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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."
U.S., El Salvador Disappearing and Arbitrarily Detaining Salvadorans Deported From the U.S., Human Rights Watch Claims
The report was based on 20 interviews with relatives and lawyers of 11 Salvadorans who were deported from the United States between March and October of last year and were immediately detained in El Salvador.
Protesters Attack Communist Party Building in Rare Show of Unrest in Cuba
Protesters attacked a Communist Party building in the central Cuban city of Morón over the weekend, a rare escalation of unrest in a country where public dissent is tightly controlled.
Former Chevron Executive Reportedly Warned CIA That Forceful Regime Change In Venezuela Could Result in 'Another Iraq'
Ali Moshiri, a longtime Chevron executive who oversaw the company's operations in Venezuela, warned the CIA that attempting to replace the country's leadership with the democratic opposition could produce instability similar to the aftermath of the Iraq war, according to a new report.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams GOP Plan for $100 Billion Iran War Funding: 'Absolutely America Last'
Former Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized a proposed supplemental funding package for the war in Iran, accusing lawmakers in her own party of prioritizing overseas military spending while failing to address domestic security issues.
Former Ally Of Rubio In Florida Facing Charges For Acting As Unregistered Foreign Agent For Venezuela
The federal trial of former Congressman David Rivera in Miami could shed new light on how figures in President Donald Trump's orbit engaged with Venezuelan interests during the first Trump administration, according to a new report.
Real Estate Agents Report Rise in Mexicans Self-Deporting and Seeking To Rent Homes in Tijuana
According to a Border Report investigation, real estate agents say more Mexicans living in the United States without legal residency are returning to Mexico and choosing to rent homes in Tijuana.
Trump Says U.S. Has Ammunition to 'Go Forever' in Iran War, Says It Will End 'When I Feel It in My Bones'
President Donald Trump said the United States has the military resources to sustain the war with Iran indefinitely while suggesting the conflict will end based on his own judgment rather than a fixed timeline.
Venezuela Scrambles to Lure Oil Experts Back Home as U.S. Pushes to Revive Industry: 'We're Already in a War for Talent'
Venezuela's effort to revive its oil industry faces a critical obstacle: a shortage of skilled workers after decades of economic collapse and political turmoil drove thousands of engineers, geologists and technicians abroad, a new report details.
Analysts Say Cuba's 'Opaque' Power Structure Makes Post-Regime Transition Hard to Predict: 'Cuba Is Not Venezuela'
Analysts say the highly centralized and opaque structure of power in Cuba makes it difficult to identify who could lead a political transition on the island, even as Washington signals talks with figures inside the government.
FBI Director Kash Patel Announces 'Historic Seminar' With UFC Fighters at Quantico
FBI Director Kash Patel announced that the bureau will host a training seminar with Ultimate Fighting Championship fighters at the agency's academy in Quantico, describing the initiative as a way to expose agents to new techniques and preparation methods.
Some White South Africans Are Reportedly Leaving U.S. to Return Home Amid Safety Concerns: 'I Don't Want to Live in a Place Like This'
Some white South Africans living in the United States are reportedly planning to return to their home country, citing safety concerns, cost of living and family ties, according to a new report.
Officers at 'Alligator Alcatraz' Wore Grim Reaper Patches on Their Uniforms, Fired Guard Says
To determine whether guards inside the facility were actually wearing the patch, journalist Monique O. Madan contacted a detainee who had recently been released. During a phone interview, he said he recognized the emblem immediately.
Middle East War Could Trigger Another Venezuelan 'Feast of Plenty' Fueled by Oil Prices, Analyst Claims
The war in the Middle East could deliver Venezuela another surge in oil revenues as global energy markets react to fears of supply disruptions, potentially repeating a cycle in which geopolitical crises drive higher crude prices and increased inflows of petrodollars.
Trump Leaves Door Open to Seizing Iranian Oil: 'Certainly People Have Talked About It'
Trump pointed to Venezuela as an example of how the United States has already sought to secure foreign energy resources
'Venezuelans Are Going to Dedicate a Statue to Trump,' Top U.S. Official Claims After Visit
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Venezuelans may one day dedicate a statue to President Donald Trump following recent U.S. efforts to reopen the country's economy and resource sector after years of isolation.
Marjorie Taylor Green Slams Trump Admin Over Refusal To Rule Out Iran War Draft: 'Not My Son, Over My Dead Body'
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized the Trump administration after White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt declined to categorically rule out the possibility of a military draft amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Fuel Shortages Further Strain Cuba's Tourism Sector as Travelers Choose Other Destinations Amid Deepening Crisis
After averaging more than 4 million visitors as recently as 2019, only about 1.6 million tourists traveled to Cuba between January and November 2025, a drop of nearly 70 percent since 2018
Investigation Reveals Content of 911 Calls From Immigration Center for Children in Distress: 'Three Seizures Today'
A recent investigation by NBC News obtained 911 call logs placed by staff at Dilley, adding to concerns about what detainees have experienced inside the center.
DHS Officials Describe Mood After Noem's Ouster: 'Lots of Happy People Here Today'
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was removed on Thursday from her post after months of internal disputes, congressional scrutiny and tensions with the White House, with some officials inside DHS welcoming her departure, according to a new report.
Trump-Brokered Deal Sends Up to 1,000 Kg of Venezuelan Gold to U.S. Refineries
At current market prices, a kilogram of gold is valued at roughly $166,000, putting the potential value of the shipment in the hundreds of millions of dollars
Trump Admin Views Cuban President Díaz-Canel as 'Obstacle' in Talks About Future Of The Island: Report
As one analyst told The Miami Herald, removing Díaz-Canel, "is not impossible" but "that decision would be a scandal" in Cuba
Social Media Erupts After Melania Trump Chairs UN Security Council Meeting: 'Beyond Parody'
First Lady Melania Trump's decision to chair a United Nations Security Council meeting quickly ignited a wave of reaction on social media, with users across the political spectrum debating the optics of the moment.
Sheinbaum Says 'The UN Has Stopped Fulfilling Its Role' Amid Iran Conflict: 'Countries With Greater Military Power Prevail'
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that the United Nations "has stopped fulfilling its role" in resolving international conflicts.
Cuba Faces Up to 20-Hour Daily Blackouts as Electricity Shortfall Hits Record Levels
Cuba is bracing for power outages affecting almost two-thirds of the population during peak demand hours, as the state utility projects an electricity deficit of almost 2,000 megawatts, the highest level of disconnection recorded since systematic energy data began in 2022.
Lindsey Graham Says 'Cuba Is Next' After Iran Bombing: 'Their Days Are Numbered'
Graham also outlined his next priority after the Iran strikes: advancing normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel
Pro-Trump Activists Circulate Draft Claiming China Interference in 2020 Election to Justify 'National Emergency': Report
Pro-Trump activists are circulating a 17-page draft executive order asserting that China interfered in the 2020 election as grounds to declare a national emergency that would expand presidential authority over voting, The Washington Post reported.