#Trump #news #today aggressive immigration crackdowns, controversial foreign policy decisions regarding Venezuela and Russia, the pardoning of a convicted former Honduran president, and a narrow Republican win in a Tennessee special election. Today’s top

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aggressive immigration crackdowns, controversial foreign policy decisions regarding Venezuela and Russia, the pardoning of a convicted former Honduran president, and a narrow Republican win in a Tennessee special election. Today’s top news involving President Trump focuses on his administration’s
Key Headlines & Developments
Immigration and Domestic Policy
Immigration Crackdown: The U.S. has immediately paused all immigration applications from 19 countries of concern and placed a hold on all asylum requests pending comprehensive review. ICE operations are reportedly planned for Minnesota and New Orleans.
Controversial Rhetoric: The President referred to Somali immigrants in Minnesota, including Rep. Ilhan Omar, as “garbage” during a Cabinet meeting and said they should “go back to where they came from”.
SNAP Funds: The Trump administration has threatened to withhold federal food assistance (SNAP) funds from 21 Democratic-led states that refuse to provide enrollee data to the USDA.
“Trump Accounts”: Tech billionaire Michael Dell has donated $6.25 billion to create “Trump accounts” to fund children’s education in low-to-middle income zip codes.
Foreign Affairs and Military Actions
Venezuela Tensions: President Trump stated that any country trafficking drugs into the U.S. is “subject to attack,” specifically naming Colombia. He also warned airlines that Venezuelan airspace is closed.
Honduran Pardon: The President formally pardoned former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, who had been convicted of drug trafficking and weapons charges.
Ukraine/Russia Talks: U.S. negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff held a nearly five-hour meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss a potential peace deal for Ukraine; no compromise was reached on territorial issues.
Military Strikes Controversy: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced scrutiny over a “double-tap” strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean in September. He and Trump denied knowing about the second strike that killed survivors, a claim disputed by some lawmakers who are demanding an investigation.
Politics and White House News
Tennessee Special Election: Republican Matt Van Epps, endorsed by Trump, won a special election for a House seat in Tennessee, but by a narrower margin than anticipated in the deep-red district.
Cabinet Meeting: During a lengthy Cabinet meeting, the President appeared to doze off at times and repeated his claim that all documents signed with Joe Biden’s “autopen” are null and void.
Sabrina Carpenter & Franklin the Turtle: Pop star Sabrina Carpenter and the publisher of the children’s book character Franklin the Turtle condemned the White House’s use of their respective song and image in social media posts related to administration policies.
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