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Bishop of Baton Rouge Diocese Issues Dispensation for Undocumented Immigrants Amid Immigration Enforcement Concerns Bishop Michael Duca of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has granted a special dispensation for undocumented immigrants to skip their weekly Mass obligation due to fears of immigration enforcement. This move follows similar actions in other U.S. dioceses and reflects growing concerns among bishops about the impact of stricter immigration policies on their communities.

White House border czar, Tom Homan, reveals that the Trump administration has rescued over sixty-two thousand migrant children from human trafficking, emphasizing a significant effort to combat child vulnerability at the border. Homan claims that over half a million children were smuggled into the country under the current administration, with many now involved in sex trafficking or forced labor. Federal agencies are launching joint operations to locate missing children and restart investigations into suspect sponsors, uncovering a backlog of neglected child-safety leads. Despite the widespread reporting of the sixty-two thousand figure, the administration has not yet released a full public breakdown of how this number was calculated. Homan frames this initiative as a moral imperative linked to border enforcement, praising President Trumps leadership in these rescue operations.

The Department of Homeland Security unveils The Worst of the Worst portal, wow.dhs.gov, offering public access to arrest data, including criminal records and removal details. The initiative aims to increase transparency, showcasing enforcement efforts and highlighting risks faced by officers. Initially featuring ten thousand arrests, the site underscores immigration enforcement priorities and addresses limitations in federal-local cooperation.

HHS Alters Admiral Levines Portrait Nameplate, Sparking Controversy The Department of Health and Human Services recently changed the nameplate on Admiral Rachel Levines portrait in the Hubert H. Humphrey Building, replacing her current legal name with a previous one. This move, confirmed by an HHS spokesperson, is part of their effort to align information with gold standard science and reverse policies enacted by Levine. Levine, a former admiral in the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, called it a petty action. The change occurred during the federal government shutdown, according to Adrian Shanker, a former Biden administration health official and spokesperson for Levine. Shanker described the nameplate change as small acts of pettiness and bigotry, highlighting ongoing tensions and differing perspectives within HHS.

Dark Horse, a new biographical film about former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, is set to hit screens. Starring Jim Caviezel, known for his role as Jesus in The Passion of the Christ, the movie is directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh and written by Mário Frias, Bolsonaros former secretary of culture. The film, which began production three months ago in Brazil, delves into Bolsonaros controversial tenure and his alleged attempts to overturn the 2022 election. Despite denials from Bolsonaros supporters, who claim political persecution, the film is expected to wrap up production in Mexico and the United States next year, as Bolsonaro serves his twenty-seven-year prison sentence.

Alina Habba, former Trump attorney, resigns as New Jerseys top federal prosecutor after court rules her appointment unlawful. She joins Justice Department as senior advisor to AG Pam Bondi.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Junior received a high approval rating in a recent Harvard Harris survey, placing him ahead of figures like President Trump, former President Biden, and Elon Musk. His positive margin was likely influenced by his name recognition and perceived position outside traditional partisan politics. Recent developments, such as a vote to roll back childhood hepatitis B vaccination recommendations and an inquiry into a school vaccinating a child without parental consent, have kept him in the public eye, contributing to his favorability score.

Asylum seekers crossing the English Channel are allegedly being recruited as drug mules, swallowing packets of Class A narcotics to smuggle into Great Britain. This development suggests a growing collaboration between smugglers and drug traffickers, with migrants offered free or discounted passage in exchange for their services. Undercover reporters claim that migrants are promised VIP crossings and placed on boats with women and children to avoid scrutiny. British authorities deny these allegations, stating that every illegal arrival undergoes security checks and searches. However, the situation underscores concerns about criminal networks exploiting migration routes.