Donald Trump in his first week back in the White House has offered an early preview to his second-term foreign policy approach: Talk loudly and wield a big stick. Over the weekend, Trump threatened to levy massive tariffs on Colombia after the country’s leftist president refused to allow a U.S. military plane returning deported migrants from the South American nation to land in the country. He’s needled the Ukrainian president for “talking so brave” instead of negotiating with Russia. He’s flummoxed even Republican allies with his calls on Mideast nations to take in Palestinian refugees from Gaza, potentially moving out…
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Federal raids and deportations are ramping up across the country, including in South Florida. Leer en español Nearly 1,000 people were picked up and shipped out of the United States over the weekend. 6 p.m. report: The crackdown is causing fear among immigrants in South Florida. The line was long Monday outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Miramar. The head of ICE in South Florida said with a new president comes new goals. “It’s a change. It’s a change in philosophy,” Garrett Ripa, who heads ICE’s Miami field office, told ABC News. “We’ve generally worked kind of behind…
President Donald Trump regaled House Republicans on Monday with a rhetorical highlight reel from his first week in office, and he urged them to support his immigration crackdown and border security proposals. WATCH TRUMP’S SPEECH: “We have no apologies and we’re moving very fast,” Trump said. He said that “I really focus on the border more than anything else,” downplaying the importance of inflation, an issue that fueled his candidacy last year but one that he has less control over as president. Speaking at House Republicans’ annual policy retreat, Trump made clear his political ambitions as he rallied lawmakers to…
President Donald Trump said Monday evening that Microsoft is among the U.S. companies looking to take control of TikTok to help the popular app avert an effective ban that could kick-in in April. “I would say yes,” Trump told reporters when asked if Microsoft was one of the companies interested in helping to bring about a new ownership of TikTok, a requirement set by Congress to keep the app functioning in the U.S. Trump added that other companies were also interested in purchasing TikTok, but wouldn’t provide a list. “I like bidding wars because you make your best deals,” Trump…
Two people were shot and killed inside a grocery store in Indiana on Monday, officials told ABC News.
How to watch Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs. McNeese basketball game How to watch Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs. McNeese basketball game Halftime Report TX A&M-CC is giving their home crowd exactly what they were hoping for. After one quarter, neither squad has the contest in the bag, but TX A&M-CC leads 37-35 over McNeese. TX A&M-CC came into the match with some extra motivation after the loss they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We’ll see if they’re able to flip the script or if it’ll just be more of the same. Who’s Playing McNeese Cowboys @…
Bargain hunters splurged by spending a record 168.2 billion yuan ($25.3 billion) during this year’s Singles Day on Saturday, the world’s largest daylong discount gala, as e-commerce giant Alibaba Group took the online shopping spree to brick-and-mortar stores and beyond the nation’s borders, banking on China’s technological prowess. Bargain hunters splurged by spending a record 168.2 billion yuan ($25.3 billion) during this year’s Singles Day on Saturday, the world’s largest daylong discount gala, as e-commerce giant Alibaba Group took the online shopping spree to brick-and-mortar stores and beyond the nation’s borders, banking on China’s technological prowess. Bargain hunters splurged by spending…
Thousands gathered this weekend to mark the Lunar New Year, the first celebration since it became an official state holiday in Washington. Thousands gathered this weekend to mark the Lunar New Year, the first celebration since it became an official state holiday in Washington. Red-and-gold lanterns hung from the ceiling of Seattle’s Fisher Pavilion. Young girls in pink traditional Vietnamese dresses (áo dài) twirled coned Vietnamese hats (nón lá) above their heads. Behind the audience, booths sold acrylic nails, embroidered flowers, small paintings, cookies, stuffed animals and a selection of áo dài. Thousands gathered at Seattle Center on Saturday afternoon…
Southern California’s first significant storm of the season brought weekend downpours that aided firefighters but caused ash, mud and debris to flow across streets in wildfire-burned areas. Southern California’s first significant storm of the season brought weekend downpours that aided firefighters but caused ash, mud and debris to flow across streets in wildfire-burned areas. LOS ANGELES (AP) — The first significant storm of the season brought snow and downpours to Southern California that doused wildfires and caused some ash and mud to flow across streets in the Los Angeles area on Monday. More than an inch (2.5 centimeters) of rain…
How to watch Jackson State vs. Florida A&M basketball game How to watch Jackson State vs. Florida A&M basketball game Halftime Report Florida A&M is on the road but looking no worse for wear. They have jumped out to a quick 27-21 lead against Jackson State. Florida A&M entered the matchup having won three straight and they’re just one half away from another. Will they make it four, or will Jackson State step up and spoil it? We’ll know soon. Who’s Playing Florida A&M Rattlers @ Jackson State Tigers Current Records: Florida A&M 6-11, Jackson State 5-14 How To Watch…
Vaccination bills are popping up in more than 15 states as lawmakers see a political opportunity to rewrite policies in their states. Vaccination bills are popping up in more than 15 states as lawmakers see a political opportunity to rewrite policies in their states. HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Vaccination bills are popping up in more than 15 states as lawmakers aim to potentially resurrect or create new religious exemptions from immunization mandates, establish state-level vaccine injury databases or dictate what providers must tell patients about the shots. Many see a political opportunity to rewrite policies in their states after President…
A woman charged in the fatal shooting of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont is scheduled to appear in federal court Monday. A woman charged in the fatal shooting of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont is scheduled to appear in federal court Monday. A Washington state woman charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a U.S. border patrol agent in Vermont had been in frequent contact with someone whom authorities have linked to homicides in Pennsylvania and California, a federal prosecutor said in court documents Monday. Teresa Youngblut, 21, faces two weapons charges in connection with…
The two biggest stars — both league founders — squared off against one another in TGL’s fourth match The two biggest stars — both league founders — squared off against one another in TGL’s fourth match Getty Images The fourth match of the inaugural TGL season pitted the founding fathers of the league against on another as Rory McIlroy’s Boston Common made its debut against Tiger Woods’ Jupiter Links Golf Club. After a horrendous debut match, Woods’ team including Tom Kim and Kevin Kisner rebounded with a 4 to 3 victory in what was the first overtime match in league…
The Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network said three pickup trucks cornered a car in the parking lot of Fiesta Foods grocery store around 1 p.m. Sunday. The Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network said three pickup trucks cornered a car in the parking lot of Fiesta Foods grocery store around 1 p.m. Sunday. Two people were detained by agents from a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement team in Sunnyside, Yakima County, on Sunday, the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network reported. The immigrant rights advocacy group said three pickup trucks cornered a car in the parking lot of Fiesta Foods grocery store, where immigration agents…
The team intends to help kids whose parents are deported, especially in situations such as if a parent is taken into custody while their child is in school. The team intends to help kids whose parents are deported, especially in situations such as if a parent is taken into custody while their child is in school. Gov. Bob Ferguson announced a state rapid response team Monday to try to help families of those targeted for deportation by the Trump administration. The Family Separation Rapid Response Team, which Ferguson created via executive order, will be housed within the Department of Children,…
U.S. public health officials have been told to stop working with the World Health Organization, effective immediately. U.S. public health officials have been told to stop working with the World Health Organization, effective immediately. NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. public health officials have been told to stop working with the World Health Organization, effective immediately. A U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official, John Nkengasong, sent a memo to senior leaders at the agency on Sunday night telling them that all staff who work with the WHO must immediately stop their collaborations and “await further guidance.” Experts said the…
How to watch Knicks vs. Grizzlies basketball game How to watch Knicks vs. Grizzlies basketball game 3rd Quarter Report Only one more quarter stands between the Knicks and the win they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Grizzlies 102-84. The Knicks entered the game having won three straight and they’re just one quarter away from another. Will they make it four, or will the Grizzlies step up and spoil it? We’ll know soon. Who’s Playing Memphis Grizzlies @ New York Knicks Current Records: Memphis 31-15, New…
How to watch Celtics vs. Rockets basketball game How to watch Celtics vs. Rockets basketball game 3rd Quarter Report Down two at the end of the second quarter, the Celtics now have the lead. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Rockets 96-85. If the Celtics keep playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 33-14 in no time. On the other hand, the Rockets will have to make due with a 30-15 record unless they turn things around (and fast). Who’s Playing Houston Rockets @ Boston Celtics Current Records: Houston 30-14, Boston 32-14…
State officials blamed a $15 million cash-flow gap for the delay in resurfacing the I-5 bridge, even though the agency’s two-year total budget is a $15 billion. State officials blamed a $15 million cash-flow gap for the delay in resurfacing the I-5 bridge, even though the agency’s two-year total budget is a $15 billion. Traffic Lab is a Seattle Times project that digs into the region’s transportation issues to explore the policies and politics that determine how we get around and how billions of dollars in public money are spent. In a startling last-minute delay, the Washington State Department of…
A pandemic is not inevitable, scientists say. But the outbreak has passed worrisome milestones in recent weeks, including cattle that may have been reinfected. A pandemic is not inevitable, scientists say. But the outbreak has passed worrisome milestones in recent weeks, including cattle that may have been reinfected. When bird flu first struck dairy cattle a year ago, it seemed possible that it might affect a few isolated herds and disappear as quickly as it had appeared. Instead, the virus has infected more than 900 herds and dozens of people, killing one, and the outbreak shows no signs of abating.…