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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 15: Former U.S. National Security Adviser Michael Waltz testifies during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on July 15, 2025 in Washington, DC. Waltz, who was nominated by U.S. President Donald Trump to be the next U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, previously served as the National Security Adviser. He resigned from that position after facing scrutiny for his involvement in creating a Signal chat that mistakenly included a journalist. This chat discussed sensitive plans for a military strike on Houthi targets in Yemen. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Mike Waltz confirmed as Trump’s ambassador to the UN after months of delays

The Senate has confirmed Mike Waltz as President Donald Trump’s ambassador to the United Nations (UN) days before the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

Live Nation, Ticketmaster joined with ticket brokers to exploit fans, US says

The FTC accused Live Nation and Ticketmaster of costing fans millions of dollars by tacitly allowing ticket brokers to scoop concert tickets and sell them to at a significant markup.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 06: An aerial view shows smoke from Canadian wildfires dimming the city's skyline on June 06, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. The city has been under an air quality alert for the past two days, with vulnerable residents encouraged to limit their time outdoors. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Homan: Expect imminent immigration enforcement operations ‘In most sanctuary cities across the country’

Border czar Tom Homan announced that numerous sanctuary cities, including Chicago, should expect immigration enforcement operations this week as the Trump administration continues to ramp up its mass deportation campaign.

(L) COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA - JANUARY 13: Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a campaign event at The Grass Wagon on January 13, 2024 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Iowa voters are preparing for the Republican Party of Iowa's presidential caucuses on January 15th. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) / (Background) OCHOPEE, FLORIDA - AUGUST 22: Activist Joshua Rubin protests at the entrance to "Alligator Alcatraz" at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport on August 22, 2025 in Ochopee, Florida. A federal judge ordered an indefinite halt to new construction at the immigration detention facility, and barred any new detainees from being brought to the site, siding with environmental groups who said the facility is endangering the Everglades and its wildlife. The state of Florida filed notice of appeal after the judge's ruling. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Appeals Court: ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ may continue its immigration operations

A federal appeals court has cleared the way for the Florida immigration detention center “Alligator Alcatraz” to continue operating while a legal challenge against the state and the Trump administration proceeds through the courts.

(L) Joseph A. Ladapo, MD, PhD, State Surgeon General of Florida. / (Background) BOWIE, MARYLAND - MARCH 25: Nurses draw vaccine doses from a vial as Maryland residents receive their second dose of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine at the Cameron Grove Community Center on March 25, 2021 in Bowie, Maryland. The vaccinations were provided by Prince George's County's Mobile Units as vaccinations in Maryland are now over the 20 percent threshold. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo: Florida will eliminate all vaccine mandates

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo announced on Wednesday that the Sunshine State will move to eliminate all vaccine mandates, a move that has sparked sharp criticism from some “public health experts” while earning support from parents who argue they shouldn’t be forced to vaccinate their healthy children.

People view arts and crafts made by inmates and being sold by them during the Angola Prison Rodeo held at the Louisiana State Penitentiary April 23, 2023, in Angola, Louisiana. - The rode, which is in its 57th year, features inmates competing in rodeo events and selling crafts they make at the prison. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

New ICE detention facility dubbed ‘Louisiana Lockup’ opens at notorious Angola prison

The new Louisiana Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility, dubbed “Louisiana Lockup,” is now open to house illegal immigrants at the Louisiana State Penitentiary.