Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials say CNN has endangered the lives of federal agents after the news network promoted an iPhone app used to “track ICE activity in real time” in an article published on Monday. Called ICEBlock, CNN noted that the app encourages users to report ICE sightings and pinpoint the locations of federal agents to help illegal aliens avoid arrest. “Users can tap the map to report an ICE sighting in their area, and then everybody who uses the platform within five miles of that sighting will get a push alert,” a CNN reporter said before adding that the application’s users remain anonymous. ?NEW—CNN pushes new app “ICEBlock” meant to “track ICE activity in real time,” alerting illegal aliens before they are detained and deported. The app is completely free and anonymous to use. pic.twitter.com/f142PBR9Bo — Townhall.com (@townhallcom) June 30, 2025 The app reportedly has more than 20,000 users. The developer behind it describes the platform as an “early warning system.” ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons slammed CNN, accusing the outlet of putting the lives of federal law enforcement agents at risk. “CNN’s promotion of an ‘ICE spotting’ app is reckless and irresponsible,” Lyons charged. “Advertising an app that basically paints a target on federal law enforcement officers’ backs is sickening.” JULY 4 SALE: Get Six Months Of DW+ Free “CNN is willfully endangering the lives of officers who put their lives on the line every day and enabling dangerous criminal aliens to evade U.S. law,” he went on to add. “Is this simply reckless ‘journalism’ or overt activism?” During Monday’s White House briefing, Daily Wire reporter Mary Margaret Olohan asked Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt about CNN’s promotion of ICEBlock. .@MaryMargOlohan asks @PressSec about CNN’s promotion of “ICEBlock”, an app that tells you where ICE agents are: LEAVITT: “It’s unacceptable that a major network would promote such an app that is encouraging violence against officers who are trying to keep our country safe.” pic.twitter.com/Bkd8RpJYqJ — Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) June 30, 2025 “It sounds like this would be an incitement of further violence against our ICE officers,” said Leavitt.  “It’s unacceptable that a major network would promote such an app that is encouraging violence against law enforcement officers who are trying to keep our country safe.” Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin also warned that the app is “absolutely obstructing justice” in a climate where federal agents are often vilified. “Our ICE enforcement officers are seeing a 500% increase in assaults against them, and a lot of this is because politicians like AOC, like Governor Tim Walz, like Gavin Newsom demonize our ICE enforcement officers and give them free passes,” McLaughlin charged.

A massive explosion rocked a Philadelphia neighborhood in the early hours of Sunday morning, leaving one dead and multiple injured as homes crumbled into piles of rubble. The devastating blast, which occurred around 4:30 a.m. in the city’s Nicetown area, flattened three row homes and damaged at least five others, sparking immediate questions about public safety in one of America’s oldest cities. Deadly Explosion Rocks Philadelphia Neighborhood Rescue crews worked tirelessly throughout Sunday after a catastrophic explosion leveled multiple homes in Philadelphia’s Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood, killing one woman whose body was recovered by K9 units. The blast was powerful enough to cause secondary collapses in neighboring structures, turning what was once a quiet residential block into a scene of chaos and destruction. JUST IN: Philadelphia explosion levels homes, leaving 1 dead and 2 injured Neighbors from 10 surrounding homes were evacuated and directed to a nearby shelter. The Philadelphia Fire Marshal remains on scene working to determine how it happened. pic.twitter.com/9ODkhSHOuP — Steve Gruber (@stevegrubershow) June 29, 2025 Two elderly women, aged 82 and 63, were rushed to area hospitals with serious injuries – one suffering from severe burns while the other was treated for smoke inhalation. One of the injured women reportedly works as a staffer in City Council President Kenyatta Johnson’s office, highlighting how this tragedy has touched even those connected to the city’s leadership. Emergency Response and Ongoing Investigation Philadelphia Fire Department Acting Chief Daniel McCarty described how the homes had “exploded in on themselves,” creating an immediate danger zone that required swift action from first responders. Emergency crews evacuated at least ten residents from the surrounding area as officials worked to secure the scene and prevent further structural failures in adjacent buildings. WARNING: This post contains graphic descriptions of death & injury A massive explosion leveled three row homes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, killing at least one person & injuring two others in a "chaotic" scene early Sunday, June 29. The houses "exploded in on themselves"… pic.twitter.com/PybtnnUsXL — True Crime Updates (@TrueCrimeUpdat) June 30, 2025 Mayor Cherelle Parker referred to the incident as an explosion, though fire officials have not yet confirmed the exact cause of the devastating incident. The investigation is expected to be extensive, with authorities carefully examining utility lines, gas infrastructure, and other potential factors that could have triggered such a powerful blast in the densely populated urban area. Community Impact and Resident Testimonies Neighbors reported being awakened by what many described as a “big bang” that shattered windows and sent debris flying through the air. One terrified resident recounted the harrowing experience: “Glass was breaking, debris was flying. I didn’t know what to do. I just took off running.” “Dining room window blown out. Back door, sink… it took out the back of the house basically,” said Michelle Noland, whose home was damaged in the blast. The explosion’s destructive force has left multiple families displaced, with city officials setting up a special fund to assist those affected by this unexpected disaster. McCarty emphasized the extensive nature of the recovery effort, stating: “Our men and women of the fire department will go through with their special operations company to ensure that no one is unaccounted for on this block. So this will be an extensive all-day operation for the Philadelphia Fire Department.” While Democrat-run cities like Philadelphia continue to face infrastructure challenges, the swift response of emergency services prevented what could have been an even greater tragedy in this tightly-knit community. Sources: 1 dead, 2 women hurt after rowhomes collapse in Philly’s Nicetown neighborhood Massive Philadelphia explosion levels row homes, leaving at least 1 person dead in ‘chaotic’ scene st-1-person-dead-in-chaotic-scene/

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