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Missouri sues China for $25B, CCP warns of ‘reciprocal countermeasures’
Missouri is suing China for $25 billion, accusing the Chinese government of hoarding personal protective equipment (PPE) during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. The lawsuit, filed by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, claims China’s actions significantly harmed the people of Missouri and disrupted the global pandemic response. Bailey argues that the case is… -
Colorado DEA arrests nearly 50 migrants in raid targeting Tren de Aragua
Nearly 50 migrants, many with ties to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, are in custody following a drug enforcement agency raid in Colorado. This came as President Donald Trump began his enforcement on immigration. The raid happened early Sunday, Jan. 26, near Denver in Adams County at what DEA officials called a makeshift night… -
Trump’s deportation flights: Colombia, China, El Salvador cooperate
One week after President Donald Trump’s inauguration, immigration remains a key priority for his administration. Deportations are underway, with new agreements made with several countries to send migrants illegally in the U.S. back to Colombia and China. Discussions are also ongoing for a broader arrangement with El Salvador. The country could allow the U.S. to… -
US Air Force resumes Tuskegee Airmen training video after DEI review
The U.S. Air Force is reversing course after removing video of Tuskegee Airmen from its training in response to President Donald Trump’s DEI ban. Now, the video is back, with incoming Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth pushing the change. The Air Force removed the video from its curriculum for a review, following Trump’s executive order… -
Former Politico writers accuse outlet of suppressing negative Biden stories
Two former Politico reporters have taken to a podcast to voice their frustrations with their former employer’s editorial decisions, particularly regarding coverage of now-former President Joe Biden and his family. Marc Caputo and Tara Palmeri, both former Politico writers, claim the news outlet suppressed or outright killed stories that could paint the Bidens negatively. Claims… -
Mississippi bill would pay bounty hunters to aid deportation effort
A new bill in Mississippi could turn bounty hunters into paid agents assisting government officials with deporting immigrants living in the country illegally. Announced on Wednesday, Jan. 22, House Bill 1484 offers bounty hunters $1,000 for each person they help remove from the state. The Migration Policy Institute estimates at least 25,000 immigrants live in… -
Trump order could see Pro-Hamas protesters on H1B visas deported
President Donald Trump signed an executive order during his first week back in office that gives the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) the authority to deport foreign nationals, including students, who express support for groups designated as terrorist organizations by the U.S. government. The order, titled “Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other… -
WHO makes cutbacks after Trump’s executive order to leave organization
The World Health Organization (WHO) said it’s already making cutbacks following President Donald Trump’s executive order directing the United States, the WHO’s largest donor, to withdraw from the group. AFP news agency obtained an email from the organization’s chief sent to staff Friday, Jan. 2, stating Trump’s decision impacts its financial situation and creates uncertainty for… -
Columbia’s closed gates: NYC leaders say its a symbol of division with Harlem
For over a year, Columbia University’s gates have remained closed to the public, leaving many to question the impact on relations with its neighboring Harlem community. What was once a symbol of the University has become a point of contention, with local leaders arguing the closure creates a divide between the university and the community.… -
Hundreds of criminals arrested, reports of US citizens detained in ICE raids
President Donald Trump’s mass deportation plan is already in motion. During his first week in office, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials arrested hundreds of migrants illegally in the U.S. However, the media coverage surrounding the raids has been sharply divided, with news outlets on the left and right offering contrasting perspectives. Left and right… -
Visiting Paris’ famous Louvre Museum has become a ‘physical ordeal’: Director
Visiting Paris’ famous Louvre Museum has become a “physical ordeal,” according to its director. In a leaked memo to the French culture minister, Director Laurence des Cars highlighted several issues, from leaks that threaten priceless artwork to inadequate catering. “Visitors have no space to take a break,” des Cars wrote. “The food options and restroom facilities are… -
Can pardoned Jan. 6 defendants face state charges? DA explores options
President Donald Trump granted clemency to more than 1,500 individuals charged with crimes related to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot on his first day back in office. This action has sparked controversy, with some Democrats exploring whether state charges could be brought against those pardoned after federal charges were cleared. Debate over state prosecutions… -
Sellers listing phones online with TikTok installed for thousands of dollars
Sellers on eBay are capitalizing on TikTok’s uncertain future by listing phones with the app already installed for thousands of dollars. They’re trying to sell to the people who deleted TikTok off their phones when the app stopped working in the United States on Saturday, Jan. 18, after the Supreme Court backed a law that…
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