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5 hours ago
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ICE officials ‘threatened' over low deportation numbers
Immigration officers were 'eviscerated' for not deporting illegal migrants fast enough during a heated meeting with senior Trump administration officials in Washington. Stephen Miller, the White House's deputy chief of staff and a key architect of Donald Trump's immigration policy, left 50 senior officers feeling their jobs were at risk, according to the Washington Examiner. A string of officials described Mr Miller's fury. 'Miller came in there and eviscerated everyone. 'You guys aren't doing a good job. You're horrible leaders.' He just ripped into everybody. He had nothing positive to say about anybody, shot morale down,' said an official who spoke with those in the room during the meeting. 'Stephen Miller wants everybody arrested. 'Why aren't you at Home Depot? Why aren't you at 7-Eleven?'' There is growing tension that Mr Trump's mass deportations is not proceeding quickly enough. He was elected on a promise to enact the biggest deportation operation in history and set a target of removing one million people each year. However, with fewer migrants presenting themselves at the border, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers face the more complicated prospect of identifying illegal immigrants already in the country. Data released so far suggest the administration is on course to deport about half a million people this year, according to analysis by the Migration Policy Institute. That is fewer than the 685,000 deported by Joe Biden during his final year in office. Against that background, dozens of top ICE officers were ordered to attend an emergency meeting in Washington DC, on May 20. Axios reported that Mr Miller and Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, ordered them to adopt a target of arresting 3,000 people a day. Insiders said the result was collapsing morale within ICE. 'They've been threatened, told they're watching their emails and texts and Signals,' the first official said. 'That's what is horrible about things right now. It's a fearful environment.' An administration spokesmen said the reporting mischaracterised the meeting. 'Stephen Miller did not say many of the things you state,' said Laszlo Baksay, ICE deputy assistant director of media affairs. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
New York Post
a day ago
- Business
- New York Post
Trump's art of the steel deal, Don's sensible national-park cuts and other commentary
From the right: Trump's Art of the Steel Deal 'Nippon Steel is buying US Steel for $15 billion and has agreed to let the American company remain American-operated' in a Trump-approved deal that 'addressed concerns about national security while securing economic gains for the nation,' cheers the Washington Examiner's editorial board. 'Local unions have overwhelmingly backed the deal,' which lets Nippon Steel become 'the world's second-largest steel producer, allowing it to compete with China's Baowu Steel Group, and gaining access to the American market, one of the world's largest.' Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-Pa.) called the bargain a ' 'BFD' that he supports enthusiastically.' Advertisement Wow: 'How often do the terms of a corporate merger unite Republicans, Democrats, and union leaders, while creating tens of thousands of jobs and reducing the market dominance of the nation's greatest geopolitical foe?' Libertarian: Don's Sensible National-Park Cuts 'Why should the National Park Service be funding so many sites,' including some that aren't national parks? 'And what would happen if some of those properties were transferred to state or tribal management?' asks Reason's Liz Wolfe. 'The Trump administration is asking those sensible questions, and is proposing to cut $1.2 billion from the agency's budget' by turning over some niche sites to local management. Advertisement 'It's always been unclear to me why we expect taxpayers across the country to pay for the upkeep and management of' sites 'they will never visit and have never heard of.' Some may end up closing without federal funding, 'but if there's no political will within the state to fund these sites, maybe that's a sign . . . that they shouldn't continue to be publicly operated.' Get opinions and commentary from our columnists Subscribe to our daily Post Opinion newsletter! Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters Labor beat: Cali's $30 Minimum-Wage Oops Los Angeles is 'on track' to miss out on hosting the 2028 Summer Olympics, thanks to 'a new $30 minimum wage for hotel and airport workers passed at the behest of the city's hospitality unions,' laments Michael Saltsman at The Wall Street Journal. Advertisement LA's Olympic bid promised 'enough hotel rooms for athletes, spectators and officials' at given rates, but eight hotels have now pulled out, 'citing the unworkable economics,' and a development that would create 395 rooms was canned. All of which means less tax revenue for Los Angeles. Meanwhile, California wants $40 billion from Uncle Sam to help LA recover from the wildfires. Congress should condition aid 'on a moratorium on any mandates, including the $30 minimum wage, that would put recovery and taxpayer dollars at risk.' From the left: Ignoring the Media's 'Original Sin' The Jake Tapper-Alex Thompson book 'Original Sin' details how President Biden's team 'concealed his cognitive and physical decline,' but 'shifts blame to Democrats, ignoring how the media aided the cover-up,' grumbles Nolan Higdon at The Hill. Advertisement 'Credibility in journalism — hard to earn, easy to lose — once demanded rigorous objectivity.' No doubt, the media's 'abandonment of objectivity accelerated with Donald Trump's rise.' Despite Tapper's own efforts to portray 'himself as deceived' and 'positioning his book as a reckoning,' it 'evades the real question: did this cover-up begin before the election?' 'The answer is yes — and Tapper was part of it.' The public won't buy journalists' supposed return to 'objectivity' because the media's lost credibility 'isn't easily reclaimed.' Conservative: RIP, Monetary Hero Stanley Fischer Commentary's Seth Mandel celebrates the 'great warrior of monetary policy,' Stanley Fischer, dead at 81, who 'saved Israel's economy twice.' First his advice helped end the Jewish State's mid-1980s inflationary spiral with a bipartisan plan that 'cut government, negotiated limits with the uber-powerful Histadrut labor union, and reined in Israel's money-printing habits.' And, as 'the governor of the Bank of Israel' when 'the global financial crisis hit,' he deftly manipulated the value of the shekel 'to stabilize investment' without putting 'stress on Israel's exports.' He was so impressive 'that several Arab states backed him in an unsuccessful bid to lead the IMF in 2011,' though 'he was an Israeli citizen and Israel's top financial figure at the time.' — Compiled by The Post Editorial Board
Fox News
a day ago
- Business
- Fox News
BYRON YORK: Did Musk Over-Promise and Under-Deliver on DOGE?
Byron York, Chief Political Correspondent for the Washington Examiner , Fox News Contributor, and author of Obsession: Inside the Washington Establishment's Never-Ending War on Trump , joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the growing disappointment in Elon Musk's performance at DOGE, despite the high bar he set for himself early on. York unpacked the latest push to codify Musk's DOGE spending cuts and why there's growing concern those efforts could stall. York also highlighted the disturbing trend of sanctuary cities obstructing ICE enforcement, including shocking cases where illegal immigrants accused of murder have been protected in places like Boston. Plus, Guy and Byron reacted to the media's backpedal on their coverup of Biden's decline during his last few years in office. Listen to the full interview below! Listen to the full interview below: Listen to the full podcast below:
Miami Herald
3 days ago
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Video of People ‘Leaving Early' From Trump Rally Questioned
A viral video claiming to show attendees leaving early at a President Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania on Friday has sparked debate online. On multiple occasions in the past, people have posted videos to X, formerly Twitter, claiming to show people leaving Trump rallies early. But the latest video has come under scrutiny, even from the president's critics. Trump has long been known for his tendency to exaggerate crowd sizes at his rallies and public events, a pattern that dates back to his very first days in office. The video, shared by the left-leaning account Patriot Takes, shows a group of four people appearing to exit Trump's rally in Pennsylvania on Friday before it had concluded. However, viewers and commenters on social media quickly pointed out that the footage captures only a tiny fraction of the audience. "I can't stand him, but come on, it was like four people," X user Rick Dorris wrote. Several other observers suggested that the individuals might simply be stepping out for a restroom break or refreshments rather than leaving altogether. Other images and videos from the same rally depict large crowds, reinforcing the notion that the majority of attendees stayed throughout the event. There have, however, been instances of larger numbers of people leaving early from Trump rallies in the past. Last year, there were multiple reports and videos of noticeable early exits at various Trump events. In one instance, a video posted to X appeared to show a small group of people leaving a Trump rally in November 2024. Washington Examiner reporter Samantha-Jo Roth, who posted the video, wrote, "In case anyone is wondering, there are in fact people leaving Trump's rally early. To be fair, many of them have been here since the AM." The post accumulated over 22,000 views. The host of ABC News' If You're Listening show Matt Bevan also shared videos from a Trump rally in Detroit, which he posted on November 1. He wrote, "Went to a little event in Detroit. Despite Trump's claim that nobody leaves early, many people left early. From about 25 minutes into his speech, there was a steady stream." In the comments, he added, "I should note, everyone in the room had been there for two hours before he came on." He also wrote that Trump was scheduled to come on at 4:30 and came on at around 4:45, and "people started leaving about 5:10-5:15." Meanwhile, in October 2024, former Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign shared a video on Truth Social of a Trump rally in Michigan, showing one crowded section and a larger empty area, mocking him over crowd size. "Trump: No one else can fill this place up (The room is mostly empty)," the Harris campaign wrote. Throughout the 2024 presidential campaign, rally crowd sizes and attendance were a point of contention between Trump and Harris, with the Republican frequently boasting about his turnout and jabbing Harris' while the then vice president countered by highlighting people leaving his rallies or empty sections. In September, The New York Times analyzed six rallies in August, finding that both candidates drew similar audience sizes. The Times analysis also found that of those six rallies, Trump spoke four times as long as Harris, writing that the longer duration of his rallies could contribute to the higher number of people leaving early, as based on photographs. The former president previously addressed the comments that supporters were appearing to leave his rallies early. At an event with broadcaster Tucker Carlson in Glendale, Arizona, in October, Trump said, "They don't leave and they're really well-attended, we can't get places big enough." In September, Trump also said to a rally crowd in Walker, Michigan, "The people that you see leaving-because nobody ever leaves, and when they do, I finish up quick, believe me." One X user commented: "Even as a Trump hater, I think these kinds of posts are useless, as evidenced in Nov. 24. You couldn't find him filling any arena, yet he won. Focus on the issues themselves and don't let the chuds pretend they care about working class." The White House has not yet commented on the video. Related Articles Bono Sparks MAGA Backlash After Joe Rogan AppearanceTrump's Approval Rating Hits Second-Term Low With Most Accurate PollsterDonald Trump Says He's Potentially Stopping 'Nuclear War' Through TradeSteve Bannon Says Elon Musk and Scott Bessent Had 'Physical Confrontation' 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
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5 days ago
- General
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Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall to run for U.S. Senate
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall delivers his inaugural speech during inauguration ceremonies at the Alabama State Capitol on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 in Montgomery, Alabama. Marshall said Thursday he will run for U.S. Senate in 2026. (Stew Milne for Alabama Reflector) Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said Thursday he will seek the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Tommy Tuberville. 'Right now, the nation needs strong conservative leadership, somebody that's going to be able to advance President Trump's agenda,' Marshall said in an interview with Washington Examiner Thursday. 'And the work that I've done as attorney general, I think, makes it abundantly clear that I'm willing to fight the right battles and to be effective in doing it, and look forward to being able to take that to the Senate.' SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX As the attorney general, Marshall has embraced conservative causes and beliefs including joining a lawsuit filed last year seeking to prevent New York from withdrawing religious exemptions for the measles vaccine, briefs that support efforts to restrict gender affirming care for transgender people and efforts to overturn gun restrictions in other states. When it comes to state issues, Marshall's office prevailed in a lawsuit challenging Alabama's transgender care ban earlier this year. But it lost a high-profile battle over congressional districting that led a federal court to order the redrawing of two districts where Black voters would have an opportunity to select their preferred representatives. Marshall was appointed Alabama attorney general by former Gov. Robert Bentley in 2017, after former Attorney General Luther Strange was appointed to the U.S. Senate. He won re-election in 2018 and 2022 and is not eligible for re-election again. Tuberville on Tuesday announced that he would run for governor of Alabama next year. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
