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Despite the dismissal of traffic charges against 19-year-old Ximena Arias-Cristobal following a mistaken arrest in Georgia, the Department of Homeland Security plans to deport her and her father, Jose Francisco Arias-Tovar, who was detained earlier for driving violations. Both are undocumented immigrants, with Arias-Cristobal ineligible for DACA protections due to timing issues. The DHS has offered financial incentives for voluntary self-deportation, emphasizing legal pathways for future re-entry into the U.S. Full Article

Missouri lawmakers, six months after voters approved an abortion-rights amendment, have advanced a new referendum aimed at its repeal, proposing to ban most abortions with exceptions for rape and incest. The measure, passed by a 21-11 vote in the Senate, will go back to voters in November 2026, unless a special election is called. Following the vote, protests erupted, and Democrats criticized the Republicans for undermining voter choices, while Republicans assert they are providing voters...

SummaryA couple from Victorville, California, Tina Marie Sheffield Key, 60, and Kenneth Michael Key, 60, along with their daughter Kaitlynn Marresa Key, 23, were charged with child abuse and torture involving six foster children aged 4 to 16. The San Bernardino Sheriff's Department reported that the children endured years of severe abuse, including beatings, strangulation, and deprivation of food and water. The trio faces six counts of torture and one count of child abuse, with...

Attorney General Pam Bondi sold shares valued between $1 million and $5.5 million in Trump Media, the parent company of Truth Social, on April 2, coinciding with President Trump's announcement of significant tariff measures. The stock dropped over ten percent the following day, despite being worth $52 at its peak. Trump Media reported a loss of $400.9 million in 2024, attributing a revenue decline to a change in a revenue-sharing agreement, while Trump transferred his...

SummaryAttorneys for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan are seeking to dismiss her federal indictment for allegedly aiding an undocumented immigrant evade arrest, claiming she is immune from prosecution for official acts. The indictment, stemming from her actions during a court proceeding, cites a Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity as precedent. Dugan's legal team argues that her conduct was judicial in nature and emphasizes that her motivations are irrelevant to the immunity issue,...

House Advances Major Budget Package Amid DivisionsThe House is progressing on President Trump's budget package as three committees voted to advance key components, addressing defense, energy, and tax priorities. Notable issues include the unresolved cap on the state and local tax deduction (SALT) and proposed cuts to Medicaid and food stamp programs, with the Agriculture Committee increasing the age requirement for benefits eligibility. GOP leaders aim for a House vote next week, anticipating Senate revisions,...