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š« Hegseth reportedly plans to cut support to US scouts group for being āgenderlessā
The United States Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, has launched a campaign targeting the Scouts. āScouting America, formerly known as the Boy Scouts of America, has said it is āsurprised and disappointedā by a report that the US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, could sever all military ties to the organization for being āgenderlessā and failing to ācultivate masculine valuesā. In response, Scouting America responded Its āAmerican values have not changedā¦to prepare young people for life by instilling in them the values of character, leadership, citizenship, and serviceā. Human rights and civil-rights groups warn this interference may lead to a broader exclusion of vulnerable kids in community programs. ā The Guardian
š Johnson told White House that Republicans arenāt interested in extending ACA subsidies, sources say
House Speaker Mike Johnson informed the White House that most House Republicans are unwilling to support renewing the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium subsidies, a move that could leave millions facing sharp premium increases at year-end. The rejection comes even as the administration considered a two-year extension, signaling deep GOP resistance to the plan. Without congressional support, the subsidies ā which help lower- and middle-income families afford health insurance ā are likely to expire, threatening insurance access and affordability for tens of millions. ā CBS News
š§± ICEās detainee population reaches 66,000, a new record high, statistics show
ICEās custody numbers have surged to 66,000 ā the largest detainee population ever recorded ā under the intensified enforcement campaign of the current administration. This figure represents a nearly 70% increase since January 2025, when detention levels hovered around 39,000. Roughly half of those detained now have no criminal charges or convictions, revealing that civil-immigration violations, not criminal behavior, account for most of the surge. The expansion accompanies a massive increase in detention capacity, including new facilities and beds nationwide. ā CBS News
š Trump Vowed His Mass Deportation Efforts Would Target āthe Worst of the Worst.ā Hereās What the Data Shows
Contrary to promises that the crackdown would prioritize serious criminals, over 70% of people in ICE detention as of September 2025 had no criminal convictions ā many were held solely for civil-immigration violations. Among those with records, most fell short of violent offenses, with only a small fraction indicted for serious crimes. The data challenge the administrationās narrative, suggesting mass detentions target immigrants broadly rather than dangerous offenders. Experts warn the shift poses enormous risks to civil liberties and fuels stigmatization of immigrant communities. ā TIME
āļø Appeals court panel upholds nearly $1M sanctions against Trump, Alina Habba over Hillary Clinton lawsuit
A federal court ruled against former president Trump in a high-stakes lawsuit filed by Hillary Clintonās campaign, imposing significant financial penalties for defamation and election-related claims deemed baseless. The decision sends a strong signal about accountability for spreading misinformation and threatens to set a precedent deterring future political lawsuits based on false allegations. Legal scholars say the ruling could reshape how courts treat politically charged defamation cases going forward. ā The Hill
āļø The number of non-criminal detainees arrested by ICE has surged by 2,000% under Trump. These charts show whoās in detention.
New government figures reveal a dramatic surge: nearly half of all individuals currently detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ā about 30,986 people ā have no criminal charges or convictions, held solely for civil immigration violations. This marks a historic shift under the current administrationās enforcement ramp-up. The trend challenges official narratives that prioritize arrests of violent or dangerous criminals and is a warning to all that an authoritarian state is building. ā CBS News
š§± ICEās detainee population reaches 66,000, a new record high, statistics show
ICEās custody numbers have surged to 66,000 ā the largest detainee population ever recorded ā under the intensified enforcement campaign of the current administration. This figure represents a nearly 70% increase since January 2025, when detention levels hovered around 39,000. Roughly half of those detained now have no criminal charges or convictions, revealing that civil-immigration violations, not criminal behavior, account for most of the surge. The expansion accompanies a massive increase in detention capacity, including new facilities and beds nationwide. ā CBS News
š Iranian Professor in Oklahoma Released 3 Days After His Detention by ICE
An Oklahoma-based professor, born abroad, was detained by ICE despite claiming legal status and years of teaching experience ā an incident that has alarmed academics nationwide, who worry that enforcement is targeting immigrants regardless of their social or economic contributions. āVahid Abedini, who colleagues said was in the United States on an H-1B visa, was arrested on his way to a conference in Washington. It was unclear why.ā The arbitrary detention has sent shockwaves through university communities, many of whom fear similar vulnerability. Advocacy groups are calling the case a dangerous precedent pointing to a broader crackdown on immigrants in professional and civic life. ā The New York Times
š Only 16 of over 600 detained by ICE in Chicago area have criminal histories, records show
Out of 607 people detained by ICE in a recent Chicago-area operation, only 16 ā about 2.6% ā were recorded as having criminal histories that constitute a āhigh public-safety risk.ā The vast majority were arrested despite having no criminal record, undermining the administrationās claim that enforcement focuses on āthe worst of the worst.ā Civil-rights advocates argue the arrests expose systemic overreach, wrongful detentions, and a blatant misalignment with public-safety justifications. ā CBS News
š Trump Vowed His Mass Deportation Efforts Would Target āthe Worst of the Worst.ā Hereās What the Data Shows
Contrary to promises that the crackdown would prioritize serious criminals, over 70% of people in ICE detention as of September 2025 had no criminal convictions ā many were held solely for civil-immigration violations. Among those with records, most fell short of violent offenses, with only a small fraction indicted for serious crimes. The data challenge the administrationās narrative, suggesting mass detentions target immigrants broadly rather than dangerous offenders. Experts warn the shift poses enormous risks to civil liberties and fuels stigmatization of immigrant communities. ā TIME
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