Ukrainian drones, operated by the SBU’s Alpha special forces, successfully struck the Redkino Experimental Plant in Tver Oblast, a facility crucial for manufacturing fuel components for Russian Kh-55 and Kh-101 cruise missiles. The strike, which reportedly caused a large fire, targeted the plant’s production of Decilin-M rocket fuel and other fuel additives. This operation is part of a broader Ukrainian effort to systematically disrupt Russia’s military-industrial complex and diminish its capacity for missile attacks on Ukrainian cities.
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US Vice President JD Vance received a hostile reception at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony, with attendees loudly booing and jeering as he and his wife appeared on screen. This occurred despite an advisory from the International Olympic Committee urging respect for all delegations. The protests were amplified by the presence of ICE agents at the games and Vance’s vocal support for their operations, particularly following recent controversial actions.
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Accounts from detained families, lawyers, and court filings describe the Dilley Immigration Processing Center as a facility where children suffer from contaminated food, limited education, and inadequate medical care. The center gained national attention after a photograph of a 5-year-old boy being taken into federal custody there sparked widespread outrage and highlighted the increasing reliance on family detention. Recent confirmation of measles cases at Dilley, combined with advocates’ concerns about the facility’s hygiene and medical oversight, raises acute public health risks, particularly for vulnerable children. Despite these issues, the Department of Homeland Security asserts that detainees receive comprehensive care and that measures are being taken to contain the measles outbreak.
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At a Dearborn grocery store, a man dressed in all-black clothing approached shoppers, including an attorney, demanding to see their visas and identification. This incident is part of a concerning trend where individuals impersonate ICE agents, causing fear among immigrant communities. The FBI has previously issued warnings about criminal actors impersonating ICE, and such encounters can be particularly distressing in cities with large immigrant populations. Dearborn police responded to the scene but the man left before officers could identify him.
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As President Trump faces mounting criticism regarding his authoritarian tendencies, economic policies, and overall performance, some voters are expressing deep regret, with one caller to C-SPAN apologizing for supporting him. This sentiment follows a widely condemned, racist meme featuring the Obamas posted on Trump’s social media, which was later removed with White House staff cited as the source. The caller detailed concerns about Trump’s alleged corruption, racist immigration policies terrorizing children, and dishonest nature, echoing broader public dissatisfaction reflected in polling and recent electoral upsets. This growing voter remorse coincides with broader Republican anxieties about upcoming elections and Trump’s increasingly anti-constitutional proposals regarding election procedures.
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A federal judge has delivered a significant ruling, ordering the return of three immigrant families to the United States after determining that federal immigration agents employed deceitful tactics to deport them. The judge’s findings indicate that these agents utilized “lies, deception, and coercion” in their efforts to remove these families from the country. This decision underscores a critical moment where the integrity of law enforcement actions, specifically concerning the deportation of families, has been called into question by the judiciary.
The core of the judge’s ruling hinges on the manipulative actions of immigration officials. In one particularly disturbing instance cited, a mother who had been separated from her young daughter in 2018 was allegedly informed by immigration officials that her legal status “did not matter.”… Continue reading
The Trump administration launched TrumpRx.gov, a website promoting the direct purchase of prescription drugs from pharmaceutical companies, ostensibly to lower costs for patients. However, experts and watchdog groups contend that the platform offers a limited selection of medications, potentially requiring patients to pay more than through insurance or other available channels. Critics also suggest the initiative may benefit pharmaceutical giants and potentially Donald Trump Jr.’s business interests, raising concerns about kickback schemes and a lack of genuine drug price reform.
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Newly released documents reveal that U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick maintained business ties with Jeffrey Epstein for years after publicly claiming to have severed all contact. Records indicate Lutnick and Epstein were business partners in an advertising tech company called Adfin as recently as 2014, signing onto a deal together in late 2012. This business relationship and further correspondence extended well past Epstein’s 2008 guilty plea, contradicting Lutnick’s stated vow to never be in Epstein’s presence again following a 2005 meeting. The documents also show Epstein agreed to donate $50,000 to a 2017 dinner honoring Lutnick, despite private concerns about the appearance of their association.
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Following a violent encounter with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minnesota, Alberto Castañeda Mondragón sustained eight skull fractures and five life-threatening brain hemorrhages. Despite ICE claims that he ran into a wall, medical evidence and his own testimony suggest he was beaten with a steel baton. This incident contributes to ongoing concerns about excessive force by immigration officers, with federal authorities thus far declining to investigate claims. The case has drawn criticism from Minnesota officials and highlighted the lasting physical and psychological impact on detainees.
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President Donald Trump acknowledged approving a Truth Social post that included a racist video depicting the Obamas as apes, but claims he did not see the offensive imagery. While he reviewed the material for content related to voter fraud, he asserts that a staffer should have caught and removed the offensive portion. Despite bipartisan backlash and calls for an apology, Trump insists he made no mistake and has no message for those offended by the video.
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Matt Underwood
JD Vance Booed On World Stage
US Vice President JD Vance received a hostile reception at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony, with attendees loudly booing and jeering as he and his wife appeared on screen. This occurred despite an advisory from the International Olympic Committee urging respect for all delegations. The protests were amplified by the presence of ICE agents at the games and Vance’s vocal support for their operations, particularly following recent controversial actions.
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