A federal special agent who works on deportations slammed a «dangerous» trend of Democratic politicians and candidates vilifying law enforcement and using anti-ICE protests as campaign backdrops to gain attention and notoriety. 

Speaking on the condition of anonymity, the agent criticized Democrats for using ICE agents as campaign props, especially in light of a deadly gunman’s attack at an ICE facility in Dallas on Wednesday.

The agent said that third-party bystanders who «have been riled up to believe that I’m kidnapping somebody» present a significant danger to not only the operation but also the agents, the immigrants involved and the public.

This danger was on full display on Wednesday when a gunman carrying rounds with anti-ICE messages opened fire on an ICE facility in Dallas, killing one detainee and injuring two others. Sources familiar with the investigation identified the alleged attacker as Joshua Jahn, 29.

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Jahn fired «indiscriminately» at the ICE building, as well as at a van in the sally port where the victims were shot, the Department of Homeland Security said. The three detainees were in an unmarked transport van when they were shot, before Jahn took his own life at around 7 a.m., according to the sources.

In light of the shooting, DHS and President Donald Trump called on Democrats to tone down their anti-ICE rhetoric.

Yet, in recent weeks and months, many leading Democrats have ramped up the rhetoric against ICE agents, accusing them of racially profiling people and terrorizing communities. Some Democrats have gone as far as attempting to interfere with ICE operations themselves.  

Last week, Kat Abughazaleh, an activist and Democratic congressional candidate, posted a video of herself participating in a protest outside an ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois, with the caption, «This is what it looks like when ICE violates our First Amendment rights.»

The video showed armed, masked federal officials forcibly removing Abughazaleh, who is also wearing a mask, from the front of an ICE vehicle that she appeared to be blocking. Other agents can be seen directing Abughazaleh and a group of protesters to get out of the way of the vehicle. One agent pushes Abughazaleh, who, despite resisting, flops onto the street.

Another angle of the incident shows Abughazaleh immediately getting back up and charging the agents, who again push her back. Other protesters can be heard taunting the agents and shouting expletives.

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In another X post, Abughazaleh wrote, «What ICE just did to me was a violent abuse of power — and it’s still nothing compared to what they’re doing to immigrant communities.»

In response, Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin accused Abughazaleh of being a «fame-hungry, cable TV candidate» who was «so desperate for her 15 minutes of fame that she will go so far as to put our law enforcement at risk and obstruct justice.»

A spokesperson for ICE told Fox News Digital that Abughazaleh’s «irresponsible behavior inciting violence and encouraging lawlessness puts a selfish publicity stunt over the safety of officers, facility employees and detainees.» 

Last week, New York City Democratic Comptroller Brad Lander staged a sit-in protest at ICE offices in the city. The group reportedly attempted to force their way into Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) offices and holding cells, demanding access to the facility. 

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander was arrested by DHS agents on June 17, 2025. (Brad Lander/X)

ICE sources claim officers had to secure doors with locks and zip ties after protesters pushed to enter, with additional security now posted on the floor. According to ICE officials, several «egregious criminal aliens» are being held in the cells at the site. 

In June, Lander, then a Democratic mayoral candidate, was arrested by federal officials for attempting to interfere with an ICE arrest inside a New York City courthouse.

Video footage taken of Lander’s arrest, which was on June 17, shows a chaotic scene in which Lander is hanging onto Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents as they escorted a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza. He repeatedly asked officials if they had a judicial warrant.

«I will let go when you show me the judicial warrant!» Lander said in the video. «Where is it?! Where is the warrant?!»

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The video shows federal officials eventually separating Lander from the immigrant whom the officials were targeting, and they proceed to handcuff Lander. He can be heard repeatedly insisting they do not have the authority to arrest him. One agent seemed to say that he was obstructing an arrest, to which he replied, «I’m not obstructing. I’m standing right here in the hallway. I asked to see the judicial warrant.»

Lander’s arrest came just about a month after then Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, was arrested for trespassing on an ICE detainee facility called Delaney Hall.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is seen speaking after exiting the courthouse on May 15, 2025, in Newark, New Jersey.  (Stephanie Keith/Getty Images)

Baraka, along with three Democratic members of Congress, rushed through the gates of the facility as the gates were opened to let in an ICE vehicle, according to DHS.

While these instances and the Dallas shooting garnered national headlines, the agent said that tense, dangerous situations involving protesters interfering with operations have become a regular occurrence for agents, especially in liberal sanctuary jurisdictions.

«When they come to you and they’re yelling and screaming at you, I don’t know who you are. I’ve never met you. You’re calling me, whatever you’re calling me. That gets very, very stressful,» said the agent.

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Federal agents stand guard during a protest against federal immigration enforcement raids at ICE’s Delaney Hall Detention Facility on June 13, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)

«When they’re yelling at me, at the same time, they’re attracting the attention of other people. But I’m trying to focus on getting this person handcuffed, processed, interviewing them, determining their alienage, while someone’s yelling at me or someone’s getting in my face,» the agent explained.

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«That gets dangerous, it really does,» the agent added.

The agent pointed out that ICE agents and other federal law enforcement officials are simply enforcing U.S. laws which have been passed by politicians elected by the very people harassing them. 

«At the end of the day, the law is as written,» the agent said. «What other laws do they not want to enforce? Elder fraud: Should we ignore that? Should we ignore child slavery? Which laws should we ignore?»

Fox News Digital’s Andrew Mark Miller, Cameron Arcand, Sandy Ibrahim, Emma Bussey and Bill Melugin contributed to this article.

Gastronomía, cultura e innovación son algunos de los aspectos que dan forma a la lista anual de los barrios más cool del mundo, elaborada por Time Out en 2025. La nómina surge del aporte de una red global de expertos locales que identifican los distritos más vibrantes de sus respectivas ciudades.

Además, el proceso considera aspectos como comunidad, calidad de vida, actividades nocturnas y callejeras, y una particular sensación de actualidad.

Los barrios seleccionados representan el alma y el carácter único de cada ciudad, destacándose por su diversidad, el florecimiento de negocios independientes y una marcada inclinación hacia la creatividad y la innovación social.

Jimbōchō, conocido como el refugio predilecto de generaciones de intelectuales en Tokio, conserva su estatus de centro universitario histórico y es considerado el paraíso de los amantes de los libros. El vecindario alberga cerca de 130 librerías de segunda mano, la mayoría alojadas en edificaciones de baja altura con un aire retro, junto a cafeterías tradicionales y restaurantes de curry.

El flujo constante de estudiantes alimenta una energía renovada en el barrio, mientras que nuevos cafés, clubes de música íntimos y librerías independientes añaden capas contemporáneas a su esencia literaria.

Entre las actividades recomendadas se encuentran la visita a librerías como Isseido o Kitazawa, desayunos en el café Sabor, y cenas en locales como Curry Bondy o Sangatsu no Mizu.

La vida nocturna se complementa con cocteles en bares como Cocktail Works Jinbocho y espacios híbridos de arte y coctelería. Para aprovechar al máximo la visita, se sugiere acudir por la mañana al festival anual de libros usados que se celebra en octubre.

Al noreste del centro histórico de Amberes se sitúa Borgerhout, un distrito marcado por la diversidad y la colaboración comunitaria. Llamado “BoHo” por los locales, este barrio compacto reúne comercios turcos y marroquíes, galerías autogestionadas y cafeterías veganas.

El ambiente es inclusivo, impulsado por iniciativas como los “parklets” —espacios sociales surgidos de laboratorios comunitarios— y eventos multitudinarios como la mesa de dos kilómetros realizada en Turnhoutsebaan para celebrar festividades diversas.

Entre los imperdibles destaca el circuito de galerías de arte, tiendas de moda sostenible y un vibrante calendario de eventos que incluye cine al aire libre y festivales de verano.

Borgerhout cobra vida especialmente durante los Borger Nocturne, jornadas en las que las galerías abren hasta tarde y el vecindario exhibe toda su creatividad.

Barra Funda, en São Paulo, combina el legado industrial con una energía creativa palpable. Antiguos almacenes han sido reconvertidos en estudios de arte, cafeterías y bares, muchos con acceso restringido por antiguas puertas metálicas.

El barrio es referente para amantes del arte, la vida nocturna alternativa y la gastronomía actual.

Se recomienda recorrer el Minhocão, desayunar en A Baianeira, visitar la galería Mendes Wood y explorar tiendas como Verniz, dedicada al mobiliario moderno brasileño.

Por la noche, destaca la oferta de bares como Mamãe Bar y el exclusivo Água e Biscoito. Al tiempo que la agenda cultural permanece activa, con exposiciones de artistas contemporáneos y una atmósfera propicia para el surgimiento de nuevas tendencias.

Camberwell sintetiza el espíritu joven, independiente y multicultural del sureste londinense. Su principal atractivo es la variedad de locales gastronómicos en Camberwell Church Street, que van desde restaurantes de cocina kurda hasta panaderías y pubs legendarios.

El barrio cuenta asimismo con espacios artísticos relevantes y una comunidad artística nutrida por la cercana facultad de arte.

Un día típico puede incluir desayunos en Toad Bakery, una visita a la South London Gallery y compras de vinilos en Dash the Henge.

La vida nocturna ofrece alternativas que van desde cervecerías hasta clubes donde la música es protagonista. La programación cultural se expande en otoño gracias a colaboraciones con museos internacionales.

Avondale, ubicado al noroeste de Chicago, es conocido por su tradición polaca y latina, salida a la luz cuando los creativos y familias jóvenes buscaron una alternativa al encarecido Logan Square.

El barrio conserva vestigios de su pasado industrial, reflejados en almacenes y fábricas de ladrillo rojo, mientras que una creciente actividad comercial y de entretenimiento revitaliza la zona. Destacan cafeterías colombianas, panaderías reconocidas y una mezcla de bares, mercados y boutiques con carácter propio.

Un paseo por Milwaukee Avenue revela desde tiendas de discos hasta cafés de temática insólita. La zona es especialmente recomendable en verano, cuando florece la vida al aire libre y las opciones de ocio se multiplican.

Mullae-dong, antes epicentro de la industria metalúrgica de Seúl, ha evolucionado hacia un vibrante enclave artístico. Los talleres aún activos conviven con estudios de diseño, cafeterías, bares y espacios creativos ubicados en fábricas renovadas.

El atractivo principal radica en su ambiente industrial intacto, combinado con una escena artística joven y dinámica.

Entre las actividades se incluyen visitas a galerías, la creación de perfumes artesanales, fotografía en estudios vintage y degustación de vinos naturales. El barrio se anima especialmente durante festivales como Mullae Metal City, dedicado a la música heavy metal y la cultura local.

Ménilmontant, en París, ha sabido mantener su carácter ecléctico y de barrio pese al paso del tiempo. Sus calles adoquinadas y casas de obreros son escenarios de la vida cotidiana parisina, lejos de los museos y monumentos icónicos.

El barrio ofrece bares de precio asequible, librerías comprometidas, arte urbano omnipresente y una explosiva escena gastronómica.

Destaca el ambiente de terrazas en septiembre y el festival de estudios abiertos Ménilmontant, momento en que los artistas locales exponen su trabajo y refuerzan la singularidad creativa del lugar.

Nakatsu, a corta distancia del centro económico de Osaka, sorprende por su aspecto nostálgico y diversidad arquitectónica. Su ambiente tranquilo sirve de telón de fondo para una comunidad multicultural en pleno auge creativo.

Boutiques excéntricas, bares de pie y comedores de experimentación culinaria atraen a residentes y visitantes.

Propuestas como la Osaka Food Lab permiten a jóvenes chefs probar conceptos innovadores, mientras que tiendas y cafeterías locales refuerzan el sentimiento de identidad barrial. La primavera marca el punto álgido de la actividad comunitaria, con eventos que coinciden con la Semana Dorada.

Vallila, anteriormente territorio de trabajadores y conductores de tranvía, se ha convertido en uno de los distritos más atractivos de Helsinki.

Sus viejos talleres y fábricas ahora albergan bares, restaurantes y clubes con un encanto rústico. El corazón del barrio es Puu-Vallila, un conjunto de casas de madera de principios del siglo XX que ofrece un contraste notable con la vida urbana habitual.

Entre los destacados aparecen bares como Pikku-Vallila y salas de conciertos donde la música underground domina.

Las propuestas culturales alcanzan su apogeo durante el festival Konepaja, que convierte una fábrica antigua en un espacio efímero de celebración comunitaria.

En poco más de una década, Labone ha pasado de ser una zona residencial tranquila a un epicentro cultural y de entretenimiento en la capital de Ghana.

La llegada de profesionales creativos y antiguos residentes impulsó la aparición de restaurantes internacionales, bares, galerías y museos de diseño contemporáneo.

El distrito destaca por su activa vida nocturna, con discotecas, clubes y bares bajo la sombra de árboles centenarios.

Para quienes buscan experiencias originales, hay desde talleres de velas aromáticas hasta festivales dedicados al arte y la literatura, haciendo de Labone un referente de la nueva escena urbana ghanesa.

The leader of Lithuania called President Donald Trump’s address to the United Nations Tuesday «strong,» especially when it comes to protecting the border.

«The independent state has to control the border,» President Gitanas Nausėda said in an exclusive interview with Fox News.

Lithuania shares a 422-mile border with Belarus and a 161-mile border with Russia (Kaliningrad).

«We built the fence, a physical barrier, and provided the tools necessary for a modern surveillance system. Now the country’s safe,» Nausėda said. «We pushed back on those migrants who are coming into [our] country.»

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Nausėda also approved of the tougher line the Trump administration is taking with Russia.

«It was a strong speech. It was a speech which covered very important topics,» he said. «Having the leverage that President Donald Trump has — he will be able to press Vladimir Putin to come to the negotiation table because we can do it only by proving our strength.»

Lithuania is one of the Baltic countries in northeast Europe with a population of 2.85 million. It has been a member of NATO and the European Union since 2004. Lithuania was occupied by the Soviet Union from 1940 to 1941 and again from 1944 to 1990. On March 11, 1990, Lithuania became the first Soviet republic to declare its independence, which became official in 1991.

The interview was conducted outside the United Nations shortly before President Trump posted on Truth Social that Ukraine can win the war and recover all of its territory currently «in its original form.»  Trump also called Russia a «paper tiger.»

Today, Russia occupies about 20% of the country.

Nausėda said Putin isn’t ready for peace in Ukraine because of «old imperialist ambitions.»

The Lithuanian president addressed the U.N. General Assembly a few hours after Trump. «We do not believe in appeasement,» Nausėda said.  When asked to elaborate, the president said: «I remember many leaders in Western Europe wanted to talk with Vladimir Putin, trying to appease him and to prevent him from aggression towards Ukraine. It didn’t help, and it probably led to the conclusion that there’s only one way to speak with Vladimir Putin — to speak through strength.»

Nausėda applauded Trump’s effort to encourage European nations to impose sanctions on Russia and secondary sanctions on those who purchase Russian oil and gas.

The Lithuanian president had harsh words for some members of the European Union who continue to do business with Russia.

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nausėda during a NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, June 25, 2025. (REUTERS/Toby Melville)

«There shouldn’t be a tradeoff between economic benefits and geopolitical goals because we are talking about our security. If we pay for Russian gas or oil today, tomorrow we might be attacked because this money fuels Russia’s war machine.»

Two months after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Lithuania ended its imports of Russian oil and gas.

Asked if Putin might one day attack a NATO nation, Nausėda replied, «We should be prepared. We should do anything in our hands to deter [them.] I believe in deterrence, but we have to build a credible wall of deterrence. This is the reason why Lithuania’s very enthusiastic about President Donald Trump’s appeal to spend more on defense. We are ready to spend 5% and more. 2035 is not okay for us. We want to spend between 5 and 6% starting in 2026.» 

In March, Lithuania’s defense minister, Dovilė Šakalienė, told Fox News the only way to negotiate with Putin is with a «gun on the table.»

Today, one-fifth of Lithuania’s military procurement is spent on American weapons, the president said.

After a recent breach of NATO airspace over another Baltic country, Estonia, by three armed Russian MiG-31 Foxhounds, Nausėda said his country would be ready to act should such a violation occur over his country. «We have sufficient capabilities,» he said.

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers a speech during the General Debate of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at U.N. headquarters in New York, Sept. 23, 2025. (Li Rui/Xinhua via Getty Images)

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Asked about reports the Pentagon was cutting some security funding for the Baltic States, Nausėda did not appear overly concerned. «It’s not a final decision.»

Lithuania, along with the other Baltic States, recently announced it would leave the Ottawa Convention, allowing them to deploy anti-personnel landmines as the country beefs up its border to better protect itself from neighboring Russia and Belarus. 

Nausėda hopes the 1,200 American soldiers currently deployed to his country will remain. Four were killed during a training accident in March. They were given full military honors in the capital.

«Vilnius is [a] great capital. We have very nice nature, and we have very friendly people,» Nausėda said.