The Department of Homeland Security is reviewing a proposal for a reality television show in which immigrants compete for U.S. citizenship. ⁠
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The concept, created by Canadian-born producer Rob Worsoff, includes competitions in areas such as American history and science. “This isn’t ‘The Hunger Games’ for immigrants,” Worsoff told The Wall Street Journal. “This is not, ‘Hey, if you lose, we are shipping you out on a boat out of the country,’” he said.⁠
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DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin confirmed that the proposal is in “the very beginning stages of that vetting process” and said the agency receives hundreds of show pitches annually. ⁠
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She added that DHS has previously collaborated on productions, including To Catch a Smuggler. Worsoff said he has received positive feedback and has spoken with networks, but has had no interaction with Secretary Kristi Noem. “I’m not even sure she’s aware of the idea,” he said.⁠
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Worsoff noted that he previously pitched the show during the Obama and Biden administrations but was unsuccessful. ⁠
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The Department of Homeland Security and the Secret Service are investigating a social media post by former FBI Director James Comey after he shared a photo of seashells arranged in the number “8647.” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accused Comey of calling for the assassination of President Donald Trump, writing, “Disgraced former FBI Director James Comey just called for the assassination of @POTUS Trump.” Comey removed the image after backlash, stating he had not intended the message to be interpreted as violent.⁠
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Reports have interpreted “86” as slang for “eliminate” or “get rid of,” while “47” is widely associated with Trump’s current position as the 47th president. The combination has appeared in protest slogans and merchandise critical of Trump. Comey responded: “I didn’t realize some folks associate those numbers with violence. It never occurred to me but I oppose violence of any kind so I took the post down.”⁠
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The Secret Service confirmed it is reviewing the matter, stating, “We take this responsibility very seriously and we are aware of the social media posts in question.”⁠
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President Donald Trump’s newly released budget plan calls for a $163 billion cut to nondefense spending while increasing the defense budget to $1.01 trillion. ⁠
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The Department of Homeland Security would receive $175 billion to fund expanded border security. The proposal targets “woke” and “radical left” programs and seeks to eliminate funding for climate initiatives, DEI efforts, and agencies such as the National Endowment for the Arts and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.⁠
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The Department of Education would lose $12 billion, with funding shifted toward charter schools. Health and Human Services would see a $33.3 billion cut, eliminating grants for mental health, substance abuse, and chronic illness prevention. ⁠
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The EPA faces a $5 billion reduction, with climate programs slashed and limited investment in clean water. Several international aid programs, including disaster relief and peacekeeping, would be eliminated or severely cut.⁠
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Despite widespread cuts, the Department of Defense receives a $113.3 billion boost, with pledges to dismantle DEI and climate programs. The VA would gain $5.4 billion for healthcare and records upgrades, while NASA’s budget would drop by $6 billion, with funding redirected to lunar and Mars exploration. ⁠
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The budget also includes increases for rural development, food inspection, and FAA modernization, while scaling back social programs, housing support, and job training initiatives.⁠
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary plan to announce a proposal to phase out eight petroleum-based synthetic food dyes from the U.S. market. The move, part of Kennedy’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda, would initiate a regulatory process requiring public notice and agency review. The dyes are currently used in many food products across the country and would likely be replaced with natural alternatives.⁠
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The FDA permits 36 color additives in food, including eight synthetic ones. In January, the agency announced a future ban on Red 3, citing cancer risks found in animal studies. Kennedy has previously supported state-level bans on dyes in school meals, including yellow Nos. 5 and 6 and red No. 40, which are still approved by the FDA.⁠
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While the FDA states that “most children have no adverse effects when consuming foods containing color additives,” it acknowledges that some evidence links the dyes to hyperactivity and attention issues in certain children. Other regions, including Europe and Canada, already require warning labels or use natural substitutes instead.⁠
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