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Trump Administration To Pay Illegal Migrants To Self-Deport Trump Administration To Pay Illegal Migrants To Self-Deport
Trump Administration To Pay Illegal Migrants To Self-Deport In a controversial move aimed at addressing illegal immigration, the Trump administration has announced financial incentives for individuals residing in the US without legal status to voluntarily depart the country.
 This initiative represents the latest phase in President Donald Trump’s ongoing efforts to enhance immigration enforcement.  The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revealed on Monday, May 5, that individuals utilizing the CBP Home app for self-deportation can receive a stipend of $1,000.  "Even with the cost of the stipend, it is projected that the use of CBP Home will decr…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
Trump On Whether He Must Uphold Constitution: ‘I Don’t Know’ Trump On Whether He Must Uphold Constitution: ‘I Don’t Know’
Trump On Whether He Must Uphold Constitution: ‘I Don’t Know’ President Donald Trump says you should ask his lawyers if he needs to uphold the Constitution. In an NBC interview on "Meet the Press" released on Sunday, May 4, the commander-in-chief fielded a number of questions, including one targeting his ongoing plan to carry out millions of mass deportations. In the interview, Trump argued that due process would require millions of trials, for "murderers, drug dealers, some of the most dangerous people out there ... The courts are holding me from doing it."  When pushed about whether the deportations were constitutional, Trump deferred to his c…

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by Zak Failla
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MS-13 Gang Members Who ‘Never Should Have Been In US’ Attack VA Corrections Officers: DOC MS-13 Gang Members Who ‘Never Should Have Been In US’ Attack VA Corrections Officers: DOC
MS-13 Gang Members Who ‘Never Should Have Been In US’ Attack VA Corrections Officers: DOC MS-13 gang members from El Salvador who "never should have been in this country" seriously injured several corrections officers in Virginia, state officials said. Three corrections officers were stabbed and two others injured during a targeted attack by gang members at Wallens Ridge State Prison, authorities announced. Google Maps satellite view The ambush unfolded around 9:45 a.m. on Friday, May 2, when six inmates — including five confirmed MS-13 members from El Salvador and a sixth member of the Sureño 13 gang from the US — allegedly turned on officers in what the Virginia Department o…

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by Zak Failla
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Trump Doubles Down On MS-13 Tattoo Claims In Fiery Exchange With Reporter (POLL) Trump Doubles Down On MS-13 Tattoo Claims In Fiery Exchange With Reporter (POLL)
Trump Doubles Down On MS-13 Tattoo Claims In Fiery Exchange With Reporter (Poll) Footage of President Donald Trump clashing with an ABC News reporter during a heated White House interview over Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s tattoos is going viral. Trump, referring to a photo of Abrego Garcia’s hands, insisted the Salvadoran national mistakenly deported by his administration had the letters “MS 13” tattooed on his knuckles, calling it proof of gang affiliation. The president claimed the letters above the symbols were permanent tattoos, as opposed to having been added for explanation (click here to watch). During the interview, Trump repeatedly insisted that Abrego Garcia, a…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Democratic Governor Shuts Down 2028 Presidential Rumors On 'The View' Democratic Governor Shuts Down 2028 Presidential Rumors On 'The View'
Democratic Governor Shuts Down 2028 Presidential Rumors On 'The View' It remains unclear whether Donald Trump will attempt to run for a third term in 2028, but one potential Democratic candidate has taken his hat out of the ring. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore ruled out a potential presidential run—emphatically—during an appearance on ABC's The View on Thursday, where comedian Joy Behar said he looked "very presidential."  .@TheView is looking great from here! Tune in now. 📺 pic.twitter.com/PROMaUKCoT — Wes Moore (@iamwesmoore) May 1, 2025 "I am not running," Moore said repeatedly as the hosts continued to badger him. "I'm really excited about the work tha…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Most Canadians Less Likely To Visit US Under Trump, New Study Says: Here's Why Most Canadians Less Likely To Visit US Under Trump, New Study Says: Here's Why
Most Canadians Less Likely To Visit US Under Trump, New Study Says: Here's Why A growing number of Canadians are refusing to visit the US as political tensions escalate under President Donald Trump's trade war and taunts about taking over Canada. Longwoods International said 60% of Canadians are now less likely to visit the US in the next 12 months because of American politics, trade practices, and recent government statements. The travel research firm released its study on Friday, April 25. Among Canadians with travel plans, 36% said they've already canceled US trips. Another 29% have postponed them, while 27% are heading to other countries like Mexico or Europe…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
JetBlue Cancels New Boston Flights As Trump's Economic Moves Hurt Travel Demand JetBlue Cancels New Boston Flights As Trump's Economic Moves Hurt Travel Demand
JetBlue Cancels New Boston Flights As Trump's Economic Moves Hurt Travel Demand JetBlue has scrapped two new routes from Boston, including one to Long Island, as the airline industry grapples with lower travel demand sparked by several of President Donald Trump's policies. The airline has canceled its planned summer route between Boston Logan International Airport and Long Island MacArthur Airport in Islip, New York. A JetBlue spokesperson confirmed the cancellation to the Daily Voice on Wednesday, April 30. JetBlue said the route's ticket sales were underwhelming. "While we were excited to launch summer seasonal service between Islip and Boston, we are cancellin…

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by Chris Spiker
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3 US Citizen Children, Including 4-Year-Old Cancer Patient, Deported To Honduras 3 US Citizen Children, Including 4-Year-Old Cancer Patient, Deported To Honduras
3 US Citizen Children, Including 4-Year-Old Cancer Patient, Deported To Honduras Immigration officials deported three US citizen children — ages 2, 4, and 7 — along with their mothers late last week, according to multiple reports. The 4-year-old is battling stage four cancer, and they were deported without medication or access to their doctors. One of the mothers is also pregnant, reports said. The American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana said the families had lived in the U.S. for years, establishing deep roots in their communities. But Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained them earlier last week and kept them incommunicado, ignoring frantic attempts by …

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by Josh Lanier
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Illegal Immigrant Accused Of Stealing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Purse: Reports Illegal Immigrant Accused Of Stealing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Purse: Reports
Illegal Immigrant Accused Of Stealing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Purse: Reports The suspect who allegedly stole Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse during an Easter weekend outing has been apprehended — and was reportedly in the country illegally. Noem was eating dinner at a restaurant in Washington, DC when an unknown thief snatched her purse, which contained $3,000 in cash, an ID badge, passport, driver's license, and other valuables, according to CNN. This weekend, multiple reports confirmed that a suspect — described as an illegal immigrant — was arrested in connection with the theft.  A second suspect remains at large. NBC News reported that the…

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by Zak Failla
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Trump Sinks To Lowest 100-Day Approval In 80 Years, Poll Shows Trump Sinks To Lowest 100-Day Approval In 80 Years, Poll Shows
Trump Sinks To Lowest 100-Day Approval In 80 Years, Poll Shows Donald Trump just made history — but not the kind he wanted. A new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll shows Trump’s approval rating has sunk to 39 percent just 100 days into his second term, the lowest for any president at this point in office in more than 80 years, according to a report released Sunday, April 28. The poll, conducted nationally, paints a grim picture for the former president as Americans grow increasingly nervous about the economy.  Seventy-two percent believe Trump's policies are likely to cause a recession soon, while 73 percent already say the economy is in bad sh…

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by Zak Failla
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'Scary, Chaotic': Trump Has Gone Too Far In Wielding Power, New Poll Reveals 'Scary, Chaotic': Trump Has Gone Too Far In Wielding Power, New Poll Reveals
'Scary, Chaotic': Trump Has Gone Too Far In Wielding Power, New Poll Reveals A growing number of Americans believe President Trump has overstepped his authority during his return to the White House, according to the results of a newly released national survey. The New York Times/Siena College poll of 913 registered voters, conducted from Monday, April 21, to Thursday, April 24, found that 56 percent of respondents say Trump’s policy changes during his second term have “gone too far.” The poll paints a troubling picture for the president as he approaches the 100-day mark of his second term.  Overall, 54 percent of voters disapprove of the job Trump is doing, co…

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by Joe Lombardi
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County Judge Accused Of Interfering In Immigration Case Arrested By FBI County Judge Accused Of Interfering In Immigration Case Arrested By FBI
County Judge Accused Of Interfering In Immigration Case Arrested By FBI New details have been released after FBI agents arrested a judge in the Midwest, accusing her of helping an immigrant avoid detention from federal authorities. A spokesperson for the US Marshals confirmed that Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan had been taken into custody in Wisconsin. According to court documents, the charges arise from events that took place on Friday, April 18.  On that day, members of the Milwaukee office of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as Enforcement and Removal Operations (ICE ERO), along with federal partners from the FBI, DEA, and US Customs …

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by Joe Lombardi