The Headlines The Election That Has Republicans on Edge, and How One College Student Was Deported
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Dec 2, 2025 Explore the Tennessee special House election as a potential indicator of national trends, with insights on Republican concerns and candidate dynamics. Discover the shocking deportation of a college student during a holiday trip, highlighting the changing landscape of immigration enforcement. Dive into an intense monsoon season wreaking havoc in Asia, coupled with the implications of climate change. Plus, hear about innovative research into weight-loss drugs for pets, raising questions about feline obesity and owner responsibilities.
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Tennessee Race As A National Bellwether
- A Tennessee special House race has become a national bellwether indicating voter mood beyond local politics.
- Tracy Mumford notes a once-safe Republican seat tightened as affordability issues energized Democrats.
Sharpened Immigration Enforcement And Reduced Discretion
- The Trump administration has escalated immigration measures and narrowed discretionary protections.
- Cases once handled leniently, like the deported college student, now face immediate removal and firings of judges suggest targeting of leniency.
College Student Deported During Thanksgiving Trip
- A college freshman who'd lived in the U.S. since age seven was detained trying to fly home for Thanksgiving and then deported.
- Her lawyer said she had no criminal record and a court order said she should not be removed from the U.S.