Matt Gagnon and Geronimo discuss the case of John Luke Evans, a reserve officer in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, who was arrested by ICE for overstaying his visa. Evans, who attempted to purchase a firearm, was vetted through the E-Verify system, which confirmed his work authorization. However, DHS criticized the police department for relying solely on E-Verify, claiming it violated federal law. Town officials maintained they followed proper procedures, but faced criticism for not conducting thorough background checks. The conversation highlights the complexities and presumptions involved in the case, with both federal and local officials at odds over the handling of Evans’ status.
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's ban of three news outlets from the White House, ordering early Thursday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored. Reporters from all three outlets, however, said they remained blocked a few hours after the ruling.
It's harvest time in California wine country, but many growers are struggling to sell their grapes as changing drinking habits have caused demand to plunge. The decline is forcing some growers to tear out vineyards that their families have grown for generations.
In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.
Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.
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