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Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick criticizes Republican Partys lack of a viable healthcare plan, urges extension of ACA premium tax credits to maintain affordability.

Developer of ICEBlock app sues Trump administration over app removal, citing free speech rights. The app, designed as an early warning system for public observations of ICE activities, was removed from Apples store after pressure from the administration. The lawsuit argues that observing immigration agents in public is largely protected under the U.S. Constitution.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul endorses Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdanis video advising foreign nationals on ICE interactions, emphasizing the importance of knowing rights amidst alleged violations. Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist, pledges to protect immigrant rights as mayor. Governor Hochul, once opposed to tax increases, now considers raising corporate tax rates to fund Mamdanis proposals, but remains firm against personal income tax hikes to maintain affordability and competitiveness.

President Trump unveils $12 billion aid package for American farmers, impacted by trade disputes with China. Eleven billion dollars immediately released, with another billion set aside for specialty crops. Funds primarily go to the Department of Agricultures Farmer Bridge Assistance program, offering one-time payments to farmers of certain row crops. While farmers appreciate the aid, they prefer to earn their living by selling their crops in open markets.

Former President Donald Trump criticizes EUs €120M fine against Elon Musks X, calling it a nasty one and expressing concern over Europes direction. The fine was imposed due to Xs failure to adhere to content moderation and transparency requirements. Trump warns Europe to be careful, aligning with his strategy for US-EU relations, which highlights perceived failures in immigration, free speech, and economic competitiveness.

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.