US Immigration Crackdown to Intensify With $150 Billion Infusion
The sweeping legislation, which Trump said he wants to sign by Friday, allocates more than $150 billion for the administration's border and immigration crackdown. Most of the money will go to the Department of Homeland Security and its enforcement arms, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.
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24 minutes ago
- CBS News
As negotiations continue between District Council 33, city of Philadelphia, here's what we know so far
After Philadelphia's AFSCME District Council 33 went on strike Tuesday, July 1, CBS News Philadelphia has published dozens of articles, videos and social media posts documenting the labor talks and what the city and union are saying about the strike. DC 33 represents nearly 9,000 blue-collar city workers and is the city's largest blue-collar worker union. Members of DC 33 work within the sanitation and water departments, as well as in roles such as 911 dispatchers, crossing guards, morgue employees, airport staff and more. If you haven't been following along or want a refresher, CBS News Philadelphia has been following these labor talks since 2024. Here's a timeline of what we know about the last year leading up to the Philly union workers' strike. October 17, 2024 DC 33 president Greg Boulware sends a letter to workers stating that the city of Philadelphia failed to put together a "comprehensive" proposal for union members. The proposal increased workers' paychecks on average by $50 per pay period, according to Boulware. "Their proposal addresses none of the many other issues that our members face on a daily basis," Boulware wrote at the time. "This was NOT a good faith negotiation. It was 'Take this and be happy.'" October 30, 2024 DC 33 workers protest outside Tarik Jackson, a union worker, took aim at Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's "One Philly" messaging outside City Hall as workers marched the streets. "This supposed to be 'One Philly,' right? We're not being treated like One Philly," Jackson said. "We all want to be treated the same way. We need good, decent pay. That's what we all out here for. We shouldn't have to work two jobs." November 14, 2024 District Council 33 votes to authorize November 22, 2024 DC 33 reaches a one-year contract extension with the city June 10, 2025 DC 33 holds strike authorization vote, seeking an improved contract and changes to health care and pension plans. June 12, 2025 DC 33 speaks out after authorizing a strike. "It is our full intention to let the city of Philadelphia know that if we don't have an extension in place by the end of the term on June 30, we have every intention of walking out the door and making sure the city of Philadelphia understands how vital our people are," Boulware said. June 26, 2025 DC 33 members meet to discuss plans June 30, 2025 The city and DC 33 hold morning negotiations DC 33 is seeking an 8% pay increase every year for four years and health care benefits for all employees. DC 33 comes together for a solidarity rally at City Hall featuring chants and signs. The blue-collar union workers plan to strike at midnight. The city holds a press conference reemphasizing its desire to stay at the table and negotiate a plan. They also reiterate their contingency plans if a strike were to occur, including trash drop-off locations and plans to send police officers to help staff the 911 dispatch center. July 1, 2025 Philadelphia's largest blue-collar union goes on strike for the first time since 1986. There are no residential trash pickup services Mayor Parker reiterates her four-year contract offer of about 3% each year, for a total of 13%. Sixty-three trash drop-off locations are set up for residents to get rid of their garbage on their designated trash day. July 2, 2025 Day two of the strike ensues, and trash piles grow in Philadelphia at temporary dump sites established by the city. The city and union reenter negotiations but leave without a new contract. A judge orders Union members refuse to accept a deal less than a 5% pay increase each year. Members are also accused of vandalism and disorderly conduct. Striking union member Carnell Wilder is arrested for slashing the tires Philadelphians begin to grow tired of the growing trash at drop-off sites. July 3, 2025 July 4, 2025 "I've communicated with the mayor multiple times. I know she has put an aggressive package on the table. I believe the best package that's been put on the table in decades," Shapiro said. "I have confidence in Mayor Parker to see this through and to find a way to resolve these differences, to pay a fair wage, and to ensure the good people of Philadelphia get the benefits of the great work that DC 33 members provide our city every day." Jazmine Sullivan headliner Wawa Welcome America concert, states that she will also not perform, following LL Cool J's announcement a day earlier. July 5, 2025 By Sydney-Leigh Brockington
Boston Globe
29 minutes ago
- Boston Globe
Amid a turbulent political era, the Cape watches fireworks and reflects
People of all political stripes thronged to Cape Cod for the weekend, as they always do. Some greeted this change of course with optimism, and visions of returning to a bygone America. But others now approached this patriotic holiday with tangled feelings of what America should be and what it is now. 'I have to separate it out — the kids love the fireworks, but I'm not really feeling like celebrating," said Betsy Naughter, 52, of Belmont, as she walked down the beach with a friend on Saturday. Advertisement In his first six months, Trump has Advertisement The president and his supporters insist his actions are a correction from the progressive policies of past administrations, and will result in a more stable and economically robust America. On the morning of the Friday holiday, Trump signed his ' It's expected to increase the deficit and deportations, and result in millions fewer with health insurance. Trump signed it at the annual White House Fourth of July picnic. Fighter jets and stealth bombers streaked through the sky over the event in what Trump said was meant to honor last month's Around the corner from the beach on Saturday, 67-year-old Dave Bourget stepped out from a kiosk with a 'Trump 2024″ sticker on it to wave a car into his parking lot. The hot Saturday was a prime beach day, and he was happily busy after enjoying the previous night's festivities. 'I do think he's taking us in the right direction,' Bourget said, citing the bill signed Friday morning. He said he likes the increased immigration enforcement and a focus on law and order. 'We've got to be taking care of our own before taking care of other people.' Politics, in recent years, has become all-encompassing, a core part of the identity of some on the left and right alike. This frustrates Mike Don, a Manchester resident who didn't want to detail his politics as much as his dissatisfaction with the general discourse around them. Advertisement 'If someone has issues and wants to talk about them in a calm, reasoned way, I'm happy for some healthy debate,' said Don, who was on his way back from the beach with his wife. In the meantime, he's happy to enjoy the fireworks — but those, too, in a measured way. 'The fireworks are nice,' he said, 'but I like the big crowds less than I used to.' Heading the other direction, beach chairs in hand, were Adriana Bauza and her husband. Bauza, 53, grinned widely when asked about how she's feeling on the 4th. Her feelings are complex, she acceded, but so is the country she loves. 'I felt so much pride on July 4,' she said. She said she isn't a fan of everything going on, including Trump's immigration policies: 'We're doing certain things that should make us feel shameful.' But, she said, 'Hopefully we can learn from our mistakes and keep getting better.' Globe wire services contributed. Sean Cotter can be reached at
Forbes
30 minutes ago
- Forbes
Elon Musk Launches New ‘America Party'
Tech billionaire and Tesla chief Elon Musk informally launched his own political party known as the 'America Party' on Saturday, he announced on his platform X, further distancing himself from President Donald Trump and the GOP, which became his targets as he recently blasted Trump's controversial spending megabill. Musk announced the formation of the America Party on Saturday. (Photo by) Getty Images Musk said in a tweet the people of the U.S. live in a one-party system, 'When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste & graft.' It is unclear if Musk had registered his political party with the Federal Election Commission as of Saturday, as no records of the America Party were present on the commission's website. Musk announced the America Party a day after creating a poll that asked users if they 'want independence from the two-party (some would say uniparty) system.' The poll received 1.2 million votes, with 65.4% of users voting 'yes,' though it is worth noting the results are not accurate representations of public opinion, as Musk boasts the most followers on X and has been accused of boosting engagement on his own tweets. Musk, who often engages in satire or jokes online, appears serious about the formation of the America Party, recently suggesting it could put 'laser-focus on just 2 or 3 Senate seats and 8 to 10 House districts' to sway votes on legislation. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
