK · Apr 25
The Guardian - US · Apr 25 ICE planning facility for children and families on Pfas-contaminated site High concentration of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in groundwater at former military facility in Louisiana
The Guardian - US · Apr 25 ‘Counter to the message of Jesus’: progressive Christians stake a claim to their religion amid Trump-pope feud Anti-war, anti-ICE, anti-authoritarian Christians are organizing around their faith in opposition to the version claimed by Trump and Hegseth
The Independent UK · Apr 24 DHS set to spend $7.5 million on smart glasses to help agents identify migrants: report The plans were reportedly included in the Trump administration’s fiscal year 2027 budget proposal
Latin Times · Apr 24 Longest Family Immigration Detention of Trump's Second Administration Ends After 10 Months A federal judge ordered the release of a mother and her five children after more than 10 months in immigration detention, ending what advocates describe as the longest family detention of President Donald Trump's second administration.
Latin Times · Apr 24 ICE Raids Are Making Local Police Work More Dangerous, Internal Records Show Local police and city officials across the United States have warned that aggressive immigration operations are interfering with basic police work, eroding public trust and putting officers at risk of being mistaken for federal agents, according to internal records obtained by The Guardian.
The Texas Tribune · Apr 24 North Texas Rep. Pat Fallon running to lead GOP on influential House Oversight Committee Separately, Amarillo Rep. Ronny Jackson is considering a bid for the top Republican spot on the House Armed Services Committee in the next Congress.
Reason · Apr 24 ICE Wants Tech Companies To Identify Anonymous Online Critics. Civil Liberties Groups Are Demanding More Info. The feds have been demanding that tech companies identify the administration's anonymous online critics. That violates the First Amendment.
Barchart · Apr 24 Cocoa Prices Fall on Tepid Global Demand July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Friday closed down -27 (-0.78%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed down -13 (-0.51%). Cocoa prices settled lower on Friday amid concerns about demand. Weak signs of chocolate demand are negative for cocoa prices after Circana last Tuesday reported that...
Barchart · Apr 24 Expectations of Ample Coffee Supplies Weigh on Prices July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) on Friday closed down -5.45 (-1.81%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) closed down -9 (-0.24%). Coffee prices fell from 4-week highs on Friday and settled lower. Expectations of a bumper Brazil coffee crop are weighing on arabica coffee prices. On Tuesday, arabica coffee...
Latin Times · Apr 24 U.S. Citizen Deported to Mexico After Texas Traffic Stop; DHS Says He Was in Country Illegally Morales said he was held for five days and, fearing prolonged detention, signed documents agreeing to expedited removal so he could return to his wife and newborn daughter in Mexico.
Barchart · Apr 24 Demand Concerns Weigh on Cocoa Prices July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is down -34 (-0.98%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is down -18 (-0.71%). Cocoa prices are sliding today amid concerns about demand. Weak signs of chocolate demand are negative for cocoa prices. Circana reported last Tuesday that chocolate candy sales...