The Worst Among Us Get Arrested While Congress Debates Whether ICE Should Wear Masks
ICE arrests dangerous criminals as lawmakers debate enforcement rules. What it means for public safety.
FROM THE NEWSROOM
Wednesday, February 18th | News that moves the world.
ICE carried out major arrests tied to child exploitation while lawmakers argue over enforcement rules.
A civil rights era figure is remembered as Jesse Jackson dies at 84.
And President Trump stays neutral in a high stakes Texas GOP Senate primary.
So what ties these stories together?
Each reflects a bigger debate over public safety, political accountability, and what government enforcement should look like.
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The Worst Among Us Get Arrested While Congress Debates Whether ICE Should Wear Masks
Over Presidents Day weekend, ICE says it arrested illegal immigrants charged with or convicted of serious crimes, including child sex offenses, trafficking related crimes, and violent assaults. DHS highlighted the operation as a public safety effort, while Democrats in Congress pushed a list of demands tied to immigration enforcement including limits on masks and added warrant requirements. DHS also cited a sharp rise in assaults on ICE officers.
Where should Congress draw the line between enforcement transparency and officer safety?
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Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Icon and Presidential Candidate, Dies at 84
Reverend Jesse Jackson, a longtime civil rights leader, founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, and two time Democratic presidential candidate, died Tuesday at 84. He rose to prominence during the civil rights movement, later ran influential primary campaigns in 1984 and 1988, and remained a major political figure for decades. Supporters credit his advocacy and organizing, while critics disputed aspects of his rhetoric and approach.
How will Jackson’s political legacy be judged in the next generation of American politics?
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President Declines to Pick Side in Crowded Texas Republican Senate Race
President Trump again declined to endorse in the Texas GOP Senate primary, saying he supports all three candidates: Sen. John Cornyn, AG Ken Paxton, and Rep. Wesley Hunt. Polling cited in the piece shows Paxton leading, Cornyn close behind, and Hunt in third, with undecided voters still in play. With the primary approaching, Trump appears to be watching how the race develops rather than shaping it early.
Does staying neutral help the party, or does it invite a longer and messier primary?
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QUICK TAKES
U.S. Boards Sanctioned Tanker: The Pentagon says American forces tracked and boarded the Veronica III in the Indian Ocean after it left Venezuela and attempted to evade a Trump ordered tanker quarantine. Officials say the vessel’s status is now under review.
Military Strikes Narco Terrorist Boats: SOUTHCOM reports coordinated strikes on three vessels tied to narcotics trafficking by designated terrorist groups, killing 11 suspects. No U.S. personnel were injured.
Teacher Killed During ICE Enforcement Incident: A Savannah special education teacher died after ICE says a man with a deportation order fled agents, ran a red light, and caused a fatal crash. The case remains under investigation.
507 Arrested in January Operations: The administration says a joint Homeland Security task force made 507 arrests last month, seized large quantities of drugs, and identified 257 victims, including 27 children.
FROM THE EDITOR
Today’s stories span immigration, elections, national security, and organized crime, but they share a common theme.
When government uses force, whether through arrests, sanctions, or military action, the public demands results and accountability.
The arguments are rarely about whether enforcement should exist. They’re about how it should be used and who pays the price when it fails.
That’s today’s wrap. The world keeps moving, and now you’re caught up.
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