The Trump administration is beefing up security at the U.S.-Mexico border. And a new California wildfire is raging, with at least one fire official calling it “a completely different beast.” These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Pentagon deploys 1,500 troops to southern border President Donald Trump has swiftly…

Tom Brady seems content in the broadcasting spotlight—at least for the time being. One of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history said Wednesday, Jan. 22, that he is not leaving the Fox television booth. Despite constant speculation concerning his future with Fox Sports and his possible conflicts of interest while becoming a part-owner of the…

The New York Police Department’s latest internal guidance suggests the city’s law enforcement will have to walk a fine line when navigating President Donald Trump’s new immigration policies. The New York Post reports that an internal NYPD memo lays out the new approach: While the NYPD can work with federal law enforcement and arrest migrant…

The Panama Canal has belonged to Panama for decades. However, President Donald Trump wants it back, accusing the country of handing it over to China.  “We have been treated very badly from this foolish gift that should have never been made,” the president said in his inaugural speech. “And Panama’s promise to us has been…

Meta is giving creators a chance to turn their content into cash. The company is now offering $5,000 bonuses to select creators who post on Instagram and Facebook over three months. By sharing content across Meta’s apps, creators can access Facebook’s content monetization program. The Breakthrough program allows users to earn additional income from their…

On his first day in office, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency at the U.S. southern border and signed a series of executive actions aimed at immigration reform. State legislatures are now determining how to proceed as the president intends to implement his plan to deport immigrants living in the country illegally en masse.…

Congress passed the first bill of its new session on Wednesday, Jan. 22, and President Donald Trump is expected to sign the legislation into law. The Laken Riley Act passed Congress with bipartisan support. The bill, named after a Georgia nursing student who was murdered by an undocumented migrant in February 2024, will require immigrants…

With a new administration taking office, many Facebook and Instagram users were left confused after discovering they were following President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. The episode has Meta denying any efforts to force users to follow or like the pages of the new president and vice president. As is standard protocol when…

Canadian authorities have seized a record 835 kilograms (1,840 pounds) of cocaine in Toronto, marking the largest drug bust in the city’s history. The cocaine, worth an estimated $83 million, is believed to be linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, a prolific Mexican drug organization. Months-long investigation leads to record seizure In a press…

Warner Brothers Discovery is struggling, with its ownership of cable channels leaving it at risk as viewers move to streaming and digital offerings. As it restructures, one of its channels is set to take a large hit: CNN. The cable news pioneer will lay off hundreds of employees as it slims down its TV production…