Trump backs plan to use military for mass deportations
President elect Donald Trump endorsed an emergency plan to deploy military assets for mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, potentially affecting more than 10 million people. The post by Tom Fitton circulated on social media, with unclear legal authority or domestic enforcement viability.
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Trump names Sean Duffy as transportation secretary nominee
President-elect Donald Trump announced former Wisconsin congressman Sean Duffy as his pick for transportation secretary. Duffy, a Fox Business co host and former MTV reality star, served nearly nine years in the House and chaired the subcommittee on insurance and housing. His nomination follows broader cabinet selections amid a tough stance on immigration and security.
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ACLU sues over Trump plan for mass deportations
The ACLU Foundation of Southern California files a federal lawsuit demanding ICE disclose contracts with private airlines and ground transport tied to ICE Air. The suit seeks details on deportation flights, policies, and use of flights carrying children, arguing secrecy worsens abuses ahead of Trump’s inauguration.
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FBI probes text threats to Latino and LGBTQ groups
The FBI is investigating a wave of racist text and email threats targeting Latino and LGBTQ communities after earlier anti Black messages following the election. Officials cite recipients warned of deportation or reeducation camps and say messages were personalized and sometimes tied to immigration enforcement.
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Biden seeks nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid
President Biden asks Congress for about 100 billion in emergency disaster aid after Hurricanes Helene Milton and other disasters. The request targets 40 billion for FEMA relief, 24 billion for farmers, 12 billion for HUD block grants, 8 billion for roads and bridges, 4 billion for water system upgrades and 2 billion for SBA low interest loans. Lawmakers weigh bipartisan support as they act in a lame duck session before a new Congress.
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