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State Sen. Terri Bryant of Murphysboro is encouraging Illinois Department of Corrections employees to secretly provide her with information on undocumented immigrants in state prisons so she can pass it on to federal immigration authorities, despite the state's sanctuary law. Bryant's messages come after President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration and she insists she will protect the identity of the employees who share the information. Civil liberties groups have raised concerns that Bryant is encouraging...

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia Republican, has introduced a bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, in line with President Trump's executive order. While Greene supports the change, Mexico and the United Kingdom have stated they will continue to refer to it as the Gulf of Mexico. Federal agencies have one month to update documents and maps with the new name, with Florida already adopting the change in an...

Amy and Brad Hamer's gender reveal using dry ice indoors turned chaotic as the pink vapor filled the room, causing coughing and gasping among guests. This incident adds to a series of dangerous gender reveal fails, including explosions and environmental concerns, prompting warnings against extravagant and risky stunts. The couple's TikTok warning serves as a global public service announcement to avoid potentially harmful gender reveal activities. Full Article

The Department of Homeland Security has expanded ICE's powers to review parole status for migrants, potentially leading to their quick removal from the country. This move follows the Biden administration's expansion of humanitarian parole, allowing for expedited removal of migrants who do not claim asylum. The memo issued by acting DHS Secretary Benjamine Huffman emphasizes the limited and case-by-case use of parole authority, which has drawn criticism from Republican critics. Full Article

Kimberlee Singler, the Colorado mom accused of drugging and killing two of her children before fleeing to the U.K., has been told by a British court that she can be extradited back home to stand trial. Singler, facing life in prison upon conviction, intends to appeal the decision to the British Supreme Court and possibly the European Court of Human Rights. Despite her denial of the charges and concerns about potential punishment, she remains in...

Former Vice President Kamala Harris made a potential move towards running for governor in California by visiting wildfire victims and distributing meals in Aldadena. While she has not confirmed her candidacy, her actions displayed qualities voters seek in leaders. Her strong resume and name recognition could give her an advantage in a gubernatorial race, but she should only run if she genuinely wants to address the state's issues, not as a political stepping stone. Full...