French court convicts 18 people over involvement in human smuggling network, jailing 1 for 15 years
LILLE, France (AP) — French court convicts 18 people over involvement in human smuggling network, jailing 1 for 15 years.
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The Canadian PressSan Diego sheriff defies new policy to limit cooperation with immigration officials
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The sheriff of the nation’s fifth-largest county on Tuesday defied a new policy to limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities, setting up a showdown over a new obstacle to President-elect Donald Trump’s mass deportation plans.
- The Canadian Press
For now, 'Dreamers' will be shut out of the health care marketplace in 19 states
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Young adult immigrants known as “Dreamers” in 19 U.S. states will be temporarily blocked from getting health insurance through the Affordable Care Act's public marketplace, a federal judge has ruled, limiting an effort by the Biden administration to help immigrants brought to the country illegally as children.
- CNN
Biden faces mounting pressure to protect immigrants before Trump takes office
President Joe Biden is facing mounting pressure from Democratic lawmakers and allies to extend protections to immigrants in the United States amid party fears over President-elect Donald Trump’s promise of mass deportations.
- The Independent
Can Trump actually end birthright citizenship?
Move would require changing the Constitution by two-thirds majority in both chambers of Congress, and an amendment must be ratified by three-fourths of all state legislatures
- Miami Herald
Trump wants to limit birthright citizenship through executive action. Can he do that?
During a recent interview, Trump said that if he can, his administration will try to restrict the longstanding, constitutionally guaranteed right of children born on U.S. soil to have American citizenship.
- The Canadian Press
Democratic senators urge Biden to act on temporary protections for migrants
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic senators are urging President Joe Biden to extend temporary protections for migrants in the U.S. before he leaves office, warning that millions of people could be forced to return to unsafe countries once President-elect Donald Trump retakes the White House.
- Reuters
US judge blocks Biden healthcare rule for DACA immigrants in some states
A U.S. judge in North Dakota has blocked the Biden administration from requiring 19 Republican-led states to provide health insurance coverage to immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children. U.S. District Judge Daniel Traynor on Monday said a rule adopted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in May likely violates a federal law that prohibits giving public benefits to people who lack legal immigration status. Traynor, who was appointed by Republican President-elect Donald Trump in his first term, blocked the rule from being applied in 19 states that sued in August pending the outcome of their case.
- KGTV - San Diego Scripps
County to discuss sanctuary policies
Amid President-elect Donald Trump's vows to crackdown on the border, ABC 10News Perla Shaheen followed through, explaining how some San Diego County Board of Supervisors are working to safeguard undocumented immigrant from deportation, regardless of criminal records.
- Variety
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Accuser Details Alleged Sexual Assault at White Party: ‘I Was Screaming, I Was Telling Him to Stop’ and ‘He Was Acting Like It Was Nothing’
One of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ accusers has given an anonymous on-camera interview about his sexual assault allegations against the music mogul, marking the first time an alleged victim of Combs has done so. In an interview with CNN, a John Doe — whose face was concealed and voice altered to maintain his anonymity — detailed …
- The Daily Beast
Kimberly Guilfoyle Out of the Picture as Don Jr. Appears with New Squeeze
Donald Trump Jr. was spotted in Palm Beach with a new girlfriend on Saturday, the Daily Mail revealed with new photos. Trump Jr., 46, was pictured with Bettina Anderson, 38, a Palm Beach socialite, on Monday night. Trump Jr. is still engaged to Kimberly Guilfoyle, 55, but his romance with Anderson is reportedly an “open secret” in the Florida town. Anderson also shared a birthday message from the future first son on her Instagram stories. “Many Have Said You’re Aging Out But I Think You’re Perfe
- The Daily Beast
Bill Clinton Tells ‘The View’ How He’d Feel About Biden Pardoning Hillary
Bill Clinton weighed in on whether he believes President Joe Biden should preemptively pardon his wife Hillary Clinton ahead of Trump’s re-taking office in January during his Wednesday sit down on .The View Co-host Sunny Hostin asked Clinton whether he thinks Hillary Clinton should receive a pardon, especially following threats to further investigate her from Trump’s pick for the head of the FBI, Kash Patel. “They got a problem with her because,” Clinton began, laughing, “first, she didn’t do an
- HuffPost
Donald Trump Jr. Reacts To Kimberly Guilfoyle Ambassador News Amid Breakup Rumors
The president-elect's son congratulated Guilfoyle after he was apparently pictured holding hands with another woman.
- People
Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick Joined by Both Kids for Rare Family Red Carpet Photo: See Their Looks!
The couple and their children, Sosie and Travis, as well as his partner Angelina Sambrotto, attended the premiere of 'A Complete Unknown' in style
- HuffPost
Joe Biden Calls Himself 'Stupid' For Not Doing 1 Donald Trump Thing
The president said he "learned something" from the president-elect.
- Sky News
Russia tells citizens to avoid travel to the West - and responds to Donald Trump's call for Ukraine ceasefire
Russia has issued a travel warning to its citizens as it said tensions with the US are "teetering on the verge of rupture". Maria Zakharova, a spokeswoman for the Russian foreign ministry, urged citizens on Wednesday to "refrain from trips to the US, Canada and with a few exceptions EU countries" over the Christmas period. "In the context of the increasing confrontation in Russian-American relations, which are teetering on the verge of rupture due to the fault of Washington, trips to the United States of America privately or out of official necessity are fraught with serious risks," Ms Zakharova said.
- People
Taylor Swift's Longtime Bass Player Writes Emotional Note About Grueling Eras Tour: 'I've Emerged Changed'
Amos Heller offered rare insight into life behind the scenes, including getting tattoos in Ireland and visiting a watch factory in Switzerland
- The Daily Beast
Mel Gibson Threatens ‘to Kill Someone’ While Fearmongering at Mar-a-Lago
A cavalcade of supporting characters in the MAGA universe, and President-elect Donald Trump, showed up at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday to attend a soirée for the conspiratorial, QAnon-adjacent conservative nonprofit America’s Future. Mel Gibson, the traditionalist Catholic actor and director, told the crowd, “I got nine kids. If one of them got stolen or trafficked, I’d have to kill someone.”
- People
Pregnant Megan Fox Has Been 'Distraught' Since Machine Gun Kelly Split: 'She Was Blind-Sided' (Exclusive Source)
Another source said the pair are both "ecstatic about the baby" and "really wanted this baby"
- Reuters
Russia vows response after Ukraine used US-made ATACMS to strike airfield
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia said on Wednesday that Ukraine had struck a military airfield on the Azov Sea with six U.S.-made ATACMS ballistic missiles, a move that could prompt Moscow to launch another experimental intermediate-range hypersonic missile at Ukraine. Russia's defence ministry said two of the missiles fired by Ukraine were shot down by a Pantsir missile defence system and the rest were destroyed by electronic warfare.
- Hello!
Prince Louis bucks royal tradition during latest family appearance
Prince Louis joined his mum Kate Middleton at her annual Christmas Carol service last week, and the young royal bucked tradition with his smart attire…