North Carolina officials say US Border Patrol has ended Charlotte operation

The Trump administration announced new oil and gas drilling off the coasts of California and Florida, potentially igniting political conflict, particularly with Florida Republicans who oppose drilling near the state's beaches. This decision comes amid pressure from the US petroleum industry, which seeks to expand access to offshore drilling despite facing low crude prices.

Karoline Leavitt clarified that former President Trump does not advocate for executing Democrats, following his earlier social media post suggesting that their actions are 'punishable by DEATH.' This statement came after Trump criticized Democratic lawmakers for urging military personnel to disobey illegal orders, labeling their behavior as 'seditious.'

More than 250 individuals were arrested in Charlotte as part of a significant immigration crackdown by US border agents. Local Democratic leaders have expressed concerns, stating that these actions are instilling fear within the community.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Turkey to discuss reviving peace efforts to end the ongoing war with Russia. Meanwhile, Axios reports that the Trump administration is secretly collaborating with Russia to draft a new 28-point plan aimed at resolving the conflict. Dr. Alexandra Filippenko, a political analyst, provides insights into the situation.

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.

The Trump administration is intensifying its efforts to dismantle the Education Department by transferring significant grant programs to other federal agencies. This move is part of a broader strategy to shut down the department entirely, reflecting ongoing changes in federal education policy.

Federal immigration sweeps have expanded to Raleigh, North Carolina's capital, as local officials report the presence of border patrol and ICE agents. This follows a weekend in which over 100 arrests were made in Charlotte. Mayor Janet Cowell confirmed the federal agents' presence but noted that the city was unaware of the number of agents involved in the operation. The state's Democratic governor has criticized these federal actions, expressing concern over their impact on community safety.

US immigration officers detained more than 130 individuals in Charlotte, North Carolina, over the weekend. This operation is part of a broader enforcement strategy that has raised concerns among local communities about the impact of aggressive immigration policies. The raids have sparked fear and anxiety among residents, particularly within immigrant populations, as they navigate the implications of these actions on their daily lives.