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Farmers Emphasize Role of Undocumented Workers, Say Policymakers Ignoring It Are Committing 'Malpractice'
Farmers say the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, combined with long-standing problems in the legal visa system, has worsened labor shortages
More Than 100 Legal Experts Raise 'Serious Concerns' U.S. Strikes on Iran May Be 'War Crimes'
They pointed to reported strikes on civilian infrastructure, including a primary school in Minab where at least 175 people were killed, as evidence
After AG Pam Bondi's Exit, Trump Eyes More Firings, Including Tulsi Gabbard and Karoline Leavitt
According to reports, Noem and Bondi may not be the last this term. Trump is also reportedly considering replacing Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, as well as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
U.S. Deploys Commandos in Ecuador as Loosened Rules Expand Operations Beyond Traditional Battlefields: REPORT
The Ecuador operation is part of a wider strategy that has included air and maritime strikes against suspected drug-smuggling vessels that began in September
Costly H-1B Visa Changes Hit Skilled Workers, But Gives Farm Labor a Boost, Report Says
Although getting an H-1B visa has become considerably harder, the move has benefited other sectors. Tech workers, researchers and health care professionals are having a harder time landing visas compared to farm workers.
Coalition of Trump Loyalists Releases Playbook Urging Administration to Target Worksites for Mass Deportations
According to the plan from the Mass Deportation Coalition, first obtained by Politico, the strategy centers its crackdown on illegal immigration at workplaces, which the organization says is where most undocumented immigrants are concentrated.
California Mother Returns Home Weeks After Deportation Despite DACA Protections
On March 23, U.S. District Judge Dena Coggins issued a temporary restraining order to facilitate the woman's return. Coggins said her deportation was a "flagrant violation" of her DACA protections and infringed on her due process rights.
Laura Loomer Changes Tune on Venezuela's Machado, Urges 'Immediate Free Elections' After Rubio Meeting
Loomer's remarks came in response to a post by the Venezuelan opposition leader, who described her meeting with Rubio as an "excellent" step forward
Trump Medicaid Cuts Put 446 Hospitals in Danger, Threatening Care for 6.6 Million: California, New York, Illinois and Washington Among the States Facing the Biggest Hit - REPORT
The Trump administration Medicaid cuts could put hospital care out of reach for millions of Americans, with California, New York, Illinois and Washington among the states facing the biggest hit, according to a new report by Public Citizen. The watchdog group says 446 hospitals nationwide are now at heightened risk of closing, cutting services or laying off workers after the federal reductions, a crisis that could ripple from rural towns to major urban centers.
Solar Panels Help Clinics and Businesses in Cuba Stay Open Amid Power Outages and U.S. Oil Blockades
About 5,000 solar panel modules have been installed by the Cuban government in clinics and hospitals over the past six months. Meanwhile, at least 10,000 more clinics and centers are paying in installments for their own panels with government support.
John Bolton Warns Iran Regime Could 'Build Back' as 'Wounded Beast' if Left in Power
Bolton also pointed to contradictions in the administration's messaging, noting that U.S. officials have described ongoing negotiations while Iranian authorities deny they are taking place
Russia Calls Cuba 'Closest Partner,' Says: 'We Have No Right to Abandon Them'
A Russian tanker carrying roughly 730,000 barrels of crude arrived at the Cuban port of Matanzas this week, marking the first such delivery in three months
Cuba's Russian Oil Supply May Last Only 10 to 30 Days, Experts Say
Cuba consumes an estimated 100,000 barrels of fuel per day but produces only about 40% domestically
Former Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino Locked Out Of Admin Social Media Accounts After Refusing To Return Them
The Trump administration reportedly shut down three social media accounts after now former Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino retained them for personal use and refused to hand them over, according to a new report.
Russia Celebrates Arrival of Oil Shipment to Cuba Despite U.S. Blockade: 'We Consider It Our Duty'
Russia welcomed the arrival of an oil shipment to Cuba, framing the delivery as humanitarian assistance despite ongoing U.S. restrictions that have contributed to a deepening energy crisis on the island.
Trump Approval Drops to Lowest Level of Current Term as Economic Concerns Rise With Iran Conflict
President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to its lowest level of his current term as economic concerns intensify alongside the ongoing conflict with Iran, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll released this week.
Judge Demands Answers on 'Unwritten' Deal Deporting 6,000 Cubans to Mexico Over The Past Year: 'Can This Be True?'
A federal judge is demanding explanations from the Trump administration after learning that roughly 6,000 Cuban nationals have been deported to Mexico over the past year.
Acting ICE Head Reportedly Hospitalized Twice For Stress-Related Issues In The Past Seven Months
Acting ICE head Todd Lyons has been hospitalized twice in the past seven months for stress-related issues as he endures heavy pressure from top officials in the Trump administration to crack down on immigration.
GOP Sen. John Kennedy Signals Openness to U.S. Withdrawal From Iran Conflict: 'Time to Come Home'
Republican Sen. John Kennedy said the United States should begin preparing to exit its military involvement in Iran, while acknowledging uncertainty about whether key objectives have been fully achieved.
Cuba's Díaz-Canel Says That Raúl Castro Is Leading the Negotiations With the United States
The remarks mark one of the clearest confirmations to date that high-level discussions between Havana and Washington are underway under the administration of Donald Trump
U.S. Secured Secret Deal With Cameroon to Deport Migrants, Using Aid as Leverage: Report
A secret agreement between the United States and Cameroon to accept deported migrants was secured using financial and diplomatic pressure, according to a new report.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro Reportedly Labeled 'Priority Target' by DEA
DEA records show Gustavo Petro's name has surfaced in multiple investigations dating back to 2022, many based on interviews with confidential informants accusing him of having ties with drug cartels.
Cuba Considers Paying Americans for Nationalized Property to Ease U.S. Sanctions
Based on U.S. government data and industry estimates collected by Bloomberg, nearly 6,000 American individuals and businesses have filed claims for nationalized property, which studies estimate is worth $9 billion.
Outgoing Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino Defends Hard-Line Tactics: 'I Wish I'd Caught Even More Illegal Aliens'
Gregory Bovino, the outgoing Border Patrol official who became a central figure in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, said he has few regrets about his heavy-handed approach.
Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez Allegedly Hired Former US Lawmaker in $50M Bid to Influence Trump White House
Prosecutors allege that Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez authorized a $50 million contract to hire former U.S. congressman David Rivera to lobby the Trump administration as a federal trial examining the alleged influence campaign began Monday in Miami.
Trump Admin Wants Judge To Lift Block On Deportation Of Kilmar Abrego Garcia so It Can Send Him To Africa
The Trump administration has requested a judge to lift a block on the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, saying it is ready to deport him to Liberia.
Judge Calls Shutdown Of Voice Of America By Kari Lake 'Arbitrary and Capricious,' Orders Broadcasts Restored
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore operations at Voice of America, ruling that the decision to effectively shut down the government-funded broadcaster and sideline most of its staff was "arbitrary and capricious."
Trump Reportedly Raises Concerns Internally Over Scope of Deportation Effort: 'We've Got to Focus On the Criminals'
Polling shows growing unease with President Trump has privately raised concerns that elements of his administration's deportation strategy have gone too far, urging advisers to refocus enforcement on "criminals" rather than broad "mass deportation" efforts, according a new report.
Former Border Patrol 'Commander at Large' Greg Bovino To Retire To Formal Firing Over Investigations Into His Conduct: Report
According to a Department of Homeland Security insider, Greg Bovino is now opting to retire rather than face formal ouster as he contends with multiple investigations into his conduct,
Democracy Watchdog Says U.S. 'No Longer a Democracy,' Warns of Rapid 'Autocratization'
A leading global monitor of democratic governance says the United States, under the Trump administration, has lost its status as a liberal democracy and is undergoing a rapid process of "autocratization."