Marketplace All-in-One Armed with cash, ICE plans for rapid growth
Aug 15, 2025
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to almost double its detention centers, raising questions about workforce recruitment. Inadequate living conditions in these facilities also come to light, revealing harsh realities for detainees. The resurgence of adjustable-rate mortgages is discussed amid high mortgage rates, alongside potential government interventions. Additionally, the upcoming 2028 Olympics sparks a debate on corporate interests versus the athletes’ spirit, all wrapped up with laughter and personal anecdotes from the hosts.
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A Fancy Candy Cherry Drink
- Rima described her simple drink: Diet Coke with a sour candy cherry and cherry syrup.
- She said it made her feel fancy despite tasting only faintly of cherry.
Mint Julep In Grandma's Glass
- Kimberly made a mint julep with bourbon, simple syrup and mint in a frosted highball glass from her grandmother.
- She joked that alcohol would probably kill any bacteria in old syrup and thanked her aunt for the glasses.
Rapid Detention Expansion Plan
- ICE plans to nearly double detention capacity to roughly 100,000 by expanding 125 facilities this year.
- The expansion includes repurposed military sites, dormant prisons and tent-style "hardened soft-sided" facilities.