ICE Arrests of Public Officials: Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested on May 9 outside an ICE detention center and charged with trespassing after attempting to inspect the facility with three Democratic members of Congress from New Jersey: Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, LaMonica McIver, and Rob Menendez.

Wisconsin Superior Court judge Hannah Dugan pleaded not guilty to charges of obstructing an official proceeding and concealing a person from arrest, stemming from allegedly helping a defendant leave the courthouse through a specific door.

John Yoo stated there is "no justification" for invoking the Alien Enemies Act without Congressional ratification and court approval.

Current Debt-to-GDP Ratio: As of May 2025, the U.S. debt-to-GDP ratio stands at 122%, a level last seen during the COVID-19 pandemic and approaching the World War  ...