The Daily Beacon Morning News for March 18, 2025

The Trump administration is seeking to push back against federal judges' decisions by asking them to dissolve temporary restraining orders related to deportation flights targeting suspected members of a Venezuelan street gang 🚫.

A Canadian actress was detained at the San Ysidro border crossing after her visa application paperwork was flagged, despite completing all necessary procedures 🌎.

Russia has significantly increased its sabotage campaign in Europe over the past two years, raising concerns among European leaders and NATO 🤖.

The US Institute of Peace is set to sue the administration over its removal from office after Elon Musk's team attempted to dismantle it 💥.

President Trump announced that 80,000 pages of classified government files related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy will be made public without redactions 📚.

However, critics argue that some documents may still contain sensitive information, which raises concerns about secrecy around JFK files 🔒.

The White House has installed Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service at its complex, raising concerns about conflicts of interest 💻.

The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sent letters to 20 law firms requesting information on their diversity, equity and inclusion-related employment practices 📝.

The Trump administration defied a federal judge's order to turn back planes carrying migrant deportees despite verbal instructions from the judge 👮‍♂️.

Take action: Contact your representatives, participate in peaceful protests, and write letters to the editor of local newspapers to raise awareness about these issues and advocate for positive change 📢

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The Trump administration has asked a federal judge to dissolve temporary restraining orders that had halted deportation flights targeting suspected members of a Venezuelan street gang, in a move seen as an effort to push back against the judge's decisions. The Justice Department has also requested that a separate appeals court intervene and put the case on hold, citing "national security" concerns.

Take action: Contact your representatives and express opposition to deportations, write letters to the editor of local newspapers, and participate in peaceful protests to raise awareness about this issue.

A Canadian actress was detained by immigration enforcement officers at the San Ysidro border crossing in California after her visa application paperwork was flagged, despite having completed all necessary procedures. After 12 days of being held and subjected to harsh treatment, she was finally released back to Canada, where she will face a five-year ban from re-entering the US.

Take action: Reach out to your local immigration advocates and express support for those affected by deportation policies, write letters to the editor of local newspapers, and participate in peaceful protests to raise awareness about this issue.

Russia has significantly stepped up its sabotage campaign in Europe over the past two years, targeting undersea cables, warehouses, and railways. The campaign, which includes assassination plots against officials and threats to critical infrastructure, has raised concerns among European leaders and NATO.

Take action: Contact your representatives and express opposition to Russia's actions, participate in peaceful protests and rallies to raise awareness about this issue, and support organizations working to counter Russian disinformation campaigns.

President Trump announced that over 80,000 pages of classified government files related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy will be made public without redactions. However, critics argue that some documents may still contain sensitive information.

Take action: Contact your representatives and express opposition to secrecy around JFK files, write letters to the editor of local newspapers, and participate in peaceful protests to raise awareness about this issue.

Elon Musk's team attempted to dismantle the US Institute of Peace by entering its building with police assistance. However, the agency has announced plans to sue the administration over its removal from office.

Take action: Contact your representatives and express support for the US Institute of Peace, participate in peaceful protests and rallies to raise awareness about this issue, and write letters to the editor of local newspapers.

President Trump appointed conservative activists and allies to oversight boards overseeing US military service academies. Critics argue that these individuals are not qualified for such roles due to their involvement in scandals or extremist views.

Take action: Contact your representatives and express opposition to Trump's appointments, participate in peaceful protests and rallies to raise awareness about this issue, and write letters to the editor of local newspapers.

The White House has installed Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service at its complex. The move comes as part of an effort to improve Wi-Fi connectivity on the complex.

Take action: Contact your representatives and express opposition to conflicts of interest around Starlink contracts, participate in peaceful protests and rallies to raise awareness about this issue, and write letters to the editor of local newspapers.

The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sent letters to 20 law firms requesting information on their diversity, equity and inclusion-related employment practices. Critics argue that President Trump's administration is taking aggressive steps to intimidate law firms.

Take action: Contact your representatives and express opposition to anti-DEI policies, participate in peaceful protests and rallies to raise awareness about this issue, and write letters to the editor of local newspapers.

The Trump administration ignored a federal judge's order to turn back planes carrying migrant deportees despite verbal instructions from the judge. Critics argue that the administration defied a court order by continuing with the deportations despite the judge's directive.

Take action: Contact your representatives and express opposition to deportations, participate in peaceful protests and rallies to raise awareness about this issue, and write letters to the editor of local newspapers.

That's all for today on the Daily Beacon. Thanks for tuning in, and we'll see you tomorrow!