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President Trump’s immigration policy, like most of his foreign policy, is saturated with references to his campaign slogan “America First,” and a federal judge this week said it shows illegal and racist “animus” toward immigrants.Judge Edward Chen blocked the Department of Homeland Security from revoking a special deportation amnesty for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants, at least in part because Secretary Kristi Noem justified the decision by citing Mr. Trump’s “America First” agenda. Judge Chen, an Obama appointee to the court in Northern California, said the term had an “inference of animus given the historical connotation of that phrase.”...

#BREAKING: 33-year-old Robert Antherton has now been ARRESTED for disorderly conduct, assault, and aggressive driving after he allegedly boxed in and beat a woman driving a Tesla in Arizona. If convicted, Antherton could face up to 20 years in prison.

A federal judge will temporarily block President Donald Trump’s administration from cutting billions in federal dollars that support COVID-19 initiatives and public health projects throughout the country. U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy, appointed by Trump in 2019 but first nominated by former President Barack Obama, in Rhode Island said Thursday that she plans to grant the court order sought by 23 states and the District of Columbia.“They make a case, a strong case, for the fact that they will succeed on the merits, so I’m going to grant the temporary restraining order,” said McElroy, who plans to issue a written...

Lawmakers in the West Virginia Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would impose civil and criminal penalties upon individuals who violate the state’s law prohibiting abortion pill distribution. Senate Bill 85 adds the penalties to the current law by making it a felony to mail or distribute abortion pills, including from outside jurisdictions. Nearly all preborn children are protected from abortion in the state. The bill passed the Senate with a vote of 28 to 5, with one member absent. “This important legislation is designed to protect life in West Virginia and stop the practice of abortifacients being sent and...

The Senate confirmed Harmeet Dhillon, a prominent pro-life attorney, as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday The vote marks a significant shift in the agency’s approach to civil rights enforcement under the Trump administration. The vote, which followed party lines with Republicans approving and Democrats voting no, ended with a 52-45 tally, with three senators absent. Dhillon, nominated by President Donald Trump in December 2024, pledged during her Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing in February to end what she described as the targeting of pro-life Christians by the DOJ. Her appointment replaces...

On Monday, U.S. District Court Judge Anne Traum lifted the 1991 injunction barring enforcement of Nevada’s requirement that parents be notified when their minor children seek an abortion. In a 27-page decision, Judge Traum ruled in Glick v. Ford that the parental notice provision will go into effect on April 30. Melissa Clement, Executive Director of Nevada Right to Life, which provided vital financial support for the litigation, said “For 40 years, young girls have been exploited in secrecy, their suffering ignored while those in power turned a blind eye. Today, that silence is broken. Parents will finally be involved,...

FRISCO, Texas - Students and staff at Memorial High School in Frisco are mourning the loss of a student athlete who was stabbed to death at a track meet. The victim’s father said his son died in the arms of his twin brother. What we know: On Wednesday morning, 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, a junior at Memorial High School in Frisco, was killed at a UIL District 11-5A track meet at Kuykendall Stadium. Police said a student from Centennial High School in Frisco, 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony, stabbed Metcalf in the chest after a fight. What they're saying: Hunter Metcalf described his...

A bone-chilling document declassified by the CIA has exposed an alleged massacre by aliens from a crashed UFO who turned an entire military unit into stone. According to the report, Soviet troops shot down a flying saucer hovering over the Soviet military unit in Siberia roughly 35 years ago, and what happened next was truly terrifying. In the document, summarizing a 250-page top secret file acquired by US intelligence agents, eyewitnesses said five aliens climbed out of their wrecked craft, combined themselves into one creature, exploded in a burst of intense energy, and turned 23 soldiers into solid rock. One...

The new book Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House by journalists Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes was released on April 1. The book shares behind-the- scenes reporting of the 2024 campaign of former President Joe Biden, his decision to drop out of the race and the subsequent Harris campaign, which ultimately failed.(snip) "She was completely shocked, and Tim Walz was shocked. We take you inside his hotel room at the Mayflower, and he's sitting there stunned. He has no words," Parnes said on the podcast. "And people are kind of explaining to him, same thing with her....

Ultra-processed foods are dominating much of what Americans eat. (Rimma Bondarenko/Shutterstock) Study shows the shocking impact that processed foods have on the body — and how a traditional African diet could add more healthy years to your life. In a nutshell * Just two weeks on a Western diet can trigger inflammation and weaken immune responses, even in healthy young adults. These changes may persist weeks after returning to a healthier diet. * Switching to a traditional African heritage diet rich in plant-based, minimally processed foods significantly reduced inflammation, supporting its protective role against chronic diseases. * A traditional fermented...

A young woman who went into A&E crying woke up to discover her leg had been amputated after she waited 16 hours for surgery. Molly Harbron, 26, said she was in 'a lot of pain' as she made her way to Dewsbury and District Hospital in West Yorkshire. The former carer's foot and leg were left numb and discoloured by blood clots and she knew 'something wasn't right'. But Ms Harbron has now been handed a six-figure payout as doctors admitted they probably wouldn't have had to chop her leg off if she'd had surgery by 9pm the same day....

“Rampant copper wire theft” is plunging Los Angeles into darkness, leading city officials to install solar-powered streetlights as a fortification measure. Critics say undaunted thieves will just steal the valuable solar panels. They also wonder why Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is focusing on making infrastructure harder to steal instead of addressing theft itself. “This installation is a result of Mayor Bass’ focus on improving city services and infrastructure for Angelenos by finding innovative and new ways to solve longstanding city challenges like rampant copper wire theft,” said Bass’s office in a statement. “Solar lighting disrupts the cycle of vandalism...

Here it is, the first trailer for the upcoming relaunch of the Police Squad franchise starring Liam Neeson as the son of Frank Drebin.

Several National Security Council staffers were fired this week, people familiar with the matter said, as right-wing conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer alleged to President Trump that some members of his administration weren’t aligned with his priorities. Four NSC aides were fired overnight, the people said. Two other NSC aides were let go on Sunday, others familiar with the matter said. The staffers worked on a series of portfolios, including intelligence, India, congressional affairs and the impact of technology security, the people said. The exact reasons for the staffers’ ouster couldn’t immediately be determined. Two people added that this was just...

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Georgia House Democrats staged a walkout at the Georgia State Capitol Wednesday, leaving the chamber in protest as lawmakers debated a bill that would end taxpayer-funded sex change surgeries for state prison inmates. The walkout occurred amidst a heated debate over Senate Bill (SB) 185, which subsequently passed the House by a 100-2 vote, with all Democrats opting out of the vote through their departure, according to Fox Atlanta. The bill received opposition solely from Georgia Democratic Rep. Regina Lewis-Ward and David Sampson. They cast the only two ‘no’ votes while their colleagues walked out in protest. The bill now...

So not too long ago, I moved to Appalachia. For the most part, it's great. Except my wife and son both have been having persistent allergies and lethargy because the locals are CONSTANTLY burning fires in their backyards. They look like campfires: they're not in picnic grills or brick ovens or smokers, but there's always some sort of firesite. They're left unattended almost always. Can anyone tell me what's going on? My wife thinks it's some sort of folk spirit-cleansing ritual, but these people are all supposedly Christians. Her other notion is its for health, but having the air constantly...

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Join with fellow FREEPERS to pray for AMERICA: For those in Authority in Government, Family, Military, Business, Healthcare, Education, Churches, and the Media. I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for everyone: for kings and all those in authority that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. ~ 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Religion Forum threads labeled [Prayer] are closed to debate of any kind. Amazing Grace Movie Trailer Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners— of whom...

Americans will likely have to pay more at the supermarket counter within the coming days while higher prices on everything from sneakers to furniture to cars could be felt in a matter of weeks following President Trump’s tariffs rollout, economists and industry experts told The Post.