Attorney General Pam Bondi, newly sworn in, made an immediate and bold move on Wednesday by ordering the Department of Justice (DOJ) to pull all federal funding from sanctuary cities. This decision targets cities and localities that do not cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in its efforts to deport undocumented immigrants.

Bondi's directive, issued in a memo just moments after her swearing-in, aims to pause all federal grants administered by the DOJ to these jurisdictions. She emphasized the need for state and local compliance with immigration laws, stating, "Actions that impede federal efforts to enforce immigration law threaten public safety and national security."

The order is likely to spark legal challenges from sanctuary cities like Chicago, Boston, and New York, which have policies against assisting ICE with deportations. Bondi's memo also calls for "enforcement actions" against any jurisdiction obstructing federal immigration operations, setting the stage for potential legal confrontations.

This move escalates tensions between the Trump administration and Democratic-led cities, reflecting ongoing battles over immigration policy. The DOJ has previously established a working group to investigate sanctuary cities, and the House Oversight Committee has announced its own inquiries into major cities adopting such policies.

Bondi's confirmation by the Senate was largely along party lines, with a notable exception of Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, who supported her nomination. 

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Former UPENN Girls Swimmers SUE to have Trans wins ERASED after Trump bill signing

Three former University of Pennsylvania swimmers have filed a lawsuit against UPenn, Harvard, the NCAA, and the Ivy League Council of Presidents, seeking to erase the collegiate swimming records of transgender athlete Lia Thomas. The lawsuit, filed by Grace Estabrook, Margot Kaczorowski, and Ellen Holmquist, alleges emotional trauma and violations of federal law due to Thomas's participation on the women's swimming team during the 2021-22 season.

The athletes claim that allowing Thomas, who was born male, to compete against women and use their locker rooms breached Title IX protections against sex discrimination in education programs. "I never expected my Ivy League education to teach me that women must silently accept losing their opportunities and privacy," Estabrook stated in a press release.

The lawsuit also aims to establish a class-action claim on behalf of 206 female athletes affected by Thomas's participation at the 2022 Ivy League Championships hosted by Harvard. The plaintiffs argue for the nullification of Thomas's records, asserting that her involvement constituted an "illegal social science experiment" imposed on them.

This legal action comes just after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to exclude biological males from women's sports, highlighting the contentious debate over transgender participation in sports. The lawsuit seeks not only the erasure of Thomas's records but also damages for the emotional distress and loss of opportunities experienced by the plaintiffs. 

The named institutions have not yet responded to requests for comment on the lawsuit.

CBS CAVES releases unedited Kamala Interview. FCC Chair UNLOADS on them!

Carr expressed his concerns after CBS released the unedited version of the interview, which was initially aired in October during the election season. The full interview revealed significant edits made by the network, prompting accusations of bias and manipulation. According to Carr, CBS's editing was "hard to explain," particularly in contrast to their handling of other interviews.

The controversy began when former President Donald Trump claimed the interview was "rigged," leading to CBS releasing the unedited footage. This footage showed Harris giving lengthy, sometimes meandering responses on topics like foreign policy and Donald Trump, which were heavily edited in the broadcast version. One notable example was Harris's answer on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which was trimmed from a lengthy statement to just seven seconds.

In response to the unedited release, CBS defended their editing, stating it was "not deceitful" but necessary for broadcast constraints. However, Chairman Carr argued that the discrepancy between the aired and full versions of the interview raised questions about transparency and fairness in media practices.

Carr suggested that the FCC would seek public comment on the matter, highlighting the importance of transparency in news reporting. This incident has reignited debates about media ethics and the influence of editorial decisions on public perception during pivotal political moments.