Judge blocks widespread immigration arrests in DC made without warrants or probable cause

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has initiated an immigration enforcement operation named Operation Catahoula Crunch in New Orleans, targeting what it describes as 'criminal illegal aliens' who are allegedly benefiting from sanctuary policies. This operation marks a continuation of the Trump administration's aggressive immigration stance, following similar actions in other Democratic-led cities like Charlotte, North Carolina.

The Trump administration introduced its 'Fentanyl Free America' plan, emphasizing the importance of combating the flow of illegal drugs into the U.S. The DEA highlighted the effectiveness of recent strikes on suspected drug vessels in the Caribbean as a key component of this initiative.

Federal agents have commenced operations in New Orleans as part of the Trump administration's intensified immigration enforcement strategy, which aims to apprehend thousands of undocumented immigrants under the initiative known as 'Operation Swamp Sweep.' This operation is expected to deploy up to 250 federal agents in the area.

The House Homeland Security Committee is holding a hearing on the increasing violence against law enforcement, following a recent targeted shooting incident that critically injured two members of the West Virginia National Guard near the White House. This incident has raised significant concerns about the safety of law enforcement personnel amid ongoing tensions in the capital.

The Trump administration has announced a pause on immigration from 19 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, and Venezuela, amid ongoing security concerns. This decision follows a shooting incident in Washington D.C. that critically injured two National Guard members, prompting immediate action to halt immigration applications and green card requests from these nations.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced a data sharing agreement with the Trump administration to access federal data for the maintenance of voter rolls in the state.

The Trump administration's energy agenda has been celebrated by conservative energy groups for achieving significant deregulation wins, which they argue will benefit the energy sector and American families. However, environmental activists have criticized these moves, claiming they primarily serve to enrich industry giants while increasing costs for consumers.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting India for a summit focused on enhancing economic, defense, and energy relations, amidst ongoing U.S. sanctions and the war in Ukraine. This visit underscores India's strategy to navigate its ties with both Moscow and Washington while securing discounted Russian oil imports.