Mar 17 Doctor who was deported to Lebanon supported Hezbollah leader, Homeland Security officials say By Michael Casey, RODRIQUE NGOWI, Kathy McCormack, Associated Press The department's statement, posted on social media, provides a possible explanation for Dr. Rasha Alawieh's deportation, which has sparked widespread alarm, especially after a federal judge ordered that she not be removed until a hearing could be held. Continue reading
Mar 17 What to know about Yemen's Houthi rebels as the U.S. steps up attacks on Iran-backed group By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press This weekend's strikes killed at least 53 people, including children, and wounded others. The campaign is likely to continue, part of a wider pressure campaign by Trump now targeting the Houthis' main benefactor, Iran, as well. Continue reading
Mar 17 WATCH: White House defends Trump administration deportations despite federal order to stop temporarily By Associated Press “All of the planes that were subject to the written order of this judge departed U.S. soil, U.S. territory, before the judge’s written order,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a news briefing. Continue reading
Mar 17 Trump and Putin will speak Tuesday about the war in Ukraine By Chris Megerian, Associated Press Trump disclosed the upcoming conversation to reporters while flying from Florida to Washington on Air Force One on Sunday evening, while the Kremlin confirmed Putin's participation on Monday morning. Continue reading
Mar 17 ACLU asks judge to force Trump administration to state under oath if it violated court order by deporting immigrants By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Plaintiffs in a lawsuit over President Donald Trump's use of an 18th century wartime law are asking a federal judge to force the administration to state under oath whether it violated his court order temporarily barring deportations. Continue reading
Mar 16 What to know about the El Salvador mega-prison where Trump sent hundreds of immigrants By Marcos Aleman, Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press The crown jewel of El Salvador's aggressive anti-crime strategy — a mega-prison where visitation, recreation and education are not allowed — became the latest tool in U.S. President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration on Sunday, when hundreds of immigrants facing deportation… Continue reading
Mar 15 Trump invokes 18th century law, declaring 'invasion' by gangs to speed mass deportations By Nicholas Riccardi, Will Weissert, Associated Press Claiming the United States was being invaded by a Venezuelan gang, President Donald Trump on Saturday invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a sweeping wartime authority that allows the president broader leeway on policy and executive action to speed up… Continue reading
Mar 15 Trump orders U.S. strikes in Yemen, promising 'lethal force' until Houthis stop sea attacks By Michelle L. Price, Lolita C. Baldor, Samy Magdy, Associated Press President Donald Trump said he ordered a series of airstrikes on Yemen's capital, Sanaa, on Saturday, promising to use “overwhelming lethal force” until Iranian-backed Houthi rebels cease their attacks on shipping along a vital maritime corridor. Continue reading
Mar 15 Trump signs GOP's 6-month government funding bill passed by Congress By Associated Press President Donald Trump has signed into law legislation funding the government through the end of September, ending the threat of a partial government shutdown and capping off a struggle in Congress that deeply divided Democrats. Continue reading
Mar 14 Watch 6:56 Trump administration targets college and university budgets in DEI crackdown By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris The Department of Education announced new investigations into more than 50 colleges for alleged racial discrimination, part of President Trump’s campaign to end DEI efforts nationwide. It comes one month after an administration memo warned schools they could lose funding… Continue watching