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President Trump nominated Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to direct Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The agency has not had a Senate-confirmed director since the Obama administration.

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that asylum seekers must be physically present in the United States to file claims, rejecting the Biden administration's approach to border processing. The decision in Mullin v. Al Otro Lado and Mullin v. Doe also upheld the Trump administration's revocation of temporary protection status for Syrian and Haitian immigrants. The majority opinion emphasized literal interpretation of 'in' the U.S., while dissenting justices argued for contextual readings of immigration statutes.

The Supreme Court overturned a lower court's block on a Trump administration policy that limited daily asylum applications at the U.S.-Mexico border, allowing its potential revival. The 6-3 decision, which cited border security concerns, reverses a practice that previously caused long waits for asylum seekers, with advocates highlighting humanitarian risks and the administration defending it as necessary.

The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to revive a policy limiting daily asylum applications at the U.S.-Mexico border, overturning a lower court's block. The 6-3 decision upheld the practice, with the majority arguing migrants knocking on the border door are not yet 'arrived,' while dissenters highlighted humanitarian concerns. The policy, previously used under Obama and expanded under Trump, was rescinded in 2021 but remains a contentious issue.

The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to potentially revive a policy that limits daily asylum applications at the U.S.-Mexico border, previously used under Obama and Trump. The policy, which created long waiting times and humanitarian concerns, was rescinded in 2021 but remains a point of legal contention. The court overturned a lower court's block, with the Justice Department arguing asylum seekers stopped at the border haven't 'arrived' and thus aren't entitled to screening.

The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to revive an immigration policy that limited daily asylum applications at the U.S.-Mexico border, overturning a lower court's block. The 6-3 decision upheld the practice of 'metering,' used under Obama and expanded by Trump, which caused long waits for asylum seekers. Advocates criticized it as a humanitarian crisis, while the administration argued it was necessary to manage border crossings.

The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, allowed the Trump administration to revive a policy that limited daily asylum applications at the U.S.-Mexico border, previously used under Obama and expanded under Trump. The policy, which created long wait times and humanitarian concerns, was rescinded in 2021 by President Biden but is now potentially available again for future use.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding to end the war on Iran, which is being compared to the 2015 deal signed by the Obama administration and other nations. Trump routinely criticizes the Obama-era Iran nuclear agreement.

The Trump administration claims its memorandum of understanding with Iran is superior to the 2015 deal negotiated by the Obama administration. The Daily Report provides an analysis comparing both agreements.

President Trump and Iran announced a peace deal aimed at curbing Tehran's nuclear program, but Iran has not yet made concrete commitments like dismantling nuclear sites or accepting inspections. The agreement's success remains uncertain, with U.S. officials acknowledging it may take time to finalize details and verify Iran's compliance.

US President Donald Trump claims the Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon and Iran will never obtain a nuclear weapon. He criticized the Obama administration’s 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran, stating it was a path to nuclear weapons for Iran.

Jonathan Finer discusses concerns over a rushed timeline for the US-Iran Nuclear Deal, which took the Obama administration two years to negotiate. The article references his discussion on Bloomberg about the risks of accelerating a complex diplomatic process.

Mideast experts Alan Eyre and Miad Maleki discuss the motivations and potential outcomes of a new attempt to end the war in Iran with Amna Nawaz. Eyre was part of the Obama administration's negotiating team for the Iran nuclear deal and is affiliated with the Middle East Institute, while Maleki, raised in Iran, is associated with the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies.

The article questions the Obama administration's focus on using economic and political resources to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear bomb, arguing that Iran does not possess such a weapon and that these resources could be better utilized elsewhere. It highlights the lack of a military solution to the Middle East's complex issues.

California Democrats redrew congressional maps to counter GOP gains in Texas, with the primary testing if this strategy secures House seats. The 48th district race features multiple Democratic candidates risking vote splitting against Republican Jim Desmond, potentially excluding Democrats from the general election.

Jake Sullivan criticized the Trump administration's approach to negotiating with Iran but said the tentative deal under consideration may be the best remaining option. He was part of the Obama administration's team that negotiated the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

The Trump administration labeled Cuba a state sponsor of terrorism, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio asserting it poses a national security threat. The article notes Cuba was previously removed from the list in 2015 by the Obama administration due to lack of terrorism support, and argues the current designation lacks factual basis and mirrors tactics used before the Iran strike.

The article discusses a podcast episode where David Frum and Representative Jason Crow analyze Trump's leadership during the U.S.-Iran conflict, arguing that Trump's lack of clear war aims and politicization of the military contributed to a perceived American defeat. They critique a reported peace deal reopening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for Iranian compensation as a humbling outcome.

Donald Trump's mass deportation campaign has led to an 80% increase in immigration flights, resulting in a significant rise in carbon dioxide emissions. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) emitted 335,876 tonnes of CO2 in 2025, up 88% from the previous year, exacerbating the climate crisis.

Trump's mass deportation campaign has led to an 80% increase in immigration enforcement flights, emitting 335,876 tonnes of CO2 in 2025—a 88% rise from the previous year. The first four months of 2026 indicate even higher emissions. The article also notes Republican criticism of Trump over potential Iran peace deal terms resembling the Obama-era nuclear deal.

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) defended the Department of Justice’s new 'anti-weaponization fund' on Sunday, comparing it to a similar Obama-era IRS scandal involving lawsuits and settlements with groups.

The Department of Justice has indicted former FBI Director James Comey for allegedly threatening President Trump through an Instagram post. Legal experts argue that the case may succeed despite initial skepticism. The indictment is based on a photo posted by Comey with the caption '8647', which prosecutors claim constitutes a threat.

Soili Xiomara Aparicio-Santos, an illegal immigrant from Honduras, was deported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after serving eight years in a New York prison for attempting to kill her newborn baby. She was convicted of second-degree attempted murder and other charges in 2018. The deportation was made possible through cooperation between local authorities and ICE.

An illegal immigrant woman, Soili Xiomara Aparicio-Santos, was deported from the United States after serving eight years in a New York prison sentence for attempting to kill her newborn baby. She was originally sentenced to 16 years but had her sentence reduced to 10 years. The deportation was carried out by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with cooperation from local authorities.

Dan Bongino, former FBI Deputy Director, claims he discovered a 'mother lode' of sensitive Russiagate documents in a burn bag, alleging the FBI's Crossfire Hurricane investigation was flawed and intentionally concealed. He described the documents as revealing widespread knowledge of the probe's inaccuracies and expressed fear over the lack of accountability. Legal scrutiny into the investigation's origins continues, including DOJ probes and subpoenas of former FBI Director James Comey.

The New York Times reported internal Supreme Court memos suggesting Chief Justice John Roberts and conservative justices used procedural tactics to block Democratic presidents' agendas, including Obama's Clean Power Plan. The article argues this portrayal is misleading, noting the Court also blocked Trump's executive actions and that emergency stays are not unprecedented.

Former CIA counterterrorism chief John Kiriakou claims his 2012 Espionage Act prosecution under the Obama administration was a trial run for Democratic 'lawfare' tactics later used against Donald Trump. He alleges the case tested legal strategies to bankrupt and ruin political rivals, citing figures like Brett Tolman and CIA Director John Brennan. The DOJ accused Kiriakou of betraying trust by revealing a covert officer's identity.

A government watchdog alleges the Obama-era EPA pre-determined legal grounds for climate regulations through internal emails, which are now central to a legal battle over the Trump administration's attempt to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding. The case involves multiple organizations challenging the validity of the EPA's regulatory framework.

A government watchdog accused the Obama-era EPA of pre-determining climate regulations through internal emails, which the GAO claims laid the groundwork for extensive energy policies. The Trump administration seeks to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding, facing legal challenges from environmental groups.

ICE has lodged a detainer for Yefry Archaga-Elvir, a Honduran national accused of murdering 15-year-old Missouri boy Miles Young after luring him into a fatal ambush. The case has drawn political criticism, with DHS and Senator Josh Hawley condemning the illegal migrant's actions and calling for deportation.