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Three dead in Florida after reckless U-turn by illegal immigrant with California commercial license

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The White House says California’s sanctuary state policies are to blame for last week’s Florida Turnpike crash that left three Americans dead. The truck driver, an illegal alien carrying a California-issued commercial license, made a reckless U-turn that ended in tragedy.

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  • The driver, an Indian national in the U.S. illegally, carried a California commercial license — which the White House said “put the lives of American citizens at risk every single day.”
  • Governor Gavin Newsom refused to back down, insisting that licenses for illegals “improve public safety.” The White House called that defense “callous” and “reckless.”
  • Homeland Security vowed to hold the driver accountable, declaring: “We pray for the victims and their families. Secretary Noem and DHS are working around the clock to protect the public and get these criminal illegal aliens out of America.”

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Three lives were lost on the Florida Turnpike when an illegal alien truck driver made an outrageous U-turn across the highway. But according to the White House, the wreck goes beyond one man’s reckless decision — it traces directly back to California’s sanctuary state policies.

The driver, an Indian national who entered the country illegally, carried a commercial driver’s license issued by California under rules signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. The White House didn’t hold back: “The illegal alien is an Indian national who was granted a commercial driver’s license by the so-called ‘sanctuary state’ of California, whose reckless policies put the lives of American citizens at risk every single day.”

Rather than express regret, Newsom doubled down. He defended the licensing of illegal aliens as a policy that “improves public safety.” The administration blasted that claim, saying California’s priorities put ideology above lives — and in this case, left three Florida families grieving.

Homeland Security made clear that the Trump administration will not allow the driver to slip through the cracks. “How many more innocent people have to die before Gavin Newsom stops playing games with the safety of the American public?” the statement asked. “We pray for the victims and their families. Secretary Noem and DHS are working around the clock to protect the public and get these criminal illegal aliens out of America.”

The crash itself — a truck blocking every lane as a minivan plowed helplessly into the trailer — was horrific enough. But for the White House, the greater outrage is that California handed a license to someone who never should have been behind the wheel in the first place.

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Ireland to pay migrant families €10,000 to drop asylum claims, leave country

Published on October 1, 2025

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The Irish government will now pay migrant families up to €10,000 if they agree to abandon asylum claims and leave the country. Officials say the program is cheaper for taxpayers than drawn-out asylum cases or costly deportations.

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  • Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan signed an order raising the “voluntary return” payout to €2,500 per individual and €10,000 per family.
  • The policy targets those with questionable asylum claims who are awaiting judgment and have no criminal record.
  • Ireland’s move follows similar programs in Sweden and Germany, which have seen some success in reducing asylum applications and voluntary departures.

Diving Deeper:

The Republic of Ireland is escalating its efforts to manage a surge in migration, offering financial incentives for migrants to leave. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has authorized an increase in the voluntary return grant, raising payments to €2,500 ($2,900) for individuals and €10,000 ($11,700) for families who withdraw their asylum applications and exit the country.

This nearly doubles the previous allowances of €1,500 per individual and €6,000 per family. The scheme is aimed specifically at those awaiting decisions on asylum claims, provided they have not committed crimes while residing in Ireland.

The government has argued that the payouts, while sizable, will ultimately reduce the financial strain on Irish taxpayers. According to the Department of Justice, each asylum seeker costs the state about €122,000 ($143,000) over the course of the process, covering housing, food, and various social benefits. In contrast, even large lump-sum payments are expected to be cheaper than long-term state support—or deportation flights, such as a recent €325,000 ($381,000) operation to repatriate 35 migrants to Nigeria.

Ireland’s plan is not without precedent. Sweden currently offers €5,000 ($5,900) to those who voluntarily return home, and its government is considering expanding payouts up to €30,000 ($35,000) for welfare-dependent migrants. Germany has also reported success, with more than 8,000 failed asylum seekers leaving voluntarily under its incentive program last year.

The Irish government’s decision comes amid mounting pressure over migration. Since 2006, Ireland’s migrant population has doubled to more than one million, meaning one in five residents is foreign-born. The rapid demographic shift has fueled tensions, with rising concerns over crime, wage stagnation, and social cohesion.

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1 dead, 2 injured after shooting at Dallas ICE facility

Published on September 24, 2025

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An ‘anti-ICE’ message was written on one of the rounds discovered near the shooter’s body, according to an image posted by FBI Director Kash Patel.

Just two weeks after the assassination of Charlie Kirk by a sniper’s bullet, one person was shot dead Wednesday morning by a “possible sniper” outside a Dallas ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) facility. At least two others were injured.

The shooter, who had positioned himself on a nearby rooftop, died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

According to early reports, none of the killed or injured are ICE agents.

FBI Director Kash Patel posted to X an image of rounds allegedly found by the shooter’s body, one of which included an “anti-ICE” message.

“This is the third shooting in Texas directed at ICE or CBP [Border Patrol]. This must stop,” said Sen. Ted Cruz.

“To every politician who is using rhetoric demonizing ICE and demonizing CBP – stop. To every politician demanding that ICE agents be doxxed and calling for people to go after their families – stop. This has very real consequences.”

Vice President JD Vance said, “The obsessive attack on law enforcement, particularly ICE, must stop. I’m praying for everyone hurt in this attack and for their families.”

On July 4, a police officer was shot in the neck at the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, southwest of Dallas.  Eleven people have been charged in connection with that attack.

On August 25, a 36-year-old man was arrested for making a bomb threat against the Dallas ICE facility where Wednesday morning’s shooting took place.

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