Arizona Democratic Senator Kyrsten Sinema said Friday that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will be held accountable for ensuring community safety, as tens of thousands of migrant family members begin staying at hotels near the Mexico border. Sinema said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) is beginning an $89.6 million contract program this week that will temporarily house migrant families in Texas and Arizona hotels. Migrant families are expected to stay no more than 72 hours as they await processing, although ICE officials have declined to say exactly where these rooms will be located in the two border states. Sinema told the Associated Press Friday that she spoke with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, whom she expects to uphold both the safety of the local communities as well as the humane treatment of immigrants. "[Mayorkas and DHS will be held] accountable for protecting Arizona communities and ensuring all migrants are treated … [Read more...] about Kyrsten Sinema Says DHS ‘Accountable’ for Public Safety as Migrants Begin Staying in Hotels
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JUST IN: Illini guard Adam Miller enters transfer portal
Illinois freshman guard Adam Miller has entered the transfer portal, sources confirmed to 247Sports. ESPN's Jeff Borzello first reported the news. Miller, who started every game last season, is the first Illini player to enter the transfer portal this offseason. “Adam was a big part of our success this season, starting every game as a freshman and contributing not just on offense but defensively as well,” Illinois coach Brad Underwood said in a stately on Thursday evening. “He has a very bright future ahead, and we wish him all the best.” Miller would be a big loss to Illinois basketball, especially considering consensus First Team All-American guard Ayo Dosunmu is fully expected to enter the NBA Draft and likely be a first-round draft pick. Miller, a top-35 prospect in the Class of 2020, averaged 8.3 points and 2.8 rebounds while shooting 34.0 percent from three. Miller was expected to take on a much bigger role with Illinois next season, to whom he committed in … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Illini guard Adam Miller enters transfer portal
J.D. Martinez Comes Off COVID list, Hits 3 HRs As Red Sox Top O’s
BALTIMORE (AP) — J.D. Martinez came off the COVID-19 list and hit three home runs, powering the Boston Red Sox past the Baltimore Orioles 14-9 Sunday for their sixth straight win. Martinez got a chance at a record-tying fourth homer in the ninth inning and struck out swinging. He is the last of 18 major leaguers to homer four times in a game, doing it in September 2017 for Arizona. READ MORE: Water Conservation Urged In Massachusetts Amid Dry Spell The 33-year-old Martinez was back in the lineup one day after being placed on the COVID-19 injured list because of cold symptoms. He passed the required tests and went 4 for 6, driving in four runs and scoring four times. This was the fourth time that Martinez has hit at least three homers in a game. A year after batting just .213 with seven home runs in 54 games during the pandemic-shortened season, he is hitting .472 (17 for 36) with five homers and 16 RBIs in eight games. Martinez hit solo homers in the third, sixth and eighth … [Read more...] about J.D. Martinez Comes Off COVID list, Hits 3 HRs As Red Sox Top O’s
Martinez comes off COVID list, hits 3 HRs as Red Sox top O’s
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for April 11 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. J.D. Martinez came off the COVID-19 list and hit three home runs, powering the Boston Red Sox past the Baltimore Orioles 14-9 Sunday for their sixth straight win. Martinez got a chance at a record-tying fourth homer in the ninth inning and struck out swinging. He is the last of 18 major leaguers to homer four times in a game, doing it in September 2017 for Arizona. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The 33-year-old Martinez was back in the lineup one day after being placed on the COVID-19 injured list because of cold symptoms. He passed the required tests and went 4 for 6, driving in four runs and scoring four times. This was the fourth time that Martinez has hit at least three homers in a game. A year after batting just .213 with seven home runs in 54 games during the … [Read more...] about Martinez comes off COVID list, hits 3 HRs as Red Sox top O’s