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border, government, immigration

Homan: La administración Trump va camino de deportar a 600,000 inmigrantes ilegales este año, además de los 1.6 millones que ya se autodeportaron

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OAN Staff
Blake Wolf
Viernes, 24 de octubre de 2025

El responsable de la frontera, Tom Homan, afirma que la administración está en camino de deportar a aproximadamente 600,000 inmigrantes indocumentados para finales de año, además de los 1.6 millones que ya han salido voluntariamente de Estados Unidos. Esto eleva el número total de deportaciones y salidas voluntarias a más de 2 millones desde que el presidente Trump asumió el cargo.

En su intervención en la Cumbre sobre el Futuro de la Defensa de Axios el miércoles, Homan hizo el anuncio, destacando el enfoque proactivo de la administración Trump en la aplicación de la ley migratoria. “Si estás en Estados Unidos ilegalmente, no estás descartado”, declaró Homan. “Si te encontramos, te arrestaremos”.

En una entrevista con un reportero de Axios, Homan explicó que el 70% de los inmigrantes ilegales detenidos por agentes del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE, por sus siglas en inglés) de Estados Unidos fueron clasificados como extranjeros delincuentes, mientras que el 30% restante fueron identificados como amenazas a la seguridad nacional sin antecedentes penales.

En cuanto a las personas sin antecedentes penales, Homan también indicó en una entrevista el mes pasado que, por lo general, tienen menor prioridad para la aplicación de la ley, a menos que sean cómplices de otros inmigrantes indocumentados.

McLaughlin también enfatizó que la cooperación federal conjunta ha dado lugar a un “progreso histórico [en el cumplimiento] de la promesa del presidente Trump de arrestar y deportar a los inmigrantes indocumentados que han invadido nuestro país”.

“Los inmigrantes indocumentados están escuchando nuestro mensaje de que se vayan ahora o asuman las consecuencias. Los migrantes ahora incluso están regresando antes de llegar a nuestras fronteras”, añadió.

A pesar del progreso de la campaña de deportación masiva, la administración Trump ha enfrentado desafíos legales persistentes, con jueces liberales intentando repetidamente bloquear la construcción de centros de detención temporales para inmigrantes, un componente crítico para albergar a inmigrantes ilegales antes de la deportación.

Para superar estos obstáculos y ampliar la capacidad, el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS, por sus siglas en inglés) ha solicitado la ayuda de la Marina para construir centros de detención en todo el país. Según un informe de CNN, el DHS ha asignado 10,000 millones de dólares a la Marina para acelerar estas obras.

Esta iniciativa conjunta, liderada por el Departamento de Guerra de los Estados Unidos y el DHS, utiliza el Comando de Sistemas de Suministro de la Marina para contratar empresas de construcción y mantenimiento.

Esta nota fue traducida al español por Eduardo Flores de una versión en inglés.

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https://www.oann.com/noticias-latinas/homan-la-administracion-trump-va-camino-de-deportar-a-600000-inmigrantes-ilegales-este-ano-ademas-de-los-1-6-millones-que-ya-se-autodeportaron/

government, media, politics

La Casa Blanca contraataca críticas demócratas con una polémica cronología que incluye el caso Hunter Biden: “Drogadicto confeso”

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La Casa Blanca provocó una ola de controversia tras publicar una versión de su “cronología de eventos importantes” en el sitio web oficial del gobierno de Donald Trump, donde se destacan escándalos vinculados a administraciones demócratas anteriores.

La línea de tiempo —que tradicionalmente enumera hechos históricos desde la fundación del edificio en el siglo XVIII— fue modificada recientemente para incluir temas polémicos. Entre ellos figura el hallazgo de cocaína en la Casa Blanca durante la presidencia de Joe Biden, acompañado de una foto de su hijo, Hunter Biden, y una descripción que lo califica de “drogadicto confeso”. La entrada también menciona correos electrónicos de negocios en el extranjero y la famosa computadora portátil incautada en 2019.

The Independent señala que el rediseño de la cronología parece formar parte de una estrategia comunicacional de la administración Trump para “trollear” a los demócratas. En el sitio se añadieron también referencias al “romance del presidente Bill Clinton con la becaria Monica Lewinsky” y una foto sobre Barack Obama, en la que se afirma que el exmandatario recibió en 2012 a “miembros de la Hermandad Musulmana”.

Asimismo, se incluyó el “Día de la Visibilidad Transgénero”, celebrado durante las administraciones de Biden y Harris, con la observación de que en 2024 coincidió con el Domingo de Pascua. En esa misma sección aparece una fotografía de la modelo trans Rose Montoya, tomada durante un evento del Orgullo en los jardines de la Casa Blanca, que llevó a su posterior veto en actos oficiales, según reportó The New York Post.

El nuevo portal omite casi por completo los logros de la primera administración Trump y salta directamente de 1970 —año en que se construyó la sala de prensa— a los escándalos de presidentes demócratas. The Independent calificó la selección de eventos como una “cronología diseñada para provocar”, destacando que incluso la publicación oficial en X de la Casa Blanca fue acompañada por un emoji de esmalte de uñas, símbolo comúnmente usado para expresar descaro o indiferencia.

Estos cambios coinciden con la demolición del histórico Ala Este, donde se ubicaban las oficinas de la primera dama y un cine familiar. Las imágenes difundidas muestran escombros acumulados mientras se despeja el terreno para un nuevo salón de baile de 90,000 pies cuadrados, con capacidad para 1,000 invitados.

Trump aseguró que el proyecto, valorado ahora en unos $300 millones de dólares, está siendo financiado completamente con donaciones privadas. “Hemos recaudado $350 millones de dólares en contribuciones de ciudadanos, empresas y donantes, incluido yo mismo”, declaró el presidente, citado por The New York Post.

De acuerdo con una encuesta de YouGov citada por The Independent, el 53% de los estadounidenses desaprueba la demolición parcial del Ala Este. La senadora republicana Lisa Murkowski reconoció que “la imagen no es buena”, mientras críticos en redes sociales calificaron la cronología de “burla política”.

Pese a las reacciones, la Casa Blanca defendió los cambios. La secretaria de prensa Karoline Leavitt pidió a los ciudadanos “confiar en el proceso” y aseguró que el proyecto es “transparente y financiado sin costo para los contribuyentes”.
https://eldiariony.com/2025/10/24/la-casa-blanca-contraataca-criticas-democratas-con-una-polemica-cronologia-que-incluye-el-caso-hunter-biden-drogadicto-confeso/

gambling, government, international, media, sports

Sports betting guru ‘Sugar’ caught with one-way ticket to Colombia in bizarre prelude to explosive NBA gambling case

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A sports-betting guru caught up in the explosive NBA gambling scandal attempted to flee the country in January with $10,000 and a one-way ticket to Colombia, court papers reveal. Shane “Sugar” Hennen, 40, was apprehended at Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport as federal authorities closed in on a separate point-shaving case involving him and former NBA player Jontay Porter.

The point-shaving scheme, detailed in court documents, served as a prelude to the stunning twin indictments unveiled on Thursday. The feds accused Hennen, a convicted felon known for flaunting his gambling wins on Instagram, of masterminding a plan in which Porter would fake injuries to pull himself out of games, allowing them to place lucrative bets.

Porter eventually pleaded guilty in the game-rigging scandal and was banned from the NBA. Meanwhile, after his failed attempt to flee, Hennen entered into plea negotiations in that case.

What initially appeared to be an isolated affair unraveled into a much wider gambling probe. On Thursday, authorities arrested 31 individuals, including wiseguys from four Mafia families, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, and former NBA player Damon Jones.

Hennen faces charges in both indictments—covering illegal sports betting and rigged poker games. According to court documents, he allegedly supplied cheating technology, such as card-shuffling machines altered to digitally read the cards in the deck, which was used in the crooked poker games.

The sports betting indictment also details how Hennen placed bets based on Porter’s fake injuries. More explosively, it alleges that Terry Rozier, who had been previously cleared by the NBA after a probe into unusual betting activity, told conspirators he would pull himself out of a 2023 game with an injury.

Hennen reportedly directed a network of bettors who wagered $200,000 on Rozier’s underperformance. The indictment states:

“Rozier’s early exit from the March 23 game and his related underperformance relative to his season averages for points, assists, and three-pointers resulted in the success of numerous fraudulent wagers placed on Rozier’s unders by the defendants and their co-conspirators.”

This sprawling scandal has rocked the NBA and highlighted the growing challenges authorities face in combatting illegal sports gambling and game manipulation.
https://nypost.com/2025/10/24/us-news/sports-betting-guru-sugar-caught-in-prelude-to-nba-gambling-case/

democracy, government, news, philanthropy, politics

Biden’s former press secretary talks why she’s no longer a Democrat in Philly visit

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Former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre appeared on stage with 6ABC’s Tamala Edwards at the Free Library of Philadelphia on Wednesday to discuss her new book, *Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House Outside the Party Lines*.

During the event, Jean-Pierre spoke candidly about her experiences in the White House, including the hours leading up to former President Joe Biden’s debate performance against President Donald Trump. She revealed that Biden’s performance that night led to his decision to drop out of the presidential race a few weeks later.

Reflecting on that challenging period, Jean-Pierre said, “I was shocked [with Biden’s debate performance]. What I want people to understand is I have this unique perspective as White House press secretary. From the debate to the day he decided to pass the torch to then-Vice President Kamala Harris, I was the one defending him.”

Jean-Pierre was critical of how many Democratic leaders treated Biden during that time. She expressed disappointment that, after more than 50 years of public service and his efforts on behalf of communities she cares about, Biden was “thrown under the bus” by members of his own party.

“I do think it hurt us when supporters see that from a party that Biden obviously belongs to,” she said. “I think it leaves a bad taste in people’s mouths, but I think there’s a larger issue at play which is where we are today in this moment and what needs to be happening.”

The former press secretary also addressed the ongoing infighting within the Democratic Party and how it influenced her decision to leave the party and become an independent.

Throughout the discussion, Jean-Pierre shared her frank assessments of the country’s current state, the challenges facing the Democratic Party, and the urgent need for everyone to work toward protecting democracy during what she described as a perilous time in American history.

Attendees responded positively to Jean-Pierre’s insights. Bridget Hector, from King of Prussia, said, “Karine Jean-Pierre came up on the Free Library of Philadelphia’s website and we signed up automatically. Just getting her perspective as a queer young Black woman coming out of the White House was valuable.”

Jean-Pierre also encouraged the audience to conduct their own research, verify information they encounter on television, and participate actively in every election.

Discussing why Democrats sometimes struggle to communicate their message effectively, she remarked that many voters want to see the party stand firm and “show some backbone.”

Oscar Houseman, another attendee, shared, “I saw that she had a book that she was promoting. I kind of wanted to hear what she had to say in the book, and that was my whole reason for coming out.”

Addressing the consequences of widespread voter apathy, Jean-Pierre emphasized the importance of voter engagement. “Don’t give up your power,” she urged. “That’s kind of what I’m seeing right now with the party. People weren’t paying attention in 2024 for whatever reason and look where we are in 2025. It’s not just about every two years or every four years — we have to be paying attention every year. You got to get involved.”

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https://www.phillytrib.com/news/local_news/biden-s-former-press-secretary-talks-why-she-s-no-longer-a-democrat-in-philly/article_8e6e0ae7-43a5-46a3-a4a9-89dac30dc950.html

government, international, law, military, politics

‘We’ve lived this nightmare before’: Foreign lawmakers unite against Trump ‘catastrophe’

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Dozens of political leaders throughout Latin America are condemning US President Donald Trump’s recent boat-bombing campaign, which began in the Caribbean last month and has since spread to the Pacific Ocean.

In a letter posted by Progressive International on its X account, Latin American leaders from across the region expressed deep concern over Trump’s extrajudicial killings of alleged drug traffickers. They warned that this campaign threatens peace and stability in Latin America and could serve as a pretext for further military intervention in the region.

“The Trump administration is escalating a dangerous military buildup off the coast of Venezuela, deploying naval forces in the Caribbean in preparation for potential armed intervention,” the letter stated. “The pretext is familiar. President Trump justifies intervention in Venezuela as a means to combat ‘cartels,’ celebrating lethal strikes against fishermen accused of carrying drugs.”

The lawmakers drew parallels between the current militarism and past US actions that had destabilized their nations. “We have lived this nightmare before,” they emphasized. “US military interventions of the 20th century brought dictatorships, disappearances, and decades of trauma to our nations. We know the terrible cost of allowing foreign powers to wage war on our continent. We cannot—we will not—allow history to repeat itself.”

They called upon “all organized political forces across Latin America and the Caribbean” to unite in preventing another “catastrophe” from unfolding. “Across our political contexts, we share a common cause: the sovereignty of our nations and the security of our peoples,” the letter concluded. “We must stand together now.”

Over the past seven weeks, the US military has carried out at least nine attacks on boats in the Caribbean and Pacific Oceans, resulting in the deaths of at least 37 people. Although the administration claims these vessels were involved in illegal drug smuggling, it has provided no evidence to substantiate these assertions.

Adding to the concern, both President Trump and Vice President JD Vance have made remarks suggesting that it would be dangerous “to even go fishing” in the Caribbean, indicating the potential risk to civilians in these strikes.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro condemned the incidents this past weekend, stating that the Trump administration had “committed a murder” following a boat attack that killed Colombian citizen Alejandro Carranza. Carranza had been out on a fishing trip when the US military struck his vessel.

The boat strikes have drawn criticism not only from leaders in Latin America but also from multiple US-based legal experts who have accused the administration of engaging in an extrajudicial murder spree. Experts highlight that the US has traditionally treated drug trafficking as a criminal matter—not an act of war warranting military force.

In response to these developments, the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR), a US-based think tank, announced on Thursday the launch of a new project to track “US militarism, aggression, and intervention in Latin America and the Caribbean.” This initiative will monitor “US strikes on boats, threats against Venezuela and Colombia, and other aspects of US interventionism in the region under the second Trump administration.”
https://www.rawstory.com/donald-trump-venezuela/

education, government, labor

Cook County District 130 custodial workers call for superintendent’s removal

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Custodians and maintenance workers for Elementary District 130, serving Alsip, Blue Island, Crestwood, and Robbins, are calling for the removal of the district’s superintendent and assistant superintendent of human resources amid ongoing union contract negotiations.

SEIU Local 73 stated that the district has canceled two contract bargaining sessions since negotiations began this summer. However, union conflicts with Superintendent Colleen McKay and Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Carrie Tisch date back to 2022.

“The administration has repeatedly retaliated against union stewards and workers, and employees have been punished for alleged violations and then terminated for those same supposed violations,” the union said in a news release Tuesday.

Field organizer Doug Taylor highlighted one of the union’s main concerns: a hostile work environment for custodians and maintenance workers that includes racial discrimination. He noted that administrative officials have prohibited workers from speaking any language other than English during disciplinary hearings and have disallowed the use of interpreters.

“Advocates are not allowed to speak Spanish in a sidebar with the people they’re representing,” Taylor said.

SEIU Local 73 represents 50 custodians and maintenance workers within District 130, with 95% of those workers being people of color, the union added. Taylor also accused district officials of demonstrating a pattern of harassing and targeting union stewards.

Requests for comment from McKay, Tisch, and district board members were not immediately returned.

Union members have publicly spoken out against what they describe as racist and retaliatory practices at recent board meetings. However, as of Tuesday, they have reportedly lost faith in McKay and Tisch, Taylor said. The union’s petition calling for the removal of the superintendent and assistant superintendent has garnered over 900 signatures.

“When we were looking at options to make progress for our members, this was the step that we chose to involve the community,” Taylor explained.

Other issues raised by the union include the administrators’ rejection of proposals to provide custodians and maintenance workers with clear guidance during lockdowns or law enforcement incidents.

“Currently, they don’t know what their role would be in the school,” Taylor said. “So they just want training, that’s all.”

The union has also gained support from elected officials. State Rep. Bob Rita called for an investigation into “allegations of racism, retaliation and anti-union practices” in a union news release dated October 6.

State Sen. Willie Preston, who began his career as a union janitor, stated, “I know what it feels like to go to work, work hard, and have no respect at the end of the day.”

“Let me be clear to District 130: These workers do their jobs, but you need to clean up your act today,” Preston said.

In addition, union members voiced their concerns at a recent Blue Island City Council meeting. Mayor Fred Bilotto said in the union news release that the issues raised about District 130 leadership “deserve immediate attention.”

“As a union member, educator, and school administrator, I urge the District 130 administration and board to address these allegations and enter into serious negotiations with the union,” Bilotto said.

Meanwhile, Taylor emphasized that the union will continue to raise these concerns publicly until the school board is compelled to take action.

“We’ll continue to raise the issues until we are satisfied that we’re making good progress,” he said.

For further information, contact ostevens@chicagotribune.com.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/23/district-130-custodial-union-superintendents-removal/

culture, economy, government, politics

McCarthy: “I call it the ‘Seinfeld’ shutdown because it’s a shutdown about nothing.”

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Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has criticized Democrats for declining to pass a continuing resolution to keep the government open without conditions.

“I call it the ‘Seinfeld’ shutdown because it’s a shutdown about nothing,” the California Republican told CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett. He was referencing the common joke that the seminal sitcom *Seinfeld* was a “show about nothing.”

McCarthy contrasted the current impasse with the situation in 2013, saying it is “the reverse [of] where Republicans were,” when some GOP lawmakers pushed for a spending bill that would roll back the Affordable Care Act, while Democrats advocated for a “clean” bill to fund the government. That standoff led to a 16-day government shutdown before Republicans ultimately conceded to Democrats.

This year, the roles appear reversed. Republicans are pushing for a clean bill to keep the government open at existing spending levels. Meanwhile, Democrats are demanding extensions to expiring health insurance subsidies and a rollback of Medicaid restrictions passed earlier this year.

Democrats argue that immediate negotiations over health insurance tax credits are crucial to prevent millions of people from facing higher premiums. Republican leaders say they are open to negotiating on health care — but only after the shutdown ends.

McCarthy accused Democratic leaders of “trying to find a message” and being “fearful” of their party’s rank-and-file members. He also noted a key difference from prior funding fights: the country is now more divided, with each side blaming the other, making it difficult to pinpoint who is responsible for the stalemate.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kevin-mccarthy-seinfeld-shutdown-trump-democrats/

architecture, government, history, politics

The White House starts demolishing part of the East Wing to build Trump’s ballroom

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Monday began dismantling a portion of the East Wing, the traditional base of operations for the first lady.

This move marks a significant change in the historic building’s layout and functions, signaling upcoming renovations and updates.

Further details about the project and its impact on White House operations are expected to be released in the coming weeks.

https://wsvn.com/news/politics/the-white-house-starts-demolishing-part-of-the-east-wing-to-build-trumps-ballroom/

government, law, local, party, politics

Minnehaha County Rebel Republicans going to try hold meeting to censure chair over censure

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It’s getting kind of hard to figure out who is being censured by the Minnehaha County Republican Party without a censure scorecard.

In the latest development, the vice chair and the committeewoman are trying to hold an unauthorized meeting to sanction the chair, Korry Petterson, over his sanctioning of Senator Tom Pischke for being a dirtbag to people on Facebook.

Here is the notice they sent out:

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**From:** Minnehaha County GOP Executive Board
**Date:** October 20, 2025 at 5:22:41 PM CDT
**Subject:** Special Meeting Notice: Monday, October 27, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Dear Minnehaha County Central Committee Members,

We hope this email finds you well. We are writing to encourage your full participation in our upcoming Central Committee special meeting on Monday, October 27, 2025.

This special meeting, called by Bridget Myers and myself, Vice Chairwoman Marsha Symens, will include an important discussion regarding the proposed resolution to censure Chairman Korry Petterson, specifically concerning, but not limited to, the meetings held on May 12, 2025, and October 4, 2025. These meetings were conducted improperly.

Attached is the agenda and a copy of the county rules.

Sincerely,
Marsha Symens
Vice Chairwoman

Bridget Myers
Executive Committeewoman

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I find it hard to believe that people don’t want to get involved in politics when they read about this kind of stuff. (That was sarcasm.)

Actually, this is a clown car. Except it’s South Dakota’s largest county, and there are more people—so they need a clown bus.

Stay tuned.
https://dakotawarcollege.com/minnehaha-county-rebel-republicans-going-to-try-hold-meeting-to-censure-chair-over-censure/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=minnehaha-county-rebel-republicans-going-to-try-hold-meeting-to-censure-chair-over-censure