Kristi Noem
Trump Administration Launches Immigration Crackdown in New Orleans Despite Local Concerns
Dec 04, 2025 09:19 am CST
The Department of Homeland Security has initiated an immigration enforcement operation in New Orleans, targeting what Secretary Kristi Noem calls "the worst of the worst." Mayor-elect Helena Moreno has expressed concerns about targeting practices and agent identification, while data from the Cato Institute challenges administration claims about detainees' criminal backgrounds.
Afghan Immigrant Who Attacked National Guard Members Became Radicalized After Arriving in the US, Homeland Security Reports
Dec 01, 2025 01:40 am CST
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reveals that Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan immigrant accused of shooting National Guard members near the White House, was radicalized after entering the US in 2021. The 29-year-old suspect, who was granted asylum under the Trump administration despite entering during Biden's Afghan evacuation program, has prompted renewed scrutiny of immigration vetting procedures and asylum policies.
The Political Significance of the "MAGA Look": How Appearance Shapes Identity in Trump's Female Alliance
Nov 10, 2025 04:38 pm CST
This article explores how a distinctive appearance characterized by long blonde hair, elaborate makeup, and cosmetic enhancements has become a political statement among women in Donald Trump's circle. Known as the "MAGA look," this aesthetic serves as a visual identifier within the conservative movement, creating community bonds while reflecting complex tensions between traditional values and modern beauty practices. The phenomenon highlights how physical appearance has become increasingly politicized in contemporary American conservative circles.
Escalating Immigration Enforcement: Military-Style Tactics in Chicago Spark Controversy and Legal Challenges
Oct 06, 2025 01:03 pm CST
Federal immigration enforcement has intensified in Chicago with aggressive tactics including helicopter assaults on residential buildings, chemical agent deployment near schools, and widespread detainment of both documented and undocumented individuals. These operations have led to over 1,000 arrests, affected U.S. citizens and children, and prompted legal challenges from local officials and civil rights organizations. Governor JB Pritzker has called for investigations into alleged rights violations while DHS officials defend the operations as targeting gang connections.
2 Detainees Killed, 1 Injured In Sniper Attack On US Immigration Facility
Sep 25, 2025 07:57 am CST
Two detainees were killed and one wounded in a sniper attack Wednesday on a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in the Texas city of Dallas, officials said.