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# Border / Immigration / ICE / Immigrants
After Killings, Homan Says There Will Be ‘More Bloodshed’ Unless Dems ‘Shut Their Mouth’ About ICE
https://www.commondreams.org/news/tom-homan-bloodshed
Lawmakers fear child deportations ramping up in Texas
https://www.borderreport.com/border-report-tour/immigration/lawmakers-fear-child-deportations-ramping-up-in-texas/
After Killings, Homan Says There Will Be ‘More Bloodshed’ Unless Dems ‘Shut Their Mouth’ About ICE. “They are blaming the opposition for people being killed by their police.”
https://www.commondreams.org/news/tom-homan-bloodshed
Trump Under Fire for Diverting Disaster Relief Workers to Immigration Policing. Trump administration officials were notably absent from a House hearing on reforming FEMA this week.
https://truthout.org/articles/trump-under-fire-for-diverting-disaster-relief-workers-to-immigration-policing/
Age of authoritarianism. Justice Department officials are threatening to withhold federal funding for rape kits, bulletproof vests for police officers, and ambulances for paramedics to drive in cities that have “sanctuary” policies that help their immigrant communities.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/07/16/us-cities-police-ambulance-funding-rape-kits-ice-doj/90903355007/
Lawless street executions. “The tragedies we’ve seen were foreseeable, and inevitable. The Trump administration has made clear that its goal isn’t just to deport dangerous people, but to terrorize immigrant communities.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/opinion/ice-killing-maine-houston-guerrero-araujo.html?unlocked_article_code=1.yFA.2gUJ.p8Y8kCQGYKuZ&smid=re-nytopinion
One week, three deaths involving ICE. The three deadly encounters with ICE in the past week show that the agency’s use of violent force is not the exception, but the rule. Arenas-Silva’s sister and immigrants’ rights groups in Georgia said in a press statement that ICE did not provide him with necessary medications during his time in detention for an unnamed condition he was dealing with
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/15/man-dies-georgia-ice-detention
Five-year-old held in Connecticut federal immigration custody separated from family for 118 days: Camila was permitted to see her mother for one hour each week while in detention, and spent the rest of her time in a foster home, or in a federally contracted building. On any given day this spring there were more than two dozen immigrant children detained without a parent or guardian in programs run by Connecticut nonprofits.
https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/immigration-ct-habeas-unaccompanied-minors-22093788.php?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=topics_testing&utm_content=reddit
Alabama family fights for release of 18-year-old son held in detention for months despite temporary status: Elder Chavez, a high school student, has been in detention for more than six months even though he has Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
https://www.al.com/news/2026/07/alabama-community-praying-for-release-of-18-year-old-ice-detainee-hes-in-hell.html
[Photo essay] Indiana, ICE and the Destruction of Immigrant Families: A series of black and white photos and audio clips illustrate how life has been upended for immigrants in Indiana, a state that has allied itself with Trump’s enforcement agenda. At the “Crossroads of America,” Trump’s detention policies have found one of their strongest allies.
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/07/indiana-ice-and-the-destruction-of-immigrant-families/
# Chemicals
Ross Perot Jr.’s latest venture could change millions of lives. Ross Perot Jr. steps into the fight against forever chemicals as a powerful new ally. Willed into existence by Perot, Alliance’s growth has been shepherded by Hillwood’s president, Mike Berry. After 35 years, it’s clear their gamble on once-rural property has paid off.
https://www.alliancetexasmiz.com/news/alliance-35-years-later-how-ross-perot-jr-s-grand-vision-changed-fort-worth-forever/
# Environment / Infrastructure / EPA / BLM / Public Lands / Water / FEMA / USAID
EPA Proposal Could Limit Texans’ Say on Air Permits. The change would give states greater power on deciding how much notice and public input residents receive before such permits are approved or denied.
https://www.texastribune.org/2026/07/16/texas-epa-rule-minor-pollution-permits-public-input-tceq-data-centers/
US Gov Report Details ‘Robust’ Ties Between Climate Crisis and Extreme Weather Events. “The next time your community is hit by a heatwave or flash flood, lay some blame with Big Oil. This report is yet another sign that we need to break away from this dangerous, polluting industry,” one scientist said.
https://www.commondreams.org/news/fossil-fuels-extreme-weather
# General News / Epstein / Maxwell
Trump’s Epstein file headache refuses to end as Republican senator issues ultimatum to Todd Blanche over AG vote
https://www.the-sun.com/news/16702091/trumps-epstein-file-headache-refuses-to-end-as-republican-senator-issues-ultimatum-to-todd-blanche-over-ag-vote/
Sparks fly as GOP’s top investigator breaks with Trump over Epstein files. Rep. James Comer (R-KY) admitted Thursday that he agrees with Vice President JD Vance’s comments that the Trump administration and Department of Justice’s rollout of the Epstein files has “been handled poorly,” according to reports.
https://www.rawstory.com/comer-2677234567/
Blanche to meet with Epstein survivors as Tillis stalls on confirmation support
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/07/16/congress/blanche-listens-to-tillis-01002573
Blanche’s botched meeting with Epstein survivor signals dark turn in confirmation: analyst
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoCa9OPK6q8
Epstein survivors speak against Blanche confirmation
https://www.nbcnews.com/video/shorts/epstein-survivors-speak-against-blanche-confirmation-266747973591
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace says standing up to the Trump admin on the Epstein files ‘may have ended my political career’
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5967111-nancy-mace-donald-trump-influence-political-career/
# Gov / Politics / US
What Todd Blanche failed to learn from Watergate: Blanche has served the president slavishly. He personally interviewed Ghislane Maxwell who then got reassigned to a Club Fed; he guided the unlawfully incomplete release of the DOJ’s Epstein files; he spearheaded the effort to prosecute Trump’s perceived enemies; and he defended ICE agents publicly after they killed innocent Americans.
https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/todd-blanche-watergate
‘Fascism Is Here’: Rubio, Miller Say More Terrorist Designations Coming for ‘Far-Left’ Groups. “If you’re not alarmed you’re not paying attention.” Trump administration officials on Thursday hyped up plans to carry out mass political arrests and prosecutions of people whom it deemed far-left terrorists.
https://www.commondreams.org/news/stephen-miller-nspm-7
Elon Musk faces criminal charges as Wisconsin rules he violated election law with $1 million bribes to vote against ‘activist judges’
https://time.com/article/2026/07/15/elon-musk-wisconsin-election-law-supreme-court-million-dollar-giveaway/
[Video] Trump’s AG Nominee Says Trump ‘Can’t Be Audited’ for Tax Crimes. The agreement to spare the president from IRS scrutiny was a point of contention during Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing.
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/07/15/congress/blanche-says-trumps-immunity-deal-doesnt-apply-to-2b-in-2025-earnings-00999760
Senate passes Older Americans Act following bumpy road for legislation
https://www.mcknightshomecare.com/news/senate-reauthorizes-older-americans-act-following-bumpy-road-for-legislation/
‘Word salad answer!’ GOP senator chews out Trump official at explosive hearing
https://www.rawstory.com/thom-tillis-2677234252/
GOP infighting erupts as MAGA Republicans scream at each other behind closed doors
https://www.rawstory.com/mike-johnson-2677234200/
U.S. Sen. Gary Peters becomes the 28th retiring member of the U.S. Congress to endorse a successor this year
https://news.ballotpedia.org/2026/07/15/u-s-sen-gary-peters-becomes-the-28th-retiring-member-of-the-u-s-congress-to-endorse-a-successor-this-year/
Trump’s revenge pick implodes as new poll ‘ringing alarm bells’
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-paxton-poll/
Trump’s latest legal attacks on political protest are disturbing. Under the National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 (NSPM-7) initiative, Trump has indicted 15 Minnesota activists in June for their involvement in organizing against ICE’s terror campaign, Operation Metro Surge. The charges paint civil disobedience as “domestic terrorism,” a broad and loosely-defined category intended to target political dissenters resisting the MAGA machine.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/16/political-violence-event-trump-marco-rubio
Trump drops election integrity bombshells, urges passage of SAVE America Act. The documents reportedly reveal that there was a concerted and conscientious effort by the IC not to tell the president (Trump at the time), Congress or the American people.
https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/save-act-and-election-power-grab
Declassified documents show ‘shadow government’ in action to suppress China threat to elections
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/live-blog/trump-congress-iran-blanche-doj-ice-2026-maine-senate-live-updates-rcna587765
You can review the administration’s stated evidence directly via the White House Election Integrity portal.
For independent, fact-checked analysis of the declassified documents, see CNN’s Transcript and Annotation
DW’s Analysis of the Claims.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/election-integrity/
Texas Democrats ask for investigation into Ken Paxton voter registration. The complaint comes after The Texas Tribune and ProPublica found the Texas attorney general repeatedly voted while registered at an address where he appears to no longer live.
https://www.texastribune.org/2026/07/16/democrats-ken-paxton-voter-fraud-complaint/
The Dangers of Florida’s New “Terrorist” Designations. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on July 1 his intent to designate certain Muslim and anti-fascist groups, including U.S. groups, as “terrorist organizations.”
https://www.justsecurity.org/146537/dangers-florida-new-terrorist-designations/
‘Trump Is Trying to End Our Democracy’: Alarm Over ‘Insane’ Primetime Speech. “He’s reviving conspiracy theories about mail voting, pushing voter suppression, and laying the groundwork for an unprecedented federal takeover of our elections.”
https://www.commondreams.org/news/trump-primetime-election-speech
A year after State layoffs, ex-feds say U.S. is paying the price in Iran and Ebola crises. Democratic lawmakers at a Thursday press conference also touted a new bill that would exempt foreign service officers who were pushed out by the Trump administration from being required to take the Foreign Service Officer Test if they wish to rejoin.
https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2026/07/year-after-state-layoffs-exfeds-iran-ebola-crises/414822/
# Global News
Babies in Gaza Die Preventable Deaths Due to Medical Shortages Imposed by Israel. Mothers in Gaza are losing their newborns as hospitals struggle to function without adequate supplies and resources.
https://truthout.org/articles/babies-in-gaza-die-preventable-deaths-due-to-medical-shortages-imposed-by-israel/
Iran Threatens All Regional Infrastructure. The conflict between the United States and Iran has intensified, with fresh U.S. strikes targeting Iranian military sites and a vessel approaching Iranian waters as Washington steps up pressure in the Gulf. Iran has responded with missile and drone attacks targeting U.S. allies,
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/jul/16/iran-threatens-persian-gulf-nations-infrastructure-us-continues/
# Law / Law Enforcement / Prisons / FBI / CIA / ATF / DEA
Daniel Erving: Mother Of Black Swimmer Who Suspiciously Drowned In Texas Lake Speaks Out After Evidence Tampering Arrests
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/months-teens-drowning-death-mother-says-two-arrests-only-provide-parti-rcna587610
FBI’s ‘Operation Summer Heat 2.0’ Sees Hundreds of Arrests, Drugs Seized, 120 Children Located
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/07/15/exclusive-fbis-operation-summer-heat-2-0-sees-hundreds-of-arrests-drugs-seized-120-children-located/
# Legal / DOJ / ICJ / International Criminal Court [ICC] / Supreme Court / United Nations (UN)
Roger Rogoff was sworn in as U.S. Attorney in Seattle at 7:40 on Wednesday morning. Fifty-four minutes later he was fired by Trump over email. When a reporter asked him about it, he said: “Greatest hour in my life.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5971187-donald-trump-roger-rogoff-washington-state-prosecutor-firing/
Even Republican judges don’t buy the DOJ’s voter roll arguments
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/most-of-trump-dojs-voter-roll-losses-have-come-from-gop-appointed-judges/
# Medical / Biologicals / CDC / Recalls / Nursing / Medications / Hospitals / Pharma
Washington hospice staff say private equity ‘joint venture’ brought rushed visits, false records. Hospice nurse Milli Palmer says her longtime nonprofit workplace changed rapidly after it entered a partnership with a private equity-backed company. Workers say the deal was followed by pressure to move faster, keep up despite limited staffing, and, in some cases, falsify records.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/washington-hospice-staff-private-equity-140500591.html
Mothers of Black babies are more likely to be flagged to police over alleged drug use during pregnancies, according to our new analysis of child welfare data from eight states.
https://san.com/cc/black-mothers-more-likely-to-be-flagged-to-police-over-alleged-pregnancy-drug-use-report/
# Military / Department of Defense [DOD] / NATO / Boat Strikes
Iran war live: US launches sixth consecutive night of strikes against Iran
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/7/16/iran-war-live-sirens-in-bahrain-kuwait-us-disables-iranian-oil-tanker
US targets Iranian bridges and roads in IRGC stronghold of Bandar Abbas to choke off supply routes. The U.S. military is targeting bridges, railways, and roads in and around the strategic port city of Bandar Abbas to restrict supply lines to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
https://justthenews.com/world/middle-east/us-targets-iranian-bridges-and-roads-irgc-stronghold-bandar-abbas-choke-supply
# Military / Global
Kids Forced to Evacuate Hospital as US Ramps Up Attacks on Iran’s Civilian Areas. “This constitutes a cowardly war crime against the most innocent,” said a spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
https://truthout.org/articles/kids-forced-to-evacuate-hospital-as-us-ramps-up-attacks-on-irans-civilian-areas/
# Security / DHS / Communication / Surveillance / Secret Service
You Know About Flock Cameras, Meet Nema Nodes: They Turn Streetlights Into A Surveillance Network. Standardized NEMA sockets let municipalities add cameras and air sensors to existing poles with no public vote or new hardware
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XoT63WWKh4
# Technology / AI / Data Centers / Robotics / Internet
This New Jersey town fought back against AI data centers — and it’s not alone
https://www.nj.com/news/2026/06/these-4-nj-towns-are-joining-the-rebellion-against-ai-data-centers.html
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