The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deported over 2 million individuals identified as illegal aliens, including members of the Tren de Aragua gang, sexual predators, violent assailants, and thieves, back to Venezuela. This action was announced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on October 24th, 2025, with President Donald Trump and Secretary Kristi Noem overseeing the operations. According to a statement from DHS on October 24th, 2025, these individuals were removed from the United States. The DHS statement highlighted the efforts of ICE personnel in carrying out these deportations. The agency also provided a link to a press release detailing the operation. In New York City, the first day of early voting for the 2025 General Election saw a total of 79,409 check-ins as of the close of polls on October 25th, 2025. Manhattan recorded 24,046 check-ins, Brooklyn had 22,105, and Queens saw 19,045, according to unofficial figures released by Michael Pruser. Previous reports from October 25th, 2025, indicated President Donald Trump announced a 10% increase in tariffs on goods from Canada, effective at approximately 8:00 PM UTC. Specific details regarding the goods impacted by these new tariffs were not immediately available. Separately, Zohran Mamdani shared a personal anecdote about his aunt ceasing to use the subway after 9/11 due to feeling unsafe in her hijab. This sentiment was shared on X by user Osint613 on October 25th, 2025.
