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Wisconsin Supreme Court Suspends Milwaukee Judge Accused of Helping Illegal Migrant Evade Ice

Wisconsin Supreme Court suspends Judge Hannah Dugan after she’s charged with obstructing a federal immigration arrest in Milwaukee.

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Apr 28, 2025 21

Trump’s Migrant Hunt Digs Into the IRS and Social Security

The Trump administration is leveraging IRS and Social Security data to crack down on illegal immigration and combat fraud, despite resistance.

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Apr 28, 2025 17

President Trump – Please Send ICE to Maine

Maine faces a surge in drug and human trafficking, exacerbated by illegal immigration. A federal ICE operation like “Tidal Wave” is urgently needed to restore safety.

Robert B. Charles

Apr 26, 2025 19

Biden’s Afghanistan Failure Looms Large as Country Becomes Extremist Hotspot

The fallout from Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal continues to pose risks as Trump adopts a security-first strategy against rising jihadist threats.

Ben Solis

Apr 24, 2025 27

DHS Official Condemns California Over Planned Early Prison Release of Illegal Alien Who Killed 2 Teens

Federal authorities are intervening after a sanctuary state move could free an illegal immigrant who killed two teens in a high-speed, drug-fueled crash.

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Apr 22, 2025 14

Mexico Sends Tons of Sewage to San Diego, and Lee Zeldin Is Doing Something About It on Earth Day

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin is flying out to San Diego Tuesday to address a “public health and environmental crisis” regarding sewage on the U.S.-Mexico border on Earth Day.

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