by Jeroslyn JoVonn

March 25, 2026

NYC Reopens Homeowner Program To Streamline And Support Additional Housing Units

New York City is backing homeowners by relaunching a program designed to help them add additional units to their existing properties.

Securing housing in New York City is no easy task, but the city has reopened a program to help homeowners build additional units on their existing properties.

On March 18, New York City’s Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and Department of Buildings (DOB) announced the relaunch of the Plus One ADU program, along with a new “ADU for You” toolkit, offering subsidized financing and resources to streamline and simplify the permitting process, Realtor.com reports. Reopening for the first time since its 2024 launch, the Plus One ADU program offers eligible homeowners up to $395,000 in financing through NYC HPD and New York State Homes and Community Renewal to build an accessory dwelling unit, commonly known as an in-law suite, backyard cottage, garage conversion, or basement apartment.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani framed the initiative as a way to expand housing while preserving the character of local neighborhoods.

“By making it easier for New Yorkers to turn their homes into an extra place for a loved one or a little more income, we’re allowing our city to grow while keeping the character of the neighborhoods we love,” Mamdani said.

The program targets low-density neighborhoods across all five boroughs, though the city has not outlined detailed income or eligibility criteria beyond saying it’s open to “qualified homeowners.” The companion “ADU for You” site offers a guidebook and planning resources, including a new Pre-Approved Plan Library with designs that have already undergone initial Department of Buildings code review.

The city says a wide range of spaces qualify for conversion, including backyard cottages, garages, attics, and basements. For homeowners facing rising mortgage costs, renting out a basement unit could provide meaningful income, while building a backyard cottage offers families a practical option for keeping aging relatives close.

The program aims to support both homeowners and renters as the city faces its worst housing shortage in more than 60 years, with a vacancy rate of just 1.4% in 2023. The crisis stems from supply failing to keep up with demand, with more than 500,000 new units needed to stabilize the market. It has hit low-income residents hardest, while high construction costs, regulations, and zoning limits continue to slow new development.

As for the reopened ADU program, the city says starting with a pre-approved design can speed up permits, as it’s a major advantage for homeowners navigating the DOB process. Buildings Commissioner Ahmed Tigani emphasized that projects won’t move forward if permitting is too burdensome, while Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning Leila Bozorg said the new tools are meant to make ADUs more accessible to New Yorkers.

With strong demand during the program’s last rollout, homeowners interested in adding a unit are encouraged to take action.

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March 25, 2026

Building On Legacy: Channing Baker Evolves Into Big-Time Player On Multibillion-Dollar Atlanta Project

The company is working on the roof of the Cosm Sports Arena

By Curtis Bunn

When Channing Baker was in high school, his father, Ted Baker, a renowned Los Angeles builder, would round up his son and friends and take them early on Saturday mornings to one of his construction sites to help for “10 to 15 minutes.”

“That always turned into about 10 hours,” Channing Baker recalled, laughing. “But he was teaching us the value of hard work and having the mindset of thinking about being disciplined at an age when you’re just looking to have a good time. He opened the door up for us to recognize that, listen, ‘If you have a long night, you still have responsibilities in the morning.’ So that really helped build discipline within me and my homies, who all tell those stories to this day and how that time impacted them.”

Now 44, Baker said those lessons from his father are at the heart of his emergence as a burgeoning entrepreneur in Atlanta. In less than four years, his company, Evolve Contractors, has elevated into a roofing and construction company of “really big projects … on some substantial and consequential buildings across our city,” Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said, noting the National Center for Civil and Human Rights and the Herndon Square development, among others.

Those successes led Evolve to take on a role in the mammoth $6 billion Centennial Yards redevelopment project in downtown Atlanta. Evolve constructed the roof of the Mitchell Building, the first edifice erected at Centennial Yards. Now, Baker’s company is working on the roof of the Cosm Sports Arena, which is an innovative digital sports venue that will be a centerpiece of the CY project.

“It’s amazing to be a part of something so huge that will help transform the city,” Baker said. “I believe in myself, but if someone had told me four years ago we’d be doing a sports arena, that would have been hard to believe. It’s a true testament to what happens when you give someone a shot.”

Indeed, Evolve was born out of a 50-square-foot space at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs—an incubator for minority businesses. Now, Baker operates out of a 5,000-square-foot space with 10 employees, six crews, and 85 on-site workers. Evolve has generated $10 million in roofing business and $17 million in total with construction.

And here’s the thing: Hardly anyone who knows Baker is surprised by his ascension. They point to his energy and effort, attention to detail, and keen ability to leverage relationships. His father’s teachings were another factor in the entrepreneurial spirit he possesses. But further, his great-grandfather, Henry Clayton Baker, was freed from slavery at 12 and went on to become a wealthy landowner in Tuskegee, Alabama.

“It’s in his DNA,” Ted Baker, 86, said. “My grandfather inspired me, and I guess I inspired Channing. Those days when he was working with me helped. But it takes a solid commitment to make your mark, and Channing has been committed.”

That commitment includes working his way from the ground up, through RICE, where he literally made an office out of a space the size of a walk-in closet. That showed Jay Bailey, president of the innovation hub, that Baker was desperate to make it.

And “Jay championed me,” said Baker, who holds degrees in applied physics from Morehouse College and civil engineering from Georgia Tech. “He would introduce me to everyone as the guy doing this or doing that. At that point, I was just doing renovations within that building. But his faith in me made a difference. That incubator experience meant everything to me.”

So did his first job in construction with FS360 General Contractors. Owner Ernest Ellis immediately sensed Baker’s potential during a phone conversation. His intuition about Baker was confirmed after he hired him.

“Channing is a student of the game,” Ellis said. “I’m not taking any credit for any of his success. I introduced him to every relationship that I had and gave him every opportunity to shine, build his brand, and build his network. And he did just that.”

Ellis did not want Baker to leave when he started Evolve in 2022.

“But there were parallel realities,” Ellis said.

“I was trying to see if there was a future together with him in leadership of my company. But at the same time, I knew his whole mission from the time we connected was to do his own thing. And I couldn’t be prouder of him and what he’s doing in adding to the legacy of his family.”

by Kandiss Edwards

March 25, 2026

Sickle Cell Patient Tatyana Thompson Receives Groundbreaking Relief

Diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) at just two months old, her life was defined by "pain crises"

For over 20 years, Tatyana Thompson lived in a state of constant biological warfare due to a sickle-cell diagnosis at birth. At Johns Hopkins, she found a cure.

Diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) at just two months old, her life was defined by “pain crises” so severe she described the sensation as having shards of glass or jagged rocks rushing through her veins. Even on her best days, she lived with a baseline pain level of 5 out of 10. This cycle of exhaustion and hospitalization finally came to an end at Johns Hopkins Hospital through a revolutionary bone marrow transplant.

Thompson spoke to Today about what led her to seek out the new treatment: family. She found herself unable to engage with her young son due to the pain caused by sickle cell disease. At her wits’ end, she declared that the possibility of relief was more than enough for her to move forward with the procedure.

“I just remember looking over at my mom, and I said, ‘I want to do that. I don’t care if it’s going to be successful or not, I have to try,’” Thompson told the outlet.

The procedure, led by Dr. Robert Brodsky, utilized a “haploidentical” (half-matched) donor. In Tatyana’s case, her brother, Dakota, stepped up to the plate. Traditionally, bone marrow transplants required a 100% genetic match. Only about 20% of SCD patients can meet that criterion. However, the Johns Hopkins protocol uses high-dose cyclophosphamide after the transplant to selectively eliminate the immune cells that would cause rejection. This breakthrough effectively opens the door for nearly any patient to find a donor within their immediate family.

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The success of Thompson’s case is supported by data from the BMT CTN 1507 clinical trial. The study reported a 95% survival rate and an 88% cure rate among participants. These statistics suggest that the protocol developed at Johns Hopkins is not only effective in halting disease progression but also provides a durable, long-term solution.

Following the transplant, Thompson experienced a physical sensation she had never known in her adult life: waking up with a pain level of zero. The transition from chronic agony to complete relief has allowed her to move beyond the limitations of her diagnosis and be an active mother.

“We celebrated by going to Great Wolf Lodge with my son,” Thompson said. The water temperatures would have previously triggered a pain crisis. “I just remember going down those water slides and literally having the time of my life because I knew I wasn’t going to the hospital the next day.”

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by Kandiss Edwards

March 25, 2026

Black Woman Veterinarian Is The First To Own Animal Hospital In Kansas City

Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Sellers is dedicated to fostering the next generation of veterinary professionals.

Dr. Ashton Sellers, a Kansas City veterinarian, made local history when she bought the Hickman Mills Animal Hospital, becoming the first Black woman animal hospital owner in the area.

Dr. Sellers’ acquisition of the long-standing practice is a significant milestone in a profession where Black representation remains remarkably low. By taking the helm of the already established clinic, she is not only securing her place as a business leader but also ensuring that the South Kansas City community continues to have access to stable, high-quality animal care, according to Fox 4.

The Black-woman history maker is a proud alumna of the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine. The historically Black college or university (HBCU) is the only one in the country that trains veterinarians. Her journey to ownership at Hickman Mills is a testament to the importance of specialized education and mentorship. In a field where less than 3% of practitioners are Black, Dr. Sellers’s presence as an animal hospital owner provides a powerful blueprint for young students of color in the Midwest.

“Once you move into ownership, it’s just a whole different ballgame because now it’s you,” Dr. Sellers told Fox 4. “From the minute somebody walks in the door, it’s your business, your staff; these are your patients, and that just comes with a different mindset that you have to have.”

The transition under Dr. Sellers’ leadership marks a new chapter for the hospital. Hickman Mills will move forward with a renewed focus on “community-centric” medicine. She expressed a commitment to making veterinary services more accessible for local pet owners. Her vision includes modernizing the facility’s diagnostic capabilities while maintaining the neighborhood feel that has defined Hickman Mills for decades. By investing in the latest medical technology, she ensures that urban pet owners do not have to travel to receive advanced surgical or preventative care.

Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Sellers is dedicated to fostering the next generation of veterinary professionals. She actively participates in outreach programs, inviting local students to shadow her at the clinic to demystify the profession.

“It’s about more than just medicine; it’s about being a pillar in the community where people see themselves reflected in the leadership,” she told the outlet.

As Dr. Sellers settles into her new role, the Hickman Mills Animal Hospital stands as a beacon of progress. Her success at the intersection of medicine and business ownership provides a vital spark for the ongoing conversation regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion in the veterinary sciences.

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

March 24, 2026

Justin Timberlake Jokes About Being Labeled ‘White’ During DUI Arrest

Justin Timberlake was jokingly surprised when cops labeled him as "white" during his DUI arrest.

Justin Timberlake cracked a joke about being labeled “white” while in custody following his 2024 DUI arrest in Long Island, New York.

Award-winning pop star Justin Timberlake has recently made headlines following the release of police bodycam footage from his June 2024 DUI arrest in the Hamptons. In the newly surfaced footage, Timberlake is seen reviewing paperwork related to the arrest and makes a joke about his race while in custody.

“White?” Timberlake asked in a clip shared online as he looked at the document. “I’m just kidding. I’m just kidding, man.”

Justin Timberlake reacts to officers listing his race as “white” in DWI arrest footage.

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Additional footage shows Timberlake expressing surprise after learning he would have to spend the night at New York’s Suffolk County Police Department following his arrest.

“All night?” Timberlake asked. “Yo, you guys are wild, man.”

Full footage shows officers pulling over Timberlake for swerving, with the singer appearing to struggle to speak clearly as he tells them he’s in town for his world tour.

“I’m Justin Timberlake,” he told the officer when attempting to explain what he was on a world tour for.

“I’m not taking the chemical test,” a handcuffed Timberlake told an officer, adding, “Guys, I don’t mean no harm…”

At another point, he said, “You’re treating me like a criminal,” as officers explained the traffic violations that led to the stop. Timberlake was initially pulled over for allegedly running a stop sign and veering into the roadway. He later struggled to complete field sobriety tests, telling officers, “These are really hard tests.”

The footage also shows a friend of Timberlake attempting to invoke his celebrity status upon learning he was being taken into custody.

“You’re arresting Justin Timberlake?” the friend asked.

“Can you guys please do me a favor because you loved ‘Bye, Bye, Bye’ or ‘Sexy Back’?” she later added.

Timberlake unsuccessfully tried to block the release of the bodycam footage. The “Cry Me a River” singer later reached a plea deal with prosecutors in September 2024, agreeing to a lesser charge and to pay a $500 fine and complete 25 hours of community service.

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by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

March 24, 2026

Chicago Police Officer Suspended Again For Improper Stop And Search Of Black Civilians

The cop also has a horde of complaints against him for unprofessional conduct.

A Chicago police officer has been suspended from duty for another improper stop and search of a Black civilian.

Officer Richard Rodriguez Jr. just faced repercussions for previous violations against Black Chicagoans’ rights. Now, a ruling from a Chicago Police Board member will hold Rodriguez accountable for this repeated offense toward Black men in the downtown area. According to WTTW, Rodriguez will be suspended from the force for at least 30 days over the policy violation.

This ruling stems from a September 2023 incident where Rodriguez reportedly ripped a man’s pants off while on duty with the Near North (18th) Police District tactical team. The altercation began after Rodriguez and two fellow officers on the team questioned three men sitting on the front steps of a business.

One of the men, identified as Jeremiah Blankenship, ran away from the police during the encounter. The officers chased after him, catching up with Blankenship four blocks away. After apprehending the man, Rodriguez escalated the encounter with the invasive search of his body.

“Officer Rodriguez searched the crotch area under the top layer of clothing, exposing (Blakenship’s) underwear,” according to the probe conducted by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability.

However, when the man questioned the search, Rodriguez reportedly responded with “’cause you got something in yo ass,” overheard on body-worn camera footage. Upon review of the incident, COPA recommended at least a 30-day suspension for violating civilians’ rights.

Despite the recommendation, Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling objected to the allegations that Rodriguez’s search was improper. Instead, he defended Rodriguez’s action, stating that the pants were in “very poor condition,” leading them to fall apart.

However, Rodriguez admitted to ripping the pants purposefully despite the public setting, stretching the clothing to see if Blankenship had anything tucked in the buttocks area. With the COPA board and Snelling disagreeing on the suspension, a random member of the CPB had to decide on the matter.

That member, Justin Terry, cited Rodriguez’s own account and admission of what happened with Blankenship to determine the suspension as necessary.

“The superintendent’s explanation of Officer Rodriguez’s actions is not persuasive in light of Officer Rodriguez’s statement in response to Mr. Blankenship’s asking why he ripped his jeans and the exposure of his undergarment,” Terry wrote.

The ruling comes just months after Rodriguez received another suspension for a prior improper search. The Chicago cop also has dozens of complaints for violations on duty, with one incident even resulting in the stripping of his police powers.

He becomes the fifth member of that tactical team to lose his badge and gun for unprofessional conduct against Black residents in the city.

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by Kandiss Edwards

March 24, 2026

Independence Police Seize Fentanyl In Missouri Barbie Bust

Independence Police Department posted a message to Facebook alerting potential customer of the incident.

The Independence Police Department has issued a public warning after fentanyl was discovered within the packaging of Barbie dolls sold at a local Missouri store on March 21.

The Independence Police Department’s investigation into the incident began after a customer purchased the toy at a discount store named Cargo Largo. When opening the package, a white powder was released. While the Barbie remained free of the substance, the substance was found between the cardboard backing and the plastic shell of the retail packaging. This specific placement allowed the substance to remain hidden from casual view.

The Independence Police Department posted a message on Facebook alerting potential customers to the incident. Officers believe the substance contaminated only five dolls, all of which have been recovered. They believe the isolated event involves a single shipment at the Cargo Largo warehouse. Additionally, Independence Police note there is currently no evidence suggesting that other national retailers received similarly compromised units.

Jade Adams, the purchaser of the Barbie, understandably is shaken by the ordeal. She spoke with WDAF about the potential harm to her children.

“They could have dusted that all over themselves, their house, wherever they opened it,” Adams said. “Like, it’s not just me, it’s really just the kids for me. That’s my baby, that’s my last baby, that’s terrifying.”

Adams’s mother discussed her daughter’s reaction to the incident.

“She went to Cargo Largo and was like, ‘You need to get these Barbies; you need to get all these Barbies,’” she said. So, they filled a whole cart up of these Barbies and took them to security and were like, ‘You need to check all of these Barbies.’”

Despite the extreme lethality of fentanyl, officials confirmed that no injuries or accidental exposures occurred during the brief window the dolls were in circulation. Independence Police officers worked through the weekend to track every individual sale of the doll.

As of March 24, the Independence Police Department is continuing its criminal investigation into the supply chain to determine exactly how the controlled substance was introduced into Cargo Largo’s inventory.

by Sharelle B. McNair

March 24, 2026

Joy Reid Pinpoints Biden’s Foreign Policy ‘Stain’ As A Reason Why Kamala Harris Shouldn’t Run In 2028

During an interview on the “One54 Africa” podcast, host Akbar Gbajabiamila asked Reid if Harris should shoot her shot at the Oval Office again, in which she said no.

Former MS Now host Joy Reid offered insight into why she doesn’t think former Vice President Kamala Harris should run again for the White House in 2028, blaming former President Joe Biden’s policies as a “stain” on her legacy.

During an interview on the “One54 Africa” podcast, host Akbar Gbajabiamila asked Reid if Harris should shoot her shot at the Oval Office again, to which she said no. She argues that the U.S. would never elect a woman to the office of the presidency “in her lifetime,” to which co-host and comedian Godfrey said was “a shame.”

But there is more to her reasoning. “In order for her to have won last time, and this isn’t something that I would have said to her personally, she needed to take a giant step away from Joe Biden’s Middle East policy. His policies vis-à-vis Israel and Gaza were an abomination, and it was a stain on his presidency,” Reid said.

“And her association with that is still something that causes her to get protested everywhere that she goes…if she ran again, she would have to repudiate Biden on Israel…. That’s the only way she could do it.”

She touched on the former VP being “super loyal,” so she doesn’t know if she would do that.

The trio continued to talk about the narrative that Harris expressed in her book, “107 Days,” that she may not have had enough time to properly plan a campaign as both Democrats and Republicans sought to push Biden out the door due to age; however, President Donald Trump will be 80 years old on June 14th, his birthday.

Reid is not the only one to express sentiments that America is not ready for a female leader. Former first lady Michelle Obama said the same.

But there is still a shot at Harris being the next U.S. president. When asked where she was in her thought process, she told podcast host Sharon McMahon, “I haven’t decided.”

In the meantime, Harris continues to poll well amongst potential 2028 Democratic White House contenders. According to Newsweek, the Howard University graduate has 31% of the potential vote. Leaders seem to stand behind that number. “We need to unite as Americans and will this into existence. Kamala Harris 2028,” former adviser to George W. Bush, Scott Jennings, said on X back in February.

But right behind her is former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg. Known for being outspoken about the current administration, Buttigieg has stepped in to highlight the need for Americans to speak up, sparking speculation that he may run again. “Our economy is bleeding jobs. Prices are up, especially for gas. Yet the White House prioritizes tax cuts for billionaires, while launching a reckless new Middle East war,” he said in an early March X post.

“It doesn’t have to stay this way — not if the American people make our voices heard.”

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

March 24, 2026

NYC Driver Loses Taxi License Over $14K E-ZPass Bill He Thought Was Paid

A New York City livery driver is calling out the MTA after his commission license was suspended over nearly $15,000 in E-ZPass fees he says he didn’t know he owed.

A professional driver in New York City has had his Taxi and Limousine Commission license suspended over more than $14,000 in E-ZPass late fees, he says he didn’t know he owed.

Luis Corporan, who has driven for the Commission for more than a decade, has been off the road since Feb. 9 after the Department of Motor Vehicles suspended his registration for unpaid tolls and fees, he told CBS News. A breakdown from the DMV shows he owes $2,134.71 in tolls and $11,900 in fees—bringing the total to $14,034.71.

“As drivers, we have to be on top of it, but I was on top of it, paying my toll bills,” Corporan said.

“When I heard the amount … there was no words,” he added. “I just hung up the phone and started just thinking, where I get the money from?”

Corporan said he received some notices but believed they were for tolls he had already paid through the app. He questioned why his transponder seemed to work at certain tolls but not others.

“Why wasn’t it reading here, but then it started working over there?” he said.

When asked how the fees grew so large without Corporan’s knowledge, a spokesperson for the MTA said, “People who pay their tolls don’t pay fines.”

Corporan’s case adds to growing concerns over high fees and confusion about alleged toll violations, with drivers saying they believed they were paying but were later hit with DMV suspensions and unexpected bills.

Chris Zimring of Staten Island said he was never notified about late fees and ended up owing $25,000, while Melissa Lichtman said a license plate error led to a bill of more than $3,000. Brooklyn resident Ian Chichester was initially charged $35,034.06 but negotiated an 80% reduction with the MTA, lowering the total to about $10,106.95.

The MTA has characterized the cases as “willful, persistent toll evasion,” but State Assemblymember Mike Reilly disagrees.

“To me, that is just sheer not caring about people,” Reilly said.

The MTA maintains that its fees are lawful, citing court rulings, but Reilly is pushing back by introducing legislation to cap what he calls crippling charges for his constituents.

“Even though something is legal doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the right thing to do,” he said. “That just means that we haven’t passed my legislation that caps what they can charge.”

Corporan said the MTA offered to settle his debt for about $8,000, but only if he paid the same day, which he couldn’t afford. Now, after more than a month without income, he says he’s in an even tougher position.

“I have four girls… this is how I support them,” he said.

MTA Chair Janno Lieber said a toll-payer advocate is available to help, but Corporan said he reached out on Feb. 17 and has yet to hear back.

“I just want people to come together, come together and speak out,” Corporan said. “I’m not the first and I probably won’t be the last.”

by Sharelle B. McNair

March 24, 2026

Hey TSA! If There Is Someone To Blame, Here’s Why GOP Dumped The Notion To Get Agents Paid

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) dismissed a proposal from Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) to suspend Senate rules and advance a bill through the Rules Committee to fund TSA, labeling it as a “convoluted” attempt to bypass the Senate Appropriations Committee.

While travelers are left stranded in miles-long lines at major U.S. airports, President Donald Trump and the administration are blaming Democratic leaders for it, but it was actually Senate Republicans who rejected a bill to get Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents paid and back on track, The Hill reports.

After Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) pushed an unorthodox move to suspend Senate rules and advance a bill through the Rules Committee to fund TSA on March 21, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) dismissed the proposal, labeling it as a “convoluted” attempt to bypass the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Ultimately, the motion failed to pass with 60 votes and was voted 41 to 49. “This is a Schumer motion to suspend the rules and refer the House message, the bill that we’re on, to the Rules Committee, which doesn’t have jurisdiction over appropriations or spending, and he’s trying to call it a vote to fund TSA?” Thune said.

“I don’t know how you come up with this. I will give you credit for coming up with something that’s convoluted, but it doesn’t do anything that the [Democratic] leader says it does.”

A report from Now This Impact highlights the six other attempts from the blue party. First, on March 5, when Sen. Patty Murray (WA) introduced a bill to fund all agencies under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including FEMA and the Secret Service. Days later, she introduced a revised bill.

Then, Sen. Raphael Warnock (GA) introduced legislation that would pay them during negotiations on March 18, just after Sen. Jacky Rosen (NV) made similar notions days prior. Sens. Elissa Slotkin (MI) and Brian Schatz (HI) made other attempts.

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GOP leaders blocked all.

And it looks like it may stay that way, as their fearless leader made the bold statement that he’s not trying to make a deal— not without something in return.

In a post to his Truth Social app, Trump said he has no interest in making a deal with Democrats “unless, and until” they vote in support of the SAVE America Act. “It is far more important than anything else we are doing in the Senate,” the president added, according to The New Republic.

Instead, his idea was to order ICE agents to deploy at airports on March 23 to assist with security lines, a move that has allegedly caused even more chaos so far.

Guess no good deed goes unpunished, right?