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Trump Backs Jailing Americans In El Salvador If Has 'Legal Right'

President Donald Trump on Tuesday backed an offer by El Salvador to take in prisoners -- including US citizens -- despite clear legal problems with such an outsourcing under American law.

International Business Times · Feb 4, 2025

Trump Signs Order Withdrawing US From UN Bodies

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order withdrawing Washington from a number of United Nations bodies, including its Human Rights Council (UNHRC), and setting up a broader review of US funding for the multilateral organization.

International Business Times · Feb 4, 2025

Trump’s tariff tactics carry higher economic risks than during his first term

When Donald Trump started the biggest trade war since the 1930s in his first term, his impulsive combination of threats and import taxes on U.S. trading partners created chaos, generated drama -- and drew criticism from mainstream economists who favor free trade

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2025

Tulsi Gabbard's Nomination For Top Intelligence Job Advances

Tulsi Gabbard's nomination for Director of National Intelligence faces scrutiny over past controversies and lack of intelligence experience.

Top News · Feb 4, 2025

Justice Department restarts legal aid programs for detained immigrants

The agency’s reversal comes after a federal judge told the Trump administration it must continue to pay for grants and other programs it abruptly froze last month.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 4, 2025

Miami-Dade Commission Urges Trump To Maintain TPS For Migrants, Say It Would Cause 'Unnecessary Instability'

The county has large concentrations of immigrants from Venezuela and Haiti

Latin Times · Feb 4, 2025

Oklahoma Governor Brags State Ranks Fourth in 'Educational Freedom' — 'But 49th Overall,' Internet Notes

Gov. Kevin Stitt celebrated his state's ranking as 4th in "Education Freedom," but critics were quick to point out that Oklahoma ranks 49th overall in education

Latin Times · Feb 4, 2025

FBI Employees Fear Possible Termination Amid Capitol Riot Investigations

FBI employees involved in Capitol riot investigations face termination concerns amid Trump administration's push for personnel changes.

Top News · Feb 4, 2025

Trump to Eliminate Education Department With Executive Order: Report

The Trump administration is currently workshopping an executive order that will attempt to completely dissolve the Department of Education, according to sources close to the matter.

Latin Times · Feb 4, 2025

Abbott’s political muscle puts his agenda on fast track in Legislature

The governor’s list of priority items includes issues important to social conservatives and to business advocates.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 4, 2025