Voices, The Peoples News
April 15, 2026
Published by Jedi Selman Since March 2000 to Inform and Educate
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# Border / Immigration / ICE / Migrants
2-month-old with bronchitis, family held at Dilley ICE facility deported to Mexico, Rep. Castro says, ‘His life is in danger,’ according to the congressman. “To unnecessarily deport a sick baby and his entire family is heinous,” Castro said, in part, in a Tuesday night social media post.
https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2026/02/17/2-month-old-held-at-dilley-detention-center-taken-to-hospital-amid-health-concerns/
‘On the brink of death’ | Parents claim 1-year-old nearly died in Dilley Detention Center. She was diagnosed with Covid-19, RSV, bronchitis, pneumonia, and an ear infection. Amalia, who was detained by ICE with her parents and sent to Texas’s Dilley Immigration Processing Center in December when she was only 18 months old. The allegations center on the child, identified in court filings as Amalia, who was held with her parents at the Dilley Detention Center southwest of San Antonio.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=po_XA4BRgZw
Trump fast-tracking refugees from one country. More than 13,000 immigrants who were living legally in the U.S., waiting for rulings on asylum claims, suddenly faced so-called third-country deportation orders, destined for countries where most had no ties,
https://apnews.com/article/trump-immigration-deportation-57084b48328548fbfda3355aa933913b
Mexican immigrant dies in ICE custody, agency reports: Alejandro Cabrera Clemente, 49, was “found unresponsive” at Winn Correctional Center in Louisiana, marking the 47th person reported to die in ICE custody this year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5KvC785aag
States change custody laws to keep children of detained immigrants out of foster care: As parents become separated from their children because of ICE arrests, advocates worry immigrants’ children are at risk of being placed in foster care systems. As of mid-February, nearly 70,000 people were being held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
https://19thnews.org/2026/04/ice-detained-immigrants-children-foster-care/
The Return of Family Detention: Thousands of children have been detained since Trump reentered office, and suffered health consequences due to medical neglect.
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2026/04/20/the-return-of-family-detention
Trump wants migrants gone, but when this Venezuelan mom tried to leave voluntarily for weeks, his own government left her stranded at the gate. In March, she took her one-year-old daughter, Ixchel, and nine-year-old daughter Paola to Miami International Airport to board a flight to Venezuela. She was turned away at the gate. The system says leave, then makes it nearly impossible to do so
https://wegotthiscovered.com/news/trump-wants-migrants-gone-but-when-this-venezuelan-mom-tried-to-leave-voluntarily-for-weeks-his-own-government-left-her-stranded-at-the-gate/
Houston faces ‘crisis situation’: Abbott threatens loss of $110 million after HPD-ICE policy change. Gov. Greg Abbott’s threat comes after the city rolled back a policy requiring police officers to wait 30 minutes for ICE agents to respond to civil immigration warrants. Mayor John Whitmire has called a special city council meeting to repeal the recently passed ordinance.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/city-of-houston/2026/04/13/549022/after-hpd-ice-policy-change-houston-faces-crisis-situation-loss-of-110-million-state-investigation/
# Economy / Finance / Trade / Banking / Taxes / IRS / Cryptocurrencies
Trump Order on Banks, Citizenship Coming. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that a proposed executive order that would require banks to collect citizenship information is “in process” in an interview this week with Semafor.
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5830266-trump-executive-order-banking-system-citizenship/
# Education / Schools / Children / Youth
How 30,000 LA School Employees Won a Landmark Contract: Education About LAUSD Budget Manipulation: Los Angeles school district, unions praise new agreements. Politicians, school officials and union leaders are applauding tentative agreements between Los Angeles Unified School District and Big Labor.
https://paydayreport.com/how-30-000-la-school-employees-won-a-landmark-contract-education-about-lausd-budget-manipulation/
# Energy / Pipelines / Mining / Oil / Power Plants
Iran War ‘More Important Than Your Pocketbook,’ GOP Senator Tells Americans Facing High Gas Prices
“People in the United States are literally skipping meals and the Republican Congress won’t even hold a hearing about this unplanned disastrous war,” said one critic.
https://www.commondreams.org/news/roger-marshall-gas-prices
Iconic 99-year-old 7-Eleven convenience store chain closing 645 stores. The closures extend a shift to add fresh food that has already seen over 600 locations shut across 2024 and 2025.
https://www.thestreet.com/retail/7-eleven-closing-645-stores-in-2026
# Environment / Climate / Infrastructure / EPA / BLM / Public Lands / Water
The Climate Crisis Is About to Usher in a World We Haven’t Seen Before. If predictions for a super El Niño are correct, our brief vacation from thinking about climate change as a crucial fact of life on this planet will soon be over.
https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/climate-crisis-new-world
Iran war has unexpected impact on US drinking water. Iran threatens systems that keep drinking water flowing in Gulf
https://www.healthbeat.org/2026/04/02/gulf-desalination-plant-iran-war-drinking-water/
# General News / Epstein / Maxwell
Epstein ‘ordered girls to be buried’ after they were… The sensational email claims Epstein ordered for two girls to be buried in the hills near his desert ranch after they were said to have died by strangulation during “rough, fetish sex.” In the email, titled “Confidential: Jeffrey Epstein” the sender claimed to have “been there and seen it all, as a former staff at the Zorro”. It was first sent to a man named Eddy Aragon on November 21, 2019, before being forwarded onto the FBI.
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/epstein-ordered-girls-buried-after-36677175
Man Who Introduced Melania to Donald Trump Speaks Out on Epstein Links and Ex’s Threats: ‘We Have Seen Enough Nonsense.’ Paolo famously introduced Melania to Donald at a New York Fashion Week party in 1998 — a moment he says he remembers clearly. While Paolo has not been accused of wrongdoing, his name appears multiple times in documents tied to the late sex offender, including references in past reporting and witness accounts.
https://www.msn.com/en-nz/news/other/melania-and-trump-s-matchmaker-speaks-out-after-her-epstein-speech/ar-AA20z2QK?apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1
# Gov / Politics
Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday he expects the House of Representatives to vote to expel embattled U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick.
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/04/14/speaker-johnson-predicts-house-will-expel-cherfilus-mccormick-citing-alarming-facts-from-ethics-probe/
Newsom announces election to fill US Rep. Swalwell’s seat set for Aug. 18
https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/04/14/governor-newsom-issues-proclamation-setting-special-election-for-california-congressional-district-14/
Trump says China agreed not to supply weapons to Iran, vows to permanently reopen Strait of Hormuz
Chinese President Xi Jinping ‘will give me a big, fat, hug when I get there in a few weeks,’ says US president
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/world/trump-says-china-agreed-not-to-supply-weapons-to-iran-vows-to-permanently-reopen-strait-of-hormuz/3906558
Mass Action Targets Schumer and Gillibrand Ahead of Senate Vote on Israel Aid. The Senate is poised to vote on resolutions that would block over $650 million in weapons sales to Israel.
https://truthout.org/articles/mass-action-targets-schumer-and-gillibrand-ahead-of-senate-vote-on-israel-aid/
Trump Reports More to Netanyahu Than to the US on Iran War, Lawmaker Says. sraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sparked outrage after he reportedly said that the Trump administration gives him detailed updates on the Iran war and negotiations every day, despite U.S. officials stonewalling the American public and Congress on its aggression.
https://truthout.org/articles/trump-reports-more-to-netanyahu-than-to-the-us-on-iran-war-lawmaker-says/
‘A Very Dark Picture’: IMF Warns Trump’s Iran War Could Unleash Global Recession
https://www.commondreams.org/news/imf-world-economic-outlook
‘The Constitution Is Clear and the Stakes Are High’: Coalition Demands Congress Rein In Pro-War Trump. “From Greenland to Venezuela to Iran, President Trump has shown that he is willing to recklessly enter military conflicts without congressional support,” noted an Issue One campaigner
https://www.commondreams.org/news/iran-war-powers
Urgent Warning to Congressional Leaders: Trump is Psychologically Unstable and Dangerous. President Trump exhibits what forensic mental health experts have identified as the “Dark Triad” of personality traits: narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy. What this represents is a constitutional emergency.
https://nationaltoday.com/us/ny/new-york/news/2026/04/14/experts-warn-congress-of-trumps-dangerous-mental-instability/
Trump statement, ‘I am president, I can do what I want,’ while again pushing ‘dictator’ claims. When an authoritarian president claims he has unlimited powers to deploy National Guard troops, that’s a problem.
https://www.ms.now/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/trump-says-right-anything-want-pushing-dictator-claims-rcna227466
Trump: ‘I have an Article 2 where I have the right to do whatever I want as president.’ (July 23, 2019) But it’s also sandwiched between Articles I and III, which are the foundations for the powers of the legislative and judiciary branches. You know, the whole checks and balances thing. It’s unclear, however, if President Trump understands this.
https://theweek.com/speedreads/854487/trump-have-article-2-where-have-right-whatever-want-president
# Gov / Politics / Global
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, in his first American interview, said he is unafraid of U.S. military action and vowed to defend the revolution. Díaz-Canel, 65, said the U.S. has no valid reason to carry out a military attack against the island or to attempt to depose him. He said an invasion of Cuba would be costly and affect regional security, but should it happen, Cubans would defend themselves — even if it meant losing their lives in the process.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11798890/cuba-president-miguel-diaz-canel-cuba-us-invasion/
‘Everything has been wiped out’: Israel is destroying entire Lebanese villages, and they are re-enacting the Gaza playbook. Rights groups fear tactic of ‘domicide’ trialled in Gaza, where entire areas are made uninhabitable, is being used again. The Israeli military has demolished entire villages as part of its invasion of south Lebanon, rigging homes with explosives and razing them to the ground in massive remote detonations.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/12/how-israeli-offensive-destroyed-entire-villages-in-lebanon
# Law / Law Enforcement / Prisons / FBI / CIA / ATF / DEA
[Video] Trump Requests $152 Million to Reopen Alcatraz as Federal Prison. President Donald Trump has announced his intention to reopen Alcatraz as a prison, and is seeking $152 million to make it happen. The true cost of reopening the facility could be much higher.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IM9fWGgJVk
New intel watchdog launches review of past whistleblower complaints after bombshell revelations. Ukraine impeachment and China election meddling cases are at top of list for review after DNI declassifications revealed shocking behavior — from hiding evidence to out and out political biases.
https://justthenews.com/government/security/wednew-intel-watchdog-launches-review-past-whistleblower-complaints-after?utm_source=news.google.com&utm_medium=news-app&utm_campaign=external-news-aggregators
# Legal / DOJ / ICJ / International Criminal Court [ICC] / Supreme Court / United Nations (UN)
DOJ moves to dismiss J6 seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys leaders. The White House is turning the lies that sparked the insurrection into government policy. https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/04/trump-doj-january-6-convictions-dropped-rhodes-oath-keepers-insurrection/
DOJ moves to dismiss J6 seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys leaders. The Justice Department asked a federal appeals court to throw out the seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders who were sentenced to prison terms for leading members of the far-right extremist groups in attacking the U.S. Capitol to keep President Donald Trump in office over five years ago.
https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/proud-boys-oath-keepers-convictions-dropped-doj-v88720
# Media / Press / Mail / Radio / TV
Trump is subverting the First Amendment: Critics and legal experts have raised concerns that various actions by Donald Trump and his administration during his second term constitute a coordinated effort to subvert First Amendment protections. While President Trump claims to be restoring free speech and ending federal censorship, his administration has been accused of using federal power to silence dissent and retaliate against perceived adversaries.
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/trump-free-press-first-amendment/
# Medical Marijuana / Hemp
The Efficacy of Cannabis in Oncology Patient Care and Its Anti-Tumor Effects: This article explores cannabis and its pharmacological properties as a promising tool in cancer care, especially in easing symptoms like appetite loss, pain, nausea, vomiting, and insomnia. Moreover, it examines the anti-tumor properties of cannabis, highlighting that, although some evidence suggests benefits, more research is necessary to confirm these effects.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11352579/
Cannabis derivatives could provide new ovarian cancer treatments: Now scientists looking for new treatments have identified two promising compounds in cannabis. Both THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) can stop ovarian cancer cells reproducing, and a combination of both compounds kills existing cancer cells.
https://www.frontiersin.org/news/2025/12/15/cannabis-derivatives-new-ovarian-cancer-treatments-frontiers-pharmacology
# Medical / Nursing / Biologicals / Pharmaceutical / Chemistry / FDA / CDC
Cough Drops Recalled Across US: Several brands of cough drops and throat lozenges sold nationwide across the U.S. have been voluntarily recalled due to potential manufacturing quality concerns. The recall, initiated by Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (based in China) on March 20, 2026, was flagged by the FDA as a Class II recall.
https://www.eatingwell.com/cough-drops-recalled-nationwide-11949908
# Military / Department of Defense [DOD]
Thousands of troops aiding Iranian blockade as more ships head to U.S: U.S. Central Command said over 10,000 sailors, Marines and airmen are taking part in the operation to blockade ships entering and departing ports in the Islamic Republic.
https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_a5238da1-ed54-4193-aa3e-34c2e3075dcc.html
# Military / Global
North Korea tests new strategic missiles from destroyer as leader Kim Jong-un looks on
https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/world-news/north-korea-tests-cruise-and-anti-ship-missiles-from-naval-destroyer/
Commander says some Ukrainian Patriot crews are breaking from the norm and fighting Russian threats with fewer missiles. A Ukrainian commander revealed that some of the soldiers operating Patriot air defense systems are deviating from traditional engagement practices and firing fewer interceptors in battles against incoming Russian missiles.
https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-patriot-crews-break-norm-fight-russia-with-fewer-missiles-2026-4
# NATO
5 ways Trump could destroy NATO: The U.S. president has repeatedly slammed the alliance since returning to power last year. But what are his options if he decided to follow through on his threats?
https://www.politico.eu/article/five-ways-us-donald-trump-could-destroy-nato/
What happens if the U.S. pulls out of NATO? A U.S. withdrawal from NATO would likely cause a massive shift in global power, weakening European security, emboldening adversaries like Russia and China, and severely damaging U.S. credibility. NATO’s collective deterrent would be crippled without U.S. firepower, forcing Europe to spend hundreds of billions on defense and restructure its security.
https://news.northeastern.edu/2026/04/09/trump-pulling-out-of-nato-explained/
# Science / Research
Scientists mix fireflies, fungi into ‘glowing plants’ that could light our cities without electricity. Chinese scientists have unveiled new genetically engineered plants that can glow in the dark, which they say could be a compelling draw for tourism and even help light cities at night.
https://futurism.com/science-energy/bioengineering-plants-glow-light-cities
This High School Student Invented a Filter That Eliminates 96 Percent of Microplastics From Drinking Water. Virginia teenager Mia Heller’s filtration system harnesses the power of ferrofluid, a magnetic oil that binds to microplastics in flowing water. Microplastics have been linked to multiple health issues. This process reduces microplastics in water while skipping the expensive and clog-prone filtration method.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/this-high-school-student-invented-a-filter-that-eliminates-96-percent-of-microplastics-from-drinking-water-180988363/
5 ways trash is being used to create things we need. Key examples include converting plastic waste into durable construction bricks, turning old newspapers into wood-like building materials, and transforming plastic waste into hydrogen fuel. Startup ByFusion is taking all kinds of plastic waste, from plastic bottles to grocery bags, fusing them together, creating ByBlocks. The plastic blocks mimic the strength of cement, making them viable for construction
https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/recycled-products-plastic-bricks-waste/
# Security / DHS / Communications
Lawmakers push back against ‘blank check for warrantless surveillance.’ Ahead of a scheduled House floor vote Wednesday, dozens of U.S. lawmakers are demanding that any extension of the federal government’s electronic surveillance powers include privacy protections for Americans
https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_ae06a229-6acd-41c0-8122-728dd7b2ae26.html
# Social / Communities
Deregulation, cheaper mortgages and manufactured homes: How Trump plans to solve housing crisis
https://www.ncsha.org/blog/president-trump-issues-executive-orders-on-removal-of-regulatory-barriers-to-affordable-housing-promoting-access-to-mortgage-credit/
# Social Services / Programs / Social Security
There is a new push in Washington to “fix” Social Security. But don’t be fooled — this isn’t about strengthening the program; it’s about cutting your earned benefits. Means testing doesn’t save Social Security — it would change the earned benefit nature of the program and turn it into something more like a welfare program, undermining the very foundation that has protected it for generations.
https://www.aol.com/articles/washington-ever-solve-drying-social-133500701.html
A simple Social Security solvency fix that doesn’t cut benefits
I’ve been thinking about Social Security solvency and benefit taxation, and I’m curious how people here would react to a straightforward alternative.
https://www.reddit.com/r/SocialSecurity/comments/1q59rmj/a_simple_social_security_solvency_fix_that_doesnt/
# Technology / AI
AI Use Appears to Have a “Boiling Frog” Effect on Human Cognition, New Study Warns
https://arxiv.org/html/2604.04721v2
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