Voices, The Peoples News
September 24, 2026, AM
Published by Jedi Selman Since March 2000 to Inform and Educate
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# Border / Immigration / ICE / Immigrants
A Republican running for the Maine’s open 2nd Congressional District seat expressed outrage that a member of his family is facing deportation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. “Not everybody that’s here is illegal,” LePage said.
https://www.rawstory.com/paul-lepage-ice-new-maga/
ICE officials are considering the use of “mobile detention facilities” for immigrants in Pennsylvania. “Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons described wanting squads of trucks rounding up immigrants and having the deportation process run like ‘[Amazon] Prime, but with human beings.’”
https://www.inkl.com/news/ice-looks-beyond-mega-prisons-with-new-mobile-detention-facility-plan
ICE Paperwork Requests Mobile Detention Units As Part Of Pennsylvania Expansion
https://northeasttimes.com/2026/09/23/ice-paperwork-requests-mobile-detention-units-as-part-of-pennsylvania-expansion/
[Video] New body camera footage released of ICE agent-involved shooting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0HIjnJU-zM
Judge orders immigration officials to release 24 people unlawfully detained in Montana: The release order from U.S. District Court Judge Brian Morris came Friday. It said proper arrests require a warrant or a belief a noncitizen is in the country in violation of the law and presents a risk of escape, but no evidence indicates either condition existed.
https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/big-sky/judge-orders-immigration-officials-to-release-24-people-unlawfully-detained-in-montana/article_dea276b0-096c-46e9-a925-ee891f1f3eee.html
News anchor turned California Democrat busted in ICE operation. News anchor turned California Democrat busted in ICE operation
https://nypost.com/2026/09/22/us-news/california-democrats-staffer-arrested-in-ice-operation/
First segment of steel border wall goes up in Texas’ Big Bend region. Though construction is still paused inside Big Bend state and national parks, work is moving ahead on a border wall in the region near the protected areas.
https://www.sacurrent.com/news/texas-news/first-segment-of-steel-border-wall-goes-up-in-texas-big-bend-region/
Duckworth Accuses Trump’s ICE of “the Highest Betrayal” After More Than 50 Military Spouses and Parents Detained — “How Can We Expect Our Servicemembers to Focus on the Mission?”
https://share.newsbreak.com/jo7x977t
ICE faces intense scrutiny after Family of Costa Rican man who died in custody alleges he spent his final days begging for basic diabetes care
https://newswav.com/article/costa-rican-man-complained-of-lack-of-care-for-diabetes-before-his-death-in-A2609_vkJqnv
DHS Just Handed Out $7.3 Billion in Detention Facility Contracts. Two of the Three Winners Have Never Built One Before. After pivoting away from warehouse acquisitions, federal officials have earmarked billions to potentially build new immigrant detention facilities.
https://www.bisnow.com/news/national/commercial-real-estate/dhs-ice-facility-expansion-contracts
Kentucky State Basketball Player Detained by ICE While in ‘So Much Pain’ Due to ACL Injury
“She needs surgery,” a lawyer assisting Aminata Seck said
https://people.com/kentucky-state-basketball-player-detained-by-ice-dealing-with-acl-injury-12132564
# Economy / Finance / Trade / Tariffs / Banking / Taxes / IRS / Cryptocurrencies / Imports
Trump administration gave firm with ties to ballroom donor the green light to do business with a sanctioned Russian bank. Private equity investor Konstantin Sokolov was also appointed to run a government enterprise fund.
https://www.icij.org/news/2026/09/trump-administration-gave-firm-with-ties-to-ballroom-donor-the-green-light-to-do-business-with-a-sanctioned-russian-bank/
# Education / Schools / Libraries and Museums
Gun violence is the leading cause of death for children and teens in the United States: The fear of gun violence affects students of all ages. And sadly, it’s very real threat: Gun violence is now the #1 cause of death for children and teens in America. Meanwhile, too many of our elected leaders refuse to support lifesaving policies like banning assault weapons.
https://everytownresearch.org/report/the-impact-of-gun-violence-on-children-and-teens/
More than 398,000 students have experienced gun violence at school since Columbine. There have been 435 school shootings since 1999, according to Post data
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/interactive/school-shootings-database/
The age of the bulletproof backpack. There have been more than 400 school shootings since the massacre at Columbine High School in Colorado in 1999. Legislators and judges have done little to stop gun violence. Companies now market items like antiballistic whiteboards and crisis alert buttons to school administrators, and goods like bulletproof backpacks to parents who hope to protect their children from bullets.
https://abcnews.com/Technology/bulletproof-backpacks/story?id=53362546
# Environment / Infrastructure / EPA / BLM / Public Lands / Water / USGS / Animals
12.5 trillion tons of polar ice has disappeared since the 70s, longest satellite record shows
“That puts another six to nine million people at risk of coastal flooding and erosion.”
https://www.space.com/science/climate-change/12-5-trillion-tons-of-polar-ice-has-disappeared-since-the-70s-longest-satellite-record-shows
# Food / Farming / FDA / Agriculture / Ranching / SNAP [Food Stamps] / USDA / FEMA / USAID
Half of Texas families have someone skipping meals or eating less as food costs rise, new poll says
https://www.tpr.org/news/2024-09-05/new-poll-finds-its-getting-harder-for-texas-families-to-afford-groceries
More than half a million Texans have lost SNAP. Most are children. Who’s helping feed hungry kids?
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/more-than-half-a-million-texans-have-lost-snap-most-are-children-whos-helping-feed-hungry-kids/
Report shows food insecurity rising across Texas. For many people, eating three meals a day is something they rarely think twice about, but a new Feeding America report shows that’s not the reality for many families across North Texas.
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/austin/news/2026/08/03/new-report-shows-food-insecurity-rising-across-texas
Massive meat recall affects beef, pork and more: Star Meat Delivery Inc. Recalls Raw Pork, Beef, and Goat Products Produced Without the Benefit of Inspection. Star Meat Delivery Inc., located in Lucama, N.C., is recalling approximately 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef, and goat products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, bearing labels with a false USDA mark of inspection
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/star-meat-delivery-inc–recalls-raw-pork-beef-and-goat-products-produced-without
# General News
Camp Mystic faces criminal probe over lethal 2025 flood deaths. The investigation follows a state report that found deficiencies in the Texas sleepaway camp’s safety plan. The affidavits indicate that investigators are examining whether Camp Mystic’s leadership could face criminal charges, including manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and child abandonment
https://people.com/camp-mystic-faces-criminal-investigation-over-28-deaths-in-2025-texas-floods-12135661
# General News / Epstein / Maxwell
Fed probing executors of Jeffrey Epstein estate: Sources say investigators are looking into legal entities used to mask Epstein’s activities
https://www.newser.com/story/396936/report-feds-probe-executors-of-epsteins-estate.html
# Gov / Politics / US
Trump administration to welcome up to 17,500 more White South Africans as refugees. The Trump administration is planning to welcome up to 17,500 more White South Africans as refugees over the next 12 months.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-administration-welcome-17500-more-white-south-africans-refugees/
Trump’s losing streak on elections is historic and dangerous. Three More Primary Flops. The candidates endorsed by Trump keep losing their elections, even in deep red states.
https://newrepublic.com/post/214505/trump-losing-streak-primary-election-loss-florida-wyoming
Reflecting Pool Disaster DEEPENS? Storms EXPOSE Trump’s Troubled $14.7M Makeover, Critics Pile On. The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is facing fresh chaos after powerful Washington, D.C., storms toppled fencing and barriers into the already troubled landmark. The mess comes after a $14.7 million renovation faced algae, peeling material and legal controversy. Now, viral footage has sparked fierce social-media backlash, with critics taking aim at President Trump and his administration.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i5haERTcQc
Trump’s 18 Worst Lies from his Blundering 18 Minute Speech. Trump’s 18-minute-long rant from the White House was riddled with lies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7Z24OhKETY
Trump has dirt on this senator — and he’ll rain hell on her if she steps out of line
https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/trump-susan-collins/
Trump wants SCOTUS to declare assault weapons bans *unconstitutional*: Yes, the Trump administration is actively urging the U.S. Supreme Court to declare state and local bans on semi-automatic rifles unconstitutional. The case hinges on the distinction between “unusual” weapons and arms in common use for lawful purposes.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/urging-scotus-reject-ar-15-194531658.html
Jason Crow Says Trump “Bombed 7 Countries In Just One Year” And Is “Pushing Us Deeper Into Wars He Doesn’t Know How To End Or Get Out Of” — Fires Back At President’s Claim He Has “Made Peace”
https://share.newsbreak.com/jo7xigng
# Global News
Israeli ambassador to US says son is fighting for his life after car-ramming incident in West Bank. Israel’s ambassador to the US identifies injured soldier as his son Neviah.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/23/israels-ambassador-to-the-us-says-son-injured-in-west-bank-car-ramming
# Law / Law Enforcement / Prisons / FBI / CIA / ATF / DEA
2nd suspect arrested in death of woman found hanging from tree in Mississippi, seek 3rd suspect
https://apnews.com/article/tasia-fortune-mississippi-hanging-5f55f92ac90efab2abcf7443e7f0c59d
Florida couple attacked, pepper-sprayed and dragged by car after they’re accused of walking in the road. The confrontation escalated so much that the driver, who was wearing bright green booty shorts, scuffled with Rodriguez in the road, tugging at her hair, according to wild video shared online.
Rodriguez was flung to the ground after getting caught in the open door.
https://nypost.com/2026/09/23/us-news/florida-couple-attacked-pepper-sprayed-and-dragged-by-car-after-theyre-accused-of-walking-in-the-road/
# Media / Press / Mail / Radio / TV
Trump TV Immediately Flops in Embarrassing Numbers Disaster. Nobody is paying attention to the self-declared “king of ratings.”
https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/trump-tv-immediately-flops-embarrassing-090726675.html
Judge restores White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico. A federal judge orders the White House to immediately restore access to banned media outlets and journalists. While the court order demands immediate restoration, some journalists faced initial delays or denials when attempting to re-enter the White House complex. The restraining order remains in effect for two weeks while the legal challenge continues
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/24/white-house-access-media-ban-ruling-01091226
Violating Federal Judge’s Order, Trump White House Denies Access to Politico, MS NOW, CNN Reporters. Journalists from each of the outlets were barred from entering the White House complex just hours after a Trump-appointed federal judge ordered the president to reverse his ban.
https://www.commondreams.org/news/judge-reverses-trump-media-ban?utm_source=Common+Dreams&utm_campaign=3e19647037-Top+News+%7C+Fri.+4%2F10%2F26_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-998917937b-600473715&mc_cid=3e19647037&mc_eid=3e864875f7
# Medicare / Medicaid / Disability Benefits / Health and Human Services
JD Vance’s Anti-Fraud Task Force to boot more than half a million Americans from Obamacare: Trumps “anti-fraud” task force is doubling down on policies to push and price people out of health coverage
https://www.familiesusa.org/press-releases/trump-administrations-anti-fraud-task-force-is-just-doubling-down-on-policies-to-push-and-price-people-out-of-health-coverage/
Texas’ medical exception would rather patients just die: How about the elephant in the room, it is cruel to tell people that their suffering will probably be worth acting on, but is currently too legally risky to treat.
https://paisano-online.com/53840/opinion/commentary/texas-medical-exception-would-rather-patients-just-die/
# Medical / Biologicals / Research / CDC / Recalls / Nursing / Medications / Hospitals / Pharma
Rand Paul drops Fauci bombshell, says more record destruction and gain-of-function research found: Recently uncovered emails directly contradict Dr. Fauci’s repeated denials before the House Oversight Committee in 2024, when he testified under oath that he had never deleted federal records or sought to obstruct the release of public documents.
https://www.hsgac.senate.gov/media/reps/chairman-rand-paul-uncovers-new-evidence-of-fauci-deleting-official-records-calls-him-to-testify-before-hsgac/
# Military / Department of Defense [DOD] / NATO / Boat Strikes
Pete Hegseth’s Latest Military Move Sparks Outrage Over His ‘Hypocrisy And Blatant Misuse Of The Bible’
https://www.azernews.az/region/264259.html
# Security / DHS / Communication / Surveillance / Flock Cameras / Secret Service
Flock cameras are even more vulnerable than we thought. After a group of hackers stole and leaked internal data from a Flock camera, a renowned security researcher found numerous vulnerabilities. A hacker collective pulled down a Flock camera and dumped its data. The files included thousands of videos and logs showing that the device captured 1.6 million images of 50,000 vehicles in 21 days.
https://www.wired.com/story/hackers-flock-camera-data-shows-how-system-works/
A Flock of Problems with Mass Surveillance: Flock’s automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) are perhaps the most visible manifestation of a transformational expansion of the use of private surveillance technology by law enforcement in the United States. The backlash, in this case against a visible AI-boosted mass surveillance tool, has created an opportunity for real change. But it requires understanding Flock itself, as well as how it fits in the broader context of surveillance in the US.
https://www.techpolicy.press/a-flock-of-problems-with-mass-surveillance/
Plymouth police ask city council to keep Flock cameras despite residents’ concerns https://share.google/wRHyqufzcZNBbkt74
# Social Services / Social Security / Disability / SSI / AFDC (Aid for dependant children)
IRS and Social Security will see more employees quit without advanced leave, senators warn. Senate Democrats warn employees will “inevitably leave” both agencies following a suspension of advanced leave, adding to deep staffing cuts.
https://www.govexec.com/management/2026/09/irs-and-social-security-will-see-more-employees-quit-without-advanced-leave-senators-warn/416163/
# Technology / Robotics / AI / Data Centers
AI rivals Altman, Amodei agree on one thing: The world needs rules for AI. The two industry leaders issued a warning at the U.N. on Wednesday: We need to start figuring out some rules for AI.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIih976yRpQ
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is urging state lawmakers and Governor Katie Hobbs to freeze new data center approvals and construction until the state develops a plan to deal with resource allocation as the industry expands.
https://www.azag.gov/press-release/attorney-general-mayes-calls-statewide-pause-data-centers-announces-town-hall
Arizona AG Kris Mayes seeks data center pause: Here’s what she says
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8zB6DHZ1ZI
Every U.S. state that bans data centers. How many states have banned data center construction?
https://mashable.com/tech/every-us-state-that-bans-data-centers
South Korea Picks Texas Gas Plant To Power AI Data Centers As First Project In $350,000,000,000 Investment Deal
https://www.aol.com/articles/south-korea-picks-texas-gas-205640000.html
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