Trump's border czar is trying to save face for his boss, writes @Erika_D_Smith. But it's obvious that the administration's ICE raids are becoming politically untenable (via @opinion) https://t.co/ZcBpc7XnFf ...

Deja Vu all over again welcome to our federal government we are just minutes aw from a partial government shutdown but do not worry it is not going to last as long as the last one tonight the senate passed five out of six funding bills and the house plans to take them up late Monday. President Trump is backing the deal to fund much of the government, excluding the Department of Homeland Security through September. DHS will be funded for two weeks while lawmakers are negotiating that bill.Good luck. The agen ...

Gina Hinojosa. She is running for governor of Texas. State STATE REPRESENTATIVES, I WANT TO READ YOU JUST A LITTLE BIT OF WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT THE DILLEY DETENTION CENTER.THESE ARE DETAILS THAT DATE BACK TO SEPTEMBER. THEY WERE PART OF A LAWSUIT. THE GOVERNMENT IS ATTEMPTING TO END PROTECTIONS FOR FOR CHILDREN, YOU HAD DECLARATIONS FROM FAMILIES AT DILLEY AND THEY DESCRIBED PERSISTENTLY CLOUDY WATER, DELAYED MEDICAL ATTENTION, LONG PERIOD OF TIME WHERE CHILDREN ARE BEING DETAINED.HOW DOES THAT COMPORT WITH WH ...

So, the Senate will vote on rival health care plans today. Democrats are looking for a three-year extension on ACA subsidies that are set to expire in a matter of weeks. And a growing number of congressional Republicans are showing some support.Joining us now, Democratic Senator Dick Durban of Illinois. He's the ranking member of the Judiciary Committee. And I actually want to start with that.Um and and we'll get to healthcare in just a moment, but I don't know if you just heard our last guest, uh the new m ...

More Americans are about to feel the pain of the government shutdown. The Washington Post reports that while the president ordered the Pentagon to repurpose research and development funding to make payroll for members of the military who were set to miss their first paycheck Wednesday, civilian employees won't see the same treatment. Even Vice President JD Vance acknowledged the pain this morning on Fox.But the longer this goes on, the deeper the cuts are going to be. And Maria, to be clear, some of these c ...

Social Sentiment & Cultural Impact - Growing anger and distrust towards the Trump administration's policies, specifically regarding immigration enforcement, is reaching traditionally conservative demographics, including the country music scene [1] - Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Zack Bryan released a song criticizing mass deportations, reflecting this sentiment [1] - Zack Bryan's music has achieved 162 亿 (16.2 billion) streams on Spotify, indicating his widespread influence [2] - Zack Bryan set a record for the largest ticketed concert in US history, demonstrating his popularity and cultural relevance [2] Artist Profile & Background - Zack Bryan is a country music superstar who served in the Navy for eight years [1] Song Themes & Interpretation - The song touches on themes of societal issues, including interactions with law enforcement and the struggles of ordinary people [2] - The lyrics suggest a sense of unease and fear among children, possibly related to the presence of law enforcement [2]

Government Actions & Legal Challenges - The Trump administration is expanding the use of militarized federal agents in cities, particularly those perceived as opposition, leading to accusations of partisan targeting and potential abuse of power [1] - Multiple lawsuits have been filed by states (Illinois, Oregon, and California) and organizations (journalists in Chicago) challenging the legality of the federal government's deployment of National Guard troops and the actions of federal agents [2][7] - Federal judges have issued rulings blocking or narrowing the Trump administration's efforts to deploy the National Guard, citing concerns about constitutional law and the blurring of lines between civil and military power [2][9][10] Constitutional & Legal Concerns - Concerns are raised about potential violations of the Posse Comitatus Act, which restricts the military from patrolling American citizens, and the Insurrection Act, which could be invoked to deploy troops [1][44] - The actions of the Trump administration are seen by some as a potential slide towards autocracy, with the use of military-style force against US citizens and the targeting of political opponents [2][19] - The debate centers on whether the use of federal force is uniform across the country or politically motivated, raising questions about equal treatment under the law [1] Local & National Reactions - Local and state officials in cities like Portland and Chicago argue that local law enforcement can effectively handle the situation and that the federal presence is not needed [5][7] - Residents and protesters express concerns about the escalation tactics used by federal agents, including tear gas and smoke bombs, and the distortion of reality in national portrayals of events [13][15] - There is a pushback from Democratic governors and attorneys general who are documenting and challenging the federal government's actions [2] Justice Department & Political Interference - Multiple officials within the Justice Department have resigned or been fired for resisting pressure from the Trump administration to pursue politically motivated cases [3][4] - A prosecutor in Virginia has resisted pressure to bring charges against New York Attorney General Leticia James, citing a lack of probable cause [3] - Concerns are raised about political appointees carrying out Trump's directives rather than fulfilling their oath to follow the facts and the law [4]

Political & Social Tensions - Escalating tensions between Democratic leaders in Illinois and the Trump administration regarding the deployment of National Guard troops to cities like Chicago and Portland [1] - DHS claims CBP officers shot a woman in self-defense after she allegedly rammed officers with her car, stating she was armed [2] - Assistant DHS secretary states attacks on law enforcement officers must end, with Secretary Gnome deploying additional resources [3] - Governor Pritsker accuses ICE of raiding neighborhoods and targeting brown and black individuals [4] - Governor Pritsker alleges ICE agents conducted raids in Chicago, including repelling from roofs, smashing windows, detaining elderly people, and zip-tying children [6] Government Response & Criticism - Governor Pritsker requests the Department of Children and Family Services in Illinois to investigate the ICE raid [6] - Governor Pritsker demands ICE to leave Chicago if they do not focus on the "worst of the worst" [5]

Legal & Political Developments - A federal judge in Portland issued a restraining order blocking President Trump's call up of the National Guard [1] - The court's ruling in Portland is seen as a check on presidential power, but the Supreme Court's future stance remains uncertain [3][4] - Illinois Governor JB Pritsker faced an ultimatum from President Trump regarding the deployment of the National Guard [1][2] Government Response & Inter-Governmental Tension - Tension is growing between Governor Pritsker and President Trump, with Trump reportedly mocking Pritsker [2] - Governor Pritsker suggests invoking the 25th amendment in response to Trump's actions [2] - Democrats are urged to present a united front against unchecked presidential power, with Governor Pritsker's response offered as a blueprint [5] Immigration & Law Enforcement Actions - Reports of children being zip-tied, separated from parents, and detained in Chicago have surfaced [12][13] - Concerns are raised about military-style raids targeting US citizens and the trauma inflicted on children separated from their parents [10] - ICE raids are described as federalizing broken windows policing, leading to mass incarceration and disproportionately affecting black and brown communities [15] Media & Public Perception - The Trump administration released a propaganda video showcasing ICE actions [8][19] - Concerns are raised about the dehumanization portrayed in the video and its potential impact on Republican voters [21] - There is a debate on whether the public is aware of the full extent of the situation, with some believing that exposure to the videos and images would sway opinions [21][22]

Political Implications - Potential political consequences arising from ICE raids [1]