Milwaukee officials and community members are taking measures to prepare for a potential surge in ICE operations, including proposing local ordinances that restrict ICE agents' interactions with the public and stage raids on city property. A bilingual community discussion is scheduled to address residents' concerns and provide information on safety and rights, amid fears related to federal immigration enforcement. The Milwaukee Police Department and Sheriff’s Office have policies limiting cooperation with ICE, and investigations into federal agent-involved shootings are handled by various local agencies, with some criticism of investigation processes. The community aims to promote transparency, reduce misinformation, and strengthen neighborhood resilience against immigration enforcement actions.
President Donald Trump proposed increasing global tariffs to 15%, but the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the president lacked the authority to impose such tariffs under the IEEPA. Shipping companies like FedEx and UPS are adjusting their policies accordingly, with UPS stopping the collection of IEEPA tariffs following the ruling. These changes have impacted international shipments and have led to legal actions, including FedEx suing the Trump administration for refunds.
A cryptocurrency linked to the Trump family, USD1, experienced a brief decline below $1 following a security breach but recovered quickly with all funds remaining secure. The company, World Liberty Financial, reported that unauthorized access to some co-founders' social media accounts did not compromise the underlying technology or digital wallets. USD1 continues to maintain its stability near the $1 target and ranks as the fifth-largest stablecoin by market value.
Congressman Jason Crow will bring Colorado small business owner Jay Park as a guest to the State of the Union Address. Park’s restaurants have been affected by rising costs due to tariffs and has experienced issues related to immigration policies targeting his legally employed staff. Crow highlighted the negative economic and social impacts of tariffs and aggressive immigration enforcement, emphasizing his efforts to support small businesses and immigrant communities.
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill over her executive order that restricts ICE from making arrests in jails and on certain state properties without a court order. DOJ officials argue the order violates the Supremacy Clause by obstructing federal law enforcement efforts, particularly the detention and removal of illegal immigrants, and could result in the release of criminal undocumented individuals. Sherrill and state officials contend that the order is meant to protect community safety and immigrant rights, and they dismissed the lawsuit as unnecessary.
Several Democratic lawmakers plan to invite victims of Jeffrey Epstein to attend President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address as a protest against the handling and transparency of Epstein’s case. These survivors, such as Dani Bensky, Marina Lacerda, and others, will use the opportunity to demand the full release of Epstein files and accountability for alleged abuses, while some Democrats are also attending counterprogramming events to protest Trump’s speech. The lawmakers aim to highlight issues of justice and transparency related to Epstein’s crimes and the associated government response.
House Democrats are planning to investigate the Department of Justice's handling of missing Epstein files, after an NPR investigation revealed that the public database of Epstein-related documents is missing dozens of pages concerning sexual abuse accusations against President Trump.
A NPR investigation reports that the Department of Justice allegedly concealed over 50 pages of Epstein-related files, including FBI interviews and notes from a minor abuse victim who named Donald Trump, claiming he sexually assaulted her in the 1980s. The files include allegations and redactions potentially protecting co-conspirators, but federal investigators have indicated no new charges will be pursued regarding Epstein or Trump. The disclosure has prompted criticism from Democratic officials, accusing the Trump administration of hiding information about Epstein's crimes.
The article reveals that Jeffrey Epstein’s network exposed the deep bipartisanship and elite corruption within American politics, crossing party lines and involving prominent figures from both Democratic and Republican spheres, such as Kathryn Ruemmler, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump. It highlights how American elites have long profited from relationships with authoritarian regimes and often aid autocrats through lobbying, foreign influence, and unethical policy practices, regardless of political affiliation. The case of Epstein's connections and the Ukrainian case of Viktor Yanukovych illustrate the bipartisan complicity in enabling autocratic power and corruption, underscoring a broader pattern of elite impunity and disregard for democratic principles.
The Justice Department under Attorney General Pam Bondi withheld and removed dozens of Epstein-related documents from its public database, including records mentioning President Donald Trump and allegations of sex abuse involving minors. Some missing files, such as FBI interview summaries, were identified through comparison with FBI and court records, but the department did not clarify why they were removed or withheld. The department stated that records are withheld for reasons such as privilege or ongoing investigations, and it is working to address concerns from victims. The investigation highlights ongoing questions about the transparency of high-profile Epstein investigation records.
U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany has sought the involvement of Attorney General Pam Bondi in a dispute between the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the town of Lac du Flambeau over access to tribal roads. The conflict began in January 2023 after the tribe placed barricades on four roads, leading to legal battles over easements and payments; a federal court ruled the roads are public and must remain open. Tiffany has characterized the town’s payments to the tribe as “extortion,” a view rejected by the tribe, which emphasizes its sovereignty and lawful actions.
Oregon has joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging recent changes to childhood vaccine policies, including the CDC's decision to strip seven vaccines of the "universally recommended" status and the replacement of vaccine advisory panel members under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The lawsuit alleges these actions lack scientific basis and violate legal procedures, arguing they undermine public health efforts and risk increasing vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles. Several other states are participating, seeking to have the vaccine policy changes declared unlawful and overturned.
