This episode of Inside Politics investigates the heated debate surrounding the Trump administration’s deployment of armed personnel in immigration enforcement. Supporters claim it's a necessary measure to restore border security and deter illegal entry. Critics, however, argue it's a case of militarised overreach—using force not just to police, but to send a political message in an election year. Host Anastasiya Lavrina begins with a report from the U.S.–Mexico border, where federal raids have drawn strong reactions from both affected families and law enforcement officials.
In the studio, she speaks with a guest who supports Trump’s approach. Initial questions explore the rationale behind deploying military-style resources. But the conversation soon shifts to the ethical, legal & societal impact of using armed power in domestic immigration policy.
Is this about public safety—or political theatre? Join us for a balanced, in-depth discussion that goes beyond headlines to the heart of one of America’s most divisive policy debates.
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The family of the late Virginia Giuffre have urged King Charles III to meet survivors of sexual abuse during his upcoming state visit to the United States.
British police have arrested a fourth person in connection with an arson attack on ambulances belonging to a Jewish community charity. The arrest took place at a London court on Saturday, where three other suspects were already appearing.
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The U.N. Security Council is expected to vote next week on a Bahraini resolution to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and protect commercial shipping, diplomats said on Friday, amid opposition from China to any authorisation of force.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran's energy and transport infrastructure in a social media post containing expletives on Sunday (5 April), as he seperately gave Iran a deadline of Tuesday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The family of the late Virginia Giuffre have urged King Charles III to meet survivors of sexual abuse during his upcoming state visit to the United States.
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