Texas border city, Hidalgo County’s populous hub
AP News reports the SpaceX IPO could raise around $75 billion, financing aggressive expansion into spaceflight, lunar bases, and Mars colonization. The prospectus frames SpaceX as pursuing an interplanetary future, with Musk aiming to become the world’s first trillionaire if the plan succeeds. Separately, a wildlife land swap linked to SpaceX perches on the U.S.-Mexico border amid opposition and litigation.
The departments overseeing immigration enforcement have escalated operations, with arrests rising toward 2,000 daily and detentions climbing, amid a broader push to meet aggressive deportation targets. Multiple watchdogs and rights groups are raising questions about transparency and accountability.
A Catholic nun detained by ICE near McAllen, Texas, has been released after intervention by South Texas lawmakers. The incident occurred as part of a broader immigration crackdown at sensitive sites, prompting faith leaders to adjust attendance and support for affected parishioners.