Kamala Harris hits out at Trump in first major speech since losing election

Jeff Ferrell, the news director of Red River Radio in Shreveport, Louisiana, manages the station solo, covering news across three states. With recent funding cuts proposed by the Trump administration threatening public radio, Ferrell emphasizes their vital role in rural communities, especially during emergencies, highlighting that many residents rely on public broadcasting as their primary news source. Need More Context? 🔎

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced federal funding to establish immigration detention centers in Florida, including a facility at an abandoned airfield in the Everglades dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," which could house up to 5,000 detainees. This initiative supports the Trump administration's mass deportation efforts and is backed by FEMA's shelter and services program. Need More Context? 🔎

Taahir Shaikh and Ward Sakeik, who needed headshots for a job, developed a relationship that led to marriage. Their honeymoon took a tragic turn when Sakeik was detained in the U.S. Virgin Islands due to her stateless status, and despite her long residence in the U.S. since childhood, she now faces potential deportation amidst a complex immigration situation. Need More Context? 🔎

The Supreme Court lifted a lower court's order that required the Trump administration to allow migrants to contest deportations to third countries based on fears of torture or persecution, enabling the administration to resume such deportations. Dissenting justices criticized the ruling as undermining due process, asserting that it permits unlawful deportations without notice or an opportunity for migrants to defend themselves. Need More Context? 🔎

The US Supreme Court has allowed President Trump's administration to resume deportations of migrants to third countries, reversing a lower court's requirement for migrants to present risks they might face. The decision has been criticized by the court's liberal justices as a "gross abuse," particularly concerning eight migrants removed to South Sudan despite their serious criminal convictions. Need More Context? 🔎

JetBlue Airways is ending its service at Miami International Airport, with the last flight scheduled for September 3, as part of a cost-cutting strategy that includes eliminating underperforming routes. Passengers will be offered alternative travel options from nearby airports, while the airline also plans to suspend year-round service between Boston and Seattle starting October 25 due to declining travel demand. Need More Context? 🔎