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Trump is 'crushing and destroying the guardrails of the proper use of our military'
MSNBC· 2025-08-29 20:42
National Guard Deployment & Legal Concerns - The potential deployment of the National Guard for immigration operations in Chicago is being considered, but decisions are not yet finalized [1][3] - Concerns exist regarding the appropriateness of using the National Guard for law enforcement operations, as it is primarily a strategic reserve for national defense and disaster recovery [2][9] - Deploying the National Guard against the will of a state's governor raises questions about states' rights and potential overreach of presidential power [5][6] - Historical precedents for deploying the National Guard against a governor's wishes are rare [7][8] Training & Qualification - National Guard members receive significantly less training (potentially single-digit or around 10-20 hours) for law enforcement duties compared to the 4-6 months of training received by qualified law enforcement officers [10] - The National Guard is primarily trained for combat and engaging enemies, not for domestic law enforcement or crowd control [11] Political Implications - The use of the National Guard is viewed by some as a political maneuver, potentially turning guardsmen into "political pawns" [2] - The administration's approach to deploying the military is criticized for potentially "crushing and destroying the guard rails of the proper use of our military" [9] - Statements from officials suggesting they will proceed with operations regardless of local opposition are characterized as dictatorial and trampling on states' rights [4][5]
'Win for Trump': More migrants self-deporting amid ICE crackdown
MSNBC· 2025-08-28 16:21
Migration Trends & Policy Impact - A reverse migration trend is emerging, with migrants self-deporting or abandoning journeys to the US due to the Trump administration's policies [1][2] - The Trump administration may view decreased northern migration as a win, but overlooks the implications of migrants redirecting their aspirations elsewhere [3][4][5] - Post Trump's inauguration in early 2025, approximately 3,000 US-bound migrants in Mexico requested UN assistance to return to their home countries [6] - By June 2025, nearly 8,000 migrants were traveling south from Panama to Colombia, indicating an increasing trend [7] Humanitarian Crisis & Migrant Desperation - Migrants are facing life-threatening situations in the Darian jungle, leading some to prefer returning to Venezuela despite the existing crisis there [8][9][10] - Many Venezuelans are avoiding the Darian jungle by taking a 12-hour boat ride through the Caribbean Sea, costing $280 per person in groups of 30-40 [11][12] - The desperation driving migrants south mirrors the desperation that initially drove them north, highlighting their desire to escape dire circumstances [14] Shifting Perceptions of the "American Dream" - Nearly 50% of Hispanics now believe the "American Dream" is disappearing or no longer exists in 2025 [14]
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Bloomberg· 2025-08-28 15:04
The Trump administration is discussing the use of a naval base north of Chicago to conduct immigration operations https://t.co/3PKEoQD6Cm ...
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Elon Musk· 2025-08-26 21:21
General Principles - Immigrants must respect the laws and culture of their destination country [1] - Immigrants should contribute positively to their new country to the best of their ability [1] - Immigrants should avoid causing harm in their new country [1] - These principles apply universally to all countries [1]
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Bloomberg· 2025-08-26 16:08
Canada’s budget watchdog says slower immigration means current homebuilding can ease shortages and lift vacancies https://t.co/pzqfvjWXG7 ...
Tales of the Lebanese Immigrant: the Chameleon Mindset | Tarek Eid | TEDxJamhour
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-26 15:22
[Music] [Applause] [Music] What does it mean to leave everything you've ever known and move to a place where no one pronounces your name right. My name is T Aid, but where I live in London, my name is Tarik Eid. And believe me, that is not what my parents intended my name to be.Today, I'd like to share with you the story of how being Lebanese and more specifically a Lebanese immigrant with all its pride, humor, and heartbreak has shaped not only my identity, but also gave me the strength to pass one of the ...
LIVE: Trump holds Cabinet meeting | NBC News
NBC News· 2025-08-26 13:34
Government & Policy - The administration is expected to discuss issues facing the country such as immigration, trade, international conflicts and the deployment of federal troops to Washington, D C [1] News & Media - NBC News Digital features NBCNews com, MSNBC com, TODAY com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties [1] - NBC News delivers breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News Shows [1] - Subscribe to NBC News via http://nbcnews to/SubscribeToNBC [1]