The Latest Breaking News from Trump Administration

Man accused of plot to murder US border patrol’s Bovino found not guilty

Acquittal of Juan Espinoza Martinez in Chicago marks latest major federal prosecution to fall apart in court

The Guardian - US · Jan 23

Would President Donald Trump deport The Beatles? A judge asks the question

The court case is based around Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798

The Independent UK · Jan 22

‘60 Minutes’ broadcast with delayed ‘Inside CECOT’ report pulls in abysmal ratings against NFL playoffs

Critics have said that CBS News and editor-in-chief Bari Weiss were looking to bury the controversially delayed report on a broadcast that was always going to pull low ratings

The Independent UK · Jan 22

Trump Administration Almost Doubled The Deportation Of Cubans To The Island In 2025: Report

The Trump administration deported over 1,600 Cubans to the island in 2025, more than twice the amount in 2024, according to a new report.

Latin Times · Jan 21

Trump Admin Accuses Maduro's Son of Having Drug Trafficking Ties With Colombian Militia

The Trump administration has accused Nicolás Ernesto Maduro Guerra, the only biological son of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, of maintaining ties to Colombian armed groups involved in drug trafficking.

International Business Times · Jan 21

Why Trump is attacking the UK over Chagos Islands – and what it tells us about Britain’s place in the world

The UK formally agreed to transfer sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in May 2025. With the Trump administration’s explicit support, this move ended one of the longest-running territorial disputes in Britain’s remaining overseas territories.

The Conversation · Jan 20

Trump Admin Accuses Maduro's Son of Having Drug Trafficking Ties With Colombian Militia

The Trump administration has accused Nicolás Ernesto Maduro Guerra, the only biological son of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, of maintaining ties to Colombian armed groups involved in drug trafficking.

Latin Times · Jan 20

Kristi Noem Says There Have Been Over 10,000 Arrests Of 'Criminal Illegal Aliens Who Were Killing Americans, Hurting Children'

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said law enforcement has made over 10,000 arrests in Minneapolis as part of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

Latin Times · Jan 20

Trump Admin Suspends Student Loan Wage Garnishments After Fierce Backlash — But 9 Million Borrowers Remain in Default Limbo

Education Secretary Linda McMahon paused wage seizures on 16 January, citing the need for 'major reforms'. Critics say the reversal came after months of pressure and horror stories from borrowers.

International Business Times UK · Jan 20

Chavismo has adapted before – but can Venezuela’s leftist ideology become US friendly and survive?

When the Trump administration sent in a team of U.S. special forces on Jan. 3, 2026, to extract Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, the operation fell short of full-scale regime change.

The Conversation · Jan 19