Today’s facts 08-15-2025
Today’s facts …
Trump and Putin are meeting in Anchorage, Alaska, at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson today to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was not invited to be a part of these talks.
Trump cold-called Norway’s finance minister last month to ask for a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Attorney General Pam Bondi ordered DC’s mayor and police department to give Terry Cole, the head of the DEA, full control of the department during the federal takeover.
Washington DC officials have sued this morning to block Trump’s takeover of its police department.
ICE can detain people anywhere—even near and in schools—creating fear and disruption for students and families as the school year begins.
Teachers from New York and California who have relocated to Oklahoma and are seeking employment must pass a test to see if they are “woke.”
DHS has a new fleet of ICE vehicles.
There is a shortage of doctors in the US. At least 7.4% of emergency departments across the US do not have an attending physician on-site 24/7.
Studies have shown housing first works better than treatment first to solve homelessness. Trump is pulling funding from the US housing first efforts.
A DOJ employee charged with a felony for throwing a sandwich at an ICE agent has been fired.
Trump granted blanket clemency to individuals convicted of assaulting or obstructing law enforcement officers on Jan 6.
AT&T customers can now file a claim in a $177 million legal settlement related to two data breaches, which could provide up to $7,500 in compensation per person. Look for an email notice from attsettlement@e.emailksa.com or call (833) 890-4930 for your class action ID.
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