Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the Trump administration’s deportation policies, asserting that due process applies to all in the U.S., while simultaneously justifying the deportation of undocumented immigrants, including those with U.S. citizen children. He characterized the deportation of children with their undocumented mothers as a consequence of the mothers’ illegal status, and disputed reports that the process lacked due process. Rubio further argued that the administration’s stricter approach to immigration stemmed from a need to curb the influx of undocumented migrants. Finally, he offered a cautiously optimistic assessment of ongoing peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
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President Zelenskyy asserted that Ukraine’s steadfast defense maintains avenues for diplomatic resolution, despite Russia’s deceptive claims of peace initiatives. Continued Russian offensives, marked by heavy losses, belie any genuine commitment to ceasing hostilities. This ongoing aggression underscores Russia’s attempts to mislead global partners, highlighting the need for sustained pressure to compel genuine peace efforts. Recent diplomatic meetings in the Vatican and Rome indicate growing international understanding of this situation. A peace agreement, while closer according to Secretary Rubio, remains contingent upon concessions from both Russia and Ukraine.
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President Trump claims to have finalized 200 trade deals, a figure his administration has been unable to substantiate. When pressed by multiple news outlets, cabinet members failed to name a single country with which a deal has been reached, instead offering vague statements about ongoing negotiations and “sub-deals.” This lack of transparency follows a 90-day pause on tariffs, excluding China, and amidst rising tensions and retaliatory measures from China, which denies any trade negotiations have taken place. The discrepancy between Trump’s assertion and the verifiable evidence casts doubt on the administration’s claims.
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Jared Isaacman, President Trump’s nominee for NASA administrator, faces scrutiny following past legal issues. In 2010, he was arrested for fraud related to insufficient funds checks written to casinos, though he claims the matter was swiftly resolved. Prior to this, civil lawsuits were filed against him in New Jersey and Connecticut for writing bad checks totaling $2 million to casinos, including those owned by Donald Trump. These cases were settled, and Isaacman attributes the incidents to immaturity. His Senate confirmation hearing is pending.
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Senator Patricia Fahy’s long-standing support for Tesla’s New York dealerships has reversed. Following President Trump’s election and Elon Musk’s appointment, Fahy now opposes Tesla’s legislative waiver allowing direct operation of dealerships. This shift has led her to actively campaign against Tesla’s expansion, including participation in protests against a proposed dealership. Her position reflects a change in political priorities and potentially concerns about Musk’s leadership. The Senator, along with other lawmakers, is actively seeking to revoke Tesla’s special exemption.
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A federal judge expressed “strong suspicion” that a two-year-old US citizen, VML, was deported to Honduras with her mother without due process. The judge noted the illegality and unconstitutionality of deporting a US citizen without meaningful process and scheduled a hearing to investigate. While the Department of Homeland Security claims the mother chose to take the child, the judge’s concern highlights potential violations of the child’s rights. This case, along with a similar incident involving a breastfeeding infant, underscores concerns about due process within the context of increased deportations under the Trump administration.
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Despite promising to lower grocery prices upon re-election, Donald Trump has failed to deliver on this key campaign promise. Grocery prices have continued to rise since his return to office, reaching near two-year highs, contradicting his claims of price reductions. This failure has led to frustration among his supporters and a significant drop in his approval ratings on economic issues. His response has been to falsely claim grocery prices have decreased, attributing inflation to his predecessor’s policies while ignoring the impact of his own trade war. This trade war is projected to further increase import costs, exacerbating the already rising grocery prices.
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Former New Mexico Magistrate Judge Jose Luis “Joel” Cano and his wife, Nancy, were arrested on charges related to evidence tampering. Joel Cano allegedly destroyed a tenant’s phone, fearing incriminating photos and videos connected to the tenant’s suspected affiliation with the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. The tenant, Cristhian Ortega-Lopez, faces firearms charges. Nancy Cano is accused of attempting to delete Ortega-Lopez’s social media accounts. This case mirrors a similar incident involving a Milwaukee judge accused of aiding an illegal immigrant’s escape from authorities.
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Cole Groth, a newborn with a pre-existing heart condition, nearly bled to death following a circumcision at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital. His parents, Tim and Gabrielle Groth, allege the hospital failed to inform them of the elevated risks associated with the procedure for infants with congenital heart disease (CHD). Cole suffered significant organ damage and remains in critical condition, undergoing daily transfusions and multiple surgeries. The hospital cited patient privacy in refusing to comment on the incident.
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