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President Trump Signs the Laken Riley Act into Law

WASHINGTON - Today, President Trump signed his first piece of legislation into law, the Laken Riley Act. This law mandates the federal detention of illegal immigrants who are accused of theft, burglary, assaulting a law enforcement officer, and...

Governor Abbott Delivers 2025 State Of The State Address

TEXAS, February 2 - February 2, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Press Release **Governor Abbott often deviates from prepared remarks** Good evening to members of the Texas Senate and House, Speaker Burrows, state officials, members of the judiciary, First...

Secretary Noem Highlights Worst of the Worst Arrested in Florida Including Murderers, Child Rapists, and Abusers

70% of ICE arrests are of criminal illegal aliens with criminal convictions or charges in the U.S. WASHINGTON – Today, Secretary Noem is in Sarasota, FL highlighting some of the worst of the worst arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement...

Justice Department Announces Two Cases Involving Judicial Misconduct and Obstruction of Law Enforcement

The Justice Department today announced federal criminal charges in two separate cases involving the alleged obstruction of federal law enforcement operations and unlawful concealment of individuals residing illegally in the United States. “The...

Governor Abbott Calls On U.S. Congress To Reimburse Texas For Historic Border Security Efforts

TEXAS, January 23 - January 23, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today sent letters to U.S. Congressional Leadership and the entire Texas Congressional Delegation requesting the federal government reimburse Texas for the...

High-Ranking Tren de Aragua Member in Custody on Terrorism and International Drug Distribution Charges

A five-count superseding indictment has been unsealed today charging a Venezuelan national and alleged high-ranking member of the designated foreign terrorist organization Tren de Aragua (TdA). Jose Enrique Martinez Flores also known as “Chuqui,”...

El Salvador’s President Calls for Prisoner Exchange with Venezuela

(MENAFN) El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has appealed to Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, suggesting a compassionate exchange involving detainees. In a post made Sunday on X, Bukele proposed, "a humanitarian agreement that includes the...

Venezuelan Activist Jesús Armas Illegally Detained Amidst Human Rights Violations

CARACAS, Venezuela, Jan. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "FreeJesusArmas.com" campaign brings attention to the arbitrary detention of Jesús Armas, a respected Venezuelan activist, human rights advocate, and former Caracas City Council member, who...

Supreme Court Pauses Deportation of Venezuelan Gang Members

(MENAFN) The US Supreme Court has instructed the Trump administration to pause the deportation of a group of suspected Venezuelan gang members. A civil rights organization filed a lawsuit to prevent the removal of these individuals, who are...

Houston Local Jose Pereira Wins International Impact Book Award for ‘From Hero to Villain: My True Story of the CITGO6’

Nim Stant hosts Hollywood-style IIBA gala celebrating powerful storytelling and books that make a global impact HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jose Pereira of JoseConnect.com, and author of the gripping memoir...

Peru Court Imposes 15-Year Sentence on Ex-President Humala, Wife for Money Laundering

(MENAFN) Former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala and his wife, Nadine Heredia, were sentenced to 15 years in prison on Tuesday after being found guilty of money laundering, as reported by local sources. The judges of the National Superior Court...

Ecuador Braces for Strong Presidential Runoff

(MENAFN) Ecuador is on edge as it prepares for a highly competitive presidential runoff this Sunday. Forecasts suggest a tight race between the conservative incumbent Daniel Noboa and progressive challenger Luisa González. With polls indicating...

Governor Abbott Announces Four TdA Gang Members Arrested Attempting To Illegally Cross Border

TEXAS, January 3 - January 3, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) arrested four confirmed members of Tren de Aragua (TdA) as they attempted to illegally cross...

Schumer Criticizes Salvadoran President for Refusing to Repatriate Deported U.S. Resident

(MENAFN) U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer sharply rebuked the Leader of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, for his unwillingness to repatriate a Maryland resident mistakenly deported. The incident involves Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was...

Highlights of the ICRC’s activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2024

In 2024, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) continued to carry out neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian work to meet the needs of the most vulnerable people in Venezuela. In collaboration with the Venezuelan Red Cross,...

US Supreme Court authorizes Trump's use of wartime law for gang deportations

(MENAFN) The US Supreme Court has temporarily authorized President Donald Trump to invoke a rarely used wartime powers statute to accelerate the deportation of individuals suspected of gang affiliation. This ruling reverses a previous decision by...

The North/South Chamber Orchestra presents an Ode to New York City on November 3

To be heard are compositions by New York composers Christopher James, Max Lifchitz, Alexandro Rodriguez, and Andrew Thomas. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The North/South Chamber Orchestra will kick off its...

K-12 International Schools Market Size to Reach $110 Billion By 2034 Growing at 7% CAGR Exactitude Consultancy

Global K-12 International Schools Market Include– Pearson PLC, International School of Beijing, Udemy, Kaplan, Inc., GEMS Education CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The report has offered an all-inclusive...

Trump Imposes Tariffs on Countries Importing Oil from Venezuela

(MENAFN) On Monday, United States Leader Donald Trump inked an executive order that places tariffs on regions importing Venezuelan oil. Starting on April 2, the order mandates that a 25 percent tariff could be applied to all goods entering the...

Colombia’s ELN defends its name against US drug boat claims

(MENAFN) Colombia’s National Liberation Army (ELN), the country’s largest rebel organization, has rejected U.S. claims linking it to a drug-smuggling vessel destroyed by the American military in the Caribbean. The incident occurred on Friday, when...