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Newsweek
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
ICE Conducts Migrant Raids 20 Minutes From Obama's House
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. Federal immigration authorities raided locations on Tuesday on Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts, one roughly 20 minutes away from the home of former President Barack Obama. Officers with ICE Boston and agents with FBI Boston, DEA New England and ATF Boston arrested around 40 alien offenders on the two islands, including a documented member of the notorious MS-13 street gang and at least one child sex offender. Why It Matters President Donald Trump pledged to voters his administration would conduct mass deportations of individuals living in the U.S. without legal status. His term began with large-scale immigration raids, a halt to asylum processing for undocumented migrants, and executive orders aimed at expanding the authority of ICE to arrest and detain those in the country illegally. The administration has been focused on ramping up deportation operations as they look to remove millions of undocumented immigrants. The White House has previously said that they view all migrants without legal status as "criminals." Several individuals on Nantucket were reportedly taken off the island in handcuffs aboard a U.S. Coast Guard cutter on May 27, 2025. Several individuals on Nantucket were reportedly taken off the island in handcuffs aboard a U.S. Coast Guard cutter on May 27, 2025. ICE What To Know Around 8:30 a.m, near the roundabout by Martha's Vineyard Regional High School, federal agents detained two individuals from a white work van, while a third worker remained at the scene. Shortly after, around 9 a.m., federal agents from multiple agencies including the FBI and DEA, conducted another stop near Hillside Village in Vineyard Haven. There, they detained a man in a landscaping sweatshirt and transported him in an unmarked vehicle. Several individuals on Nantucket were reportedly taken off the island in handcuffs aboard a U.S. Coast Guard cutter. Federal authorities have not yet released the identities of those arrested. The 12 individuals were transported off the island around 1:30 p.m. aboard the Coast Guard patrol boat Hammerhead. Barack and Michelle Obama's Martha's Vineyard estate is located on Turkeyland Cove Road in Edgartown. Martha's Vineyard Regional High School, located in Oak Bluffs, is about 8 miles from the Obamas' residence. The drive typically takes 20 to 25 minutes, as the two sites are located on different parts of the island—the high school is more centrally situated, while the Obamas' home is in a secluded area. Hillside Village in Vineyard Haven is approximately 10 miles away from the Obamas' residence. The drive typically takes around 20 to 25 minutes, depending on traffic. During Obama's administration, ICE deported approximately 2.8 million individuals. Deportations increased steadily during the president's first term, starting with 389,843 removals in 2009 and peaking at 435,498 in 2013. Deportations declined after 2013, falling to 240,255 by 2016—the lowest annual total of his presidency. A federal agent stands watch outside an apartment complex during a raid in east Denver on February 5, 2025. A federal agent stands watch outside an apartment complex during a raid in east Denver on February 5, 2025. David Zalubowski/AP What People Are Saying Kimberly Milka, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's Boston Division said in a statement shared with Newsweek: "This operation highlights FBI Boston's ongoing commitment to supporting our partners at the Department of Homeland Security with identifying and apprehending those who are breaking the law by violating our immigration laws and, in some cases, committing crimes that endanger public safety." ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde said: "Our partners in the U.S. Coast Guard facilitated a safe and efficient transport of the alien offenders off Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, ensuring the safety of the residents of those communities. "Operations like this highlight the strong alliances that ICE shares with our fellow law enforcement partners. ICE officers and FBI, DEA and ATF agents worked together to arrest a significant number of illegal alien offenders which included at least one child predator. Our partners in the U.S. Coast Guard facilitated a safe and efficient transport of the alien offenders off Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, ensuring the safety of the residents of those communities. ICE and our federal partners made a strong stand for prioritizing public safety by arresting and removing illegal aliens from our New England neighborhoods." Congressman Bill Keating's office told The Martha's Vineyard Times: "Congressman Keating was made aware of the presence of federal agents on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket today by concerned constituents. "While the specifics of these detentions remain unknown at this time, Congressman Keating encourages any family members of those detained to contact his office so a Congressional inquiry can be submitted to ICE to ensure due process is followed and not, once again, thrown to the wayside." Dukes County Sheriff Bob Ogden said: "We were not informed they would be here." What Happens Next The Trump administration is expected to increase nationwide immigration enforcement operations.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Blue Heron Farm in Photos
More from Robb Report The Obamas' Former Martha's Vineyard Getaway Hits the Market for $39 Million A 178-Year-Old Provincetown House Just One Block From the Beach Lists for $3.8 Million Monaco's $2 Billion Land Reclamation Project Is Fueling a Record-Breaking Real Estate Market Best of Robb Report The 10 Priciest Neighborhoods in America (And How They Got to Be That Way) In Pictures: Most Expensive Properties Click here to read the full article. Blue Heron Farm sprawls over 30 acres. The elegant fireside living room. The study. The spacious dining room. Large windows in the sunroom offer views of the lush grounds. A deck overlooking the rolling acreage. The zero-edge pool. The pool pavilion blurs the line between indoors and outdoors. The property includes a boat house next to the water. Inside the rustic boat house. A deck outside the boat house. A large barn includes horse stables. The interior of the barn offers a lot of options. A tennis court is shieded by trees. The compound also includes a studio space for the architect.
Axios
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Michelle Obama announces video podcast
Michelle Obama is now a video podcaster. The former first lady announced Monday thather new show," IMO," will be hosted by her and her brother, Craig Robinson. The big picture: Since Barack Obama left the White House, he and Michelle have become new media figures, producing Oscar-winning films and podcasts, writing books and narrating documentaries. These ventures have broadened the Obamas' considerable platform, with the two remaining highly influential in political circles. The Obamas' enduring cultural and political prowess offers a sharp contrast to many Democrats, who are struggling to reach voters after big 2024 election losses. Driving the news: The show will be produced by Higher Ground, a media company started by the Obamas in 2018. Guests for" IMO" — or, "In My Opinion" — will include Jay Shetty, Tracee Ellis Ross, Tyler Perry, Issa Rae, Keke Palmer and more, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Her previous shows, "The Michelle Obama Podcast" and "The Light Podcast" were also produced by Higher Ground. Along with podcasts, Higher Ground has also produced films and TV shows, including "Rustin," "American Factory" and " Leave the World Behind." What they're saying: "Now Craig is one of the people I turn to whenever I have anything on my mind," Michelle Obama said in an Instagram post announcing the show. "He always has the insights, the wisdom and the humor to get me through anything. Together we'll share our perspectives about some of your questions. And we won't be doing it alone. We'll be joined by special guests, friends and experts along the way,"she added. What's next: The podcast will premiere on March 12 with two episodes. The duo will also record a live version at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas on March 13, according to Deadline. Go deeper: Michelle Obama challenges men
