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Feb 11 2025CRIME

The Border Wall Scheme: A Saga of Fraud and a Lucky Break

In a surprising turn of events, Stephen K. Bannon, a significant figure in the Trump administration, found himself in hot water. He agreed to admit guilt in a Manhattan criminal court on Tuesday to a single count of deceiving generous individuals. These individuals had contributed money for the caus

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Feb 05 2025BUSINESS

Trade War Heats Up: US Postal Service Halts Packages from China and Hong Kong

Rising tensions between the US and China are intensifying after the US Postal Service suddenly stopped accepting packages from China and Hong Kong, leaving many wondering about the reasons. This unexpected move coincides with the ongoing trade disputes between the nations. The US Postal Service has

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

Border Patrol Boosts Security with Razor Wire and Tech

In a move to tighten border security, the Yuma Border Patrol is installing over a mile of razor wire east of the San Luis Port of Entry. This effort aims to prevent illegal entries of people and goods, according to Justin De La Torre, the Yuma Border Patrol Chief. The installation of razor wire is

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Troops, Trade, and Trials: High-Stakes Politics

Imagine this: the world watches as a tense game of chess unfolds between the United States and China. Meanwhile, a different kind of battle rages on in the halls of power in Mexico and El Salvador. Picture this: Mexico is in a hurry to beef up security at its northern border. Why? Presiden

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Trump Talks Tough and then Takes a Breather

Things heated up in the early week. Trump and Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum already agreed to step back from imposing tariffs on the other’s goods. This happened in a month after a quick phone chat. Sheinbaum will send 10, 000 troops to the region to halt drugs and illegal

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Boosting Guantanamo's Migrant Center: A New Plan

In a significant move, the President has instructed the Secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security to ramp up the Migrant Operations Center at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. The goal? To create more room for detaining high-priority criminal immigrants who have entered the U. S. illegally. This init

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Trump's Tariff Gambits: A Closer Look

President Trump used a 25% tariff threat to make Colombia compromise, and now he's aiming the same at Canada and Mexico. But, this time, the stakes are much higher. Economists worry that imposing import taxes on Canada and Mexico—which account for nearly 30% of U. S. imports—could undo Trump's promi

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Trump's First Days: New Orders on Transgender Troops, COVID Mandates, and More

President Trump is kicking off his administration with a series of executive orders. One of these orders asks the Pentagon to figure out a new policy for transgender troops in the military. This order doesn't immediately ban transgender people from serving but asks for a review based on military rea

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

Democrats Divided: How to Respond to Trump's Immigration Crackdown? #

When Donald Trump first ran for president in 2016, Democrats fiercely opposed his immigration policies. Flash forward to his second term, and some Democrats are considering working with Trump on certain immigration bills. This shift shows how divided the Democratic Party is on how to handle Trump’s

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Jan 25 2025CRIME

Weapon Cache Found with Suspects in U. S. Border Patrol Agent's Death

Two suspects involved in a deadly shootout with U. S. border patrol agents in Vermont were found with a substantial weapon cache. Teresa Youngblut from Washington state and Felix Bauckholt, a German national, had 48 rounds of . 380-caliber ammunition, a ballistic helmet, night vision gear, and more.

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