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ICE agent pay ranges from about $50k to six figures with bonuses and federal benefits, as the agency's budget expands to $30bn amid political scrutiny.

JD Vance defended the ICE detention of five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, claiming critics advocate for open borders.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem attended Dan Scavino and Erin Elmore's Mar-a-Lago wedding on 1 Feb without her husband, seen with adviser Corey Lewandowski, whose wife was also absent.

Pope Leo XIV expressed concern for the growing tensions between the US and Cuba following Donald Trump's latest executive order imposing tariffs on countries providing oil to Cuba.

A live White House briefing with President Trump ended abruptly after an unexplained sound, sparking online speculation and scrutiny of footage and social media reactions.

A supercomputer generated images of Epstein's alleged 'secret child' after an email surfaced of Sarah Ferguson congratulating him on a 'baby boy' in 2011.

Brazilian MAGA influencer Júnior Pena, who claimed US immigration enforcement targets only criminals, was detained by ICE in New Jersey after missing a court hearing, underscoring sharp irony.

50 Cent cited new Epstein files and teased a Jay-Z doc, stirring debate as DOJ clarified the mentions were unverified tips. Here's the evidence-based account.

Jelly Roll avoided ICE questions at Grammys but vowed to share his views this week in his most forceful statement ever.

DOJ file shows Trump's face blacked out in a 2019 Epstein–Bannon text, sparking debate over redaction standards and transparency in the Epstein files release.

Disturbing footage shows Jeffrey Epstein discussing the devil and defending his wealth in a mysterious interview as three million documents are released.

President Donald Trump threatened to sue Grammy host Trevor Noah over a joke suggesting Trump and Bill Clinton visited Jeffrey Epstein's island, labelling him a 'total loser' and 'talentless dope', whilst Bad Bunny won Album of the Year and delivered a defiant 'ICE out' speech.

Trump's jokes bombed at Washington's elite Alfalfa Club dinner, with sources saying the room fell silent repeatedly during his hour-long speech.

A viral video alleges LAPD officers beat an unarmed protester in Downtown LA during an ICE demonstration, sparking outrage amid mass arrests and protests nationwide.

A resurfaced DOJ interview shows Jeffrey Epstein discussing his wealth, 'Tier 1' criminal status and if he saw himself as 'the devil', amid a major 2026 document release.

President Donald Trump claimed he could personally direct multi-billion-dollar government lawsuit settlements to charities, saying no one would object, even though courts control any allocation of federal funds.

ICE halted payments to medical providers for detainee care on 3 October 2025 and will not process claims until at least 30 April 2026; Senator Jon Ossoff's investigation documented 85 credible cases of medical neglect, including untreated heart attacks and denied medications, amongst 73,000 detained immigrants.

New Epstein files reveal shocking correspondence involving Melania Trump, Bill Gates and Prince Andrew, alongside disturbing new images. As the DOJ releases 3 million documents, the elite faces fresh scrutiny over their ties to the disgraced financier.

Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother Nancy reported missing in Arizona. Sheriff cites 'grave concern' over scene at Tucson home.

The Nation nominates Minneapolis for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, recognising its peaceful resistance against federal immigration policies and commitment to human rights.

The Melania documentary premiere reportedly left audiences 'inspired', as it showed First Lady's independence and advocacy work, despite underwhelming box office results in the US and abroad.

Tucker Carlson criticises Trump over Alex Pretti shooting, warning of police state overreach as Marjorie Greene joins calls for justice.

Trump UFO Disclosure Date Triggers Mockery as July 8 Claim Faces Hoax Accusations

Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council, issued a chilling death threat against President Volodymyr Zelenskyy using a dark literary reference from The Master and Margarita, declaring his fate is sealed, just days before peace talks resume on February 4-5 in Abu Dhabi.

Actor Pedro Pascal posted the names of nine people who died in connection with US immigration enforcement in 2026, demanding justice as detention deaths reach record levels.

A Ukrainian-born Morgan Stanley analyst left her Manhattan dream life to become an emergency combat medic, treating wounded soldiers just 800 metres from the front line for nearly three years.

Yale's expanded financial aid covers tuition for families under $200,000 and all costs for those under $100,000, but room and board may still apply.

Trump announces two-year Kennedy Center closure from 4 July for renovations as performers, including Hamilton and Philip Glass, withdraw.

Former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene condemns the MAGA movement as a 'big lie' in a scathing interview, alleging it now serves corporate interests and foreign powers instead of ordinary Americans, following her January 2026 resignation from Congress.