Trump Says US Will Impose 25 Percent Tariffs on Colombia After It Refuses Deportation Flights

Trump also announced visa restrictions and other retaliatory measures against Colombia in a post on Truth Social. President Donald Trump said on Jan. 26 that he is imposing retaliatory measures against Colombia after it turned away two military flights deporting illegal immigrants from the United States. Trump suggested that Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s actions threaten

Colombian President Confirms He Blocked US Military Planes With Illegal Immigrants

‘We will receive our fellow citizens on civilian planes, without treating them like criminals,’ President Gustavo Petro said. Colombian President Gustavo Petro confirmed Sunday he blocked military flights from the United States that were carrying deported Colombian nationals. Last week, President Donald Trump took a series of actions to ramp up enforcement against illegal immigrants,

Trump Calls for Jordan, Egypt to Take More Palestinian Refugees, ‘Clean Out’ Gaza

‘I’d rather get involved with some of the Arab nations, and build housing in a different location, where they can maybe live in peace for a change,’ Trump said. President Donald Trump said on Jan. 25 that he wants Egypt, Jordan, and other Arab nations to accept more Palestinian refugees from the Gaza Strip, with

Johnson Invites Trump to Address Joint Session of Congress

House Speaker Mike Johnson has invited Trump to deliver a ceremonial post-inauguration speech to Congress on March 4. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has extended an invitation to President Donald Trump to deliver a customary post-inauguration speech to lawmakers on Capitol Hill during a joint session of Congress that, while not officially a State of

Hegseth Outlines Top Priorities for Pentagon Under His Leadership

Hegseth said that the priorities he outlined will be accomplished ‘with a focus on lethality, meritocracy, accountability, standards, and readiness.’ Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has issued a statement outlining his top priorities at the helm of the Department of Defense (DOD) after being confirmed by the Senate on Friday and sworn in by Vice

At Las Vegas Rally, Trump Repeats Call for No Tax on Tips

The president addressed a roaring crowd with a long list of his new administration’s accomplishments and priorities. President Donald Trump held his first post-inauguration rally at the Circa Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on Jan. 25. The Galaxy Ballroom, with a capacity of approximately 1,500, was filled with supporters seen dancing in anticipation of

Challenge for NATO Nations After Trump, Rutte Suggest Higher Target for Defense Spending

Trump says he wants NATO countries to spend 5 percent of GDP on defense, which analysts say is ‘unrealistic’ for many European nations. News Analysis Mark Rutte, secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), said this week that U.S. President Donald Trump is right to request members of the alliance spend at least