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On May 20, 2026, the White House published a video highlighting the recent U.S.-Venezuelan mineral agreements that have been executed over the past several months, bringing renewed attention to one of the Trump administration's most significant foreign policy pivots in Latin America. The video's release prompts an important question: Just how far have U.S.-Venezuela relations advanced—and what do these deals mean for the future of both nations?

FIFA said it is "aware of and monitoring the situation" and is in close contact with the Congolese federation to ensure the team receives updated medical and security guidance.

The U.S. State Department says all ticket holders must still undergo standard screening and demonstrate eligibility for a visa.

As a result of the sanctions, all property and financial interests belonging to the designated individuals and entities that fall under U.S. jurisdiction have been blocked.

Vendors who spoke with NBC News said they cannot afford to pass up the opportunity to work high-traffic events such as the World Cup, arguing that the need to earn a living often outweighs fears over immigration enforcement.

The Paz government, backed by an increasingly alarmed international community, is sounding the alarm: what looks like a spontaneous uprising is, at least in part, an orchestrated attempt by former president Evo Morales to topple a democratically elected government and claw his way back to power. And according to Bolivia's Minister of the Presidency, José Luis Lupo, the hands pulling the strings are not all Bolivian.

According to the figures presented by officials, Mexico submitted 269 extradition requests to the United States between Jan. 1, 2018, and May 13, 2026, and none have been granted.

Last week, the two heads of state held what Sheinbaum described as a "cordial and excellent conversation" by phone, during which Mexico reaffirmed ongoing efforts to improve security and advance trade talks.

El Jardinero remains in preventive detention at the maximum-security Altiplano prison. The U.S. government has sought his extradition since 2021.

José Contreras Díaz said immigration agents told him he had a deportation order tied to his mother, who allegedly failed to appear at a court appointment decades earlier. He said agents searched him upon arrival and later informed him of the order.

The increase in traffic and revenue generated through the auctions suggests revenue growth for the Panama Canal could reach between 10% and 15%, officials say.

Mullin said the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at World Cup matches is tied to DHS efforts to enforce customs laws and combat counterfeit merchandise.

The discussions reportedly have been ongoing for more than a year, with the brothers allegedly waiting to see how the cases involving their half-brothers, Ovidio Guzmán López and Joaquín Guzmán López, unfold before deciding their next move.

Before being appointed DEA administrator, Cole said that Mexican cartels operate "hand in hand" with government officials, adding that large parts of the country are dominated by organized crime groups.

Republican former senator and presidential candidate Mitt Romney stepped back into the political spotlight after more than a year away from Washington. Since leaving the Senate in 2025, Romney has largely stayed out of the public eye and politics as a whole.

Michael Dale died on April 17, 2023. He was found with duct tape over his mouth, a plastic bag over his head, and layers of Saran Wrap and duct tape tightly wrapped around his face and neck.

While experts say no single factor fully explains the decline, some believe the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement policies may be contributing to falling enrollment numbers.

Despite ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two countries, the 2026 National Drug Control Strategy described Mexico as a central component of U.S. operations against drug cartels.

Makary is scheduled to testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee on May 13 on the FDA's budget for the coming fiscal year. He was appointed to his post last year.

Among the states hit hardest is Arizona, where thousands of residents have lost benefits in recent months and, in some cases, without warning.

First responders arrived at the scene and confirmed all six people inside the boxcar were dead. Authorities have not released the victims' identities, ages or nationalities, nor have they said where the train originated or where it was headed.

On Friday, May 8, the Pentagon released a trove of previously unseen files on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs), documenting hundreds of reports stretching back to the 1940s.

The Miami jury found the four defendants guilty on five counts, including conspiracy to provide material support, a terrorism-related charge, and conspiracy to lead a military expedition against a friendly nation.

Washington's threats prompted a response from Sheinbaum, who earlier this week said Mexico has intensified efforts to combat drug cartels and categorically rejected any foreign intervention on Mexican soil.

Trump's comments prompted a response from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who said Mexico has intensified its efforts against organized crime and noted that Trump has taken a similar stance before.

Patel said the FBI was prepared to act quickly but had to respect Pima County's decision to send DNA evidence from the scene to a private lab in Florida, a move he said delayed faster analysis.

According to a 2025 report, more than 90 percent of VA facilities reported severe shortages of doctors and nearly 80 percent reported severe shortages of nurses.

Durbin said he still has faith that Americans "will not give up on these fine young people" despite efforts by the Trump administration to remove their protections.

U.S. officials have said the federal presence at the tournament will follow guidelines similar to other major sporting events, with Homeland Security Investigations agents focusing on trafficking, financial crime and counterfeit merchandise rather than conducting stadium raids.

"Donald Trump proceeded to tell me that it was my fault and that I deserve it. If my son gets killed, I deserve it because I was a traitor to him," she said, adding that the threats were "directly fueled by President Trump."