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Pentagon to Deploy up to 1,500 Active-duty Troops to US-Mexico Border as Trump Pushes Crackdown on Immigration
The Pentagon is set to deploy up to 1,500 active-duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border in the coming days, marking a significant escalation in President Donald Trump's efforts to address illegal immigration and secure the southern border. This move comes on the heels of executive orders Trump signed shortly after taking office, signaling a sharp focus on immigration enforcement as a central tenet of his administration. 
The Pentagon is set to deploy up to 1,500 active-duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border in the coming days, marking a significant escalation in President Donald Trump's efforts to address illegal immigration and secure the southern border. This move comes on the heels of executive orders Trump signed shortly after taking office, signaling a sharp focus on immigration enforcement as a central tenet of his administration. -
DOJ Orders Prosecutors to Investigate State, Local Resistance to Immigration Crackdown
The Justice Department has instructed federal prosecutors to investigate state and local officials who may be obstructing the Trump administration's efforts to enforce immigration laws. In a memo obtained by the Associated Press, Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove directed prosecutors to target resistance to the administration's deportation and border enforcement initiatives, emphasizing the urgency of aggressive federal action. 
The Justice Department has instructed federal prosecutors to investigate state and local officials who may be obstructing the Trump administration's efforts to enforce immigration laws. In a memo obtained by the Associated Press, Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove directed prosecutors to target resistance to the administration's deportation and border enforcement initiatives, emphasizing the urgency of aggressive federal action. -
Trump Warns Putin to End Ukraine War or Face Economic Penalties
President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, threatening severe economic consequences if Russia fails to reach a settlement to end its nearly three-year war in Ukraine. In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump promised "high levels of taxes, tariffs, and sanctions" on Russian goods and exports to the United States and allied nations should the conflict continue. 
President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, threatening severe economic consequences if Russia fails to reach a settlement to end its nearly three-year war in Ukraine. In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump promised "high levels of taxes, tariffs, and sanctions" on Russian goods and exports to the United States and allied nations should the conflict continue. -
Trump Revokes Decades-Old Civil Rights Order, Targets Diversity Programs in Sweeping Crackdown
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a sweeping executive order this week that dismantles decades of federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, including the revocation of an order signed in 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson that laid the groundwork for affirmative action in federal contracting. The move extends into the private sector, targeting corporations, universities, and nonprofits for potential civil investigations over their DEI initiatives. 
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a sweeping executive order this week that dismantles decades of federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, including the revocation of an order signed in 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson that laid the groundwork for affirmative action in federal contracting. The move extends into the private sector, targeting corporations, universities, and nonprofits for potential civil investigations over their DEI initiatives. -
Trump Considers 10% Tariff on Chinese Imports, Escalating Trade Tensions
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that his administration is considering a 10% tariff on imports from China, citing the trafficking of fentanyl through Mexico and Canada as a primary justification. The proposed tariff, which could be implemented as soon as February 1, reflects a significant shift in the administration's approach to global trade and marks the continuation of Trump's campaign promise to enforce stricter trade policies. The president also warned of impending tariffs on the European Union, accusing the bloc of unfair trade practices. 
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that his administration is considering a 10% tariff on imports from China, citing the trafficking of fentanyl through Mexico and Canada as a primary justification. The proposed tariff, which could be implemented as soon as February 1, reflects a significant shift in the administration's approach to global trade and marks the continuation of Trump's campaign promise to enforce stricter trade policies. The president also warned of impending tariffs on the European Union, accusing the bloc of unfair trade practices. -
John Bolton 'Disappointed' as Trump Terminates Secret Service Protection Despite Iranian Threats
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton expressed disappointment after President Donald Trump revoked his Secret Service protection just hours into his second term. Bolton, who has faced ongoing threats from Iran due to his hardline foreign policy stance, confirmed the move to CNN on Tuesday, saying, "I am disappointed but not surprised that President Trump has made this decision." 
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton expressed disappointment after President Donald Trump revoked his Secret Service protection just hours into his second term. Bolton, who has faced ongoing threats from Iran due to his hardline foreign policy stance, confirmed the move to CNN on Tuesday, saying, "I am disappointed but not surprised that President Trump has made this decision." -
Trump Sparks Legal Storm With Executive Order to End Birthright Citizenship
President Donald Trump's controversial executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship for certain children born in the United States has sparked immediate legal challenges and widespread condemnation. The order, signed on Inauguration Day, targets children born to non-citizens or unauthorized immigrants, marking a sharp escalation in his administration's hardline immigration policies. 
President Donald Trump's controversial executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship for certain children born in the United States has sparked immediate legal challenges and widespread condemnation. The order, signed on Inauguration Day, targets children born to non-citizens or unauthorized immigrants, marking a sharp escalation in his administration's hardline immigration policies. -
Trump Grants Sweeping Pardons to January 6 Defendants, Sparking Sharp Divisions
President Donald Trump, in a bold and polarizing move on his first day back in office, issued pardons or commuted sentences for more than 1,500 individuals charged or convicted in connection with the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The sweeping clemency, announced just hours after his inauguration, included individuals convicted of violent attacks on law enforcement and leaders of far-right extremist groups, effectively dismantling years of prosecutorial work aimed at holding rioters accountable. 
President Donald Trump, in a bold and polarizing move on his first day back in office, issued pardons or commuted sentences for more than 1,500 individuals charged or convicted in connection with the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The sweeping clemency, announced just hours after his inauguration, included individuals convicted of violent attacks on law enforcement and leaders of far-right extremist groups, effectively dismantling years of prosecutorial work aimed at holding rioters accountable. -
Biden Issues Preemptive Pardons for Fauci, Milley, and Jan. 6 Committee Members
President Joe Biden, in one of his final acts as president, issued preemptive pardons on Monday for prominent figures including Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired General Mark Milley, and members of the House committee that investigated the January 6 Capitol attack. The sweeping move, announced just hours before his successor Donald Trump's inauguration, reflects Biden's concern over potential retaliation from the incoming administration. 
President Joe Biden, in one of his final acts as president, issued preemptive pardons on Monday for prominent figures including Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired General Mark Milley, and members of the House committee that investigated the January 6 Capitol attack. The sweeping move, announced just hours before his successor Donald Trump's inauguration, reflects Biden's concern over potential retaliation from the incoming administration. -
Trump Pledges to Declassify JFK, RFK, and MLK Assassination Files
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Sunday his intention to release classified government files related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. The announcement, made during his victory rally in Washington, D.C., was met with thunderous applause from supporters. 
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Sunday his intention to release classified government files related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. The announcement, made during his victory rally in Washington, D.C., was met with thunderous applause from supporters.
