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2-Year-Old Venezuelan Girl Reunited With Family After U.S. Deportation Standoff Sparks International Outcry
A 2-year-old Venezuelan girl separated from her parents during a U.S. immigration enforcement operation has been returned to Venezuela, concluding weeks of diplomatic tensions and allegations of misconduct by American authorities. The child, Maikelys Antonella Espinoza Bernal, arrived Wednesday at Simón Bolívar International Airport aboard a repatriation flight with more than 220 deported migrants. 
A 2-year-old Venezuelan girl separated from her parents during a U.S. immigration enforcement operation has been returned to Venezuela, concluding weeks of diplomatic tensions and allegations of misconduct by American authorities. The child, Maikelys Antonella Espinoza Bernal, arrived Wednesday at Simón Bolívar International Airport aboard a repatriation flight with more than 220 deported migrants. -
Florida Empowers Troopers to Enforce Immigration Laws Without ICE, Swears in 100 as U.S. Marshals
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has authorized the Florida Highway Patrol to independently enforce immigration laws without federal assistance, marking a significant shift in the state's approach to immigration enforcement. Standing with state troopers and federal agents in Tampa on Monday, DeSantis announced that more than 100 FHP officers had been sworn in as special deputy U.S. marshals, granting them authority to apprehend, detain, and process undocumented immigrants under expanded 287(g) powers. 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has authorized the Florida Highway Patrol to independently enforce immigration laws without federal assistance, marking a significant shift in the state's approach to immigration enforcement. Standing with state troopers and federal agents in Tampa on Monday, DeSantis announced that more than 100 FHP officers had been sworn in as special deputy U.S. marshals, granting them authority to apprehend, detain, and process undocumented immigrants under expanded 287(g) powers. -
Trump Cuts De Minimis Tariff to 54% in U.S.-China Trade Reset, Eases Pressure on Shein and Temu
The United States will reduce the tariff on low-value parcels imported from China to 54% starting May 14, a significant rollback from the 120% rate introduced earlier this year. The decision, outlined in a White House executive order released Monday, follows a broader trade agreement between Washington and Beijing to temporarily ease mutual tariffs for 90 days. 
The United States will reduce the tariff on low-value parcels imported from China to 54% starting May 14, a significant rollback from the 120% rate introduced earlier this year. The decision, outlined in a White House executive order released Monday, follows a broader trade agreement between Washington and Beijing to temporarily ease mutual tariffs for 90 days. -
Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting 90% Cut in U.S. Drug Prices Through Global Benchmarking
President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order Monday aimed at slashing U.S. drug prices by aligning them with those paid in other developed nations, declaring that the United States "will no longer tolerate profiteering and price gouging from Big Pharma." The move, which revives an effort blocked by the courts during Trump's first term, sets the stage for a confrontation with pharmaceutical companies, middlemen, and potentially even foreign allies. 
President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order Monday aimed at slashing U.S. drug prices by aligning them with those paid in other developed nations, declaring that the United States "will no longer tolerate profiteering and price gouging from Big Pharma." The move, which revives an effort blocked by the courts during Trump's first term, sets the stage for a confrontation with pharmaceutical companies, middlemen, and potentially even foreign allies. -
Trump to Sign Executive Order Slashing U.S. Drug Prices by Up to 80%, Targets Pharma Industry
President Donald Trump announced he will sign a sweeping executive order on Monday aimed at cutting the cost of some medications by tying Medicare reimbursements to the lowest prices paid in other developed nations. The move revives a controversial "Most Favored Nation" policy blocked during his first term and signals a renewed push to confront pharmaceutical pricing ahead of November's elections. 
President Donald Trump announced he will sign a sweeping executive order on Monday aimed at cutting the cost of some medications by tying Medicare reimbursements to the lowest prices paid in other developed nations. The move revives a controversial "Most Favored Nation" policy blocked during his first term and signals a renewed push to confront pharmaceutical pricing ahead of November's elections. -
DHS Says Arrests Possible for House Democrats After ICE Facility Clash in New Jersey
Federal authorities are weighing potential criminal charges against three Democratic members of Congress from New Jersey after a confrontation Friday at the Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark escalated into physical altercations with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. The incident, which involved U.S. Reps. LaMonica McIver, Bonnie Watson Coleman, and Rob Menendez, was captured on body camera footage, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Federal authorities are weighing potential criminal charges against three Democratic members of Congress from New Jersey after a confrontation Friday at the Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark escalated into physical altercations with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. The incident, which involved U.S. Reps. LaMonica McIver, Bonnie Watson Coleman, and Rob Menendez, was captured on body camera footage, according to the Department of Homeland Security. -
Trump Declares ‘Total Reset’ in U.S.-China Trade Talks Amid Tariff Standstill
President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States and China had reached a "total reset" in their strained trade relationship following a marathon day of high-level negotiations in Geneva. The talks, led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, were held with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and lasted over eight hours without a formal agreement. Discussions are expected to resume Sunday. 
President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States and China had reached a "total reset" in their strained trade relationship following a marathon day of high-level negotiations in Geneva. The talks, led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, were held with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and lasted over eight hours without a formal agreement. Discussions are expected to resume Sunday. -
Trump Considering Suspending Habeas Corpus Amid Immigration Battle, Stephen Miller Confirms
President Trump is actively considering suspending the writ of habeas corpus to expedite deportations of undocumented immigrants, according to senior White House adviser Stephen Miller. Speaking to reporters outside the White House on Friday, Miller said the administration is weighing the rare constitutional maneuver as it clashes with federal courts over immigration enforcement. 
President Trump is actively considering suspending the writ of habeas corpus to expedite deportations of undocumented immigrants, according to senior White House adviser Stephen Miller. Speaking to reporters outside the White House on Friday, Miller said the administration is weighing the rare constitutional maneuver as it clashes with federal courts over immigration enforcement. -
Trump Backs Possible Tax Hike on Rich, Then Urges GOP to Avoid Political Fallout
President Donald Trump on Friday said he would be "OK" with raising taxes on the wealthiest Americans but cautioned fellow Republicans that the political risks may outweigh the benefits. The remarks, posted to his Truth Social platform, came as House Republicans work to finalize a sweeping tax and spending package, with Trump playing an increasingly hands-on role in shaping its contents. 
President Donald Trump on Friday said he would be "OK" with raising taxes on the wealthiest Americans but cautioned fellow Republicans that the political risks may outweigh the benefits. The remarks, posted to his Truth Social platform, came as House Republicans work to finalize a sweeping tax and spending package, with Trump playing an increasingly hands-on role in shaping its contents. -
New York to Send Up to $400 ‘Inflation Refund’ Checks to 8.2 Million Residents Under $254 Billion Budget
More than 8 million New York residents will receive direct "inflation refund" checks later this year, following a tentative agreement between Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers. The payments, which are part of the state's $254 billion fiscal year 2026 budget, are expected to cost $2 billion and will be sent automatically to qualifying taxpayers. 
More than 8 million New York residents will receive direct "inflation refund" checks later this year, following a tentative agreement between Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers. The payments, which are part of the state's $254 billion fiscal year 2026 budget, are expected to cost $2 billion and will be sent automatically to qualifying taxpayers.
