Immigrants with no criminal convictions represent sharpest growth in ICE detention population The number of people in ICE detention without criminal convictions nearly doubled in the last month — a significant increase compared to detainees who have been convicted of crimes.

The number of people in ICE detention without criminal convictions nearly doubled in the last month — a significant increase compared to detainees who have been convicted of crimes.

CBS: “Nearly 100 Palestinians killed the past 24 hours… nearly half on their way to get food from a 🇺🇸-backed aid organization… over 600 reportedly killed at GHF sites…”

Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DLqgXJr...

Obviously not a US citizen.

feels like this goes here

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When they come for one of us, they come for all of us.

@replamonica.bsky.social was doing her job, now she's being prosecuted for it.
We're standing with her.

-Thousands take to the streets on May Day

-150 university & college presidents issue a statement condemning the Trump regime

-Hundreds of law firms back firms fighting Trump's EOs in court

These are dark times, to be sure.

But seeds of hope are springing up everywhere.

“Virtual, or telephone town halls are fake. They are used to pretend you had one but they are fully scripted. Don’t fall for it.”

Giants Say ‘No Conversations’ With Trump About Saquon Barkley The president said Monday he told the Giants not to let Barkley join their division rivals. The team says no such discussion ever happened.

Dude cannot stop lying.

'Absolutely outraged': Former cyber official targeted by Trump speaks out after cuts to U.S. digital defense Former cybersecurity official Chris Krebs led the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency during Trump’s first term.

Chris Krebs, the former government cybersecurity leader who President Donald Trump targeted for investigation for affirming the integrity of the 2020 election, said he was “outraged” Monday at the Trump administration’s gutting of cyber personnel.

Lawyers for Deported U.S. Citizen Kids Say Moms Were 'Coerced' Into Taking Them Marco Rubio claimed two deported Louisiana mothers voluntarily brought their children with them. Attorneys for the families say that’s a lie.

Confirmation that parents did not consent to deportation of their U.S. citizen children (they had other parents/caretakers in the U.S.) www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

What Republicans Could Cut to Pay for Trump’s Tax Cuts: Medicaid and More (Gift Article) President Trump wants a massive tax cut and immigration crackdown bill. Now Republicans must decide what to cut to help pay for it.

My son uses Medicaid. He is a physically and cognitively disabled child. I am a single mom with two jobs. Not surprised we are the first people the GOP comes to for a handout when billionaires don't want to pay their taxes:

House G.O.P. Floats Medicaid Cuts and More to Finance Trump’s Huge Agenda

“Jaw-dropping” corruption: HBO movie director says Ohio is “rigged against the popular will” Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney chose Ohio's HB6 scandal for his latest documentary because it was "so bold" in revealing how special interests and dark money have corrupted the state's political ...

“Jaw-dropping” corruption: HBO movie director says Ohio is “rigged against the popular will”
Ohio's HB6 scandal was chosen for documentary because it was "so bold" in revealing how special interests and dark money have corrupted state's political system
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/04...

As the federal govt considers “investigating” ActBlue, I can report that i sat through meeting where they literally patterned their version of it, called WinRed as identical. They even follow me (screenshot for when they unfollow in a panic soon:

Houthi rebels say alleged US airstrike that hit Yemen prison holding African migrants kills 68 Graphic footage aired by the Houthis’ al-Masirah satellite news channel showed what appeared to be dead bodies and others wounded at the site.

apnews.com/article/yeme...

What about abuse of power charge?

Fired, rehired, and fired again: Some federal workers find they're suddenly uninsured Commerce Department employees caught up in a legal battle over their mass firings are now learning that their health care coverage was cut off weeks ago, even though they were paying their premiums.

Commerce Department employees caught up in a legal battle over their mass firings are now learning that their health care coverage was cut off weeks ago, even though they were paying their premiums.

Abuse of power?

Hegseth had booze on his mind at 8:30 this morning

Volvo to cut up to 800 U.S. jobs as Trump's tariffs bite Volvo Group plans to lay off as many as 800 workers over the next three months in the face of President Donald Trump's tariffs

These layoffs are heartbreaking for Dublin. Trump’s tariffs have a terrible cost for Virginians.
www.cnbc.com/2025/04/18/v...

Not to state the obvious, but none of them were sent to a terrorist prison in El Salvador. They all had lawyers, indictment by grand jury, a trial or a guilty plea where a judge ensured it was knowing & voluntary & access to an appeals process. In other words, all the hallmarks of due process.

Six Men Are Charged After Woman Was Dragged From Idaho Town Hall The plainclothes guards were involved in the forcible removal of a woman from a meeting hosted by local Republicans in Coeur d’Alene, prosecutors said.

Six men who prosecutors said took part in forcibly removing a woman from a town-hall meeting hosted by local Republicans in Coeur d’Alene, a small city in northern Idaho, in February are facing charges including battery and false imprisonment.

Pete Hegseth in 2016: "Fire anyone leaking defense info—it’s a national security risk!"

Pete Hegseth in 2025: Leaks classified strike plans to his wife, brother, and lawyer.
The hypocrisy is staggering.

Oops Pete: By your own standards, you should fire yourself. 🔥🪖

Since Trump took office:

Dow: DOWN 13.8%
Nasdaq: DOWN 20.5%
S&P: DOWN 15.5%

Re-upping this morning’s “One First” post in light of President Trump’s praise of Justice Alito’s Saturday night dissent in the Alien Enemy Act case:

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Pentagon in a full-blown meltdown. Trump tanks the economy and attacks the Fed. Protests erupt. Harvard sues. We break it all down live on the latest MeidasTouch Podcast at 8p ET/5p PT!

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Crozer Health hospitals in Pennsylvania are closing, Prospect Medical Holdings says After months of uncertainty, Prospect Medical Holdings said that the Crozer Health system in Pennsylvania will be closing.

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In Delco Pennsylvania, Crozer-Chester Medical Center & Taylor Hospital are closing, eliminating critical emergency, maternity & routine care for hundreds of thousands. Local officials are calling it a public health disaster. EMS response times will rise. Lives are at risk. tinyurl.com/CBS-Crozer

She told Trump the Smithsonian needs changing. He’s ordered her to do it. Who is Lindsey Halligan, the attorney assigned to help remove “improper ideology” from Washington’s most important cultural institution?

Don't put in the newspaper that she is a history buff.

The review of the Smithsonian museums for "improper ideology" is being led by a 35-year old lawyer who has no experience or credentials in history or museum studies.

But one supporter says she is an avid "fan of history."🗃️

ROSENBERG: “.. Deutsche Bank has reported that its Chinese clients are selling U.S. assets and shifting to Europe and gold. Indeed, I recommend keeping an eye on the trade-weighted dollar index, which is breaking down —and fast — becoming its own source of general market instability.”