A large-scale immigration operation is set to begin in southeast Louisiana and into Mississippi, with roughly 250 federal Border Patrol agents expected to deploy starting Monday. The crackdown, dubbed “Swamp Sweep,” will be led by Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino, who has overseen similar operations in other major Democratic-run cities.
Officials say the goal of the operation is to make up to 5,000 arrests in and around New Orleans, a
Democratic-led city, as part of the Trump administration’s broader efforts to intensify immigration enforcement and mass deportations.
Louisiana Republican Governor Jeff Landry has voiced support for the operation, while many residents in New Orleans are expressing concern, with some attending “know your rights” workshops in anticipation of the crackdown.
Authorities say the operation will focus on individuals in the country illegally, and will involve checkpoints, arrests, and enforcement actions extending across state lines into Mississippi.
The suspect in the shooting of two National Guard members is now facing a first-degree murder charge. Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, announced the upgraded charges after the death of 20-year-old Specialist Sarah Beckstrom. Pirro said the suspect drove across the country to launch an “ambush-style” attack with a .357 Smith & Wesson revolver. He initially faced charges of assault with intent to kill while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence.
Hearings are set to begin Monday in the case of Luigi Mangione, the 27-year-old charged in the December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Mangione’s lawyers are seeking to block prosecutors from using key evidence, including a 9 mm handgun and a notebook that authorities say details his intent to commit the crime. Defense attorneys argue that police violated Mangione’s rights during his arrest, including conducting a warrantless search of his backpack and questioning him before advising him of his right to remain silent.
The hearings are expected to last more than a week, coinciding with the first anniversary of Thompson’s death. Prosecutors say the evidence is crucial to proving motive and linking Mangione to the December 4 shooting, in which Thompson was gunned down while walking to a Manhattan hotel for his company’s annual investor conference.
Mangione has pleaded not guilty to state and federal murder charges. State prosecutors are pursuing life in prison if convicted, while federal authorities are seeking the death penalty.
Court officials say the hearings could be a critical prelude to Mangione’s upcoming trial, and any ruling on evidence could significantly shape how the case proceeds.
Attorney Michael Radine joins Erin Molan to break down a major new lawsuit filed on behalf of October 7 victims and families — alleging that Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, knowingly enabled massive money flows for Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran’s IRGC.
Radine represents victims of terror attacks around the world, and in this interview he details:
• Why the lawsuit claims Binance was intentionally built to attract criminals
• How alleged terror-linked wallets sent hundreds of millions through the exchange
• Why his team believes the problem continued even after October 7
• Why the founder of Binance, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, served jail time before being pardoned
• The emerging link between crypto networks and global terror financing
• Why he believes holding Binance accountable is about far more than money — it’s about stopping the next attack
Important: These are allegations in an ongoing lawsuit. Binance denies knowingly facilitating terror financing and says it complies with sanctions and anti–money laundering laws. Nothing presented here is a statement of proven fact.
This is one of the most urgent and eye-opening interviews Erin has done — exposing a part of the Oct 7 story almost nobody is talking about.
Hugh Hewitt is one of the nation’s leading bloggers and a genuine media >>Hugh Hewitt is one of the nation’s leading bloggers and a genuine media revolutionary. He brings that expertise, his wit and what The New Yorker magazine calls his “amiable but relentless manner” to his nationally syndicated show . . . . <<
Jay Sekulow is widely regarded as one of the foremost free speech and religious >>Jay Sekulow is widely regarded as one of the foremost free speech and religious liberties litigators in the United States, having argued 12 times before the U.S. Supreme Court in some of the most groundbreaking First Amendment cases of the past . . . . . <<
Larry Elder personifies the phrase “We’ve Got a Country to Save” The “Sage from >>Larry Elder personifies the phrase “We’ve Got a Country to Save” The “Sage from South Central” is back on the radio and TV! <<
Armed with a degree in history and political science from the University of >>Armed with a degree in history and political science from the University of Nebraska—and a lifelong love for competitive sports and spirited late-night conversations, Milhaven naturally channeled his talents into a broadcasting career that has . . . <<
From the mind of Breitbart News Editor in Chief and New York Times bestselling >>From the mind of Breitbart News Editor in Chief and New York Times bestselling author, Alex Marlow, a cutting-edge daily news broadcast focusing on America-first politics, culture, and values. Marlow brings deep research, prescient analysis, and . . . . <<
Salem Media, our partners, and affiliates use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, personalize site content, and deliver relevant video recommendations. By using this website and continuing to navigate, you consent to our use of such technologies and the sharing of video viewing activity with third-party partners in accordance with the Video Privacy Protection Act and other privacy laws.Privacy Policy