Travel Industry Trends - Record-breaking travel expected for Labor Day weekend, with tens of millions of passengers at airports [1] - TSA projects screening roughly 4 million passengers (17.4%) during the holiday stretch [3] - Travel prices are the lowest they have been in years, potentially driving increased travel [4][5] - Cheaper prices at the pump, cheaper hotel tickets, and cheaper roundtrip tickets are factors contributing to increased travel numbers [5] Weather Impacts on Travel - Severe weather is causing delays and flight interruptions [1] - Ground stops at airports in Texas and Florida are causing a domino effect of cancellations and delays [3] - Potential air travel delays in Kansas City, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Orlando, and Miami due to heavy rain [9] - Extreme heat in the West, with temperatures 10-25°F above typical, impacting travel [7] - 25 million Americans across the West are under heat alerts [13] - Flood watches are in effect in parts of Texas [10][11] Other News - President Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is drawing criticism [21] - A federal judge temporarily blocked the swift deportation of unaccompanied Guatemalan children [30] - ICE and Border Patrol plan to increase manpower and scale up operations to arrest undocumented immigrants in Chicago [32]

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Immigration Policy & Sanctuary Cities - Congressional Republicans are questioning Democratic governors on their states' immigration policies, focusing on sanctuary cities and laws [1] - The Trump administration is shifting tactics to focus on those whose only crime is being in the US without documentation, particularly in sanctuary cities [3] - A nationwide task force is targeting criminals in states with sanctuary policies, addressing crime, drugs, and theft [4][5] - Some individuals detained do not have violent criminal records, despite the focus on criminals [6] Tax Cuts & Deficit - Congressman Sessions voted for the tax bill despite misgivings about the impact on debt and deficit [9] - The bill includes a negotiated increase in the amount of money a person could deduct on their individual income tax above $10,000 for high-tax states [10] - The aim is to reduce spending and increase marketplace activity, contrasting with the $6 trillion deficit under President Obama [15][17] - Some tax cut extensions may be reconsidered to offset costs and balance the bill [14] National Guard Deployment - Governor Abbott deployed the National Guard in Texas due to protests, while Governor Nuomo in California initially opposed deployment [7] - The National Guard in Los Angeles was utilized for civil reasons, ensuring safety and civility [8]