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Mexico Hands Over Drug Lord Caro Quintero, 28 Others in Sweeping U.S. Extradition
Rafael Caro Quintero, the notorious Mexican drug lord convicted of orchestrating the 1985 murder of a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent, was extradited to the United States on Thursday alongside 28 other cartel members. The high-profile transfer, among the largest in recent history, comes as Mexico seeks to defuse tensions with President Donald Trump, who has threatened to impose steep tariffs on Mexican imports over concerns about drug trafficking. 
Rafael Caro Quintero, the notorious Mexican drug lord convicted of orchestrating the 1985 murder of a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent, was extradited to the United States on Thursday alongside 28 other cartel members. The high-profile transfer, among the largest in recent history, comes as Mexico seeks to defuse tensions with President Donald Trump, who has threatened to impose steep tariffs on Mexican imports over concerns about drug trafficking. -
Trump, Zelenskyy to Finalize Ukraine Minerals Deal Amid Peace Talks With Russia
President Donald Trump will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday to finalize an agreement granting the U.S. a stake in Ukraine's rare-earth minerals. The meeting follows the United States' direct talks with Russia aimed at negotiating an end to the ongoing war, a process Zelenskyy has insisted on joining but has largely been excluded from. 
President Donald Trump will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday to finalize an agreement granting the U.S. a stake in Ukraine's rare-earth minerals. The meeting follows the United States' direct talks with Russia aimed at negotiating an end to the ongoing war, a process Zelenskyy has insisted on joining but has largely been excluded from. -
DOJ Releases First Phase of Epstein Files, Revealing Evidence List and Redacted Records
The Department of Justice on Thursday released a long-anticipated batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including evidence logs, flight records, and redacted documents from prior investigations. However, the release did not include the highly sought-after client list detailing Epstein's alleged network of associates. 
The Department of Justice on Thursday released a long-anticipated batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including evidence logs, flight records, and redacted documents from prior investigations. However, the release did not include the highly sought-after client list detailing Epstein's alleged network of associates. -
Pam Bondi Confirms ‘pretty sick’ files could be released
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the Department of Justice plans to release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein on Thursday, including flight logs and names of individuals connected to the convicted sex offender. The disclosure follows increasing calls from lawmakers and the public for transparency regarding Epstein's associates. 
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the Department of Justice plans to release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein on Thursday, including flight logs and names of individuals connected to the convicted sex offender. The disclosure follows increasing calls from lawmakers and the public for transparency regarding Epstein's associates. -
Trump Administration Unveils $1 Billion Plan to Combat Bird Flu, Lower Soaring Egg Prices
The Trump administration will allocate up to $1 billion to combat the ongoing bird flu outbreak, aiming to stabilize egg prices that have reached record highs, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced Wednesday. The plan includes increased biosecurity measures for farms, financial compensation for affected poultry producers, and expanded egg imports. 
The Trump administration will allocate up to $1 billion to combat the ongoing bird flu outbreak, aiming to stabilize egg prices that have reached record highs, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced Wednesday. The plan includes increased biosecurity measures for farms, financial compensation for affected poultry producers, and expanded egg imports. -
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Pushes Back on Critics, Signals Cooperation on Trump's Migrant Registry
New York City Mayor Eric Adams defended his cooperation with the Trump administration on immigration policy and dismissed criticism from fellow Democrats, insisting he would "talk to who I want" in order to secure resources for the city. His remarks came amid controversy over reports that New York may work with the White House to implement an online registry for undocumented migrants. 
New York City Mayor Eric Adams defended his cooperation with the Trump administration on immigration policy and dismissed criticism from fellow Democrats, insisting he would "talk to who I want" in order to secure resources for the city. His remarks came amid controversy over reports that New York may work with the White House to implement an online registry for undocumented migrants. -
Social Security Shakeup: Millions to Get Higher Checks as Fairness Act Kicks In
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has begun issuing payments under the Social Security Fairness Act, which eliminates two provisions that previously reduced benefits for millions of retirees who receive government pensions. Signed into law on January 5, the act repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), allowing affected retirees-including teachers, firefighters, police officers, and postal workers-to collect full Social Security benefits for the first time. 
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has begun issuing payments under the Social Security Fairness Act, which eliminates two provisions that previously reduced benefits for millions of retirees who receive government pensions. Signed into law on January 5, the act repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), allowing affected retirees-including teachers, firefighters, police officers, and postal workers-to collect full Social Security benefits for the first time. -
Zelensky to Sign Controversial U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Pact Amid White House Tensions
The United States and Ukraine have reached an agreement on a broad economic deal involving Ukraine's rare earth minerals, paving the way for a formal signing during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's upcoming visit to Washington, according to senior Ukrainian officials. The deal, which has undergone weeks of negotiations, marks a significant development in Kyiv's efforts to secure continued U.S. support amid ongoing tensions with Russia. The United States and Ukraine have reached an agreement on a broad economic deal involving Ukraine's rare earth minerals, paving the way for a formal signing during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's upcoming visit to Washington, according to senior Ukrainian officials. The deal, which has undergone weeks of negotiations, marks a significant development in Kyiv's efforts to secure continued U.S. support amid ongoing tensions with Russia. -
Musk Gives Federal Workers ‘Second Chance’ to Justify Jobs or Face Immediate Termination
Elon Musk escalated his campaign to reduce the federal workforce on Monday, warning employees that they have "another chance" to justify their jobs or face termination. The announcement follows confusion across government agencies after Musk's initial directive, issued Saturday, ordered federal employees to submit a list of recent work accomplishments by Monday night or be considered as having resigned. 
Elon Musk escalated his campaign to reduce the federal workforce on Monday, warning employees that they have "another chance" to justify their jobs or face termination. The announcement follows confusion across government agencies after Musk's initial directive, issued Saturday, ordered federal employees to submit a list of recent work accomplishments by Monday night or be considered as having resigned. -
Judge Blocks Trump Immigration Policy Allowing Arrests in Churches for Certain Religious Groups
A federal judge in Maryland has blocked a Trump administration directive allowing immigration authorities to carry out enforcement operations inside houses of worship, ruling that the policy likely violates religious freedom protections. The preliminary injunction, issued by U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang, applies specifically to plaintiffs in the case, including Quaker congregations, a Sikh temple in California, and a Georgia-based network of Baptist churches. 
A federal judge in Maryland has blocked a Trump administration directive allowing immigration authorities to carry out enforcement operations inside houses of worship, ruling that the policy likely violates religious freedom protections. The preliminary injunction, issued by U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang, applies specifically to plaintiffs in the case, including Quaker congregations, a Sikh temple in California, and a Georgia-based network of Baptist churches.
