Stories by
Vanessa Romo
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ICE detainee dies just hours after he was admitted into detention
Vanessa Romo | Sep 2, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Lianyong Wei's death marks the 57th death of an immigrant detainee held in the care of the government since the start of President Trump's second term. Twenty-four of those have occurred since Jan. 1.
Private prisons announce $1.4 billion in revenue as immigration detentions climbVanessa Romo | Aug 8, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
Ex-wife says ICE agent who killed man in Maine had racist beliefs, violent tendenciesVanessa Romo, Alina Hartounian | Jul 17, 2026, 10:36 PM UTC

After weeks of speculation, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wed in New York
Superfans and sleuths appear to have their hunches confirmed on Friday, as dozens of black cars dropped off elegantly dressed guests outside of Madison Square Garden in New York City. The wedding bash is expected to last into Saturday morning.

The U.S. healthcare system is in crisis. A Supreme Court ruling could make things worse
Mass deportations would be felt across hospitals and emergency rooms, which already face persistent staffing shortfalls. The long-term healthcare sector will suffer the greatest disruptions, experts say.
Vanessa Romo | Jul 2, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

An LA-area mayor acted as an agent for China. Experts say it's part of a pattern
Eileen Wang, now the former mayor of the City of Arcadia, agreed to plead guilty to one felony charge that she acted as an illegal foreign agent of China.
Vanessa Romo | May 14, 2026, 12:06 PM UTC

Secretary Howard Lutnick is questioned by House lawmakers over his Epstein ties
Lutnick said last year that he cut ties with Epstein, his former neighbor, in 2005. But the Epstein files indicate that the two kept in contact, including for a 2012 lunch on Epstein's private island.
Vanessa Romo, Rachel Treisman | May 7, 2026, 2:24 AM UTC

Climate disaster victims are rebuilding using prefab homes from boxy to bespoke
Wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes and floods fueled by manmade climate change are changing the housing industry. That's because people are embracing prefab homes that can withstand extreme weather.
Vanessa Romo | Apr 27, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC



