Voices, The Peoples News
October 30, 2026
Published by Jedi Selman Since March 2000 to Inform and Educate
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# Border / Immigration / ICE / Immigrants
Search More Than 500 Cases of U.S. Citizens Detained by Immigration Agents. Experts have long warned that immigration dragnets will inevitably result not only in the erosion of rights for immigrants but also for citizens. Since the start of this Trump administration, we’ve watched those warnings come true.
https://projects.propublica.org/american-citizens-detained-dhs-civil-rights/list/
ICE refuses to release mentally ill US citizen who told immigration he was Jamaican and Lebanese royalty despite US documents
https://www.themarysue.com/ice-refuses-to-release-mentally-ill-us-citizen-who-told-immigration-he-was-jamaican-and-lebanese-royalty-despite-us-documents/
Washington advocates say ICE arrested a college-bound honor student and two home caregivers as state sees record enforcement surge. Data obtained by the University of California’s Deportation Data Project shows that in July, agents arrested approximately 700 people in Washington, the highest monthly total recorded under President Donald Trump’s second administration.
https://www.chronline.com/stories/ice-surge-is-here-say-washington-immigrant-advocates-sharing-stories-of-arrests,410874
# Environment / Infrastructure / EPA / BLM / Public Lands / Water / USGS / Animals / Bugs
Central Arizona Project joins Colorado River lawsuit. Arizona water heavyweight joins Colorado River lawsuit against Trump administration. Lower Basin states say Colorado River management plans are unlawful and put the burden on three of seven basin states
https://coloradosun.com/2026/10/29/arizona-heavyweight-colorado-river-lawsuit/
# Energy / Pipelines / Mining / Oil / Power Plants / Fuel
ST LNG approved for deepwater port license off Texas coast. Federal officials approved an $8.2 billion LNG port off Matagorda, Texas, with thousands of jobs planned and construction expected to begin in 2027.
https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2026/10/29/st-lng-marad-deepwater-port-license-texas-coast.html
# General News / Epstein / Maxwell
Police probe the royal retreat at the center of cryptic Epstein emails. The inquiry, confirmed by authorities as being in its “very early stage,” focuses on serious allegations that women and young girls were trafficked to the royal residence during a series of stays beginning in 1999
https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/uk-police-open-probe-into-ex-princes-time-with-jeffrey-epstein-at-royal-estate/
FBI records show ‘classified material’ from Epstein files went to Todd Blanche’s office despite DOJ insisting no national security secrets are being withheld. The records appear to contradict Blanche’s repeated assurances that the department withheld no Epstein files on national security grounds.
https://share.newsbreak.com/jzyexi89
# Gov / Politics / US
Frantic FBI agents fear this Trump order is their ticket to prison: Seven people inside and around the FBI reached out to say that they’re afraid that in the next few days they’ll be called upon to illegally seize voting machines or ballots to disrupt our election next week.
https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/fbi-agent-midterm-polls/
‘Panic mode’: Trump compared to KKK leader after insulting racial meltdown. Scarborough described Trump’s final pitch to Black and Jewish voters as saying they’d be “crazy” to vote for Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, and that even if they don’t, “you’re crazy anyway.”
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-meltdown-2678170866/
Trump’s Views Are More Dangerous Than the KKK: We should have been outraged by Trump from the very beginning. But that would’ve required that we confront the ugliness in ourselves. Americans aren’t too keen on that. We prefer our illusions straight no chaser.
https://time.com/4241465/trump-kkk-dangerous/
Trump floats jailing of own general in stunning escalation after Pete Hegseth fires top General
https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/donald-trump-issues-big-problems-095250125.html
Melania stole glory from one of the world’s most selfless humans: Melania’s R.N.C. speech was a hit until we realized she stole it from Michelle Obama. What was briefly a slam dunk for the campaign quickly turned sour.
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2016/07/melania-trump-speech-michelle-obama?srsltid=AYCX9vJgxUzrVeZBV812cUgeWQpM0WZcKLs4_fO4gMC2oUfnMprKtiQR
‘Do the right thing’: Top Dems indecisive as furious voters clamor to punish Trump
https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/trump-impeachment-midterms/
The Democrats Think They Have a Choice on Impeachment. They Don’t. The party’s establishment has little appetite to impeach the president or members of his Cabinet. Its base is another story altogether.
https://newrepublic.com/article/217316/democrats-trump-impeachment-party-base-no-choice
Alaska Democrat denies ballot scheme amid DOJ probe. The Justice Department is looking into allegations that Alaska Democrats hatched a plot to confuse voters and steal votes, while the Democratic Senate candidate denies any involvement.
https://san.com/cc/alaska-democrat-denies-ballot-scheme-amid-doj-probe-trump-cancels-in-person-campaign-stops/
Rebuffed by judge, DOJ opens criminal probe of California mail-in ballots. Federal prosecutors in Los Angeles and at least one other California district began issuing the subpoenas Thursday.
https://san.com/cc/rebuffed-by-judge-doj-opens-criminal-probe-of-california-mail-in-ballots/
The midterms are almost here. But what happens after the votes are counted? Let’s go Off Script. With the midterms approaching, the decades-old political mantra faces another test at the ballot box.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/midterms-almost-happens-votes-counted-200000551.html
ICE takes center stage in governor’s race: ICE mask ban takes effect in N.Y. amid dueling lawsuits and a race for governor. New York’s high-profile new law restricting mask use by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents carrying out their duties went into effect Friday under the cloud of dueling lawsuits
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/politics/2026/06/26/ny-ice-mask-ban–
These GOP ballot measures are more dangerous than they appear. Republicans’ extremism hellbent on unraveling fundamental freedoms has been on full display. From dangerous abortion restrictions to undermining LGBTQ+ freedoms to attacking voting rights, state legislatures have become hotbeds of the worst GOP policies, with effects reverberating across the country.
https://www.dlcc.org/news/press/dlcc-highlights-the-worst-most-dangerous-republican-bills-pushed-in-state-legislaturesin-2024/
Trump has robbed victims of $119M in court-ordered restitution with his pardons of allies. Convicted fraudsters and other criminals pardoned by the president over the last year thanks owed victims and the federal government more than $1 billion
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-pardons-victims-restitution-fund-b3074846.html
‘Their Plan Is Insane’: Senator Issues Grave Warning About Post-Election Assault on Iran: If carried out, says Sen. Chris Murphy, the attack Trump and Hegseth are plotting “will lead to devastating escalation and the likely destruction of our commitment to the rule of law.”
https://www.commondreams.org/news/chris-murphy-iran-war-plan
Journalist asks Randy Fine if Melania Trump will be deported after GOP Rep demands anyone who lied on citizenship paperwork should be deported
https://www.newsweek.com/gop-rep-open-to-deporting-melania-trump-elon-musk-if-they-lied-on-forms-12622363
Donald Trump Accused of Throwing Cash at Girl, 13, After Alleged Sexual Assault, Lawsuit Claims. “Jane Doe,” was set to appear at a press conference at the law offices of Lisa Bloom, but the woman didn’t come to the press conference. Bloom told a room full of waiting reporters that Johnson was afraid after receiving multiple death threats, and that they would have to reschedule.
https://www.courthousenews.com/rape-allegations-refiled-against-trump/
# Media / Press / TV
‘The GOP deserves to suffer’: Trump fan vows to destroy MAGA after realizing he was duped. But the first “supporter” they encountered threw them for a loop. “We’ve got Tom right here, kind enough to answer a few questions. Tom, why are you here this morning?” “Well, in the late ’70s, I was a little too young to get involved and, um, go to South America for the Jonestown Massacre, but this is as close as I’ll ever get, so that’s why I’m here,” the man replied. Wait, the Jonestown Massacre?” the reporter asked. “That’s right,” Tom confirmed. “There’s nothing like seeing a cult right up front, man.”
https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/fox-news-duped-anti-maga-195919350.html
MAGA melts down as ‘unhinged’ rallygoer compares them to death cult: ‘Track down this man!
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-rally-2678166063/
# Military / Department of Defense [DOD] / NATO / Boat Strikes
Hegseth gifts Vietnamese counterpart declassified reports that could lead to discovery of hundreds of remains. Pete Hegseth presented a four-part declassified after-action report to Vietnamese Defense Minister Phan Văn Giang that could help locate the remains of 440 missing Vietnamese soldiers.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense/4782642/pete-hegseth-vietnam-declassified-reports-discovery-remains/?srsltid=AYCX9vLIfup4mahlGSuSmYs1sYsLFQMRAnVvFnF28uWRVn3USPVWyh2G
U.S. Senator Sends “Sledgehammer” as Russian Diesel Tankers Head to U.S. Ports – “Reverse Course.” U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat, issued a warning to the shipping company transporting a cargo of Russian diesel to the United States: turn back, or risk violating U.S. sanctions law.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/reverse-course-while-theres-still-194000851.html
# Social Services / Social Security / Disability / SSI / AFDC (Aid for dependant children)
Elizabeth Warren Has a Warning for Americans Counting on Social Security as Trump Admin Corrects Millions of Social Security Records: ‘I’m Doing Everything I Can’
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/trump-admin-lying-fudging-numbers-183053889.html
# Technology / Robotics / AI / Data Centers
Kentucky residents confront officials over two massive data centers planned less than 10 miles apart: In the video, someone is speaking at the podium when a loud buzzing noise is played by another resident in the room. The noise then stops, and you can hear a man in the audience say, “It’s annoying, isn’t it. 24/7, 365.” The speaker continues for a moment before the noise starts again. That’s when things start to get tense.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/kentucky-residents-confront-officials-over-014200190.html
Tesla’s Optimus robots may be built for more than factory work. One day, they could land on Mars first—deploying power, mining ice, building habitats and preparing the planet before humans arrive. Elon Musk said in an earnings call that customer shipments could be ready by next year as Tesla makes progress on its Optimus robotics line in Fremont, California.
https://www.manufacturingdive.com/news/tesla-begins-optimus-humanoid-production-california-shipments-2027/872864/
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