Porsche has officially confirmed that combustion-engine versions of the 718 Boxster and Cayman will not return. The brand is moving exclusively to electric powertrains for these models, with full production starting in 2028. While the 911 and SUVs will retain internal combustion engines, the 718 lineup will feature new battery technology and simulated sound to mimic the driving experience of its predecessors.
ICE signed a $16.7 million contract for 6,000 pairs of electric-shock gloves despite an Army study showing the devices cause intense pain and immediate compliance. Critics argue the gloves are unsafe and prone to misuse, while ICE defends them as necessary de-escalation tools.
Newly released internal documents reveal that ICE's Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) division has launched a massive, multi-layered operation to identify noncitizen voters. The initiative, which ingested over 100 million records and scrutinized hundreds of voter-registration nonprofits, has yielded few prosecutions but has prompted the agency to consider using undercover agents and immigration consequences for those who voted.
ICE purchased 6,000 electric shock gloves for $16.7 million despite an Army study showing they cause intense pain and immediate compliance. The device, which leaves no visible marks, has drawn criticism from lawmakers and watchdogs over safety and potential misuse, while ICE defends it as a necessary de-escalation tool.
Detainees at the Folkston D. Ray James ICE processing center in Georgia have launched a mass hunger strike to protest prolonged detention and poor conditions. The protest, timed to coincide with a facility inspection, involves at least 73 participants from 13 countries, including asylum seekers from Russia, China, and Sudan. Advocates and family members report that detainees are demanding release while their legal cases proceed, citing years of confinement without criminal charges. The facility, operated by the private company GEO Group, has faced allegations of substandard medical care, moldy food, and hostile staff behavior. ICE and GEO Group have not responded to requests for comment regarding the strike or the specific allegations raised by detainees and their families.
A previously unreleased U.S. Army study confirms that electric-shock gloves, which ICE plans to purchase for $16.7 million, cause intense pain and immediate compliance in test subjects. The study, conducted at Fort Leavenworth in October 2024, found that participants ceased resisting seconds after exposure and reported lasting fear of the device. Critics argue the gloves are unsafe and lack proper oversight, while ICE maintains they are de-escalation tools. Senators have demanded answers regarding training and deployment protocols, but ICE has not responded to inquiries from 16 Democratic lawmakers.
A U.S. Army study found that electric-shock gloves used by ICE officers cause pain, compliance, and fear, raising concerns about their use in immigration enforcement.
Production on the Daily Wire’s pro-ICE action film 'Pawn Shop' has resumed in Livingston, Montana, after a two-day pause. The Livingston City Commission unanimously reinstated the filming permit on October 5, following a special meeting where producers agreed to revised safety and community conditions. The film, which stars Danny Trejo and Harvey Keitel, had been suspended after local protests over unannounced stunts, armed security, and the movie’s controversial narrative that dramatizes the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer. Ben Shapiro condemned the initial suspension as 'content discrimination' and a violation of the First Amendment, while local officials cited public safety and inadequate notice as the primary reasons for the temporary halt.
Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams responded with a profane social media post after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) criticized her anti-ICE remarks during a concert in Chula Vista, California. The DHS urged her to thank federal officers for their service, while Williams continued to voice support for Palestine and criticize immigration enforcement.
Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams responded with a vulgar social media post after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) criticized her anti-ICE and pro-Palestine remarks during a concert in Chula Vista, California. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between artists and federal immigration enforcement, with Williams refusing to back down despite official pushback.
Samuel Nnamdi, a Nigerian pastor and UPS employee in Texas, was detained and deported to Ghana, a country he has no ties to, despite having legal protections against removal to Nigeria. His case illustrates the broader controversy surrounding the Trump administration's third-country deportation program, which has relocated over 25,000 people to nations with human rights concerns. While the government claims these destinations are safe, critics and legal experts point to instances of forced refoulement back to countries of origin, violating international law. The program, costing hundreds of millions in taxpayer funds, faces legal challenges and scrutiny over its due process and humanitarian impact.
Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams faced federal pushback after shouting anti-ICE and pro-Palestine slogans during a California concert. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) urged her to thank law enforcement, while Williams responded with a vulgar social media post. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between artists and federal immigration enforcement.
The Department of Homeland Security has purchased three immigrant detention facilities in Adelanto, California, from the GEO Group for $950 million. The sale transfers federal ownership of the Adelanto West, Adelanto East, and Desert View Annex centers, totaling 2,644 beds, while GEO Group retains operational control through 2034. This transaction follows a similar $1.5 billion purchase of CoreCivic facilities and aims to bypass state oversight laws by placing assets under federal jurisdiction. The federal government has now spent nearly $3.2 billion on such acquisitions, largely funded by the $45 billion immigration detention allocation in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
The Livingston City Commission in Montana has temporarily suspended filming permits for the Daily Wire’s new movie, 'Pawn Shop,' following community protests. Residents cited disruptions to local businesses, inadequate safety notifications for hazardous stunts, and negative impacts on the city’s only food bank. The film, which features Danny Trejo and appears to dramatize the January ICE shooting of Renee Good, was originally scheduled to wrap production on October 10. The commission is now consulting with city attorneys to determine whether to amend, suspend, or revoke the permits entirely.
The Livingston City Commission in Montana has temporarily suspended filming permits for 'Pawn Shop,' a new action film produced by Ben Shapiro’s Daily Wire and Dallas Sonnier’s Bonfire Legend. The halt follows a special meeting on October 4, where commissioners unanimously voted to pause the permit pending a legal review. Residents and local businesses cited concerns over unannounced stunts, including pyrotechnics and blank gunfire, as well as the film’s pro-ICE narrative, which appears to dramatize the fatal shooting of Renée Good in Minneapolis. The production, which was scheduled to run through October 10, has faced daily complaints from locals, including the Livingston Food Resource Center, which reported that armed security guards blocked access for clients. While the city had approved the permit with only 12 days' notice, officials noted they were unaware of the film's political content until protests began. The production is not under an IATSE contract, though it holds a conditional start with SAG-AFTRA.
