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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele have been in direct contact about Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported by the U.S. to a harsh prison in El Salvador, according to sources. A U.S. official told CNN that while the Trump administration has pushed for his return, Bukele has refused, pointing to a recent Oval Office meeting with President Trump.
The Federal Election Commission, the independent agency responsible for enforcing federal campaign finance law, has been rendered functionally inoperative following the resignation of Commissioner Allen Dickerson. Without Dickerson, the FEC is left with just three commissioners — one short of the four-member quorum required to vote on enforcement actions, issue advisory opinions, or approve audit reports.
A Haitian woman in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement passed away Friday night at a detention center in Pompano Beach, according to ICE officials. The woman, 44-year-old Marie Ange Blaise, was declared dead at 8:35 p.m. on April 25 by medical staff at the Broward Transitional Center, the agency reported in a news release on Tuesday. Authorities are still investigating the cause of her death.
U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer acknowledged that no formal discussions have taken place with China.
Kamala Harris is set to deliver a sharp criticism of Donald Trump today in her first significant public address since stepping down from office. The speech is expected to strongly challenge his actions and policies.
Republicans are considering raising taxes on companies that give large paychecks to their top executives, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The Trump administration is thinking about sending migrants with criminal records to countries like Libya or Rwanda, according to CNN.
Conservative justices on the Supreme Court appear to be leaning toward backing a proposed Catholic charter school in Oklahoma.
In a revealing exclusive with MeidasTouch this afternoon, New York Attorney General Letitia James confirmed that her office is actively reviewing conduct by individuals on Wall Street for potential market manipulation.
A judge has ordered Mohsen Mahdawi to be released from federal immigration custody, weeks after armed DHS agents detained the Columbia student during his naturalization interview in Vermont. The decision comes after growing attention to his arrest.
A judge has ruled that the Trump administration must return $12 million in funding to Radio Free Europe, a broadcaster that promotes democracy. The decision reverses earlier cuts made to its budget.
CBS News released a new statement about a recent interview with Bill Belichick:
Trump escalated his attacks on the New York Times Tuesday morning, accusing the paper of “likely unlawful behavior” and threatening legal action over its coverage of his lawsuit against 60 Minutes, CBS, and Paramount. In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed the New York Times could be held liable for “tortious interference,” suggesting the outlet’s reporting on the suit — which cited sources calling it baseless — was part of a broader effort to interfere in the 2024 election.
The New York Times issued the following statement in response:
"President Trump's post today follows a long list of legal threats aimed at discouraging or penalizing independent reporting about the administration. The law is clear and protects a strong free press and favors an informed American public. The New York Times will not be deterred by the administration’s intimidation tactics. We will continue to pursue the facts without fear or favor and stand up for journalists’ First Amendment right to ask questions on behalf of the American people."
The United States and Ukraine finalized an "economic partnership" agreement on Wednesday, granting the U.S. access to Ukraine’s vital minerals and natural resources. This deal comes after several weeks of tense negotiations.
Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) is considering a bid to become the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, according to Axios. At 87, her seniority gives her a strong position, though her age may pose a challenge.
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— Aaron
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