Vermont prosecutor declines to charge six protesters arrested at South Burlington ICE raid - AP News

Vermont prosecutor declines to charge six protesters arrested at South Burlington ICE raid  AP News

House Adopts Budget to Unlock $70 Billion for Immigration Enforcement

The measure will allow the G.O.P. to begin working on a filibuster-proof bill to fund ICE and C.B.P., part of their plan to reopen the long-shuttered Department of Homeland Security.

By Michael Gold

Family of New Zealand woman detained by ICE pleads for government help to secure her release

Everlee Wihongi, 37, holds a green card but was detained upon her return to Los Angeles due to an issue with a historic conviction for marijuana possession The family of a New Zealand woman detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is pleading with the New Zealand government to help secure her release, claiming she is confined to a room with 46 people for 22 hours a day. Everlee Wihongi, 37, moved to the US with her family aged six, and holds a green card, her mother, Betty Wih...

By Eva Corlett in Wellington

SEN JOHN KENNEDY: Democrats’ anti-ICE tantrum leaves Republicans with one option going forward

Republicans passed three years of ICE and Border Patrol funding through reconciliation after Senate Democrats blocked DHS operations for over 70 days.

U.S. House approves outline for $70 billion more for immigration enforcement

The U.S. House of Representatives approved an additional $70 billion for immigration enforcement activities, despite no democrat support on Wednesday.

Republicans unlock filibuster-skirting power to pump billions of dollars to ICE

Chinese AI model powering Airbnb's customer service agent that CEO Brian Chesky called 'fast and cheap' to use has landed the company in ‘trouble’

US lawmakers are investigating Airbnb and AI firm Anysphere over their use of Chinese AI models, citing national security concerns. Concerns stem from potential data risks and vulnerabilities associated with AI trained by China's censorship regime. Airbnb CEO previously highlighted reliance on Alibaba's Qwen model for its speed and cost-effectiveness.

By TOI TECH DESK

House to consider bipartisan resolution condemning Hasan Piker, Candace Owens for antisemitism

The resolution aims to condemn antisemitic hate-filled rhetoric and content disseminated by prominent online personalities," according to its proponents, Reps. Mike Lawler and Josh Gottheimer.

House ratings up; 7 in 10 Filipinos satisfied with lawmakers – survey

MANILA, Philippines – Public satisfaction with members of the House of Representatives remains strong, with about seven in 10 Filipinos expressing approval of their district representatives, according to Deputy Speaker Jay Khonghun of Zambales, based on the latest nationwide survey by WR Numero Research. Khonghun said Thursday results of the March 2026 Philippine Public Opinion

By jvicente

Report: ICE detains Russian Buddhist lama who spoke out against war in Ukraine, deportation possible

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have detained Baldan Bazarov, a Russian Buddhist lama and former abbot of the Kyrensky datsan in the Tunkinsky District of Buryatia, the Russian news outlet People of Baikal reports. The detention took place on April 29. Bazarov may face deportation, the outlet said.

Reps pass 50-year national plan bill through second reading

Nigeria’s House of Reps debates a bill for a 50-year national economic plan to ensure policy consistency and foster sustainable growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-pass-50-year-national-plan-bill-through-second-reading/

By Punch Newspapers

US House approves outline for $70bn more for immigration enforcement

The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a three-year budget plan that would ​pave the way for Congress to consider an additional $70 billion for immigration ‌enforcement activities by federal agents.

By Abubakar Ibrahim