One Grand Deal for Self-Deportation: Fox News Politics Newsletter for May 5, 2025
The Department of Homeland Security has announced a new initiative to encourage illegal aliens to self-deport from the United States. In a move aimed at saving taxpayers money, DHS will cover the cost of commercial flights and provide a $1,000 stipend to individuals who choose to remove themselves from the country.
According to DHS, it currently costs over $17,000 on average to arrest, detain, and deport someone. By offering assistance for self-deportation, the department estimates that the process will only cost around $4,500 per individual. The stipend will only be paid once it is confirmed that the individual has left the country.
To access this assistance, aliens can use the CBP Home self-deportation app. DHS expects that the number of self-removals will increase significantly with the introduction of this program, which has already seen thousands of individuals opting to leave the country.
In other news, former Vice President Mike Pence has been honored by the Kennedy family with the JFK ‘Profile in Courage Award’. This recognition comes as Pence vows to be a ‘voice against’ President Trump when he veers from the conservative agenda.
On Capitol Hill, GOP leaders are working on a new major holiday deadline for Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ amid divisions over Medicaid and tax policies. Meanwhile, Senate Democrats are predicting a rough confirmation hearing for UN ambassador pick Mike Waltz.
In international news, Israel has approved a plan to capture all of Gaza and has called up tens of thousands of reserve troops. The country sees President Trump’s Middle East visit as a ‘window of opportunity’ for a potential hostage deal.
As the deadline for REAL ID implementation approaches, there is a frenzy of travelers rushing to obtain the new identification. The law, which takes effect on May 7, 2025, is expected to impact voting and raise concerns about racial disparities.
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