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Trump Confirms Tariffs on Colombia, Calls Gustavo Petro a 'Lunatic' and 'The Worst President in Their History'
President Donald Trump confirmed night that his administration will impose tariffs on Colombian exports and cut financial assistance to the country, escalating tensions with one of Washington's closest regional partners.
U.S. Workforce Could Shrink by More Than 15 Million In 10 Years Due To Trump's Immigration Policies
The study projects that the U.S. labor force could shrink by 6.8 million workers by 2028 and by 15.7 million by 2035. It would also lower the nation's GDP by $1.9 trillion from 2025 to 2028, and by $12.1 trillion between 2025 and 2035.
Trump Administration's New Humanitarian Parole Policies Are Hurting Elderly Mexicans and Their Families, Report Shows
As part of the Trump administration's immigration policies aimed at reducing illegal immigration, new restrictions have been established for elderly individuals and their family members seeking to travel to the United States due to emergencies.
Mexican and U.S. Officials Don't Think Trump Admin Will Conduct a Military Intervention in Mexico: Report
Despite rising tensions between the United States and Venezuela, Mexican officials say they do not believe their country faces a similar risk of U.S. military action, at least for now.
Trump Compares Gaza Gangs to Venezuelan Ones, Says He Doesn't Mind if They're 'Eliminated'
President Donald Trump said that he was "not bothered" by reports of Hamas executing rival militias and alleged collaborators in Gaza, comparing the armed factions within the group to Venezuelan gangs and suggesting he had no issue with their elimination.
Trump Admin Unveils $500 Million Plan to Counter Drone Threats From 'Evildoers and Idiots' During World Cup
The Trump administration has announced a $500 million initiative to help state and local governments develop anti-drone defenses ahead of next summer's FIFA World Cup
Maduro Regime Accuses Trump Admin of 'Kidnapping' 78 Venezuelan Children: 'They Were Ripped From Their Parents' Hands'
Venezuela's Interior Minister accused Washington of promoting the "American dream" while "ripping families apart"
Experts Say Strikes on Venezuelan Boats Won't Curb Drug Flow to the U.S.: Report
"Using military might to take out small trafficking boats is like using a blowtorch to cook an egg," said a former U.S. ambassador to Venezuela, suggesting ulterior motives for the deployment
Ex-Biden Security Official Says U.S. Troop Deployment Near Venezuela 'Looks, Walks and Talks Like Regime Change Preparation'
A former Biden administration official warns the actions taken under the Trump administration in the name of fighting drug cartels resemble a regime‑change operation.
Qatar Emerges as Unlikely Channel in Fragile U.S.–Venezuela Negotiations but Trump Officials Remain Skeptical
Qatar has emerged as a discreet intermediary between the United States and Venezuela, seeking to keep open channels of communication as tensions between Washington and Caracas intensify
U.S. Downplays Alleged Plot Against Venezuelan Embassy After Regime Warns Of False Flag Operation
Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro and other senior officials claimed earlier this week that "extremist sectors of the local right" planned to place explosives near the U.S. Embassy. The U.S. government dismissed the claim
Trump Joins Conservative Outcry Over Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show: 'Absolutely Ridiculous'
The president also acknowledged that he'd never heard of the singer and that he didn't know why the NFL had made the choice
Google Also Takes Down App To Track ICE Agents From Play Store: 'Vulnerable Group'
Google has removed an app used to track ICE agents while conducting raids across the U.S., according to a new report
ICE Impersonation Incidents Reach Record High in 2025, Outnumbering Four Administrations' Combined Total
Experts and local officials have linked the spike to the government's expanded, highly visible immigration operations and the use of masks and plain clothes by agents during raids
Oregon Senator Tells Trump to 'Stay the Hell Out' After Troops Ordered to Portland
Oregon officials also announced legal action on Sunday as the state's Attorney General filed a lawsuit arguing that the deployment of National Guard troops was "provocative and arbitrary"
U.S. Envoy Confirms Talks with Maduro 'On Trump's Orders' Even as Military Pressure Mounts
Richard Grenell, the Trump administration's envoy for Special Missions, confirmed that he has been in dialogue with Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro "on President Trump's orders," even as Washington increases military pressure on Caracas.
Trump's 'Presidential Walk of Fame' Mocks Biden by Replacing Headshot with Image of Autopen
The substitution references Trump's repeated claims that Biden relied on the autopen during his presidency because he was unable to personally carry out the duties of his office
President Trump Shares Video Ridiculing Venezuela's Militia: 'A Very Serious Threat!'
The clip shows several women running ackwardly amid militia training exercised
Venezuela's Maduro Says He May Send More Letters to Trump Despite Dismissal: 'The Important Thing is to Defend the Truth'
The White House dismissed Maduro's original letter on Monday saying it contained "many lies"
Former High-Ranking Pentagon Official Believes Trump's 'Gunboat Diplomacy' Against Maduro 'May Well Work'
President Trump himself denied last Thursday that his administration is planning a "regime change" in Venezuela but experts consulted by The New York Times claim otherwise
Venezuelan VP Confirms Maduro Sent Letter to Trump Calling to 'Defeat Fake News' and 'Preserve Peace'
In the message, Maduro rejected U.S. accusations that he and senior officials are tied to narcotrafficking, calling them "absolutely false"
Top Human Rights Watchdog Slams U.S. for Venezuelan Boat Strikes: 'Can't Summarily Kill People Accused of Smuggling Drugs'
United Nations human rights experts also condemned the strikes earlier this week, labeling them "extrajudicial executions"
Trump Denies Planning Regime Change in Venezuela Amid U.S. Military Buildup
Meanwhile, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro declared Monday that his country's relationship with the United States is "completely broken," accusing Washington of waging military and political aggression
Top U.S. Treasury Official to Visit Mexico as Trump Admin Targets Cartel Financial Networks
John K. Hurley's visit comes less than three months after the Treasury sanctioned three Mexican financial institutions accused of laundering millions of dollars for drug cartels.
Trump Falling Out of Favor With Latino Voters Across Demographics, Survey Finds
The erosion has been particularly visible among younger voters and men, groups that had shown more mixed views in prior polling
Petro Says 'It's the U.S. Government That Should Be Decertified' After Trump Drops Colombia as Anti-Drug Ally
Petro also said Colombia's armed forces should no longer rely on U.S. weaponry: "the army will do better if it buys its weapons or makes them with our own resources"
Sen. Fetterman Warns Dems About Being 'Reactive' to the Administration's Rhetoric: 'We Can't Just Be, 'Trump Is Always Wrong!'
Despite his criticism of Democrats, Fetterman said: "I just made a significant investment in the Pennsylvania Democratic Party. I'm not changing my party"
President Trump Suggests Suspect in Kirk Shooting Turned in by Own Father
According to Trump, a minister who is also connected to law enforcement recognized the suspect and approached the man's father
Memo Undercuts Trump Administration Claim in Fight to Send Children to Guatemala
The parents of some of the Guatemalan children the Trump administration attempted to deport in the name of family unification did not want the children to leave the U.S., according to a memo cited by lawmakers.
Trump Administration Looks to Collect Over $6 Billion in Fines on Immigrants With Deportation Orders: Report
The fines can reach as much as $998 per day and are often applied retroactively