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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

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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.

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Gun Rights Activist Brandon Herrera Ramps Up Bid to Unseat Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales, Accuses Him of Alleged Affair

With more than three months to go until the 2026 primary, Herrera has already surpassed what he raised in the 2024 cycle, putting new pressure on Gonzales' seat.

Immigration

New Data Shows ICE Ramping Up Nationwide Arrests to Meet Trump's Higher Daily Quota

Although arrests have increased, DHS has offered little transparency on the actual numbers and has not released immigration enforcement data since Trump began his second term.

Giovanni Vicente Mosquera Serrano, Venezuela

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U.S. Government Now Offering $5 Million For Senior Tren de Aragua Member 'El Viejo'

The United States government has raised its reward for information leading to the arrest of a Tren de Aragua leader to $5 million, up from $3 million.

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Hegseth's Controversies Are Turning Him Into Liability for the Trump Administration, Report Claims

A new article by The New York Times reported that investigations into the legality of the strikes against Venezuelan vessels have put Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the spotlight, with President Donald Trump appearing to distance himself from his defense secretary.

U.S. Ships and Troops Near the Venezuela Coast

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Trump Administration Officials Increasingly Use Social Media to Shape Venezuela Narrative: Report

A new investigation found that the Trump administration has leaned on social media to shape the public narrative and influence how its counter-narcotics campaign is perceived.

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Joaquín Guzmán López, Son of 'El Chapo,' Confesses to Kidnapping 'El Mayo' Zambada When Pleading Guilty Before a U.S. Court

During the hearing, Guzmán López also admitted for the first time that he lured Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada into his own kidnapping by claiming he needed help settling a dispute.

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U.S. Military Employed Drones, Aircraft and Redacted Weapons Systems in Attacks on Suspected Drug-Trafficking Vessels

A recent report by The New York Times concluded that the U.S. military used a mix of munitions that relied on both drones and piloted aircraft, a shift away from the traditional stop-and-board approach.

Immigrants File Class-Action Lawsuit To Prevent ICE From Making Arrests At Courthouses

Immigration

ICE Arrests of Noncriminal Immigrants Soar 2,000%, With Nearly Half of Detainees Without Criminal Record

ICE reported holding almost 31,000 people with no criminal charges, compared with more than 34,000 who had either a conviction or a pending charge, although the agency did not specify the seriousness or nature of those offenses.

A family of immigrants following a court hearing

Immigration

7 in 10 of Migrants Now Skip Their Immigration Hearings Due to an Uptick in Courtroom Arrests

Before ICE increased arrests in immigration courts, one immigration judge that spoke to Border Report estimated that roughly 85 percent of people appeared for their hearings. Once courthouse detentions spread nationwide, she said attendance fell to about 30 percent.

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

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

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

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

Gun Rights Activist Brandon Herrera Ramps Up Bid to Unseat Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales, Accuses Him of Alleged Affair

New Data Shows ICE Ramping Up Nationwide Arrests to Meet Trump's Higher Daily Quota

U.S. Government Now Offering $5 Million For Senior Tren de Aragua Member 'El Viejo'

Hegseth's Controversies Are Turning Him Into Liability for the Trump Administration, Report Claims

Trump Administration Officials Increasingly Use Social Media to Shape Venezuela Narrative: Report

Joaquín Guzmán López, Son of 'El Chapo,' Confesses to Kidnapping 'El Mayo' Zambada When Pleading Guilty Before a U.S. Court

U.S. Military Employed Drones, Aircraft and Redacted Weapons Systems in Attacks on Suspected Drug-Trafficking Vessels

ICE Arrests of Noncriminal Immigrants Soar 2,000%, With Nearly Half of Detainees Without Criminal Record

7 in 10 of Migrants Now Skip Their Immigration Hearings Due to an Uptick in Courtroom Arrests

U.S. Government Imposes Visa Restrictions on Haitian Official For Allegedly Backing Gangs

Memo Reveals Trump Officials Intend to Reinterview Thousands of Refugees Admitted During Biden Presidency

Trump Admin Officials Ignored Legal Objections to Pursue Military Campaign in South America: Report