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Billionaire Giving: Zuckerberg Shifts Focus, Scott Stands Firm

December 25, 2025

Billionaires are changing how they give money to causes. Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have stopped funding FWD, a group that pushes for immigration and criminal justice reform. They supported this group for ten years. Now, they want to focus on AI and science instead. Zuckerberg's mo

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Quick Return to Duty: ICE Officer's Controversial Reinstatement

December 24, 2025

In a swift turn of events, ICE officer Victor Mojica was reinstated to his position within three days of being placed on leave after a viral video showed him forcefully pushing a woman to the ground. The incident, which took place in a New York immigration court, sparked widespread criticism and led

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Fear Grows in Columbus as ICE Steps Up Actions

December 24, 2025

In Columbus, Ohio, people who became citizens are now carrying their passports everywhere. Shops and groups helping immigrants are delivering things to those too scared to leave their homes. Churches in these neighborhoods are nearly empty. Why? Because Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has

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Big Meth Bust in Columbia: What Went Down?

December 24, 2025

In a major crackdown, Columbia saw a significant drug trafficking operation dismantled. The bust was a joint effort involving several agencies, including the Columbia Police Department's Vice, Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit, the North Missouri Drug Task Force, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office,

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Florida's Catholic Leaders Ask for a Break in Immigration Actions

December 24, 2025

Florida's Catholic bishops have a request for President Trump. They want him to take a break from immigration enforcement until after the Christmas holidays. They believe this would show kindness to families affected by these actions. The bishops sent a letter on Monday. It was addressed to both Pr

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U. S. Immigration Changes: What's Happening to Legal Pathways?

December 23, 2025

In the first 11 months of the Trump presidency, over 1. 6 million immigrants lost their legal status in the U. S. This number is huge and includes people who came to the country through various legal programs like visas, asylum, and temporary protected status. It's like the entire population of Phil

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South Sudanese Migrants Fight to Keep U. S. Protections

December 23, 2025

A group of South Sudanese migrants and a non-profit organization have taken legal action against the U. S. government. They are challenging a recent decision to end temporary protections for over 200 South Sudanese nationals living in the United States. The lawsuit, filed in a Boston federal court,

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FDA: When Politics Trumps Science

December 23, 2025

The FDA, once a beacon of scientific independence, is now caught in a political tug-of-war. The agency's new "Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher" program is a prime example of this shift. It promises faster reviews for companies that align with the administration's "national priorities. " But

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The Quiet Crisis in Immigration: How Policies Are Changing the Game

December 23, 2025

The recent shooting of two National Guardsmen in Washington sparked a swift reaction from the Trump administration, but not in the way one might expect. Instead of focusing on the crime, the administration imposed severe restrictions on legal immigration. The U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Servic

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Faith and Politics: A Shaky Alliance

December 23, 2025

In 2025, President Trump has been very busy. He has signed 225 executive orders in just one year. This is more than he did in his entire first term. Some of these orders are about religion. They talk about making America a more Christian nation. For example, one order created a task force to stop C