Judge says New York can ban ICE from making courthouse arrests

Senator Marco Rubio has ordered restitution for staffers who were denied promotions under the Biden administration's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) standards. This decision affects 295 employees and includes pay increases and commendations. The move highlights ongoing discussions around workplace equity and the implications of DEI policies.

Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley criticized former Democratic Governor Roy Cooper for his opposition to immigration enforcement bills, linking it to recent ICE operations in Charlotte that resulted in over 120 arrests. Whatley claims that Cooper's actions have hindered cooperation with federal immigration authorities, exacerbating the situation in North Carolina.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) is leading Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) by 20 points in the upcoming governor's race, according to a recent Siena Research Institute poll. The survey indicates that Hochul holds a significant advantage as she seeks re-election nearly a year before the election, with 52% of respondents supporting her compared to 32% for Stefanik.

Broadview, a suburb of Chicago, has declared a 'civil emergency' following violent anti-ICE protests that have escalated tensions in the community. The village council has suspended in-person meetings as a response to the unrest.

The Trump administration and Russian officials are reportedly working on a revised peace plan inspired by the situation in Gaza to address the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Moscow, which has lasted for 33 months.

The Trump administration is proposing to suspend 38 universities, including Harvard and Yale, from a federal research partnership program due to their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring practices. An internal memo indicates that institutions openly engaging in DEI policies will be excluded from the Diplomacy Lab, which connects university researchers with state department policy offices.

Novo Nordisk announced on Monday a reduction in prices for its weight loss and diabetes medications, following a recent agreement with the Trump administration. The monthly cost for Wegovy injections (0.25 mg and 0.5 mg) and Ozempic will be set at $199 for new self-pay patients until March 31, 2026. This move aims to make these essential medications more accessible to cash customers.

The Trump administration is reportedly deploying 250 federal border agents to Louisiana and Mississippi as part of a significant immigration crackdown targeting nearly 5,000 individuals. This operation, referred to as 'Swamp Sweep,' is part of a broader effort by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enforce immigration laws more stringently in these states.