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The Trump administration is reportedly weighing an executive-order-style move to require banks to collect citizenship documentation from customers, potentially barring some noncitizens from opening or maintaining accounts; however, experts say unilateral action is unlikely and any policy would likely require Congress or APA rulemaking, with broader implications as part of a series of moves restricting financial access for noncitizens.
The Senate couldn’t advance a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security in a 50–45 vote, extending a partial government shutdown with no clear end in sight as negotiators remain far apart on reforms to ICE and CBP. Democrats demand broad changes—warrants for arrests, independent investigations, and banning agents from sensitive locations—while Republicans and the White House have shown little movement. The lapse threatens DHS operations beyond FEMA, TSA, and the Coast Guard, with pay disruptions and actions like TSA PreCheck paused as talks continue.
The Trump administration is considering executive action that would require banks to collect and report more citizenship information on customers as part of its immigration crackdown, a move that could create barriers to financial services and raise privacy concerns.
A former ICE instructor testified at a Capitol hearing that ICE dramatically cut vital training for new recruits and lied to Congress about it as the Trump administration seeks to expand mass deportations.
NBC News profiles Stephen Miller as the indispensable force behind Trump’s agenda, wielding a sweeping portfolio as both homeland security adviser and policy chief, directing fast-paced executive actions—from immigration to campus culture—while coordinating with staff like Susie Wiles and maintaining a steadfast presence in Trump world.
Farah, a 21-year-old Moroccan lesbian, fled family violence, sought asylum in the United States, and after a lengthy detention and a protection order against deportation to Morocco, was deported via a third country to Cameroon and then flown to Morocco, where she now lives in hiding. Her case highlights the risks and due-process concerns of U.S. third-country deportations and the role of return programs in potentially dangerous situations for asylum seekers.
Amid a partial government shutdown, the Department of Homeland Security will temporarily suspend TSA PreCheck and Global Entry starting Sunday at 6 a.m. Eastern, halting expedited airport security for travelers as part of emergency measures.
In New York, Philadelphia and other major U.S. cities, elected Democrats are rolling out local policies to curb ICE operations and have vowed to prosecute agents who violate local laws, signaling a potential clash with the federal immigration crackdown as Minneapolis winds down.
The New York Times reports that the Trump administration secretly flew nine migrants—most with U.S. court protections—from detention centers to Cameroon in January, in a covert removal that raises questions about legality, transparency, and the safety of those who fled persecution.
A five‑story briefing covers: an NPR profile of Micky Small whose long ChatGPT sessions spawned a troubling “spiral time” belief; reports that the Trump administration moved all pregnant unaccompanied minors to a single Texas shelter amid abortion‑access concerns; LAist’s feature on Food Forward’s gleaning program that rescues produce to feed LA residents; Grist studies linking intensive wildfire‑smoke exposure during pregnancy to higher autism risk; and Masumoto Family Farm’s Adopt‑a‑Tree program inviting volunteers to harvest heirloom peaches.
January’s job surge was led by direct care workers in elder and disability services, with home health aides and nursing assistants driving growth. Yet the field is physically demanding and low-paid, leading to high turnover even as demand rises with an aging population. Immigration policy and Medicaid funding cuts could further constrain the workforce needed to meet future care needs.
ICE’s January operation in Maine targeting suspected criminals has sparked fear and accusations of racial profiling among residents and workers, prompting protests and community support efforts, even as some officials claim the operation ended at a higher request. The controversy shapes the state’s Senate race dynamics, with Republicans hoping Collins retains the seat to keep the majority while Democrats emphasize the harm to communities and labor groups.
BBC profiles Stephen Miller as the White House policy deputy whose combative, unwavering approach has driven Trump’s immigration crackdown, expanded border enforcement, and shaped a muscular Western Hemisphere strategy, while drawing fierce criticism from Democrats and concern within his own party as Trump signals a 'softer touch' amid midterm pressures.
Bad Bunny headlined the first-all Spanish Super Bowl halftime, delivering a joyful, culturally rich set with guests Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin that blended reggaeton, salsa, and Puerto Rican imagery. The performance occurred amid political controversy over immigration enforcement (ICE) and drew reactions from Trump and others, while emphasizing unity and Latino pride as it closed with a message of togetherness.
Bad Bunny headlines the Super Bowl halftime in Spanish, turning the moment into a cultural-political statement that celebrates Latino pride while highlighting debates over immigration and identity in the United States, drawing backlash from Maga supporters but underscoring the artist’s global influence.