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U.S. Immigration Officials Detain Applicants at Green Card Interviews, Causing Fear and Uncertainty U.S. immigration officials are now detaining individuals during green card interviews, turning a previously safe final step into a surprise arrest for some. This is particularly impacting marriage-based applicants, with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents appearing at Citizenship and Immigration Services offices in recent weeks. Even when petitions are approved on the spot, some individuals are taken into custody immediately. For instance, a man in San Diego who entered the U.S. legally as a child and overstayed his visa after marrying a U.S. citizen was told his case was perfect and approved during his interview, but was later arrested by ICE. Similarly, a woman in Cleveland who has lived in the U.S. for twenty-five years was held during her interview due to an old removal order from her parents missing a court date years ago. Immigration attorneys report that clients are terrified, with many skipping interviews or even filing for status altogether. One lawyer noted that people feel like theyre walking into a trap, pushing them away from the legal path. Officials defend the policy, stating that the Trump administration made it clear: break immigration laws like overstaying a visa, and face deportation. This represents a significant shift from before, when spouses of citizens saw these interviews as low-risk due to carve-outs in the law for immediate relatives. As these detentions increase, advocates worry that it will further clog the system and leave families in limbo, forcing more to stay in the shadows instead of seeking legal residency.

CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss delays 60 Minutes report on alleged torture in El Salvador prison, citing lack of context and key voices. Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi argues the report is ready, accusing Weiss of a political call. Weiss, known for controversy, seeks comments from Trump administration officials, but they dont respond. Lawmakers warn holding stories due to silence from powerful figures erodes press trust.

Trump Administration Reinstates Abortion Restrictions at VA, Focusing on Core Mission; Life-threatening Emergencies Still Covered

Gallup poll reveals alarming lack of faith in Americas top leaders, with no major figure above fifty percent approval. President Trumps approval at 36%, Congress at 17%, and other big names in the low forties. Economic worries and dissatisfaction across parties and branches of government indicate a volatile political scene ahead.

Trump Criticizes Feds Rate Hikes, Vows to Boost Markets

The Supreme Court denies Trumps request to deploy National Guard in Chicago, blocking hundreds of soldiers from aiding in protests against immigration policies. The move is part of Trumps strategy to use military in Democratic-led cities, which critics argue targets political opponents. Trump had previously deployed troops to Portland, Los Angeles, Memphis, and Washington, D.C. The National Guard typically answers to state governors, but presidents can federalize them under specific laws. Trumps team portrays these cities as chaotic with violent protests, but Democratic mayors, governors, and local cops describe the gatherings as small, mostly peaceful, and under control. Federal judges have sided with locals, calling the administrations claims overblown. The Supreme Courts decision comes after a Chicago federal judge and an appeals court panel blocked the Illinois deployment, stating protests at an immigration site were not riots or rebellions. The legal back-and-forth highlights deep divides over when the military steps into domestic disputes.

The Department of Justice is suing Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Attorney General Kwame Raoul over two new state laws. These laws, the Illinois Bivens Act and the Court Access, Safety, and Participation Act, are accused of unconstitutionally blocking federal immigration enforcement and putting federal officers at risk of huge civil lawsuits. The laws create new ways to sue federal agents and allow for punitive damages against them, potentially scaring off enforcement efforts. Illinois leaders defend the measures as protections in sensitive spots, but federal prosecutors argue they hinder operations by releasing dangerous criminals. This lawsuit marks the latest clash in the ongoing battle between federal and state governments over immigration rules.

U.S. stocks surged to new heights on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 reaching a record closing level, driven by robust economic data showing GDP growth of 4.3% in Q3, outpacing estimates and boosting bond yields. The bond market favored growth stocks, while energy and food companies suffered. Nvidia led gains, with Amazon, Alphabet, and Broadcom also rising over 1%. Despite weaker consumer confidence and stagnant factory production, all major indexes are poised for a third consecutive yearly gain. Optimism builds for a Santa Claus rally in the final trading days of the year.

Floridas Catholic bishops appeal to Trump for a Christmas immigration enforcement pause, citing humanity and respect for families. White House responds, emphasizing Trumps commitment to deporting criminal illegal immigrants.