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U.S. Operation in Venezuela Sends Clear Message to Global Adversaries, Experts Say

Critics warn U.S. military operation in Venezuela could become a double-edged sword that could incite Russia and China to justify their own military actions.

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Trump Administration to Begin FEMA Cuts, Dozens of Disaster Response Workers to Be Terminated

According to a report, FEMA employees received emails on New Year's Eve informing them their positions would not be renewed and that their services would no longer be needed once their contracts expire in early January.

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DOJ Says Less Than 1% of Epstein Files Have Been Released as Review of Millions of Documents Continues

The disclosure followed a Justice Department briefing on Jan. 5 in which officials acknowledged that less than 1 percent of the total archive has been released so far, despite a federal mandate requiring most of the files to be made public by Dec. 19.

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New Changes to U.S. Citizenship Process Include Harder Tests and Stricter Background Checks

The changes were first signaled in September, when lawful permanent residents applying for naturalization began encountering a revamped civics test designed to be longer, more demanding and more subjective than earlier versions.

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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Unveils New Water Buoy Barriers Along Rio Grande Border

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said the purpose of the barriers is to make it significantly more difficult for undocumented migrants, as well as drug and human traffickers, to cross the river into the United States.

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Portland Couple Shot by Border Patrol Identified as Venezuelans; DHS Links Them to Tren de Aragua

As Telemundo has reported, claims made by authorities have not been immediately and independently verified, including whether the individuals belonged to a criminal organization.

Trump Administration Shifts Greenland to U.S. Northern Command in Strategic Move

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White House Does Not Rule Out Use of Military In Greenland Following Operations in Venezuela

The White House said the use of the military "is always an option" in pursuing control of Greenland despite warnings from major European powers that they will continue to defend the island's sovereignty.

The President of the United States, Donald Trump

Politics

Some GOP Lawmakers See Trump's Venezuela Military Operations as a Break From 'America First' Policies

According to reporting by The Associated Press, the comments highlight growing concerns within Republican ranks as the party enters an election year in which control of Congress is at stake.

Politics

Despite Concerns About Its Legality, Some Democrats Say Party Should 'Celebrate' Maduro's Capture

According to reports, some Democrats reportedly questioned their party's response, suggesting privately that colleagues should be celebrating Maduro's capture rather than denouncing it.

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Multi-Agency Operation in San Diego County Breaks Up Human Trafficking Ring, Rescues 19

According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, 1,733 cases of human trafficking were reported in California in 2024, involving 3,603 victims.

Immigration

Detainee Deaths in ICE Custody Hit Two-Decade High, With at Least 30 Reported in 2025

At least 30 people have died while in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody this year, the highest number since 2004.

USCIS Will Now Request Social Media Data for Green Card

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Report Shows ICE and DHS Embraced Controversial Videos Under Trump to Promote Immigration Agenda: 'They Just Went Nuts'

DHS officials say communications teams were given "autonomy to create content that is effectively reaching the American public," adding that they were proud to break with past strategies because the approach had proven successful in drawing attention.

Politics

U.S. Operation in Venezuela Sends Clear Message to Global Adversaries, Experts Say

Trump Administration to Begin FEMA Cuts, Dozens of Disaster Response Workers to Be Terminated

DOJ Says Less Than 1% of Epstein Files Have Been Released as Review of Millions of Documents Continues

New Changes to U.S. Citizenship Process Include Harder Tests and Stricter Background Checks

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Unveils New Water Buoy Barriers Along Rio Grande Border

Portland Couple Shot by Border Patrol Identified as Venezuelans; DHS Links Them to Tren de Aragua

White House Does Not Rule Out Use of Military In Greenland Following Operations in Venezuela

Some GOP Lawmakers See Trump's Venezuela Military Operations as a Break From 'America First' Policies

Despite Concerns About Its Legality, Some Democrats Say Party Should 'Celebrate' Maduro's Capture

Multi-Agency Operation in San Diego County Breaks Up Human Trafficking Ring, Rescues 19

Detainee Deaths in ICE Custody Hit Two-Decade High, With at Least 30 Reported in 2025

Report Shows ICE and DHS Embraced Controversial Videos Under Trump to Promote Immigration Agenda: 'They Just Went Nuts'

Greenland and Denmark Demand Respect for Their Sovereignty After U.S. Names Jeff Landry Special Envoy

More Than 150 Individuals and Companies Have Been Sanctioned by U.S. for Money Laundering This Year

Protesters Outside Alligator Alcatraz Seek To Draw Attention To Its Operation Despite Closure Order

GOP Lawmaker Says Rubio Assured That Trump Won't Take Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela