Longtime Democratic strategist Dan Turrentine laid into Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) on Tuesday, saying that she was undermining her own reputation in her efforts to pivot away from gaffes at the weekend’s Munich Security Conference. Turrentine explained on “The Huddle” that Ocasio-Cortez had built an image of herself as social-media-savvy and adept at taking her message directly to the people, so it did not look good when she turned to The New York Times for a bailout. WATCH:

A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers can’t rearrest accused MS-13 gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia, saying the federal government has no plan for his deportation. United States District Judge Paula Xinis wrote in her latest order on Tuesday that the federal government “made one empty threat after another to remove him to countries in Africa with no real chance of success,” adding that “From this, the Court easily concludes that there is no ‘good reason to believe’ removal is likely in the reasonably foreseeable future.” In her latest order, Xinis said that the federal government has “purposely—and for no reason—ignored the one country that has consistently offered to accept Abrego Garcia as a refugee, and to which he agrees to go,” in reference to Costa Rica, which offered to accept him. Abrego Garcia’s attorney, Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg, argued that ICE detention is not meant to be punitive and is only for those who are to be deported imminently, according to the Associated Press. Xinis also said in her order that a 90-day detention period had expired. “Since Judge Xinis ordered Mr. Abrego Garcia released in mid-December, the government has tried one trick after another to try to get him re-detained,” Sandoval-Moshenberg wrote in an email on Tuesday, according to the AP. “In her decision today, she recognized that if the government were truly trying to remove Mr. Abrego Garcia from the United States, they would have sent him to Costa Rica long before today.” The Trump administration deported Abrego Garcia in March to his native country of El Salvador, which was a result of an “administrative error.” Federal authorities brought Abrego Garcia back to the United States in June on human smuggling charges that stemmed from a 2022 Tennessee traffic stop, where the Salvadoran national was pulled over while hauling eight other passengers. Despite having traveled for days from Texas on their way to Maryland, the group had no luggage in the car, sparking suspicion among responding officers, with one noting it could be “a human trafficking incident.” Authorities let the group go and issued a citation against Abrego Garcia for driving with an expired license. Abrego Garcia’s case has become a main talking point of Democratic lawmakers fighting President Donald Trump’s deportation campaign. While he was briefly detained in El Salvador, Abrego Garcia got a visit from Democratic Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen, who has advocated for his innocence. In December, Xinis ordered Abrego Garcia’s release from an ICE detention center in Pennsylvania, claiming the federal government had no legal grounds to hold him. Abrego Garcia entered the United States illegally in 2011. The alleged human smuggler was also tagged as a member of the notoriously brutal Salvadoran gang MS-13 in a 2019 Maryland police report and a 2018 court filing. Abrego Garcia’s wife, who has since emerged as one of his most vocal advocates, twice accused him of beating her.

For decades, America’s maritime industry has been adrift. As China’s capabilities on the high seas became more lethal, we floundered. That changed when President Donald Trump issued a clear mandate to restore our nation’s maritime dominance. He is committed to restoring America’s military might on land and at sea. That’s why we are aggressively expanding our shipbuilding capacity, bolstering the U.S.-flagged fleet size, and modernizing our ports.  But let’s be clear: you can build big, beautiful ships all you want. But if you don’t have the American mariners to sail them, you’ve got nothing but a collection of big, beautiful, empty hulls. President Trump and I understand that the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point is America’s secret weapon. It is the training ground for the patriots who keep our global supply lines open and our economy humming. In times of war, they transport military goods to the front lines. Yet, despite this vital mission, the academy was allowed to crumble and suffer. When I first stepped onto the Kings Point campus last year, I was appalled. Midshipmen were living without consistent heat or hot water, using plastic utensils and paper plates in the mess hall because their dishwasher had been broken for months, and relying on an ancient IT system in buildings that had likely not seen an upgrade since Franklin Roosevelt dedicated the campus in 1943. These midshipmen serve our country; they should never have been forgotten. America wouldn’t be here without the merchant marine, and the merchant marine wouldn’t succeed without these bright young patriots.  WATCH: The Military Game at Fenway Park You’ve Never Heard Of President Trump and I will not allow their needs to fall on deaf ears. These midshipmen deserve a campus that reflects the greatness of the country they serve. That’s why we’ve been raising the alarm. My team has spent the last year pouring every resource into overhauling this broken system. By cutting through decades of red tape, we are creating an irreversible momentum to propel Kings Point into the 21st century. We signed a 10-year Memorandum of Understanding with the Army Corps of Engineers, who are now on-site daily to drive these massive infrastructure projects forward. They are operating at the Speed of Trump and bringing a record number of top-tier contractors to the table. More importantly, we have installed decisive leadership who “understand the assignment” and are returning the regiment to the academy standard for military officers. We have replaced bureaucratic stagnation with an unwavering commitment to getting things done. We’re already seeing results. Projects that were over budget and delayed are no longer boondoggles. We swiftly upgraded HVAC equipment and installed new equipment to end hot water and heat outages. Barracks and shower facilities are being overhauled for a summer 2026 completion. Feedback from midshipmen has been stellar — they are grateful for an administration that is actually delivering tangible campus improvements. SEAN DUFFY: Jesus Has Risen At The Merchant Marine Academy On the academic front, we are giving the library a total facelift, revamping the IT infrastructure, and building new learning facilities, complete with state-of-the-art classrooms, simulators, and lecture halls. These upgrades go hand-in-hand with our overhaul of the academy’s curriculum and our mission to recruit elite faculty to shape the next generation of America’s leaders. By the end of 2026, we will have put more than $350 million into this campus. But this massive campus modernization simply won’t be possible relying exclusively on the annual funding the academy receives. To build the world-class simulators, the brand-new barracks, and the academic facilities these midshipmen need to lead, we must keep the pedal to the metal. We’re working with our partners in Congress to secure additional support and make Kings Point great again. Upgrading the academy isn’t just about brick and mortar; it is about strengthening America’s supply chains and national security for the next century. This is a no-brainer for those who believe in an America First future that President Trump is laser-focused on delivering. The success of our nation runs through the gates of Kings Point. We have a plan. We have the leadership. Now, let’s get it done. Sean Duffy is the United States Secretary of Transportation. The views expressed in this piece are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire.

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