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The Trump administration's immigration crackdown is putting downward pressure on the number of skilled immigrants being given green cards each year, with wait times for some foreign nationals now reaching nearly 200 years. New York Post
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Gloria Steinem, the charismatic leader who urged women to pursue self-affirmation, political power and equality both in the workplace and at home, has died. LA Times
President Trump’s bid to call it ‘Lake America’ stands out in a world full of contested place names, which often represent deeper political or territorial disputes. New York Times
VOA VIEW: It is what it is.
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Michael Shvartsman provided funding for the documentary 'The Man You Don't Know' and attended its Mar-a-Lago premiere in hopes of winning a pardon, according to a lawsuit by an L.A. studio alleging threats and extortion. LA Times
Trump has made many changes to the education system under his tenure, including ending “critical race theory and transgender insanity." New York Post
An Oakland woman was shaken down for all she was worth after a scammer posing as a Charles Schwab employee called her frantically. New York Post
Subcommittee summons Bass for hearing on alleged LAHSA fraud and mismanagement New York Post
VOA VIEW: She should be punished if involved.
The trade deficit bounced back up last month as spending on data centers to feed the A.I. boom drove up imports. New York Times
These Russian drones are more destructive, faster and harder to shoot down than the propeller-driven models that Moscow has used throughout the war. New York Times
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Drawing inspiration from MAGA, separatists in Alberta are pushing for a break away from Canada. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Canada will lose a trade war with the U.S.
Elon Musk plans to spend at least $100 million in more than a dozen competitive House and Senate races. The tech billionaire helped Donald Trump to victory in 2024. New York Times
VOA VIEW: The combination will be hard to beat.
President Volodymyr Zelensky described the shootout on the streets of the Ukrainian capital as an “absolutely shameful event” and ordered an investigation. New York Times
Each side is using missiles and drones to try to pound the other into giving up, breeding ceaseless human suffering. But there is no sign that either country’s determination will weaken. New York Times
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Two people have died after a shooting took place near an apartment complex in downtown Minneapolis, leaving several others injured and the suspect dead. OANN
The U.S. Department of War has officially issued comprehensive clinical guidelines mandating annual testosterone deficiency screenings for active-duty and reserve service members aged 30 and older, with the policy taking effect immediately. OANN
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the expansion of its probe to eight major United States retailers to investigate soaring beef prices, among a broader push by the Trump Administration to lower the costs of grocery staples for Americans. OANN
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The White House will display a 21-foot steel beam salvaged from the World Trade Center’s South Tower wreckage following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks during an event hosted by President Donald Trump for 9/11 first responders and officials. OANN
The Florida Bar said it won't investigate the Department of Homeland Security's general counsel, shutting down a complaint filed by anti-Trump activists who said his criticism of sitting federal judges crossed ethical lines. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: As they should not.
More Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs are still rare and jobless claims remain at historically low levels. Washington Times
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported arresting 50,925 illegal immigrants in August, setting a new all-time monthly record. Washington Times
Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines - and highlight the science behind them - saying they hope to ease confusion caused by the Trump administration's changing advice. Washington Times
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The Trump administration is wading into a legal fight between OpenAI and the New York Times, backing the ChatGPT-maker's argument in a closely watched case over how it builds its AI technology by ingesting and processing millions of news articles. Washington Times
California lawmakers advance bills targeting addictive social media, artificial intelligence in the workplace and voracious data centers amid mounting public anxiety over technology's harms. LA Times
President Trump’s face is now on a new $1 coin being sold by the US Mint, and collectors will have to shell out more than a buck to get their hands on one. New York Post
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America’s “sandwich generation” is on the rise, and they’re feeling pressed like a panini, according to a new survey. These are the adults — age 30 to 60 — who are so named because they have both kids and elderly parents and are often taking care of both. New York Post
In his breakneck construction of a grand ballroom and in many other initiatives, critics say, the president has tried to outrun judicial review. New York Times
Thousands of sailors and Marines serve on the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, which came into the spotlight because of a tough deployment in the war in Iran. New York Times
In a long-awaited decision, a federal judge said Google must change its ad tech business to address antitrust issues, but did not disclose the measures. New York Times
VOA VIEW: It is still an unresolved mess.
The magazine, famous for publishing Jack London stories and Norman Rockwell art, will continue online. New York Times
The Supreme Court gave a green light to the new White House ballroom, but several of the president’s other Washington projects remain stalled. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Time will tell.
The American military said its barrage was retaliation against recent attacks on U.S. forces and marine traffic. Iranian officials said a wedding was hit and civilians killed. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Iran is becoming more dangerous.
In the latest chapter of the renaming saga, President Donald Trump floated changing the name of the vital international waterway that has become a contention point in the U.S.-Iran conflict. OANN
VOA VIEW: The waterway should change name.
United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the completion of another round of successful strikes targeting Iranian land and sea military assets in response to ongoing Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) aggression. OANN
VOA VIEW: No deal with Iran.
After a Utah judge ruled that Tyler Robinson will stand trial for the fatal September 2025 shooting of Charlie Kirk, Robinson’s team entered a plea of not guilty to all charges. OANN
VOA VIEW: He is as guilty as sin.
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has disrupted Hamas operations by seizing more than $560,000 in Cryptocurrency, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced. OANN
Authorities arrested the parents of nonverbal autistic 5-year-old girl Saylor Hayes in Tennessee on Tuesday, a day after she was found dead in South Carolina. Washington Times
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says people protesting data centers are falling prey to foreign influence and should embrace the massive facilities. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: They are fools.
The Justice Department announced a new lawsuit Tuesday against the public school system in Kansas City, Kansas, to try to stop what it said were "secret gender transitions" taking place at school. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: The system must be put on a right track.
The Smithsonian Institution has decided to locate the National Museum of the American Latino in the Arts and Industries Building. Washington Times
California lawmakers are expected to vote Tuesday on a bill aimed at supporting wildfire survivors after rejecting an ambitious proposal by Gov. Gavin Newsom that would have limited electric companies' financial liability for blazes sparked by their equipment. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Newsom is an idiot.
Judge Tony Graf said prosecutors have enough evidence against Tyler Robinson to put the 23-year-old on trial on a charge that could see him face the death penalty. CBS
A 22-year-old college baseball player was gunned down in Pennsylvania last week after knocking on the wrong door. On Tuesday, a 58-year-old police corporal was charged with manslaughter. CBS
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No one spotted a shark on Monday off the coast of Martha's Vineyard, in the very same town where "Jaws" was filmed. But a woman emerged from the ocean there with what officials say looked like a shark bite. CBS
Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall in Louisiana on Tuesday afternoon, and is also forecast to bring heavy rain to Texas, the National Hurricane Center said. CBS
The House Ethics Committee detailed the North Carolina Republican's "unprofessional and inappropriate conduct" toward two young women who worked for him. CBS
A potential wiring issue could lead to vehicles losing power or disruption of other functions, such as windshield wipers and headlights. CBS
The House on Tuesday passed a measure to extend government funding into December, averting a shutdown in the final stretch of the midterm campaign. CBS
U.S. forces completed another wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday stateside, hitting multiple Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps sites across the country. CNBC
VOA VIEW: They must be terminated.
Bessent is leading the Trump administration's plan to choke off Iran's economy by threatening its business partners with secondary sanctions. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Bessent should finish Iran.
Republicans also inserted a call to pass the highly controversial voter-ID bill known as the SAVE America Act into the socialism resolution. CNBC
The policymaker said he's concerned about "broader price pressures taking hold" as inflation has prevailed above the Fed's 2% target. CNBC
A 30-foot pleasure craft with 37 suspected migrants drifted for two days without fuel, food or water nearly 90 miles off Southern California. FOX News
A paint booth fire near an explosive tanker truck triggered a massive blaze at Howard Industries in Laurel, Mississippi, forcing evacuations. FOX News
Flavio Alcantara Dias called 911 saying he killed Brianna Connolly in her Framingham home, officials say. ICE says he was released under the Biden administration. FOX News
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services hosted a Live Real Life Symposium Tuesday in Washington, D.C., to ask families to reduce screen time. UPI
More than 3,000 baby sea turtles were released into the Gulf of Mexico from a beach in northern Veracruz after months of nighttime patrols to rescue and protect nests. UPI
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced it is shutting down more than 100 commercial driving schools. UPI
Mexico's government confirmed Tuesday that cartel leader Luis Enrique Barragán Chávez was killed in a shootout with federal forces. UPI
A Halloween candy sold in 13 states is being recalled because it has undeclared milk allergens, the Food and Drug Administration announced. UPI
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The acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), David Venturella, accused the Associated Press of mischaracterization and sensationalism in its article on the agency’s body-worn camera (BWC) policy. AP should be fined.
In a statement posted to X, Venturella said the news outlet conflated the broader agency policy on release of footage with expedited release in certain circumstances. “It’s disappointing, though not surprising, to see yet another misleading and sensationalized Associated Press report about ICE operations and policy,” he said. “The AP fundamentally mischaracterized ICE’s body-worn camera policy by conflating the expedited release of footage following a serious bodily injury or death in custody with ICE’s broader authority to release body-worn camera footage,” he continued.
In its article, the AP referenced the February 2025 ICE directive on BWCs, which gave parameters for the expedited release of footage in the event of serious bodily injury or death in custody. “If it is determined that it is in the best interests of the agency to publicly release the BWC footage, ICE will, as soon as practicable, expedite the public release of such footage,” the directive stated, noting this should occur within 72 hours or when feasible. “If there are specific and compelling circumstances justifying an objection to public release that cannot be resolved by redaction or other means, when determined by the ICE Director or his or her designee, ICE may withhold or indefinitely delay the release of the BWC footage,” the document continued.
The AP framed the policy as giving the agency broad ability to protect its image while sacrificing transparency. “That gives its director discretion to release recordings that reflect well on the agency’s image while working to keep others secret, experts on body camera policies said,” wrote Ryan Foley, the article’s author. Foley quoted a professor at Brandon University in Canada, Christopher Schneider, who co-authored the book “Police Body-Worn Cameras: Media and the New Discourse of Police Reform.” “In some ways, ICE is saying the quiet part out loud,” Schneider said. “Body-worn cameras are being used as contemporary image-work tools to present the police to the public in the most favorable way possible.” Foley further wrote that ICE did not respond to a question from the outlet regarding the “specific and compelling circumstances” referenced in the directive.
However, Venturella in his statement elaborated on the policy over the expedited release of footage. “ICE policy permits expedited release when appropriate–and clarifies that it’s not appropriate to release footage when doing so could compromise investigations or privacy,” he said. He also asserted that this practice remains consistent with the operations of other federal agencies. “This approach mirrors other federal law enforcement agencies’ policies and is fully consistent with the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act,” he said. Foley’s sources noted that selective release of footage is common for some law enforcement agencies, but they emphasized its purported explicit inclusion in policy. “It’s not unheard of for agencies to delay or withhold or selectively edit footage at all, but to say that explicitly just really gives the game away,” said Katherine Hawkins, the senior legal analyst at the nonprofit Project on Government Oversight.
Following two recent fatal shootings by ICE agents, it was announced that ICE will be requiring officers to wear at least one body camera during vehicle stops. White House Border Czar Tom Homan said while appearing on Fox & Friends that the cameras “exonerate more law enforcement than they convict.” “I want officers to wear body cameras because I want the American people to see what the officers saw when they took that action,” he said. Venturella said that the issuance of cameras to the agency’s officers was ahead of schedule. “At the same time, we’re committed to transparency and accountability, and we’re on track to equip every officer and agent in the field with body-worn cameras by the end of August, ahead of our original timeline,” he concluded.
