Sun. Jun 29th, 2025
Did a Viral JD Vance Meme Lead to US Tourist Visa Restrictions?

A Norwegian national claims he was denied entry to the United States after immigration officials flagged a meme on his phone featuring Vice President JD Vance.

U.S. Homeland Security representatives state the individual was refused entry due to admitting prior drug use.

BBC Verify’s Jake Horton interviewed Mads Mikkelsen about his experience and examines the existing legal framework for denying entry to tourists seeking to enter the U.S.

Produced by Blanca Estrada and Meiying Wu. Graphics by Leo Scutt-Richter.

The family of Democratic state lawmaker Melissa Hortman, including her parents and brother, have publicly addressed the shooting from last week.

Storm chasers have documented footage of a significant tornado impacting the region near Dickens, Nebraska.

James Landale of the BBC analyzes the U.S. President’s role at the recent summit, where the conflict in the Middle East dominated discussions.

A reptile was discovered a short distance south of Washington D.C.

Citing the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran, the U.S. President will shorten his stay at the summit and return to Washington D.C.

Melissa Hortman and her spouse were fatally shot in their residence, in what authorities are calling a politically motivated assassination attempt.

Torrential rainfall triggered flash floods resulting in at least six fatalities in the state, including a young child.

The parade, coinciding with President Trump’s 79th birthday, showcased approximately 7,000 soldiers, aerial displays, and fireworks.

While the President hosted the parade commemorating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, anti-Trump protests were staged across the country.

Demonstrations are underway as the President oversees the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary parade in Washington D.C.

Inspired by France’s Bastille Day celebrations during his first term, the President is now hosting a parade in Washington to commemorate the U.S. Army’s 250th year.

The parade, scheduled for President Trump’s 79th birthday, is estimated to cost between $25 million and $45 million.

The U.S. Defense Secretary seemingly acknowledged the existence of contingency plans for Panama, though declined to explicitly confirm their existence.

U.S. Senator Alex Padilla was apprehended after disrupting Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during a press briefing on ICE raids in Los Angeles.

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, recognized as one of the world’s most active, has erupted for the 25th time since December 23, 2024.

The U.S. President experienced a varied response from the audience while attending a performance of Les Misérables in Washington, D.C.

Despite the imposed curfew, demonstrations against immigration arrests have resumed in certain downtown areas of the city.

Carl Nasman of the BBC details how the increased efforts in deportation have led to widespread protests across numerous U.S. cities.

The late co-founder of the Beach Boys discussed his career with David Silitto of the BBC in 2011.

The demonstrations remain concentrated in relatively small areas of Los Angeles, while also expanding to other cities in the U.S.