The number of people held in ICE detention centers has dropped to about 58,000, leaving many empty beds. This decrease comes after a period of rapid growth in detention capacity and high numbers of detainees during President Trump's first year in office, followed by reduced arrests after concerns over enforcement policies.
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ICE currently has fewer detainees than the available detention beds, meaning some space is empty.
The daily average number of detainees is around 58,000, down from a peak of nearly 72,000 in January.
ICE spent $38 billion expanding detention space in recent years.
After two U.S. citizens were killed in Minneapolis, President Trump slowed down city-wide immigration enforcement, leading to fewer arrests and detentions.
The family detention center in Dilley, Texas, is not full, and there are no plans to expand it.
Earlier, ICE lacked enough detention space, causing the use of unsuitable places like offices and courthouses to hold migrants.
Some migrants were released last winter due to this lack of space.
While arrests and deportations remain higher than during President Biden’s time, they haven’t reached the goal of 3,000 arrests per day set by White House officials.
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Representative James Comer has asked lawyer Alan Dershowitz to testify before a House committee about the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's criminal activities. The request is part of a larger inquiry into Epstein's crimes and related evidence.
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Rep. James Comer is a Republican from Kentucky.
He is the chair of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Comer requested Alan Dershowitz to testify about Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal case.
Alan Dershowitz is a lawyer who was connected to Epstein in the past.
The request follows public reports and documents from the Department of Justice.
The committee is examining evidence and information related to Epstein’s crimes.
Epstein was convicted as a sex offender.
This testimony is part of Congress's ongoing efforts to investigate the Epstein case.
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U.S. Congressman Ryan Zinke said President Donald Trump wants to make a deal with Iran. However, Trump will not give money or remove sanctions without clear promises from Iran and proof that Iran follows the rules.
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Ryan Zinke is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
President Donald Trump seeks a negotiated agreement with Iran.
Trump will not send money to Iran as part of a deal.
Sanctions on Iran will not be lifted unless Iran meets certain conditions.
The conditions include clear guarantees and proof that Iran complies with the deal.
Zinke’s statements emphasize caution in any agreement with Iran.
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The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Virginia because of a new state law that bans masks for federal agents working there. The DOJ argues this law wrongly tries to control federal law enforcement actions and is against the Constitution.
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The Department of Justice sued the state of Virginia.
The lawsuit focuses on a new Virginia rule that bans masks for federal agents.
The DOJ says this rule tries to control federal law enforcement in a way that is not allowed by the Constitution.
Federal agents wear masks to protect their identities and safety while working.
The lawsuit was filed on a Thursday.
The issue involves how state rules affect federal law enforcement operations.
The DOJ’s position is that federal laws and operations should not be limited by state laws like this mask ban.
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The Trump administration's immigration crackdown has led to thousands of detentions, including many spouses and parents of U.S. citizens. Data shows that only a small percentage of those detained had violent criminal records, and many families have been separated or affected by these actions.
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More than 400,000 individuals without violent criminal history have been targeted in the crackdown.
Only 3% of those detained by ICE during the first 14 months of President Trump's second term had a violent felony conviction.
In the first eight months of 2025, ICE detained parents of about 14,450 U.S.-born children.
Over 9,700 children had at least one parent detained, with more than 7,000 parents eventually deported.
ICE detained 4,843 spouses of U.S. citizens in the first eight months of 2025, and over 2,000 were deported in the first seven months.
The Department of Homeland Security stated it is enforcing immigration laws to keep the country safe and targets those who entered illegally.
Immigration advocates are asking Congress to create laws that allow undocumented immigrants in mixed-status families to stay in the U.S.
The DHS said families are not separated by the agency and offers options for children of detained parents.
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A 17-year-old girl was stabbed in the neck in Brierfield, near Nelson. Lancashire Police arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder, and the girl is in the hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
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The stabbing happened on Wood Street at 3:06 PM BST.
Armed officers from Lancashire Police responded quickly to the scene.
A 30-year-old man was taken into custody.
The girl’s injury is to the back of her neck.
Police say her injury is serious but not expected to cause death.
Extra police patrols were sent to the area to keep the community calm.
Police are asking witnesses and anyone with video footage to contact them.
The incident is being treated as attempted murder.
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The FBI raided the Cleveland office of an Ohio voting rights group that helps register voters. The raid, linked to claims of election fraud, raised concerns among officials and civil rights groups about targeting voting organizations ahead of the midterm elections.
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The FBI searched the Ohio Organizing Collaborative’s office and took computers and phones.
Agents also visited homes of people connected to the group in Ohio and interviewed them.
Officials said the investigation relates to possible fraud in the 2024 election but did not give details.
Ohio’s Republican leaders are focusing more on voter fraud cases, following instructions from the acting attorney general.
The raid drew criticism from Ohio Democrats and civil rights groups, who said it may be politically motivated.
Cleveland’s mayor asked the FBI to explain the reason for the raid.
President Trump and his allies continue to claim voter fraud without providing proof.
Voting rights groups and legal experts called the raid an abuse of law enforcement aimed at intimidating voters before the elections.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is supporting candidates in three important House primary races ahead of the midterm elections. These races will test his influence in local politics and could help increase the number of left-leaning members in Congress if his choices win.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, won the New York mayoral race last year.
Mamdani has endorsed candidates in three House races happening in New York City this June.
The races include one open seat and two challengers running against current Democratic incumbents.
In District 7, Assemblymember Claire Valdez is competing against Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso. Polls show a close race with many undecided voters.
In District 10, Brad Lander, former city comptroller, is challenging Representative Dan Goldman and currently leads in polls.
In District 13, organizer Darializa Avila Chevalier is running against Representative Adriano Espaillat.
These elections will show if Mamdani’s political influence is growing or weakening since he took office in January.
The districts involved are known for progressive voters, making these races notable for the left’s chances in Congress.
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A New Yorker named Balladoli Miese spoke to a crowd after a Knicks basketball game to ask them not to damage public property. He reminded people that the city belongs to everyone and should be respected.
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The incident happened after a Knicks game loss on Monday.
Balladoli Miese is from New York and has Puerto Rican heritage.
Miese spoke out against vandalism and tried to calm a noisy crowd.
He emphasized that the city should be cared for, not damaged.
The event was reported by CBS News and covered by reporter Jared Ochacher.
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Victor Mata Villarreal, 45, shot at a police officer during a traffic stop in Midland, Texas, but the officer was not hurt. On Friday, Villarreal opened fire in Midland, killing one person and injuring nine others before dying after a standoff with police.
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Victor Mata Villarreal fired at a Midland police officer during a traffic stop on Wednesday but did not injure the officer.
Police searched for Villarreal on an attempted capital murder charge for shooting at the officer.
On Friday, Villarreal shot at officers and bystanders around 8 a.m. in Midland, Texas.
He barricaded himself inside an empty veterinary clinic building during a standoff.
Villarreal died after hours of police trying to capture him; authorities used robots and drones to confirm his death.
The shooting left one person dead and at least nine people injured.
Villarreal had past arrests for simple assault in 2006 and weapon violations in 2009.
His family chose not to comment on the incident.
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A judge denied the Kennedy Center's last-minute request to delay removing President Donald Trump's name from their building while they appeal the decision. The judge had previously ordered the center to take down Trump's name from its front.
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The Kennedy Center requested a pause on removing President Trump's name.
This request was made late in the legal process.
Judge Christopher Cooper rejected the request.
The judge had earlier ordered that Trump’s name be taken off the building’s façade.
The Kennedy Center plans to appeal the judge’s order.
The situation involves a federal court case.
The Kennedy Center is a well-known performing arts venue in the U.S.
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained Arelys Barahona Martinez, the wife of a retired US Army veteran, after an immigration appointment in Texas. Barahona Martinez has a longstanding removal order from 2005 and has been fighting to stay in the US legally with the help of her husband and attorney.
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Arelys Barahona Martinez was detained by ICE after a routine immigration check-in in Dallas, Texas.
She is originally from Honduras and first entered the US illegally in 2005.
Barahona Martinez later left the US but re-entered illegally in 2018 and was granted supervised release.
She is married to Wilmer Trujillo, a retired Staff Sergeant in the US Army and Texas National Guard.
Barahona Martinez applied for a program called "parole in place" that allows some immigrants to stay, but her application was denied in 2024 due to her active removal order.
Her attorney has filed a motion to stop her deportation temporarily while a court considers her case.
ICE stated she received proper legal process and will stay in custody pending removal from the US.
Trujillo and Barahona Martinez have a family in Texas, and he expressed concern about their family being separated.
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The FBI searched the Ohio Organizing Collaborative’s office and questioned its workers and volunteers in an investigation related to possible voter fraud. The group is known for helping register voters and advocating for civil rights and justice reforms.
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The FBI executed a search warrant at the Ohio Organizing Collaborative’s office.
Federal agents also visited the homes of the group’s employees and volunteers for interviews.
The investigation focuses on allegations of voter fraud.
Over 125 agents reportedly contacted or followed people connected to the group.
A Department of Justice official said the search warrant details remain secret.
Similar voter fraud investigations are ongoing in several states ahead of upcoming elections.
The Ohio Organizing Collaborative has previously faced controversies related to voter registration.
The group has received donations from progressive organizations that have also been scrutinized.
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A key part of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), known as Title VII or Section 702, expired after Congress did not pass its extension. However, surveillance under this law will continue until at least March 17, 2027, because the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court issued a certification that allows spying to proceed without a new law. Lawmakers disagree about reforming the law, which allows warrantless spying on foreign targets but can also collect Americans’ communications.
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Title VII of FISA, including Section 702, expired at midnight after Congress failed to renew it.
Surveillance authorized under Section 702 will continue until March 17, 2027, due to a court certification.
Section 702 lets U.S. intelligence spy on foreign targets without a warrant but can collect information from Americans communicating with them.
The law was last reauthorized in 2024 under President Biden, expanding some warrantless surveillance.
Some members of Congress want to limit government spying powers on Americans without a warrant.
Disagreements over surveillance reforms and leadership changes at the intelligence office contributed to the failure to extend the law.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise warned that stopping the law could risk American lives.
Despite the law's expiration, companies must still provide communications to intelligence agencies, though legal challenges may cause delays.
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A federal judge decided she cannot order the reinstatement of a Yosemite National Park ranger who was fired for displaying a transgender pride flag at a famous rock formation. The judge’s ruling did not resolve the ranger’s claim that the firing violated free speech rights protected by the First Amendment.
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The ranger worked at Yosemite National Park.
They displayed a transgender pride flag at El Capitan last year.
The ranger was fired after showing the flag.
A federal judge ruled she cannot force the ranger to be hired again.
The ruling did not address whether the firing violated free speech rights.
The ranger’s claim involves the First Amendment, which protects free speech.
The case remains unresolved regarding the free speech issue.
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Sam Bankman-Fried lost his appeal to overturn his fraud conviction and 25-year prison sentence related to the collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange, FTX. A federal appeals court upheld the conviction, saying the evidence against him was strong, and he is currently in prison with eligibility for release in 2044.
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Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted on seven felony charges for defrauding FTX customers.
Prosecutors said he stole $8 billion from customers to cover losses at his hedge fund, Alameda Research.
The appeals court ruled unanimously that the evidence supporting his conviction was solid.
Bankman-Fried’s legal team argued the trial judge prevented evidence that could support his belief that FTX had enough funds, but the court disagreed.
The court explained fraud occurs once someone tricks others into giving money, even if they plan to repay later.
Bankman-Fried is serving a 25-year prison sentence and can be released in 2044.
He is asking President Donald Trump for a pardon.
Before the scandal, Bankman-Fried was a well-known figure in the crypto world and made large political and charity donations.
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Timothy Hudson, 16, has been charged with killing and sexually assaulting his stepsister, Anna Kepner, on a Carnival cruise ship. Sonya Ziske, Hudson’s step-grandmother, spoke out blaming the parents for their role in the tragedy.
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Anna Kepner died while on a Carnival cruise ship with her family.
Timothy Hudson is accused of causing her death and committing sexual assault.
Hudson is 16 years old and is the stepson of Anna Kepner’s parent.
Sonya Ziske, Hudson’s step-grandmother, publicly discussed the case.
Ziske suggested that the parents were responsible because they were not careful.
CBS News covered the story with reporting from Cristian Benavides.
Authorities have charged Timothy Hudson with serious crimes related to the incident.
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A judge appointed by President Obama rejected a lawsuit trying to stop a UFC fight event planned at the White House. The judge said the plaintiffs did not show enough legal reason to block the event, and the public interest supports letting it happen.
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U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta denied a request to stop a UFC fight event at the White House.
The lawsuit was filed by activists Susan Douglas and Paul Romano, who claimed the event was corrupt and improperly allowed at federal sites.
The judge said the plaintiffs did not prove they had legal standing or would suffer serious harm.
The judge noted the fight setup outside the White House is temporary.
The ruling highlighted that organizing the event already involved significant time and money, which would be wasted if stopped last minute.
A White House spokesperson praised the ruling and called the UFC event a historic celebration.
The UFC event is scheduled for Sunday, on Flag Day and President Trump's 80th birthday.
The main fight is set to start at 8 p.m. Eastern Time, with earlier matches beginning at 4 p.m.
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A federal judge in the United States refused to stop a UFC fight from happening at the White House on President Donald Trump’s birthday. The judge said the people trying to stop the event did not show enough harm to justify cancelling it.
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The UFC fight is set to take place on President Trump’s birthday at the White House.
Judge Amit Mehta ruled against the plaintiffs who wanted to block the event.
The plaintiffs include a nonprofit group representing an activist and a Vietnam War veteran.
They argued the large steel structure for the fight would harm the appearance of the White House grounds.
The structure is called The Claw; it is 92 feet tall and weighs 600 tonnes.
The judge said the structure will be taken down starting Monday after the event.
Plaintiffs also claimed the event showed unfair favors between the White House and the UFC.
The judge found the plaintiffs waited too long to file their lawsuit, weakening their case.
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The National Academies of Science, known for giving expert scientific advice to the U.S. government, is facing political pressure from Republican politicians. The tension focuses on the academy's scientific reports about human-driven climate change, which some Republicans claim are biased and want to challenge in court and federal funding.
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The National Academies of Science gives reports on science and technology to help the government.
They have reported that human-caused climate change is real and affects weather events.
Republican state attorneys general opposed a chapter on climate change in a legal reference guide.
They argued that including climate change in the guide showed bias and was not impartial.
Despite pressure, the National Academies kept the chapter available on their website.
A group of Republican members of Congress threatened to review the academy’s federal funding.
The controversy is tied to legal cases against fossil fuel companies for climate damage.
There is also a competing climate report from a group with views opposing mainstream climate science.
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