Tag: the Trump administration

U.S. flew B-52 bombers off coast of Venezuela

The U.S. military flew three B-52 bombers on missions near the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, according to…

Echoing the raids in L.A., parts of Chicago are untouched by ICE, others under siege

Since the Trump administration announced its intention to accelerate and forcefully detain and deport thousands of immigrants here,…

Federal employees in mental health and disease control were among targets in weekend firings

NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of federal employees working on mental health services, disease outbreaks and disaster preparedness…

Joint Egypt-Qatar-Turkiye-US statement on Gaza: The full text

The leaders of Egypt, Qatar, Turkiye and the United States have released a joint statement backing the Gaza…

National Guard troops in Illinois can remain federalized but can’t be deployed, appeals court rules

A federal appeals court ruled Saturday the National Guard troops in Illinois can remain under federal control but…

Trump immigration official testifies on plans to deport Abrego Garcia

Greenbelt, Maryland — A federal judge on Friday sharply questioned Justice Department lawyers about Trump administration plans to…

Senate Democrats to force vote on blocking Trump strikes on alleged drug boats

Washington — Senate Democrats plan to force a vote under the War Powers Act on Wednesday aimed at…

Noem visits Portland ICE facility amid clashes over protests

Oct. 7 (UPI) -- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Tuesday visited the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility…

Chicago journalists, protesters sue Trump administration, alleging ‘extreme brutality’

A group of Chicago press associations, journalists, nonprofits and unions sued the Trump administration and its top officials…

Kilmar Abrego Garcia ruling shows how Trump’s vindictive prosecutions can backfire

There’s a legal hurdle standing in the way of the Trump administration’s vindictive prosecutions: the fact that it’s…

Trump plans to deploy National Guard in Illinois, governor says

The Trump administration plans to federalize 300 members of the Illinois National Guard, Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker says.Pritzker,…

Protesters arrested outside Broadview ICE facility in Illinois as governor slams DHS Secretary Noem’s visit

At least 18 people were arrested outside the Broadview Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility near Chicago Friday, where…