Justice Department voter list challenged as unreliable; UN report shows U.S. emissions rising; arrests for minor offenses and immigration cases surge
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Los Angeles County officials say the Justice Department’s suspected noncitizen voter list is unreliable, a UN report says the United States was the only major economy to raise climate pollution last year, and federal data shows a sharp increase in arrests for low-level crimes and immigration violations.
Los Angeles County election officials told a federal court that the Justice Department's list of about 20,000 individuals identified as "likely" noncitizens registered to vote is unreliable, noting that some entries appear to be U.S.-born citizens. The county said the DOJ's demand to separate ballots for these voters is not realistic so close to the election and could collide with federal and state election laws, underscoring how sweeping federal accusations can outpace the evidence.
A United Nations scientific report warned that countries are falling short on emission cuts, identifying the United States as the only major economy whose planet-warming pollution increased last year. The study found the U.S. tied with Russia for the highest per-capita emissions among G20 members, attributing the rise to higher electricity demand and policies that favor fossil-fuel use, a sharp reminder of how government choices continue to protect polluters instead of the public.
Analysis of FBI and immigration arrest data by advocacy group FWD.us shows a 188% jump in immigration violations and a notable increase in arrests for low-level crimes such as vagrancy and drug possession between 2024 and 2025, even as violent crime rates hit historic lows. The numbers suggest a system still pouring resources into punishment for poverty, migration, and minor conduct while serious violence remains comparatively low.
President Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, met Kremlin officials in St. Petersburg and recently met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Norway, discussing possible steps toward ending the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian officials have expressed skepticism about U.S. intentions following President Trump's comments on sanctions and the peace process, reflecting deep unease about whether Washington is serious about peace or simply reshaping the conflict on its own terms.