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Rwanda ‘in discussions’ with US to receive deported migrants: report

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Rwanda ‘in discussions’ with US to receive deported migrants: report

Rwanda is reportedly "in discussions with the United States" to receive migrants deported by the Trump administration. Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe told state broadcaster Rwanda TV on Sunday that the East African country "has not yet reached a stage where we can say exactly how things will proceed, but the talks are ongoing ... still in the early stages," according to Reuters. "We are in discussions with the United States."A State […]

todayMay 5, 2025 1

‘MOGE’ audit uncovers nonprofits’ ‘incredibly wasteful’ spending of taxpayer funds: state official

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‘MOGE’ audit uncovers nonprofits’ ‘incredibly wasteful’ spending of taxpayer funds: state official

EXCLUSIVE: An audit by Mississippi state auditor Shad White found several instances of "incredibly wasteful" expenditures of state HIV/AIDS grants, as President Donald Trump has been criticized for cutting similar funding via the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).White said his report shows funds meant for HIV/AIDS issues were spent by some recipients on a "Queer-ceanara" – a "Latinx pride month event" based off the Spanish term "Quinceañera" for a girl’s […]

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White House celebrates ‘Star Wars Day’ with AI image of muscular Trump wielding a lightsaber

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White House celebrates ‘Star Wars Day’ with AI image of muscular Trump wielding a lightsaber

The White House slammed the "radical left" in a social media post Sunday, showing an AI-generated image of President Donald Trump wielding a lightsaber in celebration of May the Fourth, or "Star Wars Day."May 4 has long been regarded as a day to celebrate the iconic movie franchise as fans post on social media "May the Fourth be with you," an offshoot of the memorable Star Wars quote "May the […]

todayMay 4, 2025 1

Here’s what happened during Trump’s 15th week in office

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Here’s what happened during Trump’s 15th week in office

President Donald Trump officially crossed the finish line of his first 100 days in office this week, signing executive orders cracking down on immigration and advancing religious liberty. Among the most consequential events marking the week was a major staff shakeup where he announced that National Security Advisor Mike Waltz would depart his post at the White House. Hours later, Trump unveiled plans to tap Waltz to represent the U.S. at […]

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EPA chief Zeldin announces overhauls to bring agency back to Reagan-level staffing

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EPA chief Zeldin announces overhauls to bring agency back to Reagan-level staffing

The federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is facing a massive overhaul to slash staffing down to Reagan-era levels and save taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars a year, agency chief Lee Zeldin announced on Friday. "This reorganization will bring much-needed efficiencies to incorporate science into our rulemakings and sharply focus our work on providing the cleanest air, land, and water for our communities," Zeldin said in a press release on Friday. Zeldin announced […]

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Dem immigration talking points fizzle as dark picture of Abrego Garcia emerges

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Dem immigration talking points fizzle as dark picture of Abrego Garcia emerges

Democrats rallying around illegal immigrant KIlmar Abrego Garcia are facing a narrative reckoning as allegations of violent and criminal behavior mount against the man they made a poster child in the fight against President Trump's mass deportations.In recent weeks, evidence has emerged that Abrego Garcia beat his wife and was caught trafficking migrants during his time living illegally in Maryland. He has since been deported to El Salvador, where several […]

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Trump says he could ‘walk away’ from Russia-Ukraine talks, cites ‘tremendous hatred’ on both sides

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Trump says he could ‘walk away’ from Russia-Ukraine talks, cites ‘tremendous hatred’ on both sides

The U.S. could withdraw from peace talks with Ukraine and Russia if the two sides can't make progress toward ending their three-year war, President Donald Trump said.Trump made the comments during an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press" that aired Sunday, telling host Kristen Welker that there is "tremendous hatred" between Ukraine and Russia.The president says he remains hopeful a peace deal is possible, but confirmed that the U.S. would […]

todayMay 4, 2025

Trump says he will not drop tariffs to get China to negotiating table

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Trump says he will not drop tariffs to get China to negotiating table

President Donald Trump said he will not drop tariffs on China to get Beijing to come to the negotiating table. The president discussed his stance on the tariffs, which he defended, in an interview with NBC's "Meet The Press" recorded Friday from his Mar-a-Lago estate. He claimed that "They said today they want to talk. Look, China, and I don't like this. I'm not happy about this. China's getting killed right now," […]

todayMay 4, 2025

White House officials celebrate ‘omen’ of Kentucky Derby victor: ‘Sovereignty will ALWAYS win’

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White House officials celebrate ‘omen’ of Kentucky Derby victor: ‘Sovereignty will ALWAYS win’

White House officials celebrated on social media after a horse named Sovereignty beat out its rival Journalism at the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.Sovereignty trailed most of the race and didn't make a big move until near the final turn to edge out Journalism, the favorite horse going into the race, and secure the victory.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was one Trump administration official who took note of the outcome on social […]

todayMay 4, 2025