Nation and World Politics
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Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández freed after Trump pardon
Dec 02, 2025 3:21 pm - TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández, sentenced last year to 45 years in prison for his role in a drug trafficking operation that mov...
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Trump administration says it will withhold SNAP from Democrat-led states if they don't provide data
Dec 02, 2025 2:30 pm - President Donald Trump's administration said Tuesday that it will move to withhold SNAP food aid from recipients in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week unless they provide information about those receiving the assistance.
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Federal authorities plan operation in Minnesota focusing on Somali immigrants, AP source says
Dec 02, 2025 1:59 pm - Federal authorities are preparing a targeted immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota focused on Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the U.S.
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Hegseth cites 'fog of war' in defending follow-on strike in scrutinized attack on alleged drug boat
Dec 02, 2025 1:17 pm - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cited the “fog of war” in defending a follow-up strike on an alleged drug-carrying boat in the Caribbean Sea earlier this year.
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Venezuela to continue accepting deported migrants despite Trump's airspace closure assertion
Dec 02, 2025 12:47 pm - U.S.-operated flights returning deported migrants to Venezuela will continue despite President Donald Trump’s assertion that the airspace of the South American country should be considered closed.
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Costco becomes biggest company yet to demand refund of Trump tariffsDec 02, 2025 12:43 pm - Costco has filed a lawsuit to demand refunds on tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump, joining other companies that are not waiting for the Supreme Court's ruling on the legality of these import taxes.
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US-Russia talks on Ukraine ‘constructive’ but work remains, Putin adviser saysDec 02, 2025 11:30 am - Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine’s European allies Tuesday of sabotaging U.S.-led efforts to end the war that have gained momentum in recent weeks.
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How to enforce ICE ban? Arlington Heights ordinance suggests going to courtDec 02, 2025 10:43 am - Arlington Heights’ ban on federal immigration enforcement agents from using municipal property calls for the village manager and police to document any violations and report back to the village board, who could then pursue legal action.
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Wheeling special census postponed due to government shutdownDec 02, 2025 10:42 am - The recent government shutdown has delayed a planned special census in Wheeling.
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Former Honduras President Hernández freed after Trump pardon
Dec 02, 2025 9:05 am - Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández, sentenced last year to 45 years in prison for his role in a drug trafficking operation that moved hundreds of tons of cocaine to the United States, was released from prison following a pardon from President Donald Trump, officials confirmed Tuesday.