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U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday (January 27) urged Congress to pass a bill that would increase funding to secure the country’s borders.
Speaking at a Republican event at his Doral resort in Miami, Trump outlined his priorities, emphasizing the need for a significant boost in resources for border security.
The president called for enhanced funding to support additional border security personnel, retention bonuses for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, and Border Patrol officers. He also highlighted the need for more detention beds, improved border infrastructure, and the completion of the border wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Trump expressed his determination to restore the sovereign borders of the United States permanently, stressing that these measures should include a record increase in border security personnel. He also voiced plans to collaborate with Congress on a major reconciliation bill to fund these initiatives.
In his remarks, Trump spoke about his vision for tax cuts, tariffs, and other economic policies during his administration. He emphasized the importance of maintaining low taxes for all Americans, stating that failure to extend the Trump tax cuts could lead to a significant tax increase.
Additionally, the president hinted at his political future, joking about his eligibility to run again in the upcoming election, saying, "I think I'm not allowed to run again, I'm not sure."
Trump also addressed the issue of foreign production, particularly focusing on placing tariffs on computer chips, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and other critical industries. He called for the return of manufacturing jobs to the United States, stating that American production needs to be revitalized.
As part of his efforts to support the economy, Trump also announced plans to fast-track environmental approvals for electric generation plants and promised rapid approval for any investment exceeding $1 billion.
The president concluded his remarks by discussing new executive orders, including plans for the development of a state-of-the-art Iron Dome missile defense system to better protect American citizens.
In a wide-ranging address, Trump emphasized his commitment to securing America’s borders, cutting taxes, and ensuring the country’s economic prosperity.
Japan has lifted a tsunami advisory issued after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 hit the country's northeastern region on Friday (12 December), the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. The JMA had earlier put the earthquake's preliminary magnitude at 6.7.
Iran is preparing to host a multilateral regional meeting next week in a bid to mediate between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The United States issued new sanctions targeting Venezuela on Thursday, imposing curbs on three nephews of President Nicolas Maduro's wife, as well as six crude oil tankers and shipping companies linked to them, as Washington ramps up pressure on Caracas.
The resignation of Bulgaria's government on Thursday (11 December) puts an end to an increasingly unpopular coalition but is likely to usher in a period of prolonged political instability on the eve of the Black Sea nation's entry into the euro zone.
An extratropical cyclone has caused widespread disruption across Brazil’s São Paulo state, with powerful winds toppling trees and power lines, blocking streets and leaving large parts of the region without electricity.
Britain’s King Charles III said on Friday, 12 December, that his cancer treatment is expected to be reduced in the coming year, using a televised address to urge people across the country to take part in cancer screening programmes, officials confirmed.
Talks aimed at ending the war between Ukraine and Russia are set to continue in Berlin this weekend, with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff due to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and senior European leaders, a U.S. official said.
Türkiye’s Trade Minister Omer Bolat said Friday that discussions in Washington with U.S. officials have strengthened efforts to expand bilateral trade, moving closer to a $100 billion target.
Lebanon is prepared to demarcate its border with Syria, President Joseph Aoun said on Friday, while noting that the dispute over the Shebaa Farms could be addressed at a later stage.
Greek farmers blocked the Port of Thessaloniki on Friday (12 December) as part of nationwide protests demanding delayed European Union subsidies and compensation for rising production costs and livestock losses.
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