• Top News
  • Wall Street Journal/Daily Signal/Bloomberg: Migrants Who Self-Deport to Be Paid $3,000 in ‘Exit Bonus’
  • FOX News/Newsweek: Noem says Trump administration has located 127K missing migrant children lost under Biden
  • FOX News: Kristi Noem calls green card lottery ‘dangerous’ after program’s suspension
  • FOX News: Trump immigration agency flags 182 national security risks, issues record 196K notices to appear in 2025
  • Reuters: Trump set to expand immigration crackdown in 2026 despite brewing backlash
  • CBS News/USA Today/Politico: Judge orders Trump administration to file plan to return Venezuelans sent to El Salvador prison to U.S. or give them hearings
  • AP/CNN: US strikes another alleged drug-smuggling boat in eastern Pacific
  • AP: Trump holds an event with Rubio and Hegseth during vacation as tensions with Venezuela mount
  • CBS News: U.S. seizes second oil tanker off Venezuela as Trump warns Maduro
  • FOX News: US Coast Guard working to seize third oil tanker off Venezuelan coast
  • ABC News: Rising tensions amid US ship seizures near Venezuela
  • Wall Street Journal: U.S. Targeting Oil Tankers in Bid to Stymie Global Black Market
  • New York Times: U.S. Tanker Seizures Begin to Draw International and Domestic Scrutiny
  • Breitbart: China Condemns U.S. Seizures of Venezuelan Oil Tankers: ‘Seriously Violated International Law’
  • Reuters: Panama says Venezuela-related tanker intercepted by US did not follow maritime rules
  • Bloomberg: US Says Boat Strikes, Blockade Signal Venezuela’s Maduro ‘Needs to Be Gone’
  • AP: Trump warns Maduro against playing ‘tough’ as US escalates pressure campaign on Venezuela
  • CBS News: The Trump Administration ramps up pressure on Venezuela’s President
  • CNN: Trump says US remains in pursuit of oil tanker and it’d be ‘smart’ for Maduro to step down
  • Daily Caller: US In Pursuit Of Renegade Oil Tanker Fleeing Into The Atlantic From Venezuelan Coast
  • NBC News Daily: U.S. Coast Guard in "Active Pursuit" of Third Vessel
  • ABC News: Trump: U.S. actively pursuing oil tanker that fled when Coast Guard tried to board
  • The Hill: Trump says US will keep oil and ships seized near Venezuela
  • Daily Wire: Trump Announces New ‘Golden Fleet’ Of ‘Trump-Class’ Battleships
  • NewsMax: Rep. Steube to Newsmax: GOP Critics Misreading Venezuela
  • AP: Judge allows Kilmar Abrego Garcia to remain free while she considers immigration issues
  • CNN: Judge presses Trump administration on its plans for Kilmar Abrego Garcia
  • Politico: CBS pulls ‘60 Minutes’ segment on notorious El Salvador prison
  • Wall Street Journal: Inside Bari Weiss’s Decision to Pull a ‘60 Minutes’ Segment
  • FOX News: Bari Weiss tells staff ‘60 Minutes’ CECOT story wasn’t ready, says disrespect among colleagues is unacceptable
  • NBC News: Postponed ‘60 Minutes’ segment on Salvadoran prison is streamed by Canadian outlet
  • Federal News Network: Senate lawmakers look to stem staff cuts at CISA, FEMA
  • New York Times: In Congress and at Home, Omar Faces Trump’s Anti-Somali Attacks
  • New York Times: Justice Dept. Sues Illinois Over Law Limiting Immigration Enforcement
  • FOX News: Trump unleashes ‘toughest fentanyl crackdown in history’ as GOP vows ‘consequences’ for Chinese producers
  • AP/FOX News: White House rebuffs Catholic bishops’ appeal for a Christmas pause in immigration enforcement
  • CBS Miami: Miami religious leaders make plea to Trump, DeSantis to halt immigration enforcement during holiday season
  • NewsMax: Archbishop Coakley: Trump Deportations Causing ‘Widespread’ Fear
  • FOX News: Pope Leo appoints pro-immigration bishop to diocese home to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
• Opinion – Op-Eds
  • Washington Post: Trump is losing sight of America’s real terrorist threat
  • New York Post: [Afghanistan] It’s undeniable US allowed child trafficking during Afghan withdrawal — now’s the time to make it right
• Immigration and Customs Enforcement
  • New York Post: ICE rounds up over 1,000 illegal immigrants during two-week operation to honor Laken Riley
  • Blaze: ICE’s Christmas crackdown: Gang members, pedophiles, and an attempted murderer are now off the streets
  • FOX News: Acting ICE director slams ‘ridiculous’ detainer snub after suspects released
  • FOX News: ICE arrests 100+ illegal alien truckers in major sweep after deadly crashes across multiple states
  • Axios: ICE traps immigrants at green card interviews
  • NPR: NPR analysis shows skyrocketing number of ‘no-shows’ in immigration court
  • AP: College Student Deported During Thanksgiving Travel Describes ICE Officer’s Intimidation
  • NPR: How the Trump administration stripped legal status from 1.6 million immigrants
  • Univision: The number of immigrants missing their court hearings for fear of being detained by ICE has almost tripled.
  • AP: [NY] US drops plan to deport Chinese national who exposed Xinjiang abuses, rights activists say
  • NBC News: [NY] Immigration officials deport Chinese man and his 6-year-old son
  • Breitbart: [NY] Sanctuary New York: Illegal Alien Accused of Murdering 66-Year-Old Cab Driver
  • Katy Tur Reports: [NY] Father and 6-Year Old Son Deported After Being Detained and Separated
  • Telemundo Washington DC: [MD] The family of a mother from Maryland says she was born in the US. ICE wants to deport her.
  • CBS Chicago: [IL] Democratic lawmakers visit ICE facility in Broadview after court order granting access
  • FOX News: [MN] ICE officers injured after illegal immigrant strikes agents, rams vehicles during arrest attempt
  • CNN: [MN] ICE agents in Twin Cities open fire after being hit by SUV
  • AP: [CO] Colorado immigration activist can be released, advocates say
  • CBS Colorado: [CO] Colorado immigration activist Jeanette Vizguerra released from detention
  • NBC 8 Portland: [OR] Newport sues to forestall construction of an ICE ‘black site’ at municipal airport
  • Daily Caller: [CA] Jury Acquits Los Angeles Man Charged With Stealing ICE Vehicle During Arrest
• Citizenship and Immigration Services
  • The Hill: Democrats urge Trump to abandon rule limiting green cards for those on public assistance
  • NewsMax: Rep. Fine to Newsmax: ‘Ban’ Welfare for Immigrants
  • Breitbart: Democrats Demand Trump Continue Welfare-Dependent Immigration to U.S.
  • Washington Examiner: [TX] How Trump used sanctions and visa bans on Latin American entertainers to fight cartels
• Customs and Border Protection
  • Washington Examiner: Border Patrol chief vows to hit zero getaways under Trump
  • CBS Chicago/NewsNation: [IL] Border Patrol at Chicago O’Hare Airport seizes primate meat from passenger’s suitcase
  • Axios: [Mexico] Treasury uses new tech targeting money lenders along Mexican border
  • CNN: [Mexico] Holiday rush at the US border
• Transportation Security Administration
  • CNN News Central: Record Number of Travelers Heading Out This Holiday Season
  • USA Today: [MD] TSA agents go viral for ‘top tier’ airport Christmas caroling
  • USA Today: [GA] Man brings gun into ATL airport then shoots himself in torso, APD says
• Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • Bloomberg Law: DHS Defeats Former FEMA Employee’s Age, Sex Discrimination Suit
  • FOX News: [CO] Colorado governor accuses Trump of playing ‘political games’ after FEMA denies disaster requests
  • UPI: [CO] Trump denies disaster aid requests for Colorado flooding, wildfires
  • SFGate: [CA] Floods in Northern California leave one dead, spark water rescues
  • CBS News: [CA] Unrelenting rain triggers dangerous flooding in California
  • CNN: [CA] Rare ‘high risk’ for flooding spurs evacuations in Southern California after deadly floods in Northern California
• Secret Service
  • GMA3: Credit Card Skimmer Warning from Police
• Coast Guard
  • New York Post: [FL] Frantic search for missing Florida boaters underway after abandoned vessel found near Fort Meyers -- as heartbroken wife pleads for help
  • New York Times/FOX News: [TX] Multiple fatalities reported as Mexican Navy plane crashes off Texas coast, recovery effort underway
  • Los Angeles Times: [CA] Shark attack feared after swimmer goes missing off Monterey Bay coast
  • USA Today: [CA] A shark sighting, a missing swimmer and closed beaches: What to know
• Terrorism Investigations
  • Wall Street Journal: [RI] Education Department Investigates Brown University’s Security Systems After Shooting
  • New York Times: [RI] Trump Administration Will Investigate Brown’s Security After Shooting
  • CNN: [RI] Brown places its vice president of public safety on leave as feds open investigation into safety after mass shooting
  • New York Post: [RI] IRS criminal investigators played crucial role in helping FBI track down Brown University shooter: sources
  • Washington Times: [Mexico] U.S. counterterrorism agents in Mexico help arrest cartel member wanted in Texas slaying
  • Breitbart: [El Salvador] El Salvador Sentences Nearly 250 MS-13 Members to up to 1,335 Years in Prison
  • FOX News: [Australia] Bondi Beach suspects filmed antisemitic video manifesto, Australian investigators say
• National Security News
  • AP: Trump administration suspends 5 wind projects off the East Coast, cites national security concerns
  • AP/Wall Street Journal: FCC Bans New Chinese-Made Drones, Citing Security Risks
  • USA Today: [Greenland] President Trump says US needs Greenland for ‘national security’
  • Breitbart: [Greenland] Trump Names Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry Special Envoy to Greenland
  • Axios: [Greenland] Denmark summons U.S. ambassador over Trump’s renewed Greenland push
  • Wall Street journal: [Greenland] Trump Appointment of Greenland Envoy Draws Angry Response From Denmark
  • ABC News: [Greenland] Trump’s special envoy to Greenland sparks backlash with comments about taking over the territory
  • NewsMax: [Colombia] Trump Warns Colombia’s Petro After ‘Stolen Land’ Claim
  • Reuters: [Nigeria] US conducting surveillance flights over Nigeria after Trump intervention threat
  • Daily Caller: [Nigeria] US Surveils Islamic Terrorists In Nigeria Following Trump’s Calls To Stop Christian Persecution
  • NewsMax: [Israel] Sen. Graham: Defense Aid to Israel Repays US Tenfold

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