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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Los Angeles Dodgers spark outrage after blocking Donald Trump-backed ICE agents from stadium access
Los Angeles Dodgers spark outrage after blocking Donald Trump-backed ICE agents from stadium access (Image via Getty) On June 19, a daring action thrust the Los Angeles Dodgers into the national limelight as they barred federal ICE agents, associated with a Trump endorsed immigration enforcement effort, from Dodger Stadium. The impromptu showdown elicited a wave of responses online and among activists in the streets of Los Angeles. What happened in front of the stadium and why are some fans cheering the action? Los Angeles Dodgers refuse entry to ICE agents at Dodger Stadium on June 19 On June 19, 2025, early morning, a fleet of unmarked vans carrying ICE agents linked to Donald Trump 's administration pulled up near Dodger Stadium. The agents sought permission to access the parking lots but were told 'no' by the Dodgers organization. Within minutes, dozens of protestors who oppose immigration raids gathered outside the gates in response. While ICE later denied being there, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) clarified the vehicles belonged to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and were not on enforcement duty. The Dodgers president Stan Kasten confirmed the team's stance on X (formerly Twitter), stating the request was official and the team denied access. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Seniors Born 1941-1979 Receive 55 Benefits This Month if They Ask WalletJump Learn More Undo Los Angeles police then facilitated a safe departure for agents amid the crowd presence. Los Angeles Dodgers face public reaction and political pressure after bold action The decision shocked many. Fans and public officials weighed in loudly. California Governor Gavin Newsom praised the Dodgers for opposing raids that threaten immigrant communities. Dodgers player Kiké Hernández also spoke out, calling the enforcement 'wrong for our city' on X. Conversely, critics questioned the team's stance, asking if sports venues should mix with politics. Also Read: Dodgers' Andy Pages Accuses Dylan Cease Of Intentionally Hitting Him With 98 MPH Pitch The incident sparked debate across social platforms like Reddit's r/law and X, where users shared memes such as 'Ice has been run off' to highlight the blow to the Trump-aligned ICE agency. Some argue the Dodgers are setting a national example, while others say they overstepped. This development comes amid a wave of anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles since June 6, following a surge in raids under President Trump's directives. For the Dodgers, who have a large Latino fan base, today's move not only showed solidarity but also amplified questions about public venues' roles in political and community issues. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
The Hill
11 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Veterans pay debts while reality TV elites get pardons
It's disheartening to see veterans penalized for government errors while wealthy tax evaders walk free and secure media deals. Justice should honor sacrifice — yet far too often, it rewards fame and fortune. This is not just mismanagement; it is a systemic betrayal. We must demand a system that truly values those who serve. The Department of Veterans Affairs is reclaiming from disabled veterans billions in alleged overpayments. Many of these veterans were unaware of this until they received debt notices months or even years later. Meanwhile, elites emerge from prison with smiles, stylists and TV contracts. Todd and Julie Chrisley, convicted of millions in tax fraud, were pardoned by President Trump. Days later, news broke that they would return to television with a rebooted reality show produced by Scout Productions. The agents are reportedly tied to Trump-aligned media and political circles, proving once again how power and privilege convert even scandal into profit. And while they sign new deals, veterans remain on hold with the VA Debt Management Center, disputing errors that might cost them rent. Where is our president and commander-in-chief? The numbers don't make sense. The VA has issued $5.1 billion in overpayments since 2021 and is now aggressively trying to recoup those funds from veterans, many disabled, retired or transitioning out of service. IRS data from 2024 shows the wealthiest Americans evade more than $150 billion in taxes each year. And what did Congress do? It rescinded $20.2 billion in IRS funding, cutting the resources needed to pursue those very tax cheats. In other words, the Trump administration is actively targeting working-class veterans and letting billionaires off the hook. Service, sacrifice and integrity are not political ideas, but American ideals. When we demand repayments from disabled veterans while pardoning millionaire fraudsters, we don't just betray those who served, but the very foundation of what America is meant to represent. We don't need more lawmakers, but leaders who remember the purpose and legacy of the oath to defend life, liberty, and the sacred right of free will. This is not a partisan issue, and it's time to call this what it is: moral decay at the highest level. Tim James, a retired U.S. Navy lieutenant, served 22 years honorably — 11 years enlisted and 11 years as a commissioned officer through the Navy's Limited Duty Officer program. He is a volunteer with Veterans For Ethical Leadership and advocates for policies that uphold the dignity of service and expose systemic failures affecting veterans and democracy.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Louisiana state lawmaker challenging Cassidy in GOP primary
Louisiana state Sen. Blake Miguez (R) has launched a primary bid challenging Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) ahead of 2026, adding to a growing field of Republicans vying to unseat the two-term senator. Miguez in his launch video on Tuesday declared Cassidy 'sucks' and prominently features footage of the GOP senator saying he voted to convict President Trump in 2021. The state lawmaker casts himself as a more conservative alternative. 'Do you want a senator you know will have Trump's back? A straight shooter who doesn't flinch when it's time to fight?' Miguez says in the ad, picking up a rifle. 'I'm you're guy. We're done being fooled by weak Republicans.' 'Bill Cassidy had his shot. He missed. I won't,' Miguez adds, firing his gun, which sets off an explosion in the ad. Cassidy's campaign shrugged off Miguez's announcement, saying it wouldn't impact the result of the race. 'Anyone can join this race, but it won't change the outcome — Senator Cassidy will win,' said Cassidy campaign spokeswoman Ashley Bosch in a statement. 'He's a proven conservative fighting alongside President Trump to secure our southern border, unleash American energy, and put America First. Senator Cassidy is fighting to protect our values and delivering real results for Louisiana.' A handful of Republicans are looking to beat Cassidy in next year's elections; among the names running, Treasurer John Fleming and Miguez are among the most notable. Both Fleming and Miguez have positioned themselves as the Trump-aligned, hardline conservative candidate and both are hammering the Louisiana senator for his vote to convict Trump following the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack — a vulnerability for the senator in his red state. The president was ultimately acquitted in the Senate. Cassidy, meanwhile, has sought to align himself with Trump, including helping get some of the president's more controversial nominees, like Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., confirmed. He's also aligned himself with Trump's priorities, suggesting, for example, that he's in favor of shutting down the Education Department. Cassidy is also contending with a different primary system this time around, where he'll have to compete in a Republican primary first before the general election; previously Senate elections used an open primary system where all candidates running for an office ran under one ballot. If no one candidate outright received a majority of the vote, the top two vote-getters would head to a run-off. Louisiana still holds some of its elections using the 'jungle' primary system while other offices, including Senate, go through a closed primary process. Multiple hardline candidates, however, could benefit Cassidy, splitting the vote among more conservative voters and offering Cassidy a potentially easier path to winning the GOP primary. Updated: 10:01 a.m. ET Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Louisiana state lawmaker challenging Cassidy in GOP primary
Louisiana state Sen. Blake Miguez (R) has launched a primary bid challenging Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) ahead of 2026, adding to a growing field of Republicans vying to unseat the two-term senator. Miguez in his launch video on Tuesday declares Cassidy 'sucks' and prominently features footage of the GOP senator saying he voted to convict President Trump in 2021. The state lawmaker casts himself as a more conservative alternative. 'Do you want a senator you know will have Trump's back? A straight shooter who doesn't flinch when it's time to fight?' Miguez says in the ad, picking up a rifle. 'I'm you're guy. We're done being fooled by weak Republicans.' 'Bill Cassidy had his shot. He missed. I won't,' Miguez adds, firing his gun, which sets off an explosion in the ad. A handful of Republicans are looking to beat Cassidy in next year's elections; among the names running, Treasurer John Fleming and Miguez are among the most notable. Both Fleming and Miguez have positioned themselves as the Trump-aligned, hardline conservative candidate and both are hammering the Louisiana senator for his vote to convict Trump following the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol attack — a vulnerability for the senator in his red state. The president was ultimately acquitted in the Senate. Cassidy, meanwhile, has sought to align himself with Trump, including helping get some of the president's more controversial nominees, like Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., confirmed. He's also aligned himself with Trump's priorities, suggesting, for example, that he's in favor of shutting down the Education Department. Cassidy is also contending with a different primary system this time around, where he'll have to compete in a Republican primary first before the general election; previously Senate elections used an open primary system where all candidates running for an office ran under one ballot. If no one candidate outright received a majority of the vote, the top two vote-getters would head to a run-off. Louisiana still holds some of its elections using the 'jungle' primary system while other offices, including Senate, go through a closed primary process. Multiple hardline candidates, however, could benefit Cassidy, splitting the vote among more conservative voters and offering Cassidy a potentially easier path to winning the GOP primary.
Int'l Business Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Int'l Business Times
Former Fox News Favorite Declares Network a 'Propaganda Hose' Aimed at Manipulating 'Elderly' Viewers
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson is accusing the network he once called home of operating as a "propaganda hose" aimed at manipulating its older viewers into supporting war, including the latest U.S. entanglement in Iran . Carlson, once one of Fox News' most influential and highest-rated personalities, has increasingly broken from the Trump-aligned right in recent months. His departure from the network in 2023 marked the beginning of a shift, with Carlson growing more outspoken against U.S. foreign policy, particularly military involvement in the Middle East. Appearing on Steve Bannon's War Room podcast, Carlson condemned Fox News and its primetime personalities, most notably Sean Hannity, for cheerleading Israeli strikes on Iran and pushing for U.S. military involvement. He called out what he described as the network's deliberate effort to stir pro-war sentiment among "elderly" viewers. "What they are doing is what they always do, which is just turning up the propaganda hose to full blast and just trying to knock elderly Fox viewers off their feet and make them subject to more wars," Carlson said. He specifically named Fox News owner Rupert Murdoch and pro-Israel donors Miriam Adelson and Ike Perlmutter as part of what he described as a "warmonger" faction pushing Trump toward deeper conflict. "Who are the warmongers? They would include anyone who's calling Donald Trump today to demand air strikes and other direct US military involvement in a war with Iran. On that list: Sean Hannity, Mark Levin, Rupert Murdoch, Ike Perlmutter and Miriam Adelson. At some point they will all have to answer for this, but you should know their names now," he added. Carlson also released a sharply worded newsletter titled "This Could Be the Final Newsletter Before All-Out War," in which he accused Trump of complicity and warned of looming catastrophe. "Despite being complicit in the act of war," Carlson wrote, "the president hopes last night's events will help his ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran." When asked about Carlson's blistering critique, Trump dismissed him with a shrug: "I don't know what Tucker Carlson is saying. Let him go get a television network and say it so that people listen." Originally published on Latin Times
