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Republicans, led by figures like Sens. Tom Cotton and Rep. Andy Barr, argue that Democratic oversight reports on ICE detention facilities are political stunts aimed at weakening border security and reviving open-border policies. Democrats, including Sen. Dick Durbin, highlight humanitarian issues such as inadequate medical care, detainee deaths, and rapid expansion under Trump as reasons for accountability and addressing waste. The clash underscores broader divisions, with enforcement supporters pointing to ICE's recent deportations of convicted offenders and past bipartisan praise, like a 2015 Obama-era award to ICE official Tom Homan.

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Sen. Tom Cotton called out Democrats for what he sees as a push to defund ICE, while Sen. Dick Durbin spotlights real problems like deaths in custody and poor medical care.

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Said Abdullahi Ereg, 47, allegedly used his Evergreen Grocery and Deli to claim 1.4 million meals through Feeding Our Future from April 2020 to April 2021, pocketing over $4.2 million for his family's luxury and foreign accounts. This ties into the massive Feeding Our Future scandal, where fraudsters billed for fake meals and took $250 million; over 65 of 79 charged have been convicted, including ringleader Aimee Bock's 41-year sentence. The FBI's new list, launched under Director Kash Patel, targets eight fugitives for over $1 billion in fraud, urging public tips to catch those who preyed on pandemic aid for children.

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A Minneapolis grocery owner stands accused of stealing millions meant for kids' meals during the pandemic, now topping the FBI's new Most Wanted Fraudsters list with a $150,000 reward.

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On June 14 at the 'Rise Up, Sing Out' concert organized by Jane Fonda, Roberts paid tribute to 37-year-old U.S. citizen Renee Nicole Goode, who died January 7 in Minneapolis after ICE agent Jonathan Ross fired three shots into her SUV as she drove away from an enforcement scene. Video shows agents yelling at her vehicle after a school drop-off; DHS called it self-defense and vehicle weaponization, but Mayor Jacob Frey and analyses disputed that, with the FBI still investigating and no charges filed. The speech drew sharp online criticism from conservatives labeling Goode a terrorist, while supporters saw it as humanizing a family tragedy amid immigration tensions.

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Julia Roberts stood onstage in New York City, voice steady as she read a poem for Renee Goode, a mother killed by an ICE agent, calling her life a legacy to carry forward.

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Noem moved into Quarters 1 at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling last August and pays rent from personal funds, as she told Congress in March. Trump ousted her on March 5 over spending disputes, but she remains there while serving as special envoy for the Shield of the Americas; a black SUV linked to her was spotted outside this week. Current Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday plans to move in soon, amid criticism that the arrangement displaces service members and fits a pattern of Trump officials using military housing for security.

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Nearly seven weeks after President Trump fired her, former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem still calls the Coast Guard commandant's Potomac River waterfront home her own.

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Fans shared dozens of photos from August 3 showing the Heated Rivalry co-stars walking streets, pausing by trees, and sitting at outdoor tables in matching casual outfits of tank tops, shorts, caps, and sneakers. Their easy rapport echoes Hudson's recent podcast words about leaning on Connor during tough industry moments, feeling less alone through their deep bond forged in season one's success. While some comments noted body image, most celebrated the visible friendship as the actors gear up for season two filming.

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Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie stepped out in Toronto looking relaxed and coordinated, chatting over coffee like old friends on a casual hangout.

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On the sixth anniversary of George Floyd's death on May 25, 2020, posts shared booking photos showing Floyd at 6 feet 4 inches and 223 pounds next to Chauvin at 5 feet 7 inches and 140 pounds, with many claiming drugs like fentanyl—not restraint—proved fatal, citing autopsy toxicology levels. The official autopsy by Dr. Andrew Baker ruled the cause cardiopulmonary arrest from law enforcement subdual, restraint, and neck compression, listing it as homicide with heart disease and drugs as contributing factors; an independent autopsy found asphyxiation. Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter, serving concurrent federal and state sentences, while opinions online remain deeply divided and Minneapolis marked the day with vigils calling for police reform.

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Side-by-side photos of George Floyd and Derek Chauvin highlight their stark size difference, fueling fresh arguments over what caused Floyd's death during his 2020 arrest.

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The four-time All-Star point guard, traded from Atlanta to Washington in January 2026, has agreed to a four-year, $212 million contract with a player option in the final year, ESPN's Shams Charania reported. Despite injuries limiting him to 15 games where he averaged 17.9 points and 8.0 assists, Young sees potential in the Wizards' rising talent like Bilal Coulibaly and Alex Sarr, especially with new lottery rules encouraging competition. Executives view it as a smart move to secure his elite passing without tax issues until 2030, though fans and analysts debate if it's a franchise boost or a risky repeat of past mistakes.

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Trae Young, fresh off declining his player option, is locking in long-term with the Wizards on a massive max deal. It's his clear choice to lead their young core after requesting the trade himself six months ago.

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This summer, the UK is seeing an explosion of hummingbird hawk-moths, with more sightings than recent years due to favorable weather drawing migrants from southern Europe. These day-flying insects, up to 6cm long with grey bodies, orange hindwings, and long proboscises, sip nectar from flowers like buddleia, mimicking hummingbirds in flight. Gardeners capture the magic through photos, moth sheets glowing at night, and simple feeders, while real hummingbirds cluster at backyard stations too. Experts call it a 'hummingbird hawk-moth summer,' encouraging nectar-rich plantings to invite these wonders.

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One gardener held their breath as a hummingbird hawk-moth hovered inches from their face, its tiny wings buzzing like a bird's.

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Since McCollum's dagger in Game 3 against the Hawks, New York has won 13 straight playoff games—the second-longest streak in NBA history—reaching the Finals for the first time since 1999. They rallied from a 2-1 deficit to beat Atlanta 4-2, swept the 76ers and Cavaliers 4-0 each, and now lead the Spurs 2-0 in the Finals with a league-best +271 point differential over 15 games. McCollum's clip resurfaced recently, with fans crediting that moment for awakening the Knicks' unstoppable run led by Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, and Josh Hart.

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CJ McCollum's fadeaway jumper with 12.5 seconds left handed the Knicks a tough 109-108 loss on April 23. It turned out to be their final defeat of the postseason.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement purchased an 833,000-square-foot warehouse for $145.4 million to create Utah's first dedicated detention facility, part of a nationwide expansion under the Trump administration. Local mayors decried the surprise purchase as inhumane and unsuitable for an urban area, while Governor Spencer Cox noted the state's long need for it to cut transport costs to out-of-state sites. The rally turned tense when protesters smashed windows and vandalized the building, leading to three arrests including an 18-year-old charged with rioting.

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About 500 people gathered outside a massive warehouse in Salt Lake City, chanting 'ICE out of SLC now' after federal agents quietly bought it for a new detention center.

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Rawal rejected claims he fled to London or that his family owns a guest house linked to the murder of 25-year-old Mir Raza Ali, whose tortured body was found in Karachi's bushes after going missing in late July. Fact-checks confirmed the property belongs to a 71-year-old widow, Tahira Sultana, with no Memon ties, prompting some pages like Karachi Stories and Muhajir Community to apologize and delete posts. On August 9, Sharjeel Inam Memon's lawyers filed a cybercrime complaint naming specific pages for an alleged smear campaign, and the NCCIA has started investigating with summons issued.

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Rawal Sharjeel Memon took to social media to set the record straight, assuring everyone he's right there in Pakistan amid painful rumors tied to a young businessman's death.

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