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After Billie Eilish denounced ICE at the Grammys—declaring “no one is illegal on stolen land” and shouting “fuck ICE”—the Gabrieleno Tongva tribe said her multimillion‑dollar Los Angeles home sits on their ancestral land but that she has not contacted them directly. The tribe welcomed attention to Indigenous history while urging public figures to explicitly name tribes. Social media and political critics accused Eilish of hypocrisy and called for her to relinquish the property or financially support the Tongva. The exchange has focused debate on land acknowledgment, celebrity advocacy, and what meaningful solidarity with Indigenous communities should look like now. (newsweek.com)

President Trump told Republican senators at a White House breakfast on November 5, 2025, they must terminate the Senate filibuster or “we won’t pass any legislation” for more than three years. He urged immediate action—“start tonight”—to reopen the government and push swift measures including mandatory voter ID and bans on mail‑in voting to “make our elections secure.” Trump accused Democrats of opposing ID to enable cheating, cited problems in states like California, and said such voting changes could pass quickly if Republicans abandon the filibuster. The remarks came amid an ongoing funding standoff and post‑election tensions and drew swift criticism. (presidency.ucsb.edu)

Paris prosecutors’ cybercrime unit, with Europol’s help, raided the French offices of Elon Musk’s social media platform X on February 3, 2026, as part of a probe opened in January 2025. Authorities say the investigation covers alleged complicity in circulating child sexual‑abuse material, sexually explicit AI deepfakes, denial of crimes against humanity and manipulation of automated data‑processing systems. Prosecutors have summoned X’s owner Elon Musk and former CEO Linda Yaccarino for interviews on April 20 and summoned employees as witnesses. Prosecutors said they will stop using X for updates and urged followers to use other platforms while the inquiry continues. (apnews.com)

Breaking: Stephen Miller, a senior Trump adviser, is pushing to exclude undocumented immigrants from the U.S. census, a change that could strip House seats from Democratic leaning states such as California and New York. The proposal follows President Trump’s push for a citizenship-only count and seeks to reinterpret the long standing practice of counting all residents under the Fourteenth Amendment. Supporters argue it preserves representation for citizens; opponents call it a partisan power grab that would reduce federal funding for communities and prompt lawsuits. Demographers say excluding noncitizens would likely shift few seats, but politically consequential states could lose clout. (forbes.com)

Congresswoman Sarah McBride publicly backed House calls to hold Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accountable, warning that if Noem isn’t fired this week Democrats will move to impeach her and pursue accountability for ICE agents accused of killings. (mcbride.house.gov) Rep. Robin Kelly introduced articles of impeachment in mid-January alleging obstruction, violation of the public trust, and self-dealing after deadly federal immigration operations in cities including Minneapolis and Chicago. (robinkelly.house.gov) Dozens of Democrats quickly cosponsored Kelly’s resolution, with well over 100 joining the effort. (robinkelly.house.gov) The quote circulated widely on X as activists amplified pressure for immediate action and prompted nationwide outrage immediately. (twstalker.com)

President Trump announced he is expanding his defamation lawsuit against The New York Times to challenge its Times–Siena poll, calling it the “Failing New York Times” and accusing it of publishing “fake results.” (theguardian.com) The complaint demands that the paper preserve records and explain how its poll was computed. (theguardian.com) The Times defended its methodology and noted its survey showed Mr. Trump’s approval at forty percent. (theguardian.com) Mr. Trump previously filed a $15 billion lawsuit against the paper and reporters; that filing was dismissed and later amended. (cbsnews.com) He posted the expansion on Truth Social, vowing consequences for what he calls “radical left lies.” (theguardian.com)

Texas’ State Board of Education is considering a proposal to create a single statewide required reading list that includes passages from the Bible, which supporters say provide historical and literary context and critics say would blur church‑state lines. (dallasnews.com) The Texas Education Agency’s draft lists dozens of texts, including the Twenty‑Third Psalm and the Tower of Babel, and would take effect for the 2030–2031 school year under a 2023 law. (dallasnews.com) The board delayed final action to solicit public comment. (dallasnews.com) Opponents warn of First Amendment concerns and reduced teacher autonomy. (texastribune.org) Parents may be allowed to opt students out, but testing implications remain. (dallasnews.com)

Viral social posts showed a large protest outside a Minneapolis hotel believed to be housing ICE agents, with one post claiming 1,600+ people singing in the street and urging agents to quit their jobs. (noticias.imer.mx) Local reporting identified the location as the Home2 Suites and said demonstrators gathered after recent federal operations and fatal shootings involving ICE personnel. (theguardian.com) Video and reporters described clashes that prompted law enforcement to deploy irritants and make arrests. (theguardian.com) Organizers framed the action as solidarity with immigrant communities while officials described some attendees as agitators. (foxnews.com) The episode fits into a broader wave of anti‑ICE protests in the Twin Cities. (theguardian.com)