The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provided details to Fox News on October 7th, 2025, regarding criminal aliens arrested by ICE in Portland last month amidst ongoing anti-ICE protests. These individuals include a convicted fentanyl trafficker wanted for murder in Denver, sex predators, pedophiles, and drug traffickers, according to DHS IDs released. Among those identified are Jose Aguilar-Zuniga, a Honduran national convicted of fentanyl trafficking and wanted for homicide in Denver; Steven Carter Bell, a Canadian national convicted of sexual abuse; Flavio Ricardo Ledezma Nuno, a Mexican national with multiple drug and weapons charges; Gumercindo Remigio-Ortega, a Mexican national convicted of attempted unlawful sexual penetration and sexual abuse; Rofino Gomez-Reyes, a Mexican national convicted of carrying a concealed firearm and DUI; Luis Rolando De Leon Woodward, a Mexican national previously convicted of heroin trafficking; Agustin Garibay-Garibay, a Mexican national with convictions including attempted sodomy and DUI; Suani Hernandez-Escoto, a Honduran national convicted of trafficking a controlled substance; Carlos Lopez-Maya, a previously deported Mexican national convicted of attempted homicide and other charges; and Jairzinho Joseph Runciman Garcia, a Peruvian national convicted of luring a minor. These arrests occurred as anti-ICE protests persisted nightly in Portland. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson stated on October 7th that Adelita Grijalva, who won a special election two weeks ago, will be sworn in "as soon as she wants," but declined to explain the delay. When questioned by Raju about why Grijalva could not be sworn in during a pro forma session, as two Republican members were earlier this year, Johnson stated it had "nothing to do with that at all" and that the swearing-in would be scheduled "as soon as she wants." Separately, on October 7th, Hakeem Jeffries criticized proposals to extend Obamacare health tax credits for one year as a shutdown compromise, calling them "laughable." However, 12 Democrats, including New York Representative Tom Suozzi, are reportedly supporting such a measure. Senator Angus King indicated on October 7th that he is "considering" switching his vote on the Republican Continuing Resolution (CR) from yes to no due to frustration over the failure to commit to serious discussions about the ACA. King expressed concern about the impact of a shutdown and potential administration actions, citing a statement by "Mr. Vougut" that furloughed employees might not be paid, which he stated contradicts a law signed by President Donald Trump in 2019.
