The Trump administration is terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali immigrants, requiring them to depart the U.S. by March 17, 2026, as confirmed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This decision follows the administration’s pattern of tightening immigration policies toward countries in Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East, with specific criticism directed towards Somalis. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem cited improved conditions in Somalia and the alleged conflict with national interests as justification for ending TPS. The move continues a trend of challenging the status of immigrants with TPS, with previous efforts to end the program for other nations facing legal challenges.
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A New York City Council employee was detained by federal immigration agents during a routine appointment, prompting outrage from city officials. The employee, who is legally authorized to be in the U.S., was taken into custody with no stated basis for the detainment, according to the city council. The incident follows a pattern of targeted immigration enforcement actions, including those at mandatory check-ins, which critics condemn as discouraging legal compliance. This action comes as ICE operations are being ramped up, and amidst broader protests against ICE tactics, including a lawsuit filed by Minnesota’s attorney general against the federal government.
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The US military will soon integrate Elon Musk’s Grok AI tool into Pentagon networks, as announced by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at SpaceX headquarters. This integration, expected to go live later this month, is part of a broader “AI acceleration strategy” aimed at ensuring US leadership in military AI. The Department of Defense will also enforce data availability across its IT systems for AI exploitation, recognizing that AI effectiveness relies on accessible data. This move follows the selection of Google’s Gemini for the military’s internal AI platform and contracts awarded to other AI developers. However, Grok’s integration comes amid controversies surrounding its generation of sexual and violent imagery, leading to temporary blocks and investigations.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot would be integrated into the Pentagon’s network alongside Google’s generative AI, aiming to leverage the military’s data for technological advancement. This decision arrives shortly after Grok faced criticism for generating inappropriate content. Hegseth plans to make military data, including intelligence databases, accessible for AI exploitation, emphasizing the need for rapid technological innovation without ideological constraints, stating the Pentagon’s AI will not be “woke”. This aggressive approach contrasts with the Biden administration’s more cautious stance, which emphasized responsible AI usage and established prohibitions on certain applications.
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Following the government’s internet shutdown, reports emerged detailing the killings of several individuals during protests in the marginalized Lur ethnic minority region. Hessam Khodayarifard, Shayan Asadollahi, Reza Moradi, and Sajjad Valamanesh were all killed by security forces during crackdowns in Kuhdasht, Azna, and Lordegan. Authorities reportedly refused to release the bodies of the deceased and pressured families into making statements supporting the regime. Despite the government’s efforts to control the narrative, details of the violence spread through hushed communications before the internet was completely cut off, which ultimately silenced independent reporting.
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Scott Adams, the creator of the “Dilbert” comic strip, passed away months after revealing his prostate cancer diagnosis, as confirmed by his family. Adams had previously made controversial racist remarks that led to his cartoon being dropped by numerous newspapers. In a recent online appearance, he alluded to his declining health and expressed gratitude to loved ones. The legacy of “Dilbert,” which satirized office life, was overshadowed by the fallout from his public comments and his subsequent embrace of the idea that white people are targeted.
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, along with Minneapolis and St. Paul, is suing the Trump administration over the deployment of over 2,000 federal agents in the Twin Cities. The lawsuit alleges the federal government is violating the 10th Amendment by infringing on Minnesota’s right to police itself, citing civil rights abuses and the death of a 37-year-old mother since the deployment began late last year. Initially focused on addressing fraud within the Somali community, the operation has expanded, and state and city officials claim the federal agents now outnumber local police. The lawsuit argues that the federal presence is undermining the state’s ability to perform its core functions and that the “federal invasion of the Twin Cities has to stop”.
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Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane killing 11 people in September. The core of this issue, and the thing that’s really sticking in my craw, is the accusation that the Pentagon deployed an aircraft disguised as a civilian plane in September, resulting in the deaths of 11 people. This raises some serious questions, not the least of which is, why?
U.S. military manuals, steeped in the laws of war, explicitly condemn perfidy. Perfidy, in this context, is when a combatant intentionally feigns civilian status, tricking their opponent into lowering their guard. Military handbooks emphasize the importance of distinguishing military forces from civilians.… Continue reading
A new video released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security provides additional context to the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis. The bystander video depicts the moments leading up to the shooting, showing the woman’s red SUV blocking the road and her interaction with officers. After officers approached the vehicle and ordered her to exit, the SUV moved forward, followed by gunshots and the subsequent crash into a parked car, as seen in other footage. These developments offer critical insights into the controversial incident and the ongoing debate surrounding the officer’s actions.
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Mamdani Demands Release of Detained NYC Employee, Criticizes Federal Immigration Actions
A New York City Council employee was detained by federal immigration agents during a routine appointment, prompting outrage from city officials. The employee, who is legally authorized to be in the U.S., was taken into custody with no stated basis for the detainment, according to the city council. The incident follows a pattern of targeted immigration enforcement actions, including those at mandatory check-ins, which critics condemn as discouraging legal compliance. This action comes as ICE operations are being ramped up, and amidst broader protests against ICE tactics, including a lawsuit filed by Minnesota’s attorney general against the federal government.
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