In a recent interview with Time magazine, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump hinted at the possibility of building detention camps on U.S. soil for migrants in the country illegally if he were to win a second term in the White House. This statement comes as part of his campaign pledge to carry out the biggest deportation of migrants in the country illegally.
Meanwhile, in the U.S. House of Representatives, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced that House Democrats would not support a proposed motion to eject Republican Speaker Mike Johnson. This decision comes amidst threats from Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene to vacate the speaker’s chair due to her dissatisfaction with Congress approving aid to Ukraine.
In other news, the U.S. Justice Department is considering reclassifying marijuana as a less serious federal crime, similar to Tylenol with codeine, rather than heroin. This potential change could have significant implications for cannabis companies nationwide, with shares of major firms like Tilray and Trulieve Cannabis Corp surging in response.
Additionally, in North Carolina, police are investigating whether multiple shooters were involved in the killing of four law enforcement officers during a gun battle while serving a fugitive arrest warrant. The incident has raised questions about the safety of officers in the line of duty.
Overall, these developments highlight the ongoing challenges and controversies facing the United States on various fronts, from immigration policy to drug laws and law enforcement issues. Stay tuned for more updates on these evolving stories.