The US has deported approximately 2,300 Mexican nationals to Guatemala and Honduras under third-country removal policies, drawing opposition from the Mexican government and criticism from human rights experts.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the Trump administration's plan to crush Iran's economy through historic sanctions and a naval blockade will likely eliminate the need for major U.S. military operations.
As US national debt hits a record $40tn under Donald Trump, experts note it is the result of a decades-long Republican economic strategy known as 'starving the beast' to limit Democratic administrations.
The Trump administration is increasing pressure on Cuba by imposing economic penalties on 10 state-owned companies and the leadership of ICAP, citing subversive activities against the United States.
Twenty deportees arrived in Liberia under a new US agreement to accept up to 1,200 people. The deal involves visa extensions and US assistance, raising concerns from advocates over third-country deportations.
A record-shattering U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated Mexican lettuce faces hindered containment due to federal funding cuts, staff reductions, and closed laboratories across public health agencies.
The White House 'rapid response' X account attacked CNN reporter Kristen Holmes, claiming her children would be 'sickened' by her questioning of President Trump. Colleagues and media organizations condemned the move as a dangerous escalation in attacks on the press.
Liberia has agreed to accept up to 1,200 third-country deportees from the US over the next year. The individuals, who cannot be legally returned to their home nations, will be received as guests with the option to apply for asylum or depart freely.
The White House is targeting Chinese goods rerouted through third countries like Mexico and Vietnam using AI-driven detection. However, analysts argue this ignores the core issue of China's undervalued yuan, which continues to drive massive global trade imbalances.
President Donald Trump announced plans for an unprecedented economic operation against Iran, threatening severe penalties for countries helping Tehran evade sanctions. Iranian officials rejected the move as 'economic terrorism' and a diversion from U.S. debt.
Canada temporarily avoided a 50% US tariff after reaching a Tuesday-evening agreement with Trump administration officials hours before the hike on $20bn worth of goods was set to take effect.
ABC and Disney have filed a federal lawsuit against the FCC, alleging the Trump administration is using license renewal investigations as retaliation for critical news coverage and late-night satire, violating First Amendment rights.
The Trump administration has expressed dissatisfaction with Oman's negotiations with Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, specifically objecting to joint control agreements and transit fees. President Trump threatened the sultanate over its diplomatic approach.
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) faces potential collapse after the Trump administration cut 75% of its staff and canceled over $250 million in research grants, prompting sharp criticism from health experts and Democratic senators.
BP has secured a license to develop the second phase of Venezuela's Loran gasfield, partnering with UAE and Qatari firms. This move follows calls from the Trump administration for foreign investment to rebuild Venezuela's fossil fuel industry after the ousting of Nicolás Maduro.
A US judge blocked plans to move the FBI's headquarters to a Washington federal building, ruling that the Trump administration illegally discarded a prior plan to build a new facility in Maryland.
The Trump administration paused border construction in Texas' Big Bend National Park for an on-the-ground evaluation by CBP head Rodney Scott. The project faced intense bipartisan opposition over environmental damage to the remote region.
The Trump administration is enlisting private security firms to conduct US-government authorized cyber operations, including attacks, against foreign criminal groups committing hacks on US targets, under a new National Security Presidential Memorandum.
US President Trump's envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are expected in Moscow with tangible proposals for resolving the Ukrainian crisis, amid internal US administration divisions and clear Russian stance on conflict resolution.
US Attorney General Todd Blanche voiced support for top Washington prosecutor Jeanine Pirro on Sunday, following criticism from President Donald Trump over her handling of a vandalism case involving the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
The Trump administration issued a memo outlining a program to authorize U.S. businesses to conduct offensive cyber operations against foreign cybercriminals, raising significant legal and operational concerns within the cybersecurity industry.
A U.S. District Judge has denied the Tohono O’odham Nation's request to halt the construction of 62 miles of border wall on their Arizona reservation, citing government interests in border security outweighing potential harms.
Chinese officials are growing increasingly anxious over disorganization within the Trump administration regarding preparations for President Xi Jinping's upcoming Washington visit, citing a lack of planning, coordination, and clear leadership.
The Trump administration accused major economies of routing exports through over 40 third countries to evade US tariffs, resulting in annual losses up to $26 billion. White House trade adviser Peter Navarro announced plans for anti-transhipment rules and AI customs enforcement.
