Feed aggregator

House Republicans propelled President Donald Trump’s $4.5 trillion tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final congressional passage Thursday, overcoming multiple setbacks to approve his signature second-term policy package before a Fourth of July deadline. The tight roll call, 218-214, came at a potentially high political cost, with two Republicans joining all Democrats opposed. GOP leaders worked overnight and the president himself leaned on a handful of skeptics to drop their opposition and send the bill to him to sign into law. Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York delayed voting by holding the floor for more than eight hours with a record-breaking speech against the bill. “We have a big job to finish,” said House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La. “With one big beautiful bill we are going to make this country stronger, safer and more prosperous than ever before.” The outcome delivers a milestone for the president, by his Friday goal, and for his party,. It was a long-shot effort to compile a lengthy list of GOP priorities into what they called his “one big beautiful bill,” an 800-plus page measure. With Democrats unified in opposition, the bill will become a defining measure of Trump’s return to the White House, aided by Republican control of Congress. Tax breaks and safety net cuts At its core, the package’s priority is $4.5 trillion in tax breaks enacted in 2017 during Trump’s first term that would expire if Congress failed to act, along with new ones. This includes allowing workers to deduct tips and overtime pay, and a $6,000 deduction for most older adults earning less than $75,000 a year. There’s also a hefty investment, some $350 billion, in national security and Trump’s deportation agenda and to help develop the “Golden Dome” defensive system over the U.S. To help offset the lost tax revenue, the package includes $1.2 trillion in cutbacks to the Medicaid health care and food stamps, largely by imposing new work requirements, including for some parents and older people, and a major rollback of green energy tax credits. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates the package will add $3.3 trillion to the deficit over the decade and 11.8 million more people will go without health coverage. “This was a generational opportunity to deliver the most comprehensive and consequential set of conservative reforms in modern history, and that’s exactly what we’re doing,” said Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, the House Budget Committee chairman. Democrats united against ‘ugly bill’ Democrats unified against the bill as a tax giveaway to the rich paid for on the backs of the working class and most vulnerable in society, what they called “trickle down cruelty.” Tensions ran high in the chamber. Jeffries began the speech at 4:53 a.m. EDT and finished at 1:37 p.m. EDT, 8 hours, 44 minutes later, a record, as he argued against what he called Trump’s “big ugly bill.” “We’re better than this,” Jeffries said, who used a leader’s prerogative for unlimited debate and read letter after letter from Americans writing about their reliance of the health care programs. “I never thought that I’d be on the House floor saying that this is a crime scene,” Jeffries said. “It’s a crime scene, going after the health, and the safety, and the well-being of the American people.” And as Democrats, he said, “We […]

According to a report published Thursday evening by Reuters, citing an Israeli official, Israel is preparing for a potential agreement that would bring about a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The official indicated that Israel expects Hamas to provide a formal reply by Friday.

Should Hamas respond favorably, Israeli officials are expected to participate in indirect negotiations aimed at finalizing the deal.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to convene a meeting of the security cabinet tonight at his Jerusalem office to discuss the proposed hostage arrangement and the broader developments in Gaza.

The New York Times reported late Wednesday that the proposed agreement with Hamas includes the release of 10 hostages who are still alive and the return of 18 bodies, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

Both an Israeli official and a Hamas-linked source told the paper that the plan envisions the transfer of hostages and remains over five phases, spanning 60 days under a temporary truce.

This marks a departure from Washington’s earlier offer in May, which had called for the release of all hostages within the first week of a ceasefire.

The current proposal also stipulates that Hamas must avoid organizing publicized “release ceremonies” with media attention, like those that occurred during the previous temporary ceasefire, which drew global criticism.

Three Israeli sources indicated that the updated plan includes assurances to Hamas that the ceasefire will transition into a full end to the conflict.

Reuters reported that Hamas is expected to give its response to international mediators no later than Friday evening.

According to the same sources, US President Donald Trump will be the one to publicly announce the deal if both parties give their approval. He is also expected to serve as the main guarantor of the ceasefire’s enforcement. Meanwhile, a Hamas-affiliated figure insisted the current draft contains only slight adjustments compared to a prior proposal put forward by mediator Witkoff.

The agreement includes written assurances from intermediaries that fighting will not resume as long as negotiations are active. It also commits the parties to begin discussions during the 60-day truce with the goal of securing a permanent ceasefire and a phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.

{Matzav.com}

IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, also known as Effie Defrin, provided an operational update on Thursday, detailing the current phase of Israel’s military campaign targeting the Hamas terrorist organization in Gaza.

“Hamas’s governing hold is cracking, its stability is shaken day by day,” Defrin stated during the briefing.

He emphasized that Israeli ground forces are conducting broad operations across multiple areas, with five separate divisions currently operating inside the Gaza Strip. “IDF soldiers are intensely maneuvering in an extensive area. Five divisions are maneuvering in Gaza. We will present plans for the future to the political echelon so we can achieve the war’s objectives: the return of the hostages and the collapse of Hamas rule.”

Defrin said the IDF is moving toward predefined targets, adding, “We will soon reach lines that were set and approved as part of Operation Gideon’s Chariots, from there, there will be several options.”

He also addressed the delivery of humanitarian assistance, pushing back against negative reports: “So far, nearly one million food packages have been distributed at the distribution centers. The reports of killings are Hamas propaganda; unfortunately, the lies echo through the news.”

{Matzav.com}

Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries took to the House floor Thursday and held it for an extraordinary eight and a half hours, delivering the longest speech in the chamber’s history in an attempt to delay Republican efforts to pass a sweeping domestic policy package.

The speech, delivered under the House rule granting party leaders virtually unlimited speaking time — known informally as the “magic minute” — surpassed the previous record set by Republican Kevin McCarthy in 2021. That, in turn, had broken the earlier record held by Democrat Nancy Pelosi in 2018. Each of them was the minority leader when they spoke.

Jeffries began speaking at 4:52 a.m., using the early morning hours and much of the day to read aloud messages from constituents, particularly those who could suffer from the GOP’s proposed reductions to social programs. He also called out Republicans from politically competitive districts who are backing the measure — districts that Democrats are eyeing closely ahead of next year’s elections.

This marathon speech was the final tactic available to Democrats to hold up progress on the legislation, which was still expected to pass later in the day — just in time to meet a July 4 deadline Republicans set for themselves.

“I’m here today to make it clear that I’m going to take my time and ensure that the American people fully understand how damaging this bill will be to their quality of life,” Jeffries said during the speech. He added, “Donald Trump’s deadline may be Independence Day. That ain’t my deadline.”

Republicans didn’t seem fazed by the long-winded effort. Jeffries officially set a new record at 1:25 p.m. after speaking for eight hours and 33 minutes, and he tacked on another 12 minutes before wrapping up. House Speaker Mike Johnson dismissed the effort, saying it was “an utter waste of everyone’s time, but that’s part of the system here.”

In contrast to the Senate, where filibusters are a common part of legislative maneuvering, the House usually enforces strict limits on debate. However, under longstanding tradition, the floor is open indefinitely to party leaders who wish to speak.

Jeffries’ filibuster-style delay was not the only holdup the bill encountered. Conservative Republicans objected to Senate revisions in the legislation, triggering a procedural vote that remained open for over nine hours on Wednesday — a record in itself, according to Democrats. In response, GOP leaders worked overnight, lobbying reluctant members, and finally secured the necessary votes by around 3:30 a.m., setting the stage for Jeffries to launch his historic speech.

{Matzav.com}

WATCH: The moment Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) set the record for longest floor speech in the U.S. House of Representatives.

In a strategic effort to stall a Republican push to pass Donald Trump’s signature “one, big, beautiful bill,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries took over the House floor in the early hours of Thursday morning, exercising a leadership privilege known as “magic minutes” to speak for an unlimited amount of time.

This rarely used procedural tool allows congressional leaders to hold the floor without time restrictions, giving Jeffries the ability to delay proceedings for as long as he chooses without being interrupted.

The House had just passed a procedural hurdle with a 219-213 vote, clearing the way for a final vote later in the day on the sweeping tax and spending legislation championed by Trump.

Shortly before 5 a.m. ET, Jeffries posted on X, “Just took to the House Floor to speak in support of a country where everyone can afford to live the good life.” He added, “And in strong opposition to Trump’s One Big Ugly Bill that is devastating to everyday Americans. We will not be silenced.”

Unlike most House members who are restricted by time limits, Jeffries used his floor time to deliver an extended critique of the bill, continuing uninterrupted for hours.

By 7:30 a.m. ET, Jeffries had already spoken for over two and a half hours and showed no signs of stopping.

In his remarks, Jeffries urged his colleagues across the aisle to remember moments of bipartisan courage, citing the example of the late Senator John McCain of Arizona, who famously broke ranks with his party to preserve Obamacare. “All we need are four Republicans to join us in support of their constituents. Have John McCain-level courage, and stand up in defense of the healthcare of the American people,” he declared, while criticizing the proposed changes to Medicaid included in the bill.

{Matzav.com}

Ukraine is forging ahead with early plans for joint weapons production with some international allies, top officials said, while warning Wednesday of potential consequences of the U.S. decision to halt some arms shipments promised to help Kyiv fight off Russia’s invasion. “Any delay or hesitation in supporting Ukraine’s defense capabilities will only encourage the aggressor to continue war and terror, not seek peace,” Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry said. A renewed Russian push to capture more land has put Ukraine’s short-handed defenses under severe strain in the all-out war launched by Moscow nearly 3½ years ago. Russian missiles and drones are battering Ukrainian cities. U.S.-led diplomatic efforts to find a peace settlement have stalled. Ukraine’s Defense Ministry said it hadn’t received any official U.S. notification of a suspension or revision of agreed arms delivery schedules. Officials have requested a phone call with their U.S. counterparts to verify the status of specific items in the pipeline, it said in a statement. As Washington — Ukraine’s biggest military backer — has distanced itself from Ukraine’s war efforts under President Donald Trump, a bigger onus has fallen on European countries. French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday held their first direct telephone call in almost three years. Macron’s office said that during their two-hour conversation, the French leader underlined France’s “unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity” and called for a ceasefire. Washington’s decision could remove some of the most formidable weapons in Ukraine’s battlefield arsenal, including some air defense missiles, precision-guided artillery and other weapons, according to AP sources. The U.S. decision should prompt European Union countries to spend more on developing Ukraine’s defense industry, Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said. “It just underlines the need for Europe to do more, and also to invest more in Ukraine,” Lund Poulsen told reporters. “We could do even more, to give them a stronger way of fighting back.” Denmark on Tuesday took over the EU’s rotating presidency for six months. It is already investing directly in Ukraine’s defense industry, which can produce arms and ammunition more quickly and cheaply than elsewhere in Europe. Denmark is also allowing companies from Ukraine to set up shop in Denmark and manufacture military equipment on safer ground. Lund Poulsen said the first companies could start work as soon as September, and he urged European partners to follow suit. Ukraine prepares for joint investments in defense Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his daily address on Tuesday evening said officials are preparing with a sense of urgency for upcoming meetings with EU countries and other partners to talk about cooperation in weapons manufacturing. Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced that draft legislation on joint weapons production with allies is expected to be put to a vote in the Ukrainian parliament later this month. The proposed laws were shown to national defense companies on Tuesday, Umerov said. The program includes plans to create a special legal and tax framework to help Ukrainian defense manufacturers scale up and modernize production, including building new facilities at home and abroad, according to Umerov. Earlier this week, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said during a visit to Kyiv that Germany aims to help Ukraine manufacture more weapons more quickly. He was accompanied on the trip by German defense industry representatives. Washington concerned about reduced stockpiles The U.S. is halting some weapons deliveries […]

The US is expected to see its lowest national average gas prices for the July 4th weekend since 2021.

The first batch of criminal aliens has arrived at Alligator Alcatraz.

The 9th Infantry Division’s Stage Company is conducting a third round of operations in the northern Gaza Strip.

Rep. Andy Ogles has officially sent a letter to Secretary Doug Burgum calling for President Trump to be added to Mount Rushmore.

PM Netanyahu visited Kibbutz Nir Oz today, marking his first visit to the town since the Oct. 7 massacre.

Lebanese media report a wave of Israeli airstrikes currently targeting several areas of Southern Lebanon.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called off his first visit to Japan and South Korea to focus on Middle East issues

State Department Spokeswoman Tammy Bruce says 90% of USAID foreign aid never actually made it to its intended destination.

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has shifted gears just a week after announcing his willingness to contribute “hundreds of millions of dollars” to support an alternative to New York City mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani. Late Thursday night, Ackman declared that current Mayor Eric Adams is best positioned to defeat Mamdani in the upcoming race and suggested that Andrew Cuomo should exit the contest.

In a series of posts on X, Ackman revealed that he sat down for separate one-hour meetings on Wednesday with both Adams and Cuomo. He came away convinced that Adams stands the best chance of winning and that Cuomo’s continued presence in the race would hinder that. “My takeaway is that Adams can win the upcoming election and that the Governor should step aside to maximize Adams’ probability of success,” he wrote.

Ackman expressed respect for Cuomo and acknowledged the former governor’s service to New York. However, he felt that Cuomo lacked the passion and vigor needed to wage a tough campaign against Mamdani. “It is abundantly clear in his body language, his subdued energy, and his proposals to beat Mamdani, that he is not up for the fight,” Ackman wrote.

In contrast, he portrayed Adams as full of determination and energy, ready to take on the challenge directly. He praised the mayor’s willingness to confront Mamdani’s radical positions. Adams, a onetime NYPD officer, is “ready to go to battle, guns blazing with enormous energy and clarity on why Mamdani and his socialist/communist (‘We must seize the means of production’) and anti-NYPD policies would be catastrophic for NYC,” Ackman said.

He also lauded Adams’ campaign abilities, describing him as someone who can galvanize support from everyday New Yorkers. While admitting that Adams’ first term had its blemishes, he still found it commendable overall. “He relied too much on friends of Adams to staff his administration; however, when one looks at his record in totality, he has had a strong first term,” Ackman noted.

Ackman pointed out that Mamdani’s far-left platform has had an unexpected effect: it’s motivated numerous skilled professionals to back Adams. He claimed the mayor is attracting “many of our talented citizens with relevant experience” and is dedicated to recruiting the “best and brightest” to help steer both his campaign and the city’s administration forward.

He also emphasized several of Adams’ achievements in public safety, economic growth, and everyday livability in the city. “Under the leadership of the Mayor and Police Commissioner Tisch, major crime is down by double-digit percentages this year,” Ackman stated. “Shootings are down to their lowest level in recorded City history, and murders are down to record lows we haven’t seen since the 1960s. Subway crime is also down by double-digit percentages this year.”

The rebound in employment since the pandemic was another point of pride. Ackman said the city has not only regained the one million jobs lost during the COVID-19 crisis but surpassed previous employment records, with more than 4.86 million residents now working.

He added that New York is experiencing an unprecedented boom in small business growth. “NYC now has a record number of small businesses — more than 183,000 — with 20 percent of those opening during this administration,” he said. Ackman warned, though, that this upward trend could be reversed under Mamdani’s leadership.

Affordability was also part of Adams’ record, Ackman said, noting that the mayor has made significant strides to ease financial pressure on working families. “429,600 of whom had their city income taxes eliminated, and another 152,500 whose taxes were reduced,” he said.

Ackman also praised Adams for preserving critical social support systems. He highlighted the protection of the child care voucher program and the creation of a special 1,500-member NYPD unit dedicated to addressing quality-of-life issues, a move that he said has already yielded “excellent results” and has since been expanded across the city.

He noted that the latest city budget has allocated increased resources for arts, culture, and libraries, as well as initiatives to keep public spaces clean and inviting.

Ackman ended his post with a personal endorsement of Adams’ authenticity, contrasting him with his political rival. “Adams is also always authentically himself — his smile is real unlike the other guy’s — and in my experience, the more authentic candidate always wins.”

{Matzav.com}

Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu paid a visit to Mossad headquarters on Wednesday evening, meeting with Mossad Director David Barnea and the organization’s senior leadership team.

During the meeting, Netanyahu voiced his gratitude to the Mossad personnel for their critical and exceptional role in Operation Rising Lion, as well as for their longstanding work in intelligence and operational activities aimed at countering Iran’s ambitions.

Netanyahu said, “The Mossad operation with the pagers set in motion everything that happened afterward – the elimination of Nasrallah, the collapse of Assad and our subsequent joint action in removing the immediate existential threat.”

He continued, “Your contribution was immense. Under the leadership of Mossad Director David Barnea, the agency proved its deep commitment to eliminating the leading minds and striking the Iranian nuclear program. Your phenomenal achievements combined very well with the great achievements of the IDF. This was a very great force multiplier. I commend you for your major and ongoing contribution to the security of Israel.”

David Barnea, head of the Mossad, addressed the team as well, emphasizing that Israel currently stands in a strategically strong position as a result of close collaboration with the military. He praised both the IDF’s exceptional performance and Mossad’s years of covert preparation against Iran’s threat.

Barnea stated, “Today, the State of Israel is in a powerful and strategic position, thanks to the outstanding cooperation with the military, which showed astounding capabilities, alongside the Mossad, which worked for years, preparing special and intelligence operations against the Iranian threat.”

He added, “There has been throughout responsible military leadership, outstanding civilian leadership, and – of course – diplomatic leadership by you, Mr. Prime Minister.

“I personally thank you for the trust you have placed in the men and women of the Mossad, and its commanders. Without this trust, we would not have achieved what we have to date, or the significant damage we inflicted in the recent campaign.”

Barnea concluded with a note of resolve, saying, “Our mission is not over. We are committed to continuing our efforts with determination in order to prevent future Iranian threats to the State of Israel, and to striving to fully utilize the strategic opportunities before us.”

{Matzav.com Israel}

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis exposes Zohran Mamdani’s radical record and touts the layout of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ on ‘Hannity.’

WATCH:

[COMMUNICATED]

Over the last 16 years, a new approach and method of limud Hashas has been nurtured and developed in Eretz Yisroel at Reshet Kollelei Shas Yiden. This phenomenon has captured the imagination and electrified lomdei Hatorah throughout the world, and has earned the avid support of Gedolim across the Torah spectrum. 

Shas Yiden in UK & USA

Shas Yiden not only grew from 6 avreichim metzuyonim to 126 avreichim geonim in five kollelim across Eretz Yisroel but, in response to repeated requests from abroad, a Shas Yiden kollel was first established in the UK, in Stamford Hill, London. The Shas Yiden reputation soared in this location and their first Annual Siyum Hashas with Gedolei Torah in attendance reflected the grandeur of those in Yerushalayim.

This foray into Chutz La’aretz has been followed by a long-awaited opening of a Shas Yiden kollel in Flatbush, NY. The Eretz Yisroeldike bren of learning the entire Shas has already had a significant local impact and is a source of inspiration to the local Flatbush kollelim. The incredible devotion to limud gantz Shas and its completion within a year by each avreich at Shas Yiden has encouraged many others to try and emulate this broader study of Shas.

This elevated level of Torah study at Shas Yiden and the ability of the avreichim geonim to face public oral farheren by world recognized Gedolei Torah, together with monthly tests on 225 blatt, is nothing short of remarkable. Shas Yiden has truly raised the bar in the study of Shas. Our unique system of learning, the tight demanding regimen and the motivation emanating from Eretz Yisroel has truly placed Shas Yiden in a Torah league of its own. 

In the Words of Maranan Hageonim

Sar Hatorah, רשכבה”ג Maran Hagadol Harav Chaim Kanievsky, זצ”ל – Nasi, Shas Yiden
I tested them, I know them throughout Shas – a Yissachar-Zevulun pact with Shas Yiden is the most mehudar partnership 

Rosh Hayeshiva, רשכבה”ג Maran Hagadol Harav Gershon Edelstein, זצ”ל
Shas Yiden has raised the bar of Torah learning in both depth and clarity, and its unique method of ameilus in Torah

The Sanzer Rebbe, שליט”א
A first in 2000 years of Jewish history – never before a Torah institution where ALL the avreichim know kol Hashas kulo, Rashi and Tosfos b’al peh

Over 1.6 Million Blatt at Shas Yiden
This Year Alone!

With each of the 122 avreichim geonim at Shas Yiden required to complete a minimum of 13,555 blatt per year, you are helping support some 1,654,000 blatt! 

At the most recent farheren, the reaction of the Gedolei Torah conducting the testing to the prowess of the Shas Yiden was simply one of amazement at the breadth and detailed knowledge and all-encompassing mastery of Shas – remarking: “They know it like others know Ashrei Yoshvei!” The joy of the avreichim geonim and their clear love of Torah electrifies each farher. (To see the different farheren in action, please click on our website: www.shasyiden.com.) It is no wonder that the overall reaction to the Shas Yiden Network is that in its 15 years it has certainly revolutionized and raised the bar in the learning and mastery of Shas. 

Caring for the Avreichim Families

Despite the difficulties of these last few years, Covid etc., Shas Yiden has made sure to keep our commitment to each of the Shas Yiden families to ensure their menuchas hanefesh to be free to focus on Shas.  Each month their salaries have been paid on time. Further, in Tishrei and, now again, for Nissan, they are all paid full extra salary checks to help them meet the extra Yom Tov expenses. 

That we are able to do so, a big ‘thank you‘ is due to you all. You have an eternal stake in the incredible learning of Shas Yiden. Your on-going interest and support in this unique ‘Entire-Shas’ Torah-learning venture is most sincerely appreciated. Collectively and individually, you are singular partners in changing the way the Torah world views the ability to both learn and master the entire Shas. Whatever you can do to help in defraying their extra Yom Tov expenses will be a great chesed to these Bnei Torah who are true bnei aliyah.

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., defended her controversial remarks describing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as a “terrorist force,” following sharp criticism from the White House and others.

In a Wednesday interview on CNN’s News Central with Brianna Keilar, Jayapal was asked to explain an Instagram post she had shared a day earlier. In that post, Jayapal claimed, “ICE is acting like a terrorist force. People across the country of all legal statuses — including U.S. citizens — are being kidnapped and disappeared off the street by masked men. No oversight, no accountability. Completely lawless.”

Keilar questioned Jayapal specifically about a statement issued by White House press secretary Abigail Jackson, which was provided to Fox News Digital.

Jackson responded forcefully to Jayapal’s accusations, writing, “Jayapal’s disgusting comments warrant an immediate apology. Heroic ICE officers are simply doing their jobs and enforcing federal immigration law, with the utmost professionalism.”

She added, “Dangerous smears by deranged leftists like Jayapal radicalize their supporters to violently attack and obstruct federal law enforcement. Because of comments like Jayapal’s, assaults against ICE agents have increased by 500% this year. And that number will go even higher if Jayapal doesn’t stop with her smears.”

Jayapal rejected those assertions, stating, “What is deranged and cruel and outrageous is that, literally, we are seeing ICE agents, I assume they‘re ICE agents. They say they are. They don‘t have any identification. They‘re wearing masks. They‘re in plain clothes. They are coming and kidnapping and disappearing people on the streets of the United States.”

She continued by saying, “I never in a million years thought that that is something that I would see here in America. And so I think it is the administration that has to apologize to U.S. citizens that have been rounded up to legal, permanent residents, to people with legal statuses across the country who are getting swept up, people who have been here for 20 years and committed no crimes, getting swept up by masked men who are kidnaping them and deporting them.”

Jayapal doubled down on her critique, labeling ICE enforcement operations as “outrageous,” “unconstitutional,” and “illegal.”

She further stated, “It is absolutely terrorizing people, including small businesses, farmers. The round table I had in Spokane was with people from the Growers League, farmers who are terrified, restaurant owners who can‘t have, you know, who are seeing their sales go down because nobody wants to come out and eat. Literally. People are so afraid, Brianna. It‘s never something I thought I would see in the United States of America. The White House owes an apology to the American people for what they are doing.”

Meanwhile, concerns about safety for ICE officers continue to grow. Tom Homan, a key border policy figure, addressed the surge in violence against agents on Monday during an interview on The Will Cain Show. He also spoke out against a new tracking app reportedly called ICEBlock, which alerts users to ICE operations.

“Assault against ICE is up over 500%,” Homan said. “Now you’ve got an app that’s going to tell where ICE operations are going to. It’s only a matter of time before ICE agents are ambushed by some nut, like what happened in L.A., throwing them out a cocktail, throwing bricks at these officers. This is just disgusting at every level.”

{Matzav.com}