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USCIS Will Now Request Social Media Data for Green Card

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Report Shows ICE and DHS Embraced Controversial Videos Under Trump to Promote Immigration Agenda: 'They Just Went Nuts'

DHS officials say communications teams were given "autonomy to create content that is effectively reaching the American public," adding that they were proud to break with past strategies because the approach had proven successful in drawing attention.

Trump Administration Shifts Greenland to U.S. Northern Command in Strategic Move

Politics

Greenland and Denmark Demand Respect for Their Sovereignty After U.S. Names Jeff Landry Special Envoy

When announcing Jeff Landry's appointment, Trump emphasized that the decision was based on national security concerns and has not ruled out taking the island by military force, even though Denmark is a NATO ally of the U.S.

U.S.

More Than 150 Individuals and Companies Have Been Sanctioned by U.S. for Money Laundering This Year

According to a database created by Milenio, the list of more than 150 names includes money launderers working not only for Mexican groups, but also individuals from Colombia, Albania, India and Canada.

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Protesters Outside Alligator Alcatraz Seek To Draw Attention To Its Operation Despite Closure Order

Despite a judge's closure order, Alligator Alcatraz remains open as activists continue protests, citing alleged abuses, legal irregularities and support for migrant families.

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GOP Lawmaker Says Rubio Assured That Trump Won't Take Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela

Reports say Defense Secretary Hegseth and Secretary of State Rubio briefed select lawmakers, indicating the administration isn't planning direct strikes on Venezuela and lacks a legal basis to do so.

Latin America

Feds Target Tren de Aragua Leader Known As 'The Unspeakable'

Federal prosecutors have indicted a leader of notorious street gang Tren de Aragua

A patch on the uniform of a U.S. Border Patrol

Immigration

Border Patrol Agent Fatally Shoots Mexican Man During Arrest Operation In Texas

A CBP agent shot a Mexican national three times near the riverbank in Rio Grande City after a scuffle.

Immigration

Texas Pastor Says ICE Arrested Members of Her Church at Routine Check-Ins

The pastor said the arrests began six weeks ago and took place when members of her congregation showed up for their mandatory ICE check-in meetings.

U.S.

Tens Of Cubans, Some Considered 'High-Threat,' Become First Migrants Sent To Guantanamo Bay In Months

The Trump administration has sent over 20 Cubans to Guantanamo Bay, marking the first time in months migrants are sent to the enclave.

Politics

GOP Lawmakers Call for 'Mass Expulsion' of Muslims After Sydney Attack, Drawing Democratic Backlash

In a post on social media, GOP Rep. Randy Fine called for the U.S. government to impose a travel ban on Muslims, suggesting that diversity around the world has "become suicidal."

Politics

Florida's Ron DeSantis Diverted Millions of Dollars To Block Two Pieces of Legislation He Opposed, Report Says

The investigation also found that the administration manipulated state spending rules and kept millions in government costs out of public view, according to records and interviews.

Politics

Personality Clashes and Power Struggles Fuel Tension Between DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Border Czar Tom Homan

According to Axios, supporters of both officials accuse the other of contract irregularities, and while the exact reasons for their rift remain unclear, the conflict involves a personality clash at the very least.

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Admiral Who Approved Second Strike on Venezuelan Survivors Described Steps Taken To Conduct The Operation: Report

Reports about a double-tap strike against an alleged drug vessel noted that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth instructed the military to leave no survivors, prompting Adm. Mitch Bradley, then overseeing the mission under Joint Special Operations Command, to order a second strike to carry out that directive.

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem

Politics

Kristi Noem's Future as DHS Secretary Appears Uncertain As Potential Replacements Line Up, Report Says

The future of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem appears to be in the balance, as recent reports suggest the former South Dakota governor could be replaced

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Muslim Group Threatens With Lawsuit After Florida Gov. DeSantis Designates It as a Foreign Terrorist Organization

DeSantis said CAIR "was founded by persons connected to the Muslim Brotherhood," which his order links to Hamas. He added that individuals "associated with CAIR have been convicted of providing, and conspiring to provide, material support to designated terrorist organizations."

Venezuela's Diosdado Cabello and Nicolas Maduro

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These Are The Six Figures Who Could Rule Venezuela If Maduro Steps Down or Is Forced Out

A new report says former and current officials have privately discussed that the Trump administration's military campaign in Venezuela has as its main target goal to replace Nicolás Maduro.