Max Walker - Journalist at Newswize

28 Jan

Google maps to update Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America

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On Monday, Google announced on X (formerly Twitter) that it would update Google Maps to reflect two significant name changes following an executive order from President Donald Trump. The Gulf of Mexico will now be labeled as the “Gulf of America,” and Denali, North America’s highest peak, will once again…

27 Jan

Trump to BAN trans people in US Armed Forces, DEI programs with new executive order

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President Donald Trump is set to sign executive orders on Monday that will ban transgender individuals from serving in the U.S. military and eliminate all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across the armed forces. The first executive order reverses a Biden-era policy that allowed transgender individuals to serve openly…

27 Jan

Colombia folds after threat of Trump tariffs, agrees to ‘unrestricted acceptance’ of all illegals

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The White House has announced that Colombia has fully agreed to President Donald Trump’s terms regarding the deportation of illegal immigrants from the U.S. back to Colombia. This resolution follows a heated disagreement between the two nations over the repatriation process. “The Government of Colombia has agreed to all of…

26 Jan

Trump puts 50% tariffs, travel ban, Visa revocations, sanctions, on Colombia for refusing to accept deportation flights

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President Donald Trump has taken decisive action against Colombia after its government blocked two U.S. deportation flights carrying illegal immigrants from landing in the country. The deportation flights, reportedly carrying approximately 160 individuals classified as criminal aliens, were turned away by Colombian President Gustavo Petro. Petro, a former Marxist guerrilla…

26 Jan

ICE arrests 3 TDA gang members, released by the Biden admin in 2023

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently arrested three members of the notorious Tren de Aragua (TDA) gang, who had entered the United States illegally from Venezuela. The arrests occurred in two separate operations. In San Antonio, Texas, ICE detained Nestor Jose Mendoza-Garcia, a Venezuelan national and TDA gang member, on…

25 Jan

Trump fired at least 12 inspectors general, in first week of taking office

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President Donald Trump fired at least 12 inspectors general on Friday, a move framed by the administration as part of a broader effort to restructure the federal government. Critics, however, argue the firings undermine oversight and violate federal laws designed to protect the independence of these watchdog officials. According to…

25 Jan

CIA backs theory that origin of COVID-19 was lab leak

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The CIA reportedly now considers the lab leak theory to be the most likely explanation for the origins of COVID-19, according to an analysis based on evidence the agency has had for months. The agency’s conclusion stems from an investigation into conditions at high-security laboratories in Wuhan, China, prior to…

25 Jan

Florida man arrested after making ‘violent’ threats against President Trump

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A Florida man was arrested on Friday for allegedly making violent threats against President Trump on social media, authorities said. Shannon Depararro Atkins, 46, of West Palm Beach, was taken into custody during a traffic stop where police also reportedly found cocaine in his possession. The arrest followed an investigation…

25 Jan

Senate confirms Kristi Noem to lead Department of Homeland Security

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The Senate on Saturday confirmed South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (R) as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The 59-34 vote marked a relatively smooth confirmation process compared to other nominees facing heightened scrutiny. Noem will lead one of the largest federal agencies, tasked with overseeing key national…

24 Jan

Trump demands California voter ID law for wildfire aid

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On Friday, President Donald Trump announced he would condition federal wildfire recovery funds for California on the state overhauling its election laws and reversing key environmental policies. The devastating wildfires have caused widespread destruction across the Los Angeles area in recent weeks. Trump also criticized the Federal Emergency Management Agency…