In San Francisco, a family is facing a Christmas without their loved one due to immigration policies. Roxana, a mother of three, is struggling to keep her family together after her partner, Joel, was detained by immigration agents. The couple, both from Honduras, had built a life in the US, working
In Southern California, immigrants face a harsh reality. They are not criminals, but hardworking individuals striving for a better life. The current immigration policies have caused immense fear and suffering. Families are being torn apart, and people are being taken from schools and even naturaliza
Pope Leo, the first pope from the United States, delivered a powerful message during a Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter's Basilica. He emphasized that rejecting the poor and strangers is like turning away from God. This idea was central to his sermon, which drew parallels between the birth of Jesus i
In 2025, Utah became the center of many important discussions. People talked about big issues like politics, technology, and religion. The Deseret News shared their thoughts on these topics in their top 10 opinion articles of the year. One of the most touching articles was by former Rep. Mia Love.
In 2025, President Donald Trump's supporters are starting to feel let down. They expected big changes, but what they got was a lot of noise and very little action. Trump made big promises. He said he would fix the economy, stop outsourcing, and deport lots of people. But none of that really happene
Billionaires are changing how they give money to causes. Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have stopped funding FWD, a group that pushes for immigration and criminal justice reform. They supported this group for ten years. Now, they want to focus on AI and science instead. Zuckerberg's mo
In a swift turn of events, ICE officer Victor Mojica was reinstated to his position within three days of being placed on leave after a viral video showed him forcefully pushing a woman to the ground. The incident, which took place in a New York immigration court, sparked widespread criticism and led
In Columbus, Ohio, people who became citizens are now carrying their passports everywhere. Shops and groups helping immigrants are delivering things to those too scared to leave their homes. Churches in these neighborhoods are nearly empty. Why? Because Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has
In a major crackdown, Columbia saw a significant drug trafficking operation dismantled. The bust was a joint effort involving several agencies, including the Columbia Police Department's Vice, Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit, the North Missouri Drug Task Force, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office,
Florida's Catholic bishops have a request for President Trump. They want him to take a break from immigration enforcement until after the Christmas holidays. They believe this would show kindness to families affected by these actions. The bishops sent a letter on Monday. It was addressed to both Pr
