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Ice Police walking street of Washington  President Donald Trump 's second term began on January 20, 2025, and immigration enforcement has been a cornerstone of his administration's agenda. Promising the largest mass deportation operation in U.S. history, Trump aimed to remove over 10 million unauthorized immigrants , with a stated goal of deporting around 1 million per year. As of September 8, 2025—roughly seven and a half months into his term—the latest available data provides insight into the progress of these efforts. This blog post examines the reported numbers of deportations, drawing from official sources and media reports, while noting the challenges in tracking exact figures due to varying definitions and reporting lags.

Washington Police Bridging the Divide Photo Gemini In recent weeks, President Donald Trump has made headlines with his aggressive push to address crime in Washington, D.C., a city he has long criticized as a hotbed of violence and disorder. On August 7, 2025, Trump ordered a surge of federal law enforcement officers to patrol the streets of the nation’s capital, framing the move as a necessary step to “make D.C. safe again.” This directive, coupled with his repeated threats to federalize the city’s governance, has sparked intense debate about public safety, local autonomy, and the specter of a police state . Let’s unpack this controversial initiative and its implications. The Catalyst: A High-Profile Crime The immediate trigger for Trump’s order was the brutal assault of Edward Coristine , a 19-year-old staffer in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), during an attempted carjacking by a group of teenagers. The incident, which left Coristine bloodied, was seized upon by ...

Two Police officers Down, Major police incident, Wieambilla   A major police investigation is underway following the deaths of multiple people including two police officers during a shooting incident in the Western Downs yesterday (December 12). Around 4:30pm, four officers were in attendance at a property on Wains Rd at Wieambilla in relation to a missing person investigation. Initial information indicates the officers were shot by two armed offenders as they approached the residence on the property. A member of the public was also shot and declared deceased at the location. Two other officers who attended were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. An emergency declaration was declared under the Public Safety Preservation Act provisions, encompassing the area of Chinchilla Tara Rd, Wieambilla Rd, Bennetts School Rd, and Mary Street. A siege situation ensued at the property and specialist police officers and PolAir responded. Two males and a female were fatally ...

Speeding motorists are being put on notice as police ramp up efforts to stop the rising trauma on Queensland roads. Twenty lives have already been lost on Queensland roads in February while 600 people have been injured in traffic crashes. Queensland’s Lives Lost toll stands at 40, which is 3 more than at the same time last year and more than double that at the same time in 2020 (18). Acting Chief Superintendent Ray Rohweder said speed continued to be a contributing factor in the majority of serious crashes. “Already this year we have seen a lot of trauma, a lot of shattered families and a lot of preventable tragedies on our roads,” Acting Chief Superintendent Rohweder said. “In many of these incidents, excessive speed has been the main cause of the crash.” He said police had ramped up enforcement activity, conducting operations across the state. “Our officers are seeing extremely dangerous risk-taking behaviour on our roads, particularly when it comes to speeding. “Some of the worst of...

Star Casino Photo Blow the Truth Queensland’s state border restrictions are easing, allowing travellers from Covid-19 domestic hotspots to enter the state without having to quarantine from Monday. From 1am, December 13, anyone entering Queensland from domestic hotspots such as New South Wales and Victoria, will have to complete a border declaration pass. Travellers can arrive by road or air provided they are fully vaccinated and can provide evidence of a negative Covid-19 PCR test in the previous 72 hours. They will also have to obtain a Covid-19 test on day five after their arrival. You must receive a negative Covid-19 result before applying for a border pass, unless you live within the  border zone  area. More information about getting a Covid-19 test in New South Wales is available  here , or testing information for Victoria is available  here . Residents living in the declared  border zone  will be able to move freely across the border without the need...

Jewellery theft Photo Queensland Police Police are seeking public assistance to identify two people following the theft of jewellery from a Gold Coast shop. Around midday on February 21, a man and woman (pictured below) entered a jewellery store at a shopping centre in Coomera. The male is believed to have accessed a drawer and removed a gold bracelet before leaving the store shortly after. The bracelet is valued at approximately $7,500 The man is Caucasian, approximately 175cm tall with short dark hair and possibly aged in his fifties or sixties. The woman is Caucasian with dark brown hair and dark eyes, and was seen wearing dark jeans and a white shirt. Both the man and woman are believed to have New Zealand accents.  If you recognise these people or know of their whereabouts, please contact the police. If you have information for police, contact  Policelink  by providing information using the  online suspicious activity form  24hrs per day at  www.police...

A customised Lamborghini coupe seized by police under Queensland’s tough anti-hoon laws will go up for auction next week.    After spotting the distinctive purple Lamborghini Huracan travelling at high speeds and then subsequently evading police interception, officers from the Nambour Road Policing Unit seized the luxury sports car under Queensland’s tough anti-hoon legislation.    In total, the driver has been linked to 20 traffic offences including  evading police and disqualified from driving offences.    The driver, a 28-year-old Sunshine Coast Bitcoin millionaire man, also appeared in court on a raft of serious charges including dangerous operation of a vehicle, evade police, driving under the influence of drugs, attempting to pervert justice and other traffic offences.    He was sentenced to four years’ imprisonment and disqualified from driving on February 19, 2021.   Following the seizure of the car under Queensland’s t...

The online portal enabling members of the public to apply for the Queensland Border Declaration Pass is now live. The completed declaration is a requirement for everyone including Queensland residents who are returning to Queensland as of midday on Friday, July 3. State Disaster Coordinator Deputy Commissioner Steve Gollschewski said previous border entry passes into Queensland would be invalid from midday. “Each person travelling must have a completed Queensland Border Declaration Pass and those travelling by road need to have one clearly displayed within their vehicle to enable priority passage,” Deputy Commissioner Gollschewski said. “They must also carry identification which show a residential address. “The Queensland Border Declaration Pass is a print-at-home document and issued following the completion of an online questionnaire. “It is everyone’s responsibility to understand and listen to the Queensland public health directions and follow them closely, including those w...