ICE has arrested nearly 75,000 people with no criminal records, data shows

Two twins from New Jersey have been arrested for allegedly making threats to shoot Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and kill Kristi Noem's deputy, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The threats were reportedly made via social media, with one tweet suggesting violent retribution against those serving the government.

A prominent parents advocacy group is urging the Trump administration to implement a policy change that could provide immediate relief to families. This initiative is seen as a potential quick win for the administration, aligning with its focus on parental rights and family support.

Officers at the Fort Bliss immigration detention facility in Texas are facing serious allegations of mistreatment, including beatings and sexual abuse of detainees, as reported by a coalition of civil rights organizations. The coalition has called for the immediate closure of the facility, known as Camp East Montana, where over 2,700 individuals are currently held.

Kirsten Hillman, who has served as Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. since 2020, is being considered for succession as negotiations for a new trade deal with the Trump administration have been ongoing and at times contentious.

The Trump administration is contemplating an executive order to regulate artificial intelligence, aiming to establish a uniform set of rules across states and prevent individual state regulations, particularly concerning AI's impact on minors. This proposal has raised alarms among child-safety advocates.

The U.S. Justice Department has officially withdrawn from its agreement with the city of Houston to monitor and address illegal dumping in predominantly Black and Latino neighborhoods. This decision signifies a retreat from previous commitments to environmental justice initiatives, particularly under the Trump administration's policies.

Recent scrutiny has emerged regarding education officials appointed by the Democrats, as a widening fraud scandal raises questions about their oversight and accountability. This situation has garnered attention amid ongoing political tensions in Washington, particularly related to the Trump administration's policies and actions on Capitol Hill.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has firmly rejected any territorial concessions to Russia, amid ongoing discussions for a peace plan led by the Trump administration. This stance complicates diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict, as military actions by Russia continue to escalate, targeting critical infrastructure in Ukraine.