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It Was Supposed to Be a Shocking Impeachment. Well, It Really Freakin’ Fizzled.: Inside the immigration showdown that never took off.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/immigration-impeachment-marjorie-taylor-greene-mayorkas-johnson-schumer-homeland-security.html
States With Later Tax Filing Deadlines: Delaware, Hawaii and More: If you live in one of these states, make sure you know what your tax filing deadline is.
cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/states-with-later-tax-filing-deadlines-delaware-hawaii-and-more/
US Homeland Security names AI safety, security advisory board: The U.S. Homeland Security Department (DHS) on Friday announced a blue-ribbon board that includes ...
reuters.com/technology/us-homeland-security-names-ai-safety-security-advisory-board-2024-04-26/
Secret Service prepares for potential Trump contempt order in hush money case: Judge Merchan on Tuesday reserved decision after a contentious hearing.
abcnews.go.com/US/secret-services-prepares-potential-trump-contempt-order-hush/story
Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Cisco says hackers subverted its security devices to spy on governments: Technology firm Cisco Systems said that hackers have subverted some of its digital ...
reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/cisco-says-hackers-subverted-its-security-devices-spy-governments-2024-04-24/
The U.S. Secret Service has started planning for what to do if former Pres. Donald Trump were to be held in contempt in his criminal hush money trial ... Show more
Secret Service prepares for if Trump is jailed for contempt in hush money case - ABC News
Secret Service prepares for if Trump is jailed for contempt in hush money case - ABC News
What’s the deadline for Real IDs and how do I get one in Pa.?: Real IDs will be the new standard for domestic travel and entering federal buildings.
pennlive.com/news/2024/04/whats-the-deadline-for-real-ids-and-how-do-i-get-one-in-pa.html
More than half of Americans support mass deportations of illegal migrants: poll: Fifty-one percent of those polled said they would support booting the ...
nypost.com/2024/04/25/us-news/half-of-americans-support-mass-deportations-of-illegal-migrants-poll/
How to easily add your driver's license to your Apple Wallet on iPhone, Apple Watch
usatoday.com/story/tech/problemsolved/2024/04/24/how-to-add-drivers-license-apple-wallet/73374827007/
Exclusive poll: America warms to mass deportations: Nearly two-thirds of Americans said illegal immigration is a real crisis, not a politically driven media ...
axios.com/2024/04/25/trump-biden-americans-illegal-immigration-poll
Open sourcerers say suspected xz-style attacks continue to target maintainers: Social engineering patterns spotted across range of popular projects
theregister.com/2024/04/16/xz_style_attacks_continue/
Delayed flyers can get quicker cash refunds under new federal rule: This is the administration's latest move to boost protections for air travelers.
axios.com/2024/04/24/delayed-canceled-flight-cash-refund
Reuters examined 11 statements made by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at his rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on April 2 ... Show more
Fact check: Donald Trump’s rally speech in Wisconsin examined
Fact check: Donald Trump’s rally speech in Wisconsin examined
Live updates: House passes Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan aid: The House has passed a key foreign aid package on Saturday. Follow here for the latest live news ...
cnn.com/politics/live-news/house-vote-ukraine-israel-taiwan-aid-04-20-24/
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
O’Brien: Migrants are safer in their home countries: The American public is being lied to in order to push a globalist, anti-borders political agenda ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/26/obrien-migrants-are-safer-in-their-home-countries/
BREAKING: The US Senate dismissed both charges of illegal conduct by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, as Democrats successfully defended ...
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Biden administration taps tech CEOs for AI safety, security board: The Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board includes figures like OpenAI CEO Sam ...
nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/ai-safety-board-biden-sam-altman-openai-security-microsoft-alphabet-rcna149531
Oklahoma City bombing still 'heavy in our hearts' on 29th anniversary, federal official says
apnews.com/article/oklahoma-city-bombing-anniversary-mcveigh-5e9c0ec8550dd08a147764952703c8d3
Quick Glance: Remembering Oklahoma City Bombing Victims
- Deputy Homeland Security Adviser Caitlin Durkovich emphasized that the events of Oklahoma City 29 years ago still weigh heavily on our hearts and that a similar terrorist attack must never happen again.
- The ceremony commemorating the 168 victims began with 168 seconds of silence for each individual killed and concluded with the reading of the names of the victims.
- The motives of the bombers included hate, intolerance, ignorance, conspiracy theories, misinformation, and extreme political views.
- In a gesture of remembrance for the bombing victims, Governor Stitt ordered that the American and state flags on state buildings be flown at half-staff until Friday at 5 p.m.
Charcoal shipment to California hides methamphetamine worth $1M, CBP says - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/04/22/california-charcoal-shipment-methamphetamine/1491713824741/
Joe Biden Suffers Border Blow: Only 20 percent of American voters believe the U.S. has "control over its borders" according to a new poll.
newsweek.com/joe-biden-border-control-immigration-poll-1892261
Cruz: Democrats tossed ‘two centuries of precedent’ by rejecting Mayorkas articles of impeachment
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4604151-cruz-democrats-tossed-two-centuries-of-precedent-by-rejecting-mayorkas-impeachment/
Why the US government’s overreliance on Microsoft is a big problem: Microsoft continues to get a free pass after series of cybersecurity failures.
wired.com/story/the-us-government-has-a-microsoft-problem/
Kamala’s Secret Service Agents Reportedly Brawled With Each Other: The instigator has been “removed from their assignment.”
thedailybeast.com/kamalas-secret-service-agents-reportedly-brawled-with-each-other
Legislation Seeks to Aid Many Black Landowners in the South: The bills come after ProPublica’s reporting on land passed down informally within families ...
propublica.org/article/heirs-property-black-land-loss-disaster-relief-legislation-fletcher
Nearly 50 pounds of meth hidden in ice chest full of fish seized at border, feds say
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/nearly-50-pounds-meth-hidden-ice-chest-full-fish-seized-border-feds-sa-rcna148625
REAL ID requirements are coming next year—here's what U.S. fliers need to know: Beginning May 7, 2025, you won't be able to board a domestic flight with your ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/23/real-id-requirements-are-coming-heres-what-us-fliers-need-to-know.html
The Supreme Court weaponizes its own calendar to benefit Donald Trump: The justices already effectively gave Trump what he wants in his Supreme Court immunity ...
vox.com/scotus/24134882/supreme-court-donald-trump-immunity-calendar-delay
Quick Glance: Trump's Disregard for Democratic Principles
- Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity for criminal acts as president is an assault on common sense and a perversion of the fundamental principle of American democracy.
- The Supreme Court's decision to take the case may delay the former president's trial and deprive the public of the right to know if he attempted to undermine the sacred process of presidential succession.
- The Supreme Court's direct intervention in the 2024 presidential election deprives voters of critical information and could lead to a constitutional crisis if Trump is re-elected and convicted.
- The notion that the president is above the law and can pardon himself is a radical contempt for republican government, revealing Trump's vision of unchecked royal power.
GOP impeachment efforts hit brick wall: Republican impeachment efforts against President Biden and his Cabinet appear to have hit a brick wall after the Senate ...
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Johnson: Some Republicans want Speaker to have a ‘magic wand’ : House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday dismissed conservative criticism over the lack of ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4601412-johnson-some-republicans-want-speaker-to-have-a-magic-wand/
'HELP' sign on beach points rescuers to men stuck nine days on remote Pacific atoll
apnews.com/article/help-island-atoll-pacific-coast-guard-acfe972c9e6735ab0a6e12b033f959f8
Quick Glance: Rescue of Stranded Mariners Using Palm Leaves
- Three sailors were rescued from a remote Pacific Island after being stranded for over a week and using palm leaves to write 'HELP' on the white sand beach, as announced by the U.S. Coast Guard.
- The men found themselves stranded on Pikelot Atoll after their boat was damaged during a fishing trip on March 31.
- Initiation of the search and rescue operation occurred on April 6 when a family member of the sailors contacted the Joint Rescue Sub-Center (JRSC) Guam due to their absence.
- Survival supplies were effectively provided to the stranded sailors until the USCGC Oliver Henry redirected to Pikelot Atoll on April 9 to finalize the rescue operation, according to officials.
Ballooning immigrant detention enrages advocates: Human rights advocates see the Biden administration’s expansion of detention-reliant immigration enforcement as ...
thehill.com/latino/4621399-immigrant-detention-advocates-border-biden/
US House approves FISA renewal – warrantless surveillance and all: PLUS: Chinese chipmaker Nexperia attacked; A Microsoft-signed backdoor; CISA starts scanning ...
theregister.com/2024/04/15/security_in_brief/
How Defining ‘Refugees’ Shapes the Lives of Millions: The US approach to asylum has changed over its history — first race, then political ideology controlled ...
newlinesmag.com/essays/how-defining-refugees-shapes-the-lives-of-millions/
Quick Glance: Shaping Lives Through Refugee Definitions
- The evolving definition of 'refugees' has significant impacts on millions, with terms like migrant, refugee, asylum-seeker, and humanitarian parolee carrying legal consequences and perceptions.
- The United States has altered its definition of refugees over time based on geopolitical interests, such as during the Cold War. The nation's immigration policy has been characterized by calculated exclusion.
- The evolution of the term 'refugee' in the U.S. has been marked by racial restrictions, political interests, and the fear of subversion. Legislation reflected geopolitical goals, with the definition of refugees aligned with the fight against communism.
- Contemporary discussions on defining refugees and migrants are influenced by binary thinking, impacting the complex realities of displaced individuals. The polarization between migrants and refugees affects admission practices and the rights of those affected.
Murphy fires back at Trump Jr. on Mayorkas vote: ‘Republicans are full of s‑‑‑’: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) fired back at Donald Trump Jr. on Friday for calling ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4605026-murphy-trump-jr-mayorkas-vote/
GROUNDED: Blue-state lawmakers are taking issue with "wealthier" passengers paying to skip the TSA line. New California bill would restrict line-skipping service 'Clear' at airports in name of equity | Fox Business
House Republicans subpoena Mayorkas over migrant numbers: House Judiciary Committee Republicans subpoenaed Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas shortly ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4601171-house-republicans-subpoena-mayorkas-over-migrant-numbers/
Schumer: Mayorkas impeachment ‘awful precedent,’ ‘abuse of process’: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday accused House Republicans of ...
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New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham criticized Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ response to cannabis seizures by border patrol ... Show more
House’s ‘Three Amigos’ urge Biden, Mayorkas to move on work permits: The Democratic House trio who became known as the “Three Amigos” for their defiant efforts ...
thehill.com/latino/4599699-three-amigos-biden-mayorkas-undocumented-work-permits/
Despite a fortified border, migrants will keep coming, analysts agree. Here's why.
npr.org/2024/04/22/1244381584/immigrants-border-mexico-asylum-illegal-immigration
Pictures of the Day | April 18, 2024: Our top photos of the day.
reuters.com/pictures/photos-of-the-day/pictures-day-april-18-2024-2024-04-18/
Legislation Seeks to Aid Many Black Landowners in the South: The bills come after ProPublica’s reporting on land passed down informally within families ...
propublica.org/article/heirs-property-black-land-loss-disaster-relief-legislation-fletcher
10 travel-approved power banks that pass the TSA’s battery rules | CNN Underscored
cnn.com/cnn-underscored/travel/tsa-battery-rules
Wells, Maine residents rally to save treasured buoy: An 8,000 pound, 12-foot tall buoy washed up in Wells, Maine, on April 4. The US Coast Guard then decided to ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/20/metro/wells-maine-buoy-saved/
In an odd moment Tuesday, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas should have "deported" Laken Riley "so ... Show more
Airport security line cutters are target of first-in-the-nation California bill: A proposed law would go after the expedited security screening company CLEAR.
politico.com/news/2024/04/22/california-bill-to-ban-clear-00153447
Solitary Confinement Endures in Prison, Even For Youth. Will Federal Lawmakers Step In?
themarshallproject.org/2024/04/20/solitary-confinement-reform-oklahoma-washington-florida
How Biden and Trump compare on border crossings and immigration: Immigration is a top campaign issue amid questions about the pace of illegal border crossings ...
csmonitor.com/USA/2024/0416/biden-trump-immigration-border-crossings
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Ohio River near Pittsburgh is closed as crews search for missing barge, one of 26 that broke loose
apnews.com/article/barges-break-loose-ohio-river-pittsburgh-09395678882415fa7864a4cd720d6e0c
Biden administration resumes deportation flights to Haiti amid ongoing violence: After halting a Feb. 29 deportation flight to Haiti after armed violence broke ...
miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article287796370.html
Quick Glance: US Deports Haitians Amid Violence and Instability
- Despite the increase in deadly gang violence and widespread instability in Haiti, the United States has deported dozens of Haitian citizens back to their country on a deportation flight.
- The flight, which departed from Louisiana and made a stop in Miami, Florida, was the first deportation flight to Haiti since January.
- Following the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in July 2021, Haiti has faced widespread gang violence in recent years.
- Pressure is mounting on the United States to halt deportations to Haiti amid the crisis and extend the TPS program for Haiti.
Federal authorities launching child sex exploitation awareness campaign: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is launching a national awareness campaign ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4599401-federal-authorities-launching-child-sex-exploitation-awareness-campaign/
Visa fees for international artists to tour in US shot up 250% in April: Performing in the U.S. for international musicians just got a lot more complicated ...
apnews.com/article/music-visa-free-interational-artists-immigration-4077f28ce201ab32817b60a650cbd79c
Life on the Front Lines of America’s Wildfires: As record-setting blazes become common and the number of skilled wildland firefighters dwindles ...
propublica.org/article/wildfires-firefighters-hermits-peak-calf-canyon-forest-service
New federal grants aimed to support elections. Many voting officials didn't see a dime
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246372144/election-funding-dhs-grants
200 Rights Groups Call On Biden to End 'Cruel' Expansion of Immigrant Detention: "This suffering does not advance any rational policy goal ...
commondreams.org/news/biden-immigrant-detention
Unilever Sales Rise More Than Expected, Led by Beauty: Unilever Plc sales jumped more than expected in the first quarter as Chief Executive Officer Hein ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/unilever-sales-rise-more-than-expected-led-by-beauty
CEOs of OpenAI, Google and Microsoft to join other tech leaders on federal AI safety panel
cnn.com/2024/04/26/tech/openai-altman-government-ai-safety-panel/
The US Coast Guard rescued a pregnant woman from a Disney cruise ship outside of Puerto Rico after she experienced a medical emergency onboard.
Pregnant Disney cruise passenger airlifted by Coast Guard after medical emergency
nydailynews.com/2024/04/17/disney-cruise-emergency-pregnant-woman-airlifted-coast-guard/
New Hampshire getting $20M grant to help reconstruct coastal seawalls: New Hampshire is getting a $20 million federal grant to help reconstruct coastal seawalls ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/22/new-hampshire-getting-20m-grant-to-help-reconstruct-coastal-seawalls/
Maui's deadly wildfires fueled by lack of preparedness, communication breakdowns: Maui Fire Department's post-blaze report admits to several shortcomings in ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/17/maui-fire-department-report-reveals-lack-of-preparedness/73345212007/
A transgender Tennessee woman sued the state's Department of Safety and Homeland Security on Tuesday after officials refused to change the sex on her driver's ... Show more
Transgender TN woman sues over refusal to change the designation on her license
Transgender TN woman sues over refusal to change the designation on her license
47 pounds of meth found in ice chest full of dead fish as car tries to cross US border
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/19/meth-ice-chest-dead-fish-border/73380621007/
43 Senate Republicans write to Schumer to demand Mayorkas trial: Forty-three Senate Republicans led by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) signed a letter to Senate ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4589048-republicans-schumer-mayorkas-trial/
Haitian migrant double homicide suspect used Biden CBP One app to legally enter US: report
nypost.com/2024/04/17/us-news/migrant-who-used-biden-app-program-to-enter-the-us-is-a-suspected-killer/
911 service provider Lumen blames 911 outage on installation of light pole: The outage of 911 systems in several states Wednesday evening was caused by the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/17/us/911-lines-down-in-multiple-cities-officials-say/
Quick Glance: 911 Emergency Call Issue Across Four States
- A widespread disruption on Wednesday affected residents' ability to dial the 911 emergency number in parts of Nebraska and Texas, the entire state of South Dakota, and Las Vegas, according to local authorities.
- In Las Vegas, calls to 911 on both landline and mobile phones were inaccessible for about two hours before service was reinstated around 9 p.m.
- Throughout the outage, operators observed efforts to place calls from mobile phones and would subsequently return the residents' calls, with all attempted calls being successfully answered.
EXCLUSIVE: Across the U.S., the use of skimming devices at ATMs and self-checkouts has been on the rise, used by criminals to steal credit card information ... Show more
US Secret Service takes action against card skimming - Good Morning America
US Secret Service takes action against card skimming - Good Morning America
WATCH: Boeing whistleblower testifies before Senate Homeland Security committee: An engineer at Boeing said Wednesday that the aircraft company ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-boeing-whistleblower-testifies-before-senate-homeland-security-committee
US-Canada Border Point Sees Record Migrant Crossings: A point on the northern US border has recorded increased levels of migrant crossings.
newsweek.com/us-canada-border-migrants-crossing-update-latest-1892708
Juventus ordered to pay Ronaldo 9.7m euros in back salary: ROME, Italy (AFP)— Juventus must pay Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo 9.7 million euros (J$1 ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/17/juventus-ordered-pay-ronaldo-9-7m-euros-back-salary/
Quick Glance: Ronaldo to Receive 9.7m Euros from Juventus for Unpaid Salary
- Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo is set to receive 9.7 million euros (J$1.58 billion) from Juventus for unpaid wages from the 2020-21 season, as announced by the Italian courts on Wednesday.
- The arbitration panel, to which Ronaldo appealed, has instructed Juventus Turin to pay the sum of 9,774,166.66 euros, in addition to interest and procedural costs, as detailed in its decision.
- This amount reflects the variance between Ronaldo's actual received salary and the one he should have received after tax and other deductions.
- When contacted by AFP, Juventus refused to provide a comment but mentioned that a statement would be released 'shortly'.
Colorado funeral home owners accused of storing 190 decaying bodies are charged with Covid fraud
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/colorado-funeral-home-owners-accused-storing-190-decaying-bodies-are-c-rcna148016
Exclusive | OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Other Tech Leaders to Serve on AI Safety Board
wsj.com/tech/ai/openais-sam-altman-and-other-tech-leaders-to-serve-on-ai-safety-board-7dc47b78
Point: Resolving border crisis requires increasing legal migration | Commentary: Increased enforcement of illegal border crossings alone will not solve our ...
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More than 1,500 firearms found by TSA at US airports so far in 2024: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has found more than 1,500 firearms at U.S ...
thehill.com/homenews/4588734-over-1500-firearms-found-by-tsa-at-us-airports-so-far-in-2024/
Sisense hit by data compromise, US cybersecurity agency says: Sisense has been hit by a data compromise, the U.S. cybersecurity watchdog agency said in an alert ...
reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/sisense-hit-by-data-compromise-us-cybersecurity-agency-says-2024-04-11/
Coast Guard Academy cadets disciplined over homework cheating accusations: Officials say 55 U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets have been disciplined for sharing ...
apnews.com/article/coast-guard-academy-cheating-discipline-45936eaac254c05b62a2b9f3bf9505f5
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