2/29: Prime Time with John Dickerson

ICE and DEA agents conducted a joint operation on Nantucket, Massachusetts, to arrest "illegal criminal aliens," with the DEA assisting ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston. The DEA confirmed the arrest of a man previously charged with kidnapping and domestic assault and battery, as well as a woman, with assistance from the U.S. Coast Guard. In a separate operation in September, ICE arrested a Salvadoran illegal immigrant on Nantucket for charges including rape of a...

The Bruins are without a captain for the first time since 2006, with Brad Marchand emphasizing faith in David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy to lead the team's culture and legacy. Marchand believes the duo can continue to build on the foundation set by previous leaders like Patrice Bergeron and Zdeno Chara, with both players signed long-term and poised to shape the team's future. Pastrnak's on-ice performance and leadership qualities have already made an impact on...

Liaoning Cheng Da USA Inc. issued a recall for Wangzhihe hot pot sauce in California due to undeclared peanut, soy, sesame, and wheat, posing a risk to those with allergies. The product was distributed in retail stores like Hawaii Supermarket and 99 Ranch Market, with specific lot and UPC numbers. Customers are urged to contact the company for a refund and return the product to the original place of purchase. Full Article

Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced significant layoffs as the first step towards President Trump's goal of eliminating the Department of Education, ensuring that educational programs would not be affected. McMahon confirmed that the termination of nearly half of the department's workforce was part of a plan to shut down the agency, emphasizing that the cuts were aimed at reducing bureaucratic bloat and freeing up more funding for states. Despite criticism, McMahon defended the administration's actions,...

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced plans to cut nearly half of the Department of Education's workforce in order to eliminate "bureaucratic bloat" and shift power to the states, following President Trump's directive to eventually shut down the agency. The move aligns with Trump's campaign promise to promote school choice and reduce federal control over education, although Congress would need to officially dismantle the department. McMahon assured that essential programs and services would continue without...

In Chicago's Federal Plaza, over 250 people gathered for an "emergency protest" against the arrest and potential deportation of activist Mahmoud Khalil, who led Columbia University's pro-Palestinian encampment. Demonstrators demanded Khalil's release, linking his detention to a crackdown on student activism by the Trump administration. ICE officers arrested Khalil on Saturday, accusing him of ties to Hamas, and he is set to appear in immigration court in Louisiana on March 21. Full Article