CNN's Question on DHS FundingBrianna Keilar pressed Rep. Eric Swalwell on why Democrats were blocking full Department of Homeland Security funding when, by her framing, ICE already had enough money to keep operating. The point was plain enough that even cable news could not wrap it in enough fog to hide it: if the agency can keep going, what is the shutdown fight actually changing? That is the kind of question Washington usually avoids, because answers tend to expose how much of the argument is about symbolism, leverage, and the very expensive theater surrounding both.Swalwell's ResponseSwalwell answered by arguing that more funding for ICE and CBP would amount to approving harsher enforcement and deportations, and he cited a case involving a 6-year-old boy in his district whom he said was deported to Colombia without his hearing devices. He also said Democrats could support funding for TSA and other parts of Homeland Security while refusing to add money for immigration enforcement. It was a familiar Washington move: change the subject, then declare victory for changing it. Keilar kept bringing the exchange back to the core issue, which is whether the funding block had any practical effect if the money in question…

Bulls Waive Ivey The Chicago Bulls waived guard Jaden Ivey on Monday, saying his conduct was detrimental to the team, according to ESPN. The move came after Ivey posted a series of videos on social media in recent weeks, including one that criticized the NBA for celebrating Pride Month. The league has spent years selling itself as both a sports product and a values platform, which is always risky when real disagreement shows up. In this case, the Bulls made a quick roster decision and left the public debate to the internet, which never lacks for volunteers. What Ivey Said In the video that drew the most attention, Ivey said the NBA and the wider culture were celebrating what he called “unrighteousness.” He also said, “The world proclaims LGBTQ, right? They proclaim Pride Month and the NBA does too. They show it to the world.” In his Instagram bio, Ivey wrote, “Giving your life to Jesus is the greatest decision you can make.” The two embed links below show the viral clip and a related post from January:https://twitter.com/TheDunkCentral/status/2038685490505789869?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfwhttps://twitter.com/TheChiefNerd/status/2015623111861739891?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Brief Run In Chicago Ivey was traded from the Detroit Pistons to Chicago last month and appeared in four games for the…