Political Landscape & Midterm Elections - Trump's approval on immigration is down 11 percentage points, and on the economy, it's at a low of 31% [1] - Democrats have flipped 25 Republican seats at the state level this year [12] - A Miami mayoral race, which hadn't elected a Democratic mayor in 28 years, flipped with the Democratic candidate winning by 19 percentage points [16] - A Georgia state legislative race flipped by more than 10 percentage points [18] Economic Concerns & Affordability - Grocery costs have increased by approximately 3 percentage points, and electricity costs are up by 5% [3] - The expiration of subsidies could cause healthcare premiums to double for over 20 million people [5] - Affordability and the cost of living are key issues impacting voters [19][27] Trump's Image & Republican Party Challenges - Trump allies worry he is an imperfect messenger on the economy because he won't admit Americans face high prices [1] - Some Republicans believe Trump needs to address the economic problems to help the party in the midterms [13] - Trump is perceived as not being a policy-oriented leader, leading to questions when he doesn't deliver on promises [26]

Let's get to some developing news now because we're learning that the man whose case has become a flash point in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown is now out of ICE custody in the last couple of minutes. In the last hour, we're talking about Kilar Abrego Garcia, who's been in this back and forth with courts and the Trump administration over the past year fighting deportation. The Trump administration has claimed he's a member of MS-13, a gang.His attorney, his family, denies that. His legal t ...

I now want to talk about uh the impact of the ICE rays of of Hispanics who who are either on a green card or are citizens of the United States or in the process of legally uh becoming a citizen of the United States. You know, we've all heard, I know you've heard it so much more than us, but we've all heard Hispanic Americans saying, "My god, I'm successful. I've lived here forever. I'm an American citizen and yet I don't leave my house without a passport because I'm afraid I'm going to be stopped, pulled ou ...

A federal judge ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia immediately released from immigration custody, ruling that the government couldn’t continue to indefinitely hold the 30-year-old Salvadoran https://t.co/hB8RWGBXiW ...

Immigration Policy & Enforcement - The hearing is expected to focus on immigration, with Republicans likely to highlight the administration's efforts to shut down the southern border and deport illegal immigrants, while Democrats will likely criticize the inhumane and illegal aspects of these operations [1][2] - The administration's mass deportation policies, even of "regular folks," have drawn criticism, with some Republicans feeling that the focus has shifted from deporting criminals to deporting everyone, potentially alienating Hispanic voters [2][3] - Secretary Gnome is expected to be questioned about whether ICE is racially profiling individuals and whether she has used funds effectively to create detention centers [25] - Secretary Gnome is expected to defend the administration's actions by emphasizing the fulfillment of campaign promises regarding mass deportations and border security [28] Oil Tanker Seizure & Venezuela - The US government seized an oil tanker allegedly involved in an illicit oil shipping network supporting foreign terrorist organizations, with the Attorney General claiming it was sanctioned due to its involvement in transporting sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran [5][6] - Venezuela's foreign minister condemned the seizure as an act of international piracy, amidst escalating military action off the coast of Venezuela and speculation about potential ground operations aimed at ousting President Maduro [7] - The administration is attempting to tie Venezuela to foreign terrorist organizations, although some experts argue that the groups in question are transnational organized criminal syndicates rather than actual terrorist organizations [12] - There are concerns that the conflict with Venezuela could escalate into a larger conflict, although the president's ultimate goals in Venezuela remain vague [16] International Relations & Potential Retaliation - The US president issued a threat to the Colombian president regarding drug production, raising concerns about potential action against Colombia [17][18][19] - While military action against Colombia is considered unlikely due to its size, armed forces, and alliance in the fight against drugs, the US may use tariffs and other tools to influence Colombia's counterdrug efforts [20][21] - China buys 80% of Venezuela's oil and also provides oil to Iran and Cuba, raising the possibility of indirect support from China, such as diplomatic support or Chinese ships transporting oil, in response to US seizures of oil tankers [21][22][23]

So, you've got to be able to bring in the best and brightest to the country. You know, this concept where you just get online to come into the United States of America and you just come on in. I mean, the average green card holder in America makes onethird less than the average American.We should be bringing in the best and the brightest. And that's what Donald Trump is changing about our immigration system. Let's expedite the best and the brightest who are going to give a million dollars to the United Stat ...

We turn now to this week's historic shakeup in South Florida where Miami voters elected former county commissioner Eileene Higgins as the first ever woman to lead the city. She is also the first declared Democrat to win Miami's mayoral race in nearly 30 years. Higgins beat her Trump endorsed opponent by roughly 20 points. And Mayor Elect Higgins joins us now. Congratulations. Uh first of all, uh what a win on so many levels. Um and to what do you uh to what do you point to that that made your your campaign ...

Right. President President Trump rolling out his gold [music] card immigration plan which will help fasttrack visas uh to retain foreign talent in the US. Joining us now with more on this, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnik.It it seems and it's good to see you uh Mr. . Secretary and >> it's good to see you. >> I I I a lot of times I do not look immediately for for the downside to something, but I'm sure people are at this point.But but if the president says Tim Cook uh has actually pushed for this policy, tha ...

Tonight, ICE agents in frigid Minneapolis as they surround this home looking for a suspect charged with criminal sexual conduct. ICE says that they tried to stop an undocumented immigrant, but he ran back inside his house. They've now returned with the technical team and a warrant.>> Federal officers then going inside, making an arrest. Not their original target, but also undocumented. says >> this is what we're sworn to do is protect the country by removing illegal aliens.>> The Department of Homeland Secu ...

From @WSJopinion: When we treat immigrants as future citizens rather than permanent outsiders—while credibly enforcing our border rules—we build safer communities and stronger labor markets, writes Roland Fryerhttps://t.co/v4S5aogeoH ...