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DHS uses holiday-themed memes to highlight immigration efforts, sparking controversy with festive yet firm messages. The department, under the Trump administration, has employed humor and popular culture references in their messaging, including a Valentines Day meme and a Christmas-themed post featuring President Trump. The approach aims to inform the public about agents work and enforcement actions, as seen in a June Instagram video and a November post with a hotline number.

DHSs social media team spreads holiday cheer with immigration enforcement memes, using humor to convey their stance on illegal immigration. Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin confirms the departments commitment to keeping Americans informed through creative messaging.

Indiana State Senators Advance Trump-Backed Redistricting Plan: Amidst pressure from former President Donald Trump, Indiana state senators have moved forward with a proposal to redraw congressional boundaries, aiming to create more Republican-leaning districts ahead of next years midterm elections. The unusual mid-decade redistricting effort has faced hesitation from some Republicans, with one senator expressing fear for other states if such tactics become common. The proposed map, which would significantly alter existing districts and potentially eliminate the districts of Indianas two current Democratic congressional representatives, is set for a final vote in the full Senate later this week, serving as a test of Trumps influence within the Republican Party.

Texas Senator John Cornyn welcomes Congresswoman Jasmine Crocketts Democratic Senate primary entry, labeling it a gift, while navigating his own challenging Republican primary against Attorney General Ken Paxton and Congressman Wesley Hunt.

Texas Senator John Cornyn expresses delight over Congresswoman Jasmine Crocketts Democratic Senate primary entry, calling it a gift. Cornyns team anticipates Crockett becoming the Democratic nominee, potentially over State Representative James Talarico. Republicans frame Crocketts launch as Democrats moving left, citing early polling data. Cornyn faces a challenging Republican primary against Attorney General Ken Paxton and Congressman Wesley Hunt, with Paxton using Crocketts announcement to attack Cornyn.

The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) is urging President Trump, Congress, and federal agencies to block a proposed merger between Nexstar Media Group and Tegna Incorporated. This merger would create the largest television station group in the US, potentially giving one company unprecedented control over local broadcast news. The ZOA argues that this merger would violate federal law, as it would exceed the thirty-nine percent ownership cap set by Congress. Morton Klein, the ZOAs national president, warns that this merger could erode public trust in media, threaten diverse opinions, and lead to higher retransmission fees for consumers. The ZOA is calling for a competitive and diverse media landscape to uphold truth, fairness, and democratic values.

The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) is urging President Trump, Congress, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the Department of Justice to reject a proposed merger between Nexstar Media Group and Tegna Incorporated. This merger would create the largest television station group in the US, potentially violating federal media ownership laws and giving one company too much control over local broadcast news. The ZOA argues that this move would undermine Congresss intent and the FCCs goals of promoting local news, diverse viewpoints, and fair competition. Morton Klein, the ZOAs national president, warns that further consolidation of the television industry could threaten media diversity and lead to higher retransmission fees for consumers. The ZOA is calling on federal officials to uphold their commitment to a competitive and diverse media landscape.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis designates CAIR and Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organizations, despite no official federal designation. CAIR and Muslim Brotherhood plan to sue, claiming the move is unconstitutional and defamatory. Texas recently took similar action, facing a lawsuit from CAIR.

Former President Trump is reigniting his campaign-style rallies, zeroing in on his message of combating inflation. Despite polls indicating Americans growing concerns over rising costs, Trump dismisses Democrats hoax claims and asserts his administrations efforts to tackle Joe Bidens inflation crisis. He plans to address this at the Mount Airy Casino resort in Pennsylvania, despite internal disagreements within his Make America Great Again movement. Trump has shown signs of softening his stance on affordability, now acknowledging it as a problem and blaming Democrats. This focus on inflation is crucial, as affordability played a significant role in recent Democratic victories and could impact the upcoming midterm elections.