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ICE Arrests of Noncriminal Immigrants Soar 2,000%, With Nearly Half of Detainees Without Criminal Record
ICE reported holding almost 31,000 people with no criminal charges, compared with more than 34,000 who had either a conviction or a pending charge, although the agency did not specify the seriousness or nature of those offenses.
Memo Reveals Trump Officials Intend to Reinterview Thousands of Refugees Admitted During Biden Presidency
According to an internal memo, immigration officials say the previous administration prioritized "expediency" and "quantity" over more "detailed screening and vetting."
Brazil's Lula Vows to Speak With Trump to Avoid Conflict With Venezuela: 'One Shot Is All it Takes and Who Knows What Could Happen'
"We are not going to repeat the mistake made in the war between Russia and Ukraine" said Lula, adding that he is "very worried" about the military escalation in the Caribbean
Trump Administration Expands Foreign Farmworker Program While Quietly Scaling Back Agricultural ICE Raids: Report
The Trump administration has moved to ease hiring rules for foreign farmworkers while immigration authorities appear to be reducing workplace raids in the agricultural sector, according to a new report.
Joe Rogan Slams DHS for Using Theo Von in Deportation Promo Without Consent: 'Not How You Envision the Government'
Joe Rogan criticized the Department of Homeland Security this week after comedian Theo Von said DHS used his voice in a deportation-themed video without permission.
Former Trump Official Posts Ominous Shot of Caracas Stadium Venezuela's Maduro Says He Will Celebrate His Birthday There
Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro said he plans to celebrate his birthday on November 23 with what he described as a large public concert at Caracas's Estadio Monumental Simón Bolívar, prompting an ominous response online from former U.S. Treasury official Marshall Billingslea.
Hundreds of Venezuelans Deported From the U.S. Arrive in Caracas Even As Military Tensions Rise
Nearly 300 Venezuelans deported from the United States arrived in Caracas last Friday, the latest repatriation flight to land as military tensions between Washington and Caracas continue to escalate in the Caribbean.
Nearly Half of Latino Voters Now View Trump Negatively, Poll Shows
Nearly half of Latino voters now hold a negative view of President Trump, according to a new survey from the Intelligence Center of My Code
Trump Backs H-1B Visas Citing Shortage of Workers With 'Certain Talents' in High-Skill Fields
President Donald Trump said the United States lacks workers with "certain talents" needed in key industries, defending the H-1B skilled worker visa program even as his administration imposes new financial barriers on employers seeking to hire foreign specialists.
UK Stops Sharing Intelligence With US on Alleged Drug Vessels Amid Legal Concerns Over Strikes: Report
The United Kingdom has suspended intelligence sharing with the United States on suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean, citing concerns that the information could be used to support military strikes it considers unlawful
White House Posts Responds To Video of Ilhan Omar Discussing Possible Deportation With Photo Of Trump Waving Goodbye
The White House shared an image of President Donald Trump waving goodbye while working a McDonald's drive-thru window when responding to a clip from Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) saying she is not worried about the impact of potentially being deported.
Colombian President Petro's Son Hit With New Corruption Charges Including Influence Peddling After U.S. Sanctions
A Colombian court on Monday resumed a criminal hearing against Nicolás Petro Burgos, the eldest son of President Gustavo Petro, as prosecutors filed six additional charges tied to alleged irregularities in contracting with the government of the Atlántico department.
Report: FBI Urges Law Enforcement Agencies to Identify Themselves Amid Rising Reports of ICE Impersonators
The bulletin encourages agencies at every level to collaborate in distinguishing legitimate ICE operations from impersonations, framing the surge in fake officers as a national law enforcement issue.
White House Pursues New Legal Authority for Strikes Inside Venezuela After Telling Congress Current Campaign Doesn't Allow It
One U.S. official said policy could shift rapidly, commenting that "what is true one day may very well not be the next" regarding Trump's position on Venezuela
Nobel Laureate Machado Says 'Iran Has Turned Venezuela Into Its Satellite, Operating in the Heart of the Americas'
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado warned on Wednesday that Iran has transformed Venezuela into its "satellite" in the hemisphere
Texas Accounts for Nearly 1 in 4 ICE Arrests Under Trump, New Report Finds
According to an exclusive report by The Texas Tribune, of more than 138,000 arrests nationwide between January and July, nearly one in every four took place in Texas.
Halo Co-Creator Slams Use of Video Game in ICE Recruitment Post: 'Absolutely Abhorrent'
A White House spokesperson said Trump is "hugely popular with the American people and American gamers," while offering no explanation for the government's adaptation of the franchise
Trump's Space-Based 'Golden Dome' Could Cost Over $1 Trillion, Take a Decade to Build, Report Reveals
Critics warn the program could fuel a new arms race while failing to deliver the level of protection Trump has promised
U.S. Restricts Puerto Rico Airspace for 'Security Reasons Even As Trump Denies He's Decided to Strike Venezuela
The Trump Admin issued a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) restricting airspace off the coast of Ceiba, Puerto Rico, from November 1 through March 31 citing "special security reasons"
John Bolton Says That Overthrowing Venezuela's Maduro Is the Only Path Forward 'For the Security of the Western Hemisphere'
Former national security adviser John Bolton said in an interview that "overthrowing Nicolás Maduro is the only answer" for Venezuela's future and "for the security of the Western Hemisphere."
Growing Number of Republicans Are Breaking Ranks Over Strikes in the Caribbean: 'We Expect to Get Our Questions Answered'
Republican Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma told C-SPAN that the White House "needs to give insight" to Congress
Trump Defends Military Strike on Alleged Drug-Subsea Vessel: 'Submarines Don't Go Fishing'
The Trump administration bombed what the president referred to as a 'drug-carrying submarine' on October 16 in the Caribbean
U.S. Citizenship Test Changes Make Naturalization Harder, Leading to Lower Applications
Advocacy groups have claimed the updated test has shifted from simple, one-word answers to more detailed questions about American history, which could discourage people from seeking citizenship.
DHS Launches 'Operation River Wall' to Add Boats and Personnel Along Rio Grande Valley
In a statement, DHS said the U.S. Coast Guard will lead the operation, increasing the number of patrol boats, shallow watercraft, command units and tactical response teams throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
ICE Spending on Firearms and Tactical Gear Surged 700% After Trump Took Office
ICE spent over $71 million on "small arms, ordnance, and ordnance accessories manufacturing" between January 20 and October 18—compared to just $9.7 million during the same period last year
A Look At The USS Gerald R. Ford, The U.S.'s Largest Aircraft Carrier On Its Way To The Caribbean
In its latest show of military strength in the Western Hemisphere, the Pentagon has ordered the USS Gerald R. Ford to head to the Caribbean to support the Trump administration's ongoing counter-narcotics operation, which has been ramping up pressure on Venezuela.
Trump Calls Latin American Cartels 'The ISIS of the Western Hemisphere', Vows to Eliminate Them 'Once And For All'
President Donald Trump likened transnational drug cartels to ISIS and vowed to "eliminate the cartel presence in America once and for all."
Some ICE Recruits Began Training Despite Having Criminal Backgrounds Or Failing Drug Tests: Report
Some Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recruits have begun their training despite not being properly vetted, according to a new report
New Central American Nation Signs Deal With Trump Admin To Receive Third-Country Deportees
The Central American nation of Belize has become the latest to sign an agreement with the Trump administration to receive third-country deportees.
Trump Admin Still Favors Covert Ops to Oust Maduro, Report Claims: 'If We Wanted to Kill Him With a Missile, We Could Have Done It by Now'
Recent U.S. operations in the Caribbean, part of what officials describe as an anti-narcotics campaign, have increasingly merged with a broader strategy aimed at toppling Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.