Jerce Reyes Barrios, a Venezuelan seeking asylum in the US, claimed he was mistakenly deported to El Salvador as part of a crackdown on the Tren de Aragua gang. He claims a tattoo of his favourite soccer team Real Madrid led to confusion as Feds thought it was a Tren de Aragua sign but DHS said it was not only that tattoo that got him deported.
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The Al-Hadba minaret in Mosul, Iraq has been successfully reconstructed after its destruction by Islamic State forces. Unesco led the restoration, using original brickwork to preserve its historical significance. Efforts also restored the Al-Nuri Mosque and key religious landmarks, symbolizing the city's reclaim of its cultural identity.
Rebel forces, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have swiftly established their authority in Aleppo after ousting the Assad regime. They've introduced new uniforms for police, appointed administrators, and reassured residents about security and economic stability. While initial price hikes occurred, some normalcy is returning, with rebels emphasizing justice and protection of property, even offering reassurances to minority communities.
A town hall in Coeur d’Alene turned chaotic as plainclothes security officers aggressively removed Teresa Borrenpohl, prompting public outrage and legal scrutiny. Videos of the incident went viral, leading to fundraising for her legal costs. Police Chief Lee White requested revocation of the security firm's license, while the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office announced an independent investigation.
Elon Musk plans to buy the Line Hotel in Washington, turning it into a private social club to stay close to the power center with the Trump family. As co-chief of the Department of Government Efficiency, he will have an office in the Eisenhower Executive Building across from the White House. It is not known whether Elon Musk plans to stay in Washington from now on.
Kamala Harris and husband Doug Emhoff are back in California but they have several options in front of them now. Doug Emhoff is likely to be back at his legal job taking on clients while Kamala Harris has proposals for writing a book, giving speeches and on the political front, she has her options to run for California governor in 2026 and for the president again in 2028.
According to documents, Ivanka Trump used over $11,000 from the department in 2019 to buy video recording and reproducing equipment for a White House event. The documents show $11,539 was to be used by Ivanka in November 2019 to purchase software, CDs, tapes and records. The purchase was approved by Jenifer Healy, who was serving as USAID deputy chief of staff at the time, and the Administrator's Office.
President Trump has invited Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to the White House as efforts continue to solidify a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Talks on a more permanent resolution to end the conflict are set to begin, with humanitarian aid flowing into Gaza and preparations for prisoner exchanges underway.
Elon Musk shared data from the US Social Security database, revealing many individuals listed as over 100 years old. Musk humorously suggested these could be vampires, sparking calls for an audit to check for database errors or potential fraud.
A preliminary trade agreement between the US and UK slashes tariffs on British cars and eliminates duties on steel and aluminum, opening the UK market to American farmers. While not a comprehensive deal, it reduces tariffs on UK-made cars to 10% for the first 100,000 vehicles and eliminates tariffs on UK steel and aluminum.