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Newsweek
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Kid Rock's Restaurant Shields Illegal Employees From ICE Agents: Report
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Kid Rock's restaurant was among three in downtown Nashville to have recently shielded workers lacking legal status from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, according to local reports. Why It Matters Kid Rock, the musician whose real name is Bob Ritchie, has been one of President Donald Trump's staunchest advocates. Aside from endorsing Trump during his presidential elections, which included a performance at the Republican National Convention in 2024, he has also been vocal about cultural issues, including the release of a video showing him shooting cases of Bud Light in response to Anheuser Busch putting transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney on a beer can. What To Know Managers allegedly told restaurant employees lacking U.S. citizenship to leave on May 10 after ICE activity surged in the area, according to the Nashville Scene. They included workers at Kid Rock's Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock N' Roll Steakhouse, The Diner and Honky Tonk Central. A co-owner of the Kid Rock restaurant, conservative restaurateur Steve Smith owns the latter two establishments on the popular Broadway thoroughfare in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Newsweek reached out to all three restaurants for comment, as well as Kid Rock's manager. Kid Rock attends the 2023 Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee. Kid Rock attends the 2023 Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2023, in Nashville, Scene reported that the workers were sent away during a primetime rush, even as establishments have had issues with staffing as a result of more stringent immigration protocols enforced by the Trump administration. The loss of workers reportedly continued into Sunday, as some of the workers told to leave the restaurants' premises feared potential arrests upon return. "We were already understaffed because of the ICE raids throughout the weekend," an employee who requested anonymity told the Scene. "Then, around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, our manager came back and told anyone without legal status to go home. "Events at the Ryman, Ascend, the Savannah Bananas' baseball game all let out, and it was crazy busy. But there was no one in the kitchen to cook the food." The worker shortage has reportedly been an ongoing problem in the area. On Wednesday, ICE announced that a weeklong targeted enforcement operation resulted in the arrest of 196 criminal illegal aliens, "some with significant criminal histories and outstanding final orders of removal." The targeted enforcement was carried out across the greater Nashville area, in coordination with Department of Homeland Security components, the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Arrests included a 37-year-old Venezuelan national Tren de Aragua affiliate gang member; a 39-year-old Mexican national with six prior removals from the U.S. and convictions for felony domestic assault and sex with a minor; and a 60-year-old Iraqi national convicted of rape. What People Are Saying Republican Tennessee Representative Andy Ogles told WZTV Nashville: "Why are illegal aliens acting surprised when federal law enforcement finds them and sends them home? If you break American laws, you will be treated like a lawbreaker." What Happens Next In their newly proposed budget, House Republicans included a new 5 percent tax on remittances. It would exempt U.S. citizens but affect green-card holders and nonimmigrant visa holders such as those on H-1B, H-2A and H-2B visas—meaning more than 40 million people would be impacted.
Associated Press
12-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
SAIC and Defense Unicorns Partner to Transform Software Delivery for the Department of Defense
RESTON, Va., March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Science Applications International Corp. (NASDAQ: SAIC) and Defense Unicorns announced a strategic partnership to increase the delivery of secure, scalable and mission-critical software capabilities for the Department of Defense (DoD). Through this collaboration, SAIC will integrate Defense Unicorns' Unicorn Delivery Service (UDS) into its existing, robust software delivery ecosystem, streamlining how SAIC deploys and maintains applications across cloud, on-premises and tactical edge environments – ultimately improving operational readiness for today's warfighters. The DoD relies on software to support mission-critical operations across all domains, and traditional software delivery methods often result in fragmented, slow and complex processes. Defense customers need industry partners to bring solutions to the table that address challenges such as bespoke infrastructure, prolonged integration timelines and inconsistent security standards, which can delay the deployment of vital capabilities. By adopting UDS as the standard software delivery platform, SAIC and Defense Unicorns will provide a secure, repeatable and portable solution to seamlessly deploy applications across a diverse range of environments. This allows software teams to field mission-ready applications more efficiently and reduce software delivery timelines from months down to weeks or days. 'SAIC is committed to providing our customers an innovative, integrated ecosystem of proven next-generation offerings and strategic partnerships that meet their unique mission needs and accelerate mission outcomes,' said Bob Ritchie, SAIC Chief Technology Officer. 'By leveraging UDS, we are reducing complexity and ensuring the government can rapidly and consistently deploy secure, scalable software applications across diverse and challenging operational environments.' With a shared focus to advancing defense technology, SAIC and Defense Unicorns are fundamentally changing how the DoD fields mission-critical software. UDS automates deployment, accelerates compliance and removes integration barriers – ensuring that software updates and new capabilities are delivered without unnecessary delays. 'This partnership is a game-changer for the DoD. By integrating SAIC's mission expertise with the automation and security of UDS, we are revolutionizing how software is delivered at scale,' said Rob Slaughter, Defense Unicorns Chief Executive Officer. 'Together, we are enabling warfighters to access the latest capabilities when and where they need them.' SAIC brings more than 50 years of experience in technology integration for government customers, extensive defense industry relationships and the operational expertise to scale UDS across complex programs. By bridging the gap between innovative technology and real-world mission requirements, SAIC and Defense Unicorns are enabling a faster, more secure and scalable approach to software delivery that meets the evolving needs of national defense. As this partnership expands, its impact will extend across multiple defense programs, creating a repeatable and high-velocity software delivery model that enhances DoD modernization efforts. About SAIC SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom. About Defense Unicorns Defense Unicorns is a Defense Product Company founded in 2021 to transform how the U.S. Department of Defense buys, builds, delivers, and sustains software capabilities. We build innovative technical solutions to securely develop and deploy mission software across cloud, on-premises, and tactical edge environments. Defense Unicorns is trusted by the most critical systems in the world, including the U.S. Navy, Army, Air Force, and Space Force. For more information, visit Media Contact: Caralyn Duke
