Morning Wire Evening Wire: Tennessee Sees Deadly Floods & Arkansas SAFE Act | 8.13.25
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Aug 13, 2025 Tennessee faces a devastating flood, resulting in multiple fatalities and a desperate search for the missing. Meanwhile, Mexico ramps up its crackdown by extraditing cartel bosses to the U.S. The discussion also centers on President Trump's announcements, including Kennedy Center honors. Legal challenges arise from immigrants against policy changes, and concerns about the national debt soar past $37 trillion. Not to mention cultural debates surrounding Arkansas's SAFE Act and mixed reactions to a provocative advertisement featuring Sidney Sweeney.
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Decline In Foreign-Born Population
- The foreign-born population in the U.S. fell by 2.2 million from January to July, with illegal immigrants down by 1.6 million.
- Analysts credited Trump-era rhetoric, enforcement actions, and border policies for the decline after a January peak.
Fatal Crash Tied To Sanctuary Policy Debate
- A head-on crash in Freeport, Illinois killed two, including the mother of a former WNBA player, after an illegal immigrant drove into the wrong lane.
- Local lawmakers blamed Illinois sanctuary policies and singled out Governor J.B. Pritzker for responsibility.
Federal Control Spurs Arrests In D.C.
- Federalizing D.C. law enforcement led to over 100 arrests by federal forces, highlighting rapid law-and-order results claimed by officials.
- The president can maintain federal control for up to 30 days without congressional authorization for extension.