Max Walker - Journalist at Newswize

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…

24 Jan

Trump calls for overhaul, “get rid” of federal emergency aid agency

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On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced his intention to sign an executive order to either reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or dismantle it entirely. Speaking at a press conference in Asheville, North Carolina—an area heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene—Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with FEMA’s performance and called for…

24 Jan

Trump terminates Dr Fauci’s security detail ‘they can hire their own security’

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On Thursday, President Donald Trump addressed questions about the recent removal of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s government security detail, asserting that individuals like Fauci, who have had lucrative careers, can afford to hire private security if they feel the need. While speaking with reporters in Asheville, North Carolina, Trump explained the…

24 Jan

Deportation flights on jumbo jets have begun

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Border encounters have significantly decreased following President Donald Trump’s swift actions to crack down on illegal immigration. Within days of taking office, Trump has launched an aggressive deportation strategy, including flying detained individuals out of the country on jumbo jets. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt highlighted the administration’s efforts…