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U.S. Strike on Boat off Venezuela Kills Six as Trump Administration Expands Caribbean Operations
The U.S. military carried out another strike on a small boat off the coast of Venezuela, killing six people, President Donald Trump said Tuesday, marking the fifth such operation in recent weeks as his administration escalates its campaign against alleged drug traffickers in the Caribbean. 
The U.S. military carried out another strike on a small boat off the coast of Venezuela, killing six people, President Donald Trump said Tuesday, marking the fifth such operation in recent weeks as his administration escalates its campaign against alleged drug traffickers in the Caribbean. -
Trump Administration Begins Federal Layoffs Amid Prolonged Government Shutdown
The Trump administration has begun widespread layoffs of federal employees as the U.S. government shutdown entered its tenth day, marking the first time in modern history that permanent job cuts have been implemented during a funding lapse. White House budget director Russell Vought confirmed the move Friday, writing on X, "The RIFs have begun," using the acronym for "Reductions in Force." 
The Trump administration has begun widespread layoffs of federal employees as the U.S. government shutdown entered its tenth day, marking the first time in modern history that permanent job cuts have been implemented during a funding lapse. White House budget director Russell Vought confirmed the move Friday, writing on X, "The RIFs have begun," using the acronym for "Reductions in Force." -
Melania Trump Says Russia Will Return Ukrainian Children After Direct Talks with Putin
In a rare White House address, First Lady Melania Trump said Russia has agreed to return Ukrainian children who were taken to the country as minors and have since turned 18, marking what she described as a humanitarian breakthrough achieved through months of direct communication with President Vladimir Putin. 
In a rare White House address, First Lady Melania Trump said Russia has agreed to return Ukrainian children who were taken to the country as minors and have since turned 18, marking what she described as a humanitarian breakthrough achieved through months of direct communication with President Vladimir Putin. -
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize as White House Slams ‘Political’ Decision
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her fight against President Nicolás Maduro's authoritarian rule, a decision that drew swift criticism from the White House even as it spotlighted Venezuela's long-running democratic struggle. 
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her fight against President Nicolás Maduro's authoritarian rule, a decision that drew swift criticism from the White House even as it spotlighted Venezuela's long-running democratic struggle. -
Letitia James Indicted on Mortgage Fraud Charges as Democrats Accuse Trump of Political Retaliation
New York Attorney General Letitia James, who led the high-profile civil fraud case against President Donald Trump, was indicted Thursday in Alexandria, Virginia, on two felony counts of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution. The charges stem from a 2023 mortgage she obtained to purchase a home in Norfolk, Virginia-an investigation critics call the latest example of the Justice Department's politicization under Trump's administration. 
New York Attorney General Letitia James, who led the high-profile civil fraud case against President Donald Trump, was indicted Thursday in Alexandria, Virginia, on two felony counts of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution. The charges stem from a 2023 mortgage she obtained to purchase a home in Norfolk, Virginia-an investigation critics call the latest example of the Justice Department's politicization under Trump's administration. -
National Guard Troops Arrive at Chicago ICE Facility as Trump’s Federal Deployment Faces Court Challenge
Uniformed soldiers appeared at the Broadview Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility early Thursday morning, signaling a major escalation in President Donald Trump's federal deployment of National Guard troops to the Chicago area - a move that Illinois officials have condemned as unconstitutional and vowed to fight in court. 
Uniformed soldiers appeared at the Broadview Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility early Thursday morning, signaling a major escalation in President Donald Trump's federal deployment of National Guard troops to the Chicago area - a move that Illinois officials have condemned as unconstitutional and vowed to fight in court. -
Trump Escalates Chicago Crackdown, Sends Texas Troops as He Calls Mayor and Governor ‘Criminally Negligent’
President Donald Trump intensified his confrontation with Chicago and Illinois leaders this week, authorizing the deployment of Texas National Guard troops to the Chicago area and accusing Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor JB Pritzker of "failing to protect ICE officers." The remarks, posted Wednesday on Truth Social, escalated tensions as protests broke out near a federal immigration facility in the suburb of Broadview. 
President Donald Trump intensified his confrontation with Chicago and Illinois leaders this week, authorizing the deployment of Texas National Guard troops to the Chicago area and accusing Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor JB Pritzker of "failing to protect ICE officers." The remarks, posted Wednesday on Truth Social, escalated tensions as protests broke out near a federal immigration facility in the suburb of Broadview. -
Supreme Court Signals Opposition to Colorado’s Ban on Conversion Therapy for Minors
The Supreme Court appeared ready Tuesday to strike down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors, with several conservative justices signaling that the state's restrictions infringe upon the First Amendment rights of licensed counselors. The outcome could reshape how states regulate mental health practices nationwide, forcing more than 20 states to reconsider laws that prohibit the discredited therapy. 
The Supreme Court appeared ready Tuesday to strike down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors, with several conservative justices signaling that the state's restrictions infringe upon the First Amendment rights of licensed counselors. The outcome could reshape how states regulate mental health practices nationwide, forcing more than 20 states to reconsider laws that prohibit the discredited therapy. -
Trump Administration Quietly Resumes Student Loan Forgiveness Under Income-Based Repayment Plan
The Trump administration has restarted student loan forgiveness for borrowers enrolled in the federal Income-Based Repayment (IBR) program, after a months-long pause that left thousands waiting for debt relief. The move marks a significant policy shift following weeks of legal and political pressure from borrower advocates and unions. 
The Trump administration has restarted student loan forgiveness for borrowers enrolled in the federal Income-Based Repayment (IBR) program, after a months-long pause that left thousands waiting for debt relief. The move marks a significant policy shift following weeks of legal and political pressure from borrower advocates and unions. -
Supreme Court Rejects Ghislaine Maxwell Appeal, Leaving 20-Year Sentence for Epstein Crimes Intact
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, the former British socialite convicted of sex trafficking in connection with Jeffrey Epstein's abuse of underage girls, effectively ending her bid to overturn a 20-year federal prison sentence. 
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, the former British socialite convicted of sex trafficking in connection with Jeffrey Epstein's abuse of underage girls, effectively ending her bid to overturn a 20-year federal prison sentence.
