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Migrants get visas for being "victims" of Ron DeSantis

Migrants get visas for being "victims" of Ron DeSantis

About a year and a half after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sent about four dozen migrants to Martha's Vineyard, the migrants are being allowed to stay.

By Nick Mordowanec On 4/22/24 at 2:57 PM EDT

Endangered whale's autopsy reveals possible cause of death

Endangered whale's autopsy reveals possible cause of death

The North Atlantic right whale, one of a population of less than 400, was found dead on a Massachusetts beach with rope tangled around its tail.

By Jess Thomson On 2/13/24 at 5:38 AM EST

What Tafari Campbell 911 call made by Secret Service reveals

What Tafari Campbell 911 call made by Secret Service reveals

Barack Obama's personal chef drowned while paddleboarding near the former president's family home in Martha's Vineyard.

By Aleks Phillips On 10/25/23 at 6:17 AM EDT

Tafari Campbell's wife speaks out over his death: "My heart is broken"

Tafari Campbell's wife speaks out over his death: "My heart is broken"

Campbell, former president Barack Obama's personal chef, drowned while paddleboarding on Martha's Vineyard, state police said.

By Khaleda Rahman On 7/25/23 at 7:13 AM EDT

What Barack and Michelle Obama have said about Tafari Campbell's death

What Barack and Michelle Obama have said about Tafari Campbell's death

"Our hearts are broken that he's gone," the Obamas said of their personal chef in a statement, who they described as a "beloved part of out family."

By Chloe Mayer On 7/25/23 at 6:16 AM EDT

Tafari Campbell drowned with another paddleboarder at scene—Police

Tafari Campbell drowned with another paddleboarder at scene—Police

Campbell, former president Barack Obama's personal chef, drowned near the former first family's home in Martha's Vineyard.

By Khaleda Rahman On 7/25/23 at 6:15 AM EDT

Tafari Campbell's death sparks wave of conspiracy theories

Tafari Campbell's death sparks wave of conspiracy theories

Campbell's body was found on Monday near Barack Obama's home on Martha's Vineyard, off the coast of Massachusetts.

By James Bickerton On 7/25/23 at 4:17 AM EDT

Who was Tafari Campbell? Obamas' chef drowns in Martha's Vineyard pond

Who was Tafari Campbell? Obamas' chef drowns in Martha's Vineyard pond

Massachusetts State Police said that Campbell was recovered in waters near the house of the former first family early Monday morning.

By Kaitlin Lewis On 7/24/23 at 8:02 PM EDT

Ron DeSantis' migrant relocation may face another threat

Ron DeSantis' migrant relocation may face another threat

A Texas sheriff's office is recommending criminal charges after investigating the flights that moved migrants from San Antonio to Martha's Vineyard in the fall.

By Kaitlin Lewis On 6/5/23 at 9:27 PM EDT

Florida watchdog pushing DeSantis to release migrant flight records

Florida watchdog pushing DeSantis to release migrant flight records

The lawsuit comes less than a month before DeSantis is up for reelection for governor.

By Andrew Stanton On 10/10/22 at 12:52 PM EDT

Sending Migrants to Blue States Is Moral Abomination

Sending Migrants to Blue States Is Moral Abomination

Pick whichever faith you like, I don't know any faith that would consider that anything other than the morally reprehensible.

By Ellis Henican On 9/26/22 at 1:52 PM EDT

Fox News Host Confronts Stefanik on Migrant Buses: 'These Are Real People'

Fox News Host Confronts Stefanik on Migrant Buses: 'These Are Real People'

Shannon Bream pressed GOP Representative Elise Stefanik on Sunday about a new poll that indicates the tactic is unpopular with most Americans.

By Andrew Stanton On 9/25/22 at 1:56 PM EDT

Immigration Gives Greg Abbott Lead Over Beto O'Rourke in Texas: Poll

Immigration Gives Greg Abbott Lead Over Beto O'Rourke in Texas: Poll

Independent voters in Texas care more about immigration than abortion, according to a new analysis.

By Nick Mordowanec On 9/23/22 at 6:10 PM EDT

Ron the Magnificent

Ron the Magnificent

DeSantis forced a national conversation on the unsustainable, egregious situation at America's southern border.

By Josh Hammer On 9/23/22 at 6:30 AM EDT

Migrant Relocations Are a Masterpiece of Politics and Policy

Migrant Relocations Are a Masterpiece of Politics and Policy

Democrats at the city and state level have been thrown into panic amid numbers of migrants that are a tiny sliver of what border states endure every day.

By Mark Davis On 9/22/22 at 6:00 AM EDT

DeSantis Says He Couldn't Find Mass Migration in Florida, Had to Use Texas

DeSantis Says He Couldn't Find Mass Migration in Florida, Had to Use Texas

The Florida governor said that by redirecting migrants "at the source" to sanctuary jurisdictions, "the chance [for them] to end up in Florida is much less."

By Giulia Carbonaro On 9/21/22 at 4:43 AM EDT

DeSantis Could Be Forced to Pay Migrants Sent to Martha's Vineyard

DeSantis Could Be Forced to Pay Migrants Sent to Martha's Vineyard

Lawyers accused the Republican governor of using $10 McDonald's gift certificates to gain migrants' trust.

By Andrew Stanton On 9/20/22 at 5:51 PM EDT

Jared Kushner 'Very' Troubled by DeSantis' Migrant Flights

Jared Kushner 'Very' Troubled by DeSantis' Migrant Flights

"Seeing [migrants] being used as political pawns one way or the other is very troubling to me," Kushner said on Tuesday.

By Katherine Fung On 9/20/22 at 2:43 PM EDT

Fact Check: Are Trump and DeSantis Both Under Criminal Investigation?

Fact Check: Are Trump and DeSantis Both Under Criminal Investigation?

The Florida governor is facing scrutiny for stunt in which dozens of migrants from Venezuela were flown to Martha's Vineyard.

By Ewan Palmer On 9/20/22 at 10:50 AM EDT

Migrant News Updates: White House 'Closely Coordinating' With Delaware

Migrant News Updates: White House 'Closely Coordinating' With Delaware

A Texas sheriff is investigating the flights of migrants sent to Martha's Vineyard as border arrivals surpass 2 million.

By Lauren Giella On 9/20/22 at 9:58 AM EDT

DeSantis Strikes at Sheriff's Probe with Reference to Migrant Tragedy

DeSantis Strikes at Sheriff's Probe with Reference to Migrant Tragedy

The sheriff of Bexar County, Texas, is investigating whether migrants were lured from a resource center to Martha's Vineyard.

By Jake Thomas On 9/19/22 at 11:46 PM EDT

Behind Closed Doors, Martha's Vineyard Liberals Reveal Their Hypocrisy

Behind Closed Doors, Martha's Vineyard Liberals Reveal Their Hypocrisy

Former President Barack Obama's Martha's Vineyard property alone reportedly has 10 bedrooms.

By Paul du Quenoy On 9/19/22 at 6:30 AM EDT

Texas Democrat Mayor Defends Busing Migrants Out of State: 'We Help Them'

Texas Democrat Mayor Defends Busing Migrants Out of State: 'We Help Them'

The mayor of El Paso stressed on Sunday the measures his city is taking to ensure migrants are sent to places they need to go and that best fit their needs.

By Thomas Kika On 9/18/22 at 1:52 PM EDT

DeSantis' Migrant Flight a 'Craven' 2024 Campaign Effort: Miami Beach Mayor

DeSantis' Migrant Flight a 'Craven' 2024 Campaign Effort: Miami Beach Mayor

"There's something very seriously wrong with our governor right now because he is treating children and families...as political pawns," Dan Gelber said Sunday.

By Xander Landen On 9/18/22 at 11:46 AM EDT

AOC Accuses DeSantis, Abbott of 'Crimes Against Humanity' for Migrant Stunt

AOC Accuses DeSantis, Abbott of 'Crimes Against Humanity' for Migrant Stunt

"Lying to & trafficking people for TV and clicks isn't politics as usual," Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweeted. "It's abuse."

By Thomas Kika On 9/17/22 at 1:49 PM EDT

Video of 'Republican Jesus' Viewed Over 4.4M Times After Migrant Flights

Video of 'Republican Jesus' Viewed Over 4.4M Times After Migrant Flights

The video resurfaced after GOP Governors Ron DeSantis and Greg Abbott sent dozens of migrants this week to Democratic-led cities.

By Fatma Khaled On 9/17/22 at 1:08 PM EDT

Did DeSantis and Abbott Break Law with Migrant 'Stunt'? Experts Weigh In

Did DeSantis and Abbott Break Law with Migrant 'Stunt'? Experts Weigh In

The controversy around the initiative to transport migrants across state lines by Republican governors gathers pace, but what does the law say?

By Tom Norton On 9/17/22 at 9:59 AM EDT

Ted Cruz Doubles Down on Flying Migrants to Martha's Vineyard

Ted Cruz Doubles Down on Flying Migrants to Martha's Vineyard

The Republican described President Joe Biden as "the biggest human trafficker on the face of the planet."

By Darragh Roche On 9/17/22 at 9:10 AM EDT

Florida Paid over $12K for Each Migrant Flown to Martha's Vineyard: Records

Florida Paid over $12K for Each Migrant Flown to Martha's Vineyard: Records

Questions remain about Florida's controversial relocation program, including where the migrants were flown from and if human trafficking laws were violated.

By Jake Thomas On 9/16/22 at 7:47 PM EDT

Fox News Co-Host Slams DeSantis', Abbott's 'Sleazy' Immigration 'Stunt'

Fox News Co-Host Slams DeSantis', Abbott's 'Sleazy' Immigration 'Stunt'

The Republican governors sent out dozens of migrants to other states this week to make a point about the Biden administration's immigration policies.

By Fatma Khaled On 9/16/22 at 5:45 PM EDT