U.S. officials defended their decision to deploy extraordinary wartime powers to deport 137 Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador last weekend, despite a federal judge’s temporary block and Venezuelan authorities denying that the individuals were affiliated with criminal gangs.
Attorney General Pam Bondi told Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo on "Sunday Morning Futures," “It's modern-day warfare, and we are going to continue to fight that and protect American citizens every single step of the way.” Bondi maintained that the deportations were warranted because the migrants were allegedly members of Venezuela’s feared Tren de Aragua gang and posed a safety risk by engaging in violent criminal activities and transferring funds back to Venezuela.
However, Venezuela’s Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello countered the claim on Friday, asserting that none of the deported individuals were gang members. Relatives of the deportees and immigration advocates have similarly denied any links to the group, which Washington has designated as a terrorist organization.
The Trump administration justified its actions by invoking the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, a wartime law, arguing that the migrants’ conduct merited the use of such measures. White House National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, speaking on CBS' "Face the Nation," asserted without presenting direct evidence that Tren de Aragua is operating as a proxy for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. “The alien sedition act fully applies because we have also determined that this group is acting as a proxy of the Maduro regime,” Waltz said, adding that Maduro is allegedly emptying his prisons in a proxy manner to incite actions against the United States.
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, who has temporarily blocked the use of the law for these deportations, said on Friday that he would continue to examine whether the administration’s actions violated his order. The Trump administration now faces a March 25 deadline to respond to the judge’s request for further details on the deportations, following the administration’s failure to process two flights carrying the Venezuelans as ordered.
Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, told ABC News’ "This Week" that while he would not defy Judge Boasberg's order, the administration would persist in targeting migrants it deems dangerous. “We're going to continue to arrest public safety threats and national security threats,” Homan stated, emphasizing that the focus remains on apprehending “the worst of the worst.”
Bondi also lashed out against Judge Boasberg for what she described as overreach into the administration's foreign policy. “This is an out-of-control judge, a federal judge trying to control our entire foreign policy,” she said. Bondi further accused other federal judges of obstructing the president’s policies and called for their recusal from related cases.
Legal scholars warn that the dispute may signal an escalation in President Donald Trump’s confrontation with the judiciary, potentially setting the stage for a broader constitutional crisis. As the legal and political battles unfold, both sides remain entrenched, with the administration steadfast in its approach to using wartime powers to safeguard American security.
A U.S. federal judge ruled Wednesday that hundreds of Venezuelans deported to El Salvador under an 18th-century wartime law must be granted the right to challenge their detention—dealing a blow to the Trump administration’s controversial immigration crackdown.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced Thursday that more than 50 individuals have been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to sabotage the country’s regional and parliamentary elections scheduled for Sunday, May 25.
Venezuela's economy saw a year-over-year growth of 9.3% in the first quarter of 2025, according to the country's central bank. This marks a slight increase compared to the 9.1% growth rate recorded in the same period last year.
The U.S. Supreme Court issued an order early Saturday blocking the deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members from Texas under the Alien Enemies Act, a wartime law from 1798.
Azerbaijan and Venezuela have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, following high-level talks on economic, political, and multilateral cooperation at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum.
Some Democratic and Republican lawmakers are urging Congress to limit President Donald Trump’s military actions in Iran, warning against deeper U.S. involvement in the escalating Middle East conflict.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that U.S. strikes hit entrances to tunnels storing part of Iran’s enriched uranium at the Isfahan nuclear site.
The Israeli military says Iran has launched missiles at Israel, following Israeli air strikes on military sites in Tehran, Karaj, and other parts of Iran. Iranian air defences have been activated in multiple locations amid escalating hostilities.
Global oil prices surged on Sunday as the Israel-Iran conflict continued to rattle markets, with Brent crude rising 3.9% to $80 per barrel and U.S. crude climbing 4.3% to $77 per barrel.
Tesla has begun a small-scale robotaxi trial in Austin, Texas, deploying about 10 self-driving cars to pick up paying passengers in a limited area, as the state enacts new regulations for autonomous vehicles.
Iranian missiles struck multiple locations across Israel and neighbouring regions early Friday morning, including a Microsoft office complex, according to emergency responders and local media reports.
A high-speed tram derailment in central Gothenburg, Sweden, has left at least eight people injured late on Thursday (19 June), after the vehicle slammed into a snack bar on Avenyn Avenue.
China has unveiled a mosquito-sized bionic drone designed for covert military operations and battlefield reconnaissance, marking a major advance in micro-robotics and stealth technology as part of the country’s growing focus on next-generation warfare capabilities.
The 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit was held June 15–17 in Kananaskis, Alberta, under Canada’s presidency. Prime Minister Mark Carney framed the meeting around priorities of protecting communities, energy and climate security, the digital transition, and future partnerships.
The USS Nimitz is heading to the Middle East amid tensions between Israel and Iran. The U.S. aircraft carrier has a decades-long history in the region, from the 1979 hostage crisis to modern deployments, often serving as a key asset during periods of rising friction with Iran.
Some Democratic and Republican lawmakers are urging Congress to limit President Donald Trump’s military actions in Iran, warning against deeper U.S. involvement in the escalating Middle East conflict.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that U.S. strikes hit entrances to tunnels storing part of Iran’s enriched uranium at the Isfahan nuclear site.
Global oil prices surged on Sunday as the Israel-Iran conflict continued to rattle markets, with Brent crude rising 3.9% to $80 per barrel and U.S. crude climbing 4.3% to $77 per barrel.
Tesla has begun a small-scale robotaxi trial in Austin, Texas, deploying about 10 self-driving cars to pick up paying passengers in a limited area, as the state enacts new regulations for autonomous vehicles.
Israel has reopened its airspace briefly and plans to expand rescue flights to help tens of thousands stranded by widespread cancellations following U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites.
Some Democratic and Republican lawmakers are urging Congress to limit President Donald Trump’s military actions in Iran, warning against deeper U.S. involvement in the escalating Middle East conflict.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that U.S. strikes hit entrances to tunnels storing part of Iran’s enriched uranium at the Isfahan nuclear site.
The Israeli military says Iran has launched missiles at Israel, following Israeli air strikes on military sites in Tehran, Karaj, and other parts of Iran. Iranian air defences have been activated in multiple locations amid escalating hostilities.
Global oil prices surged on Sunday as the Israel-Iran conflict continued to rattle markets, with Brent crude rising 3.9% to $80 per barrel and U.S. crude climbing 4.3% to $77 per barrel.
Tesla has begun a small-scale robotaxi trial in Austin, Texas, deploying about 10 self-driving cars to pick up paying passengers in a limited area, as the state enacts new regulations for autonomous vehicles.
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