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High Prices Force Millions to Skip Medical Care, Delay Major Spending, Survey Shows
Nearly half of respondents said they find groceries, utilities, health care, housing, and transportation difficult to afford, while more than a quarter reported skipping a medical check-up due to cost
Venezuela Reports U.S. Suspension of Deportation Flight, Fueling Speculation Over Possible Military Action
A Trump administration official, however, disputed the claim, telling Reuters shortly after the announcement that "there is nothing true about this"
U.S. Tanker Seizure Expected to Drive Steeper Black-Market Discounts on Venezuelan Oil, Increasing Pressure on Maduro
The U.S. seizure of a supertanker loaded with Venezuelan crude is expected to force black-market buyers to demand even deeper discounts, further tightening financial pressure on authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro.
Kristi Noem's Future as DHS Secretary Appears Uncertain As Potential Replacements Line Up, Report Says
The future of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem appears to be in the balance, as recent reports suggest the former South Dakota governor could be replaced
Trump Makes Threat To Colombia's Petro 'as U.S. Escalates Operations In The Caribbean: 'He Will Be Next'
Trump also said that Petro "is going to have big problems if he doesn't realize" that Colombia is "producing a lot of drugs" that are "sold directly to the United States"
Iran Pledges 'Unconditional Support' to Maduro a Day After Trump Says the Venezuelan Leader's 'Days Are Numbered'
Iran has pledged "unconditional" support to Venezuela one day after President Donald Trump said Nicolás Maduro is living his "last days" in power.
Florida Sen. Senator Rick Scott Says Maduro Could Relinquish Power In Venezuela By Christmas: 'Could Leave Today'
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott said Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro could leave power "today," predicting his departure will occur before Christmas.
Mexico's Sheinbaum Downplays Reports of Another Mass Cartel Extradition to U.S. For Now: 'This Does Not Mean There Will Not Be'
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday her government is not currently planning another large-scale extradition of cartel leaders to the United States, though she did not rule out future operations.
These Are The Six Figures Who Could Rule Venezuela If Maduro Steps Down or Is Forced Out
A new report says former and current officials have privately discussed that the Trump administration's military campaign in Venezuela has as its main target goal to replace Nicolás Maduro.
Nearly Half of Americans, Including 1 in 5 Trump Voters, Blame President for Cost of Living, New Poll Shows
The Politico poll also reveald that 37% of Trump's 2024 voters believe the cost of living is the worst they can remember
New Data Shows ICE Ramping Up Nationwide Arrests to Meet Trump's Higher Daily Quota
Although arrests have increased, DHS has offered little transparency on the actual numbers and has not released immigration enforcement data since Trump began his second term.
Palantir Chief Defends Company's Work With ICE, Claims He's Running 'The Most Important Tech Company in the World
Palantir chief executive Alex Karp defended his company's expanding role in the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts, arguing that the data software company is not enabling domestic surveillance of Americans.
Ilhan Omar Says Trump is Resorting to 'Stoking Bigotry' With Comments on Somalia Because He 'Knows He is Failing'
Rep. Ilhan Omar said President Donald Trump's recent comments attacking Somali immigrants and calling her "garbage" are part of a long pattern of rhetoric that puts communities at risk.
Experts Question Trump's Legal Basis for Boat Strikes: 'He Wants to Call It Armed Conflict But Not Follow the Rules of Armed Conflict'
Legal experts are challenging the Trump administration's basis for a series of lethal strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean, warning that the operations may violate both domestic and international law.
Former White House National Security Adviser Says Situation in Venezuela Is 'Ripe for Bombardment' After Failed Maduro-Trump Dialog
A former White House national security adviser on Venezuela said the current military posture around the country makes the situation "ripe for bombardment"
Maduro Dances Before Supporters, Claims 'They Will Never Remove Us From Power' as U.S. Pressure Mounts
"They have not moved us one inch from the correct path we must always follow," he said, adding that "they will never remove us from the path of the revolution"
Democratic Senator Says 'It's Very Possible There Was a War Crime Committed' in September Drug-Boat Strike
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., said that "it's very possible there was a war crime committed" in the Trump administration's first strike against a suspected drug-trafficking boat in the Caribbean Sea in September.
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.