Apple News Today What Trump’s tariffs mean for holiday shopping
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Dec 23, 2025 This holiday season brings surprises for shoppers due to new tariffs. A tale of unexpected fees highlights how the removal of the de minimis exemption affects online orders. Congress has been stuck in partisan gridlock, with calls for reform to restore productivity. Meanwhile, families face prolonged detentions due to expedited deportations, raising concerns for child welfare. Plus, the State Department recalls diplomats, and tricky weather complicates holiday travel plans. TSA tips help navigate security checks to ensure smoother journeys.
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Why Congress Feels Paralyzed
- Congress has become less productive due to increased partisanship, shorter workweeks, and consolidation of leadership power.
- These structural shifts reduced committee influence and discouraged collaborative relationships among members.
Children Held Beyond Legal Limits
- The Marshall Project found over 1,300 children held longer than the 20-day legal limit in ICE custody this year.
- Parents describe dire conditions like lack of showers, phones, edible food, and basic medical care in facilities such as Dilley, Texas.
Detention Lengths Cluster Around 20 Days
- Data show a spike in children's detention lengths clustering around the 20-day limit, suggesting strategy or systemic delays.
- Extended custody may be used to increase chances of deportation directly from detention.