The ICE Man Cometh: The Fox News Politics Newsletter for Monday, April 28, 2025
The Trump administration is celebrating the first 100 days of the president’s second term, with a focus on combating illegal immigration. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt and Immigration and Customs Enforcement chief Tom Homan held a briefing to highlight the administration’s efforts to crack down on illegal border crossings and deportations.
Leavitt stated that the administration is carrying out the largest deportation campaign in American history, allowing ICE officers to finally do their jobs after being vilified by the previous administration. The White House plans to name and shame cities accused of obstructing the crackdown on illegal immigration in order to protect American communities from criminal aliens.
In other news, President Trump expressed disappointment over Russia launching rockets at Ukraine, placing the blame on the Obama and Biden administrations for the Crimea giveaway. He also hinted at potential tax cuts and elimination due to tariffs, as well as calling for disruptors at GOP town hall events to be immediately ejected.
On the world stage, tensions continue to rise as China’s billion-dollar footprint near the Florida coast poses a national security risk, and Canada’s recent election results were influenced by Trump’s threats. Greenland’s prime minister stated that the island cannot be bought, and the conclave to pick the next pope is set to begin on May 7.
Capitol Hill is abuzz with activity as Congress returns from spring break, with the fight for President Trump’s legislative agenda resuming. Illinois candidate for the Durbin Senate seat consolidates support with Duckworth’s endorsement, while Senator Hawley reignites the push for the ‘PELOSI Act’ to ban lawmakers from trading stocks. A Democrat challenging a 12-term representative criticizes Congress as a retirement community amid a youth revolt.
Across America, an elite police unit is quietly thwarting terror attacks, the Energy Department saves taxpayers over $600 million in Trump’s first 100 days, and the REAL ID rollout could trigger a national headache, according to a state lawmaker. An ethics complaint against Letitia James calls for NY state courts to investigate Trump administration fraud claims.
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