Viral Claims About ICE Hiring Extremist Groups Spread Online — But Evidence Points to Misinformation

Fact-checkers and officials say no proof supports allegations that ICE recruited Proud Boys, Patriot Front, or Antifa, as concerns instead center on vetting and online disinformation.

A wave of viral social media posts has fueled claims that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recruited members of extremist organizations—including the Proud Boys, Patriot Front, and Antifa—during recent hiring surges. However, available evidence and reporting from credible sources indicate that the claims are unsubstantiated and reflect a broader pattern of online misinformation.

The allegations, which have circulated widely across platforms such as X, Facebook, and TikTok, often assert that ICE agents wear masks to conceal affiliations with extremist groups. But law enforcement experts and federal officials say there is no verified evidence supporting these assertions.

Instead, analysts point to a more nuanced issue: longstanding concerns about vetting processes across law enforcement agencies, particularly during periods of increased recruitment. While isolated cases of individuals with extremist ties entering police or federal ranks have been documented in past investigations, there is no indication of coordinated or intentional recruitment by ICE or any federal agency.

“Conflating isolated vetting failures with institutional policy is misleading,” said one national security analyst familiar with federal hiring practices. “There is no credible evidence of systemic recruitment of extremist group members into ICE.”

U.S. Reportedly Expends Hundreds of Tomahawk Missiles in Iran Conflict, Raising Concerns Over Stockpile Readiness

Pentagon officials assess munitions levels as reports cite more than 850 cruise missiles used in four weeks; White House insists U.S. retains full operational capability.

The United States has reportedly fired more than 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles during the first four weeks of escalating military operations against Iran, a pace that has raised internal concerns within the Pentagon over precision-guided munitions availability, according to reporting by The Washington Post. The report, citing individuals familiar with the matter, could not be independently verified by Reuters.

The surge in Tomahawk missile usage—long a cornerstone of U.S. naval strike capability—has prompted discussions among defense officials regarding production capacity, inventory sustainability, and long-term readiness in the event of a prolonged conflict.

The strikes are part of what administration officials have described as Operation Epic Fury, a campaign aimed at degrading Iranian military infrastructure and strategic assets across multiple domains.

Despite concerns raised in reporting, the White House has pushed back on any suggestion of a shortfall.

“The U.S. military has more than enough munitions, ammo, and weapons stockpiles to achieve the goals of Operation Epic Fury — and beyond,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement.

Pentagon leadership echoed that position, emphasizing that U.S. forces remain fully equipped to meet operational demands.

“The Department of War has everything it needs to execute any mission at the time and place of the President’s choosing,” chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell stated.

DOJ Sues California Towing Firm Over Alleged Illegal Auctions of Service Members’ Vehicles Near Camp Pendleton

Justice Department alleges S & K Towing violated federal protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, selling up to 148 military-owned vehicles without court orders.

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a federal lawsuit against a California-based towing company, alleging widespread violations of federal protections designed to safeguard active-duty military personnel.

According to the complaint, S & K Towing Inc., based in San Clemente, unlawfully auctioned or disposed of as many as 148 vehicles belonging to service members—many of which were towed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton—without obtaining the court orders required under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA).

Filed March 25 in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, the lawsuit alleges that the company engaged in these practices between August 2020 and April 2025 while operating under an agreement with base law enforcement to provide towing services. Justice officials contend that S & K Towing failed to implement procedures to verify whether vehicle owners were active-duty service members before proceeding with lien sales or disposal.

“The SCRA exists to protect those who serve our country, particularly when deployments or training obligations limit their ability to respond to civil matters,” said Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. “Towing companies must respect and abide by these protections.”

Competing Claims on SAVE America Act Disenfranchising Voters

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has said the SAVE America Act “could disenfranchise over 20 million American citizens,” while Republicans dispute that the voter registration and ID bill would block any legitimate voters. Election experts say the bill, which isn’t expected to pass, would make it difficult for some unknown number of voters to register and cast a vote.

At times, Schumer has used more definitive language about the bill’s impact, saying that “more than 20 million legitimate people … will not be able to vote under this law” or that it “would disenfranchise tens of millions of people.”

Walter Olson, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute’s Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies, told us the legislation wouldn’t meet the dictionary definition of “disenfranchise,” which is to “deprive a person of the right to vote.” But it would, as described by Democratic Sen. Patty Murray, “‘make it harder and more expensive for [many people] to [register and] vote,'” Olson said in an email. “That extra hassle and expense would mean that some citizens eligible to register and vote will, in practice, not complete the needed process even though the bill does not take away their legal right to register or to vote.

“How many eligible people will fail to complete the process? Any estimate is guesswork at this stage in part because it depends on factors that the bill itself leaves unspecified,” he said.

Schumer’s 20 million figure comes from an estimate of the number of voting-age Americans who don’t have easy access to citizenship documents that the bill would require to register to vote. According to a 2023 survey by New York University’s Brennan Center for Justice and other groups, more than 9% of Americans of voting age, or 21.3 million people, wouldn’t be able to “quickly find” documents such as a passport, birth certificate or naturalization papers if they “had to show it tomorrow.” More than 3.8 million of those people don’t have those documents, the survey found.

Pentagon, Lockheed Martin Strike Deal to Quadruple Precision Strike Missile Output Amid Iran Conflict

New agreements with U.S. Department of Defense partners BAE Systems and Honeywell Aerospace aim to surge munitions production and reinforce wartime industrial capacity

The U.S. Department of Defense has entered into a sweeping set of agreements with leading defense contractors, including Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, and Honeywell Aerospace, to dramatically expand production of critical munitions as the United States confronts escalating operational demands tied to the ongoing Iran conflict.

At the center of the initiative is the Army’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), a next-generation surface-to-surface weapon designed to replace legacy systems and extend the reach of U.S. long-range fires. Under a newly announced framework agreement, Lockheed Martin will invest in advanced tooling, facility upgrades, and testing infrastructure to reduce production timelines and increase output capacity.

Defense officials say the effort could quadruple production capacity for PrSM, complementing a previously awarded $4.9 billion indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. The move is part of a broader Pentagon push to rebuild munitions stockpiles and sustain operational tempo under Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. campaign targeting Iranian military infrastructure.

“Through this agreement, we are actively building the Arsenal of Freedom with speed and urgency,” said Michael Duffey, undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment. “By empowering industry to invest in the factory floor, we are building a decisive and enduring advantage for our warfighters.”

The Precision Strike Missile has already demonstrated its battlefield relevance. Recently deployed in combat, the system enabled what officials described as the longest field artillery strike in U.S. Army history, underscoring its extended range—exceeding 500 kilometers—and precision targeting capabilities. The missile is expected to replace the aging MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) while paving the way for future variants, including anti-ship and extended-range configurations.

Army Taps Carlyle, CyrusOne for Hyperscale Data Centers at Fort Bliss and Dugway in AI-Driven Modernization Push

Enhanced Use Lease program advances commercial-military partnerships as the U.S. Army accelerates AI, cloud, and resilient infrastructure under directive from Donald Trump

In a significant step toward digital modernization, the U.S. Army has selected The Carlyle Group and CyrusOne to develop and operate large-scale commercial data centers at Fort Bliss and Dugway Proving Ground, respectively.

The initiative, announced Thursday, is being executed through the Army’s Enhanced Use Lease (EUL) program—an increasingly strategic mechanism allowing private-sector investment on underutilized military land. The move follows an executive order issued by Donald Trump directing federal agencies to fast-track data infrastructure critical to national security, artificial intelligence, and economic competitiveness.

Under the plan, Carlyle has been conditionally selected to develop a hyperscale data center at Fort Bliss, spanning approximately 1,384 acres, with initial operating capability projected for fiscal year 2027. Meanwhile, CyrusOne will pursue a similar development at Dugway Proving Ground, covering roughly 1,201 acres and targeting operational readiness by fiscal year 2029.

Army leadership framed the effort as central to its evolving warfighting doctrine. “AI is a strategic asset for the Army,” said Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll, emphasizing its role as a force multiplier and enabler of next-generation capabilities. “These data centers are a critical resource to support that strategic imperative.”

The projects are expected to operate under long-term lease agreements—potentially extending up to 50 years—while placing financial responsibility on the private developers. According to Army officials, the companies will handle the full lifecycle of the facilities, including financing, construction, operations, and eventual decommissioning, with no upfront cost to taxpayers.

‘NCIS’ Shocker: Director Vance’s Emotional Exit After 18 Seasons Redefines Series Legacy

Showrunner Steven D. Binder reveals long-planned storyline behind Leon Vance’s departure, calling it “not an easy decision” as fans react to milestone 500th episode twist

In a moment that stunned longtime viewers and sent shockwaves across the fandom, NCIS delivered one of its most emotional turning points yet — the departure of Director Leon Vance after 18 seasons — during its landmark 500th episode.

Portrayed by Rocky Carroll, Vance’s exit was not just a narrative twist but a deeply layered creative decision years in the making, according to executive producer and showrunner Steven D. Binder.

“This storyline was floating around for years,” Binder revealed in a pre-episode Q&A. “It was not an easy decision, I can tell you that.”

The episode’s climactic moment, which sees Vance guided into the afterlife by a deceased colleague, marked a rare blend of the procedural drama’s grounded storytelling and a more metaphysical, emotional closure — one that revisits the character’s enduring grief over the loss of his wife.

For a series that has built its reputation on high-stakes storytelling and unexpected departures, Vance’s exit stands among its most consequential. From the shocking death of Kate in Season 2 to the loss of key recurring figures like Mike Franks and Eli David, NCIS has long embraced the idea that no character is entirely safe. Still, the decision to write out a central leadership figure after nearly two decades represents a bold narrative gamble.

Auburn Equestrian Dominance: Three Tigers Named SEC Riders of the Month for March

Buchanan, Glynn, and Marnell headline No. 1 Auburn’s surge ahead of SEC Championship showdown

AUBURN, Ala. | Auburn equestrian continues to assert its dominance on the national stage, as senior Caroline Buchanan, junior Avery Glynn, and sophomore Ariana Marnell were each named Southeastern Conference Riders of the Month for March, the league announced Tuesday.

The trio’s recognition underscores Auburn’s depth and consistency across multiple disciplines, reinforcing why the Tigers enter the postseason as the No. 1 seed in the 2026 SEC Equestrian Championship.

Buchanan earned Rider of the Month honors in Reining after delivering a standout Senior Day performance against Texas A&M on March 7. The Scottsdale, Arizona native posted a meet-best score of 70.5, defeating her opponent’s 68.25 and securing her third Most Outstanding Performer (MOP) award of the season. The accolade marks Buchanan’s first monthly honor of the year and the second of her career, highlighting her veteran leadership in a critical discipline.

Ole Miss Stumbles in Memphis: Rebels Fall 6-2 to Tigers, Split Season Series

Late momentum fades as Memphis capitalizes on key innings; Ole Miss turns focus to rivalry showdown with Mississippi State

MEMPHIS, Tenn. | Ole Miss baseball saw its midweek momentum stall Tuesday night, falling 6-2 to Memphis in a game defined by missed opportunities and timely power from the Tigers. The loss splits the season series and drops the Rebels to 19-7 heading into a pivotal SEC weekend.

Despite flashes of offensive production, Ole Miss struggled to deliver in key moments. Collin Reuter led the charge, reaching base three times with two singles and a walk while scoring a run. His performance continues a strong campaign, as he extended his team-leading run total to 33 on the season.

The Rebels struck first thanks to Dom Decker, who notched Ole Miss’ first hit of the night and advanced into scoring position. Owen Paino followed with a sacrifice fly to center, bringing Decker home for an early 1-0 lead.

Nuwer Dominates: Tennessee’s Ace Fires No-Hitter as No. 4 Lady Vols Rout Tennessee Tech in Run-Rule Victory

Sophomore standout Erin Nuwer records third career no-hitter, powering Tennessee to 8-0 win behind explosive bats and dominant pitching in Knoxville

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. | No. 4 Tennessee softball delivered a statement performance Tuesday night at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium, combining elite pitching and timely power hitting to secure an 8-0 run-rule victory over Tennessee Tech.

At the center of the win was sophomore pitcher Erin Nuwer, who etched her name deeper into Lady Vol history by tossing the third no-hitter of her career — and her second of the season. The East Aurora, New York native controlled the game from the circle, allowing zero hits while striking out three across six dominant innings. The performance marks the 65th no-hitter in program history and further solidifies Nuwer as one of the SEC’s rising stars.

Tennessee (29-3) wasted little time setting the tone offensively. Emma Clarke sparked the second inning with a double to right-center, before Maddi Rutan followed with a towering two-run homer to left — her third of the season and 24th of her career — giving the Lady Vols an early 2-0 lead.