The NewsWorthy 2026 Migrant Crackdown, 'Trump-Class' Warships & First GLP-1 Obesity Pill - Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Dec 23, 2025
A major immigration crackdown in the U.S. is set for 2026, with new deportation plans and incentives for self-deporting migrants. Controversy arises as CBS pulls a segment from 60 Minutes, raising First Amendment questions. In military news, a new fleet of 'Trump-class' AI-controlled warships is on the horizon. Health enthusiasts will be interested in the FDA's approval of a groundbreaking weight-loss pill. Lastly, Banksy stuns with new murals reflecting on child homelessness.
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Major Expansion Of Immigration Enforcement
- The Trump administration plans to sharply expand deportations by hiring agents, opening detention centers, and using private partners to track undocumented people.
- DHS is offering $3,000 plus travel and waived civil fines to encourage self-deportation as a cost-saving measure compared with ~$17,000 per formal removal.
Pulled 60 Minutes Segment Sparks Free-Press Debate
- CBS News pulled a 60 Minutes piece about an El Salvador prison just hours before airing, sparking debate about editorial standards and political influence.
- CBS editor-in-chief Barry Weiss said it lacked context and White House comment, while correspondent Sharon Alfonsi says the team had cleared the piece and tried to get the administration on record.
Sudden Ambassador Recalls Raise Credibility Fears
- Dozens of career U.S. ambassadors were abruptly recalled, adding to roughly 80 existing vacancies and prompting concerns about weakened diplomatic leadership.
- The Trump administration frames the move as replacing officials to advance an "America First" agenda, while critics warn it damages U.S. credibility abroad.