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.
China has strongly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's recent executive order, which threatens to impose a 25% tariff on all goods imported to the U.S. from any country that imports oil from Venezuela.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced in a televised address on Saturday that his government has reached an agreement with the United States to resume repatriation flights of Venezuelan migrants, with the first flights scheduled to begin on Sunday.
Venezuela has reached an agreement to resume repatriation flights for migrants from the United States, with the first flights scheduled to begin on Sunday, March 23. The move aims to provide a structured return process for Venezuelans wishing to come back to their home country.
Venezuela celebrates the canonization of the so-called "Doctor of the Poor," Jose Gregorio Hernandez. On Tuesday, Pope Francis canonized a physician who died more than 100 years ago, revered for his selfless service during a past pandemic.
Dozens of Venezuelan migrants boarded small boats from Gardi Sugdub island in Panama on Monday, setting off on a reverse journey toward Colombia, giving up on reaching the United States.
The European Commission has called for enhanced preparedness across Europe, urging improved stockpiling of critical supplies and encouraging citizens to maintain emergency provisions for at least 72 hours.
Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, highlighted the potential for international investors, particularly from the Global South, to contribute to the development of Russia's Arctic region, driven by the opening of the Northern Sea Route due to global warming.
Israeli citizens have protested outside the Knesset and Prime Minister’s residence against a controversial law that would alter the judicial appointment committee, a move critics warn could shift power within the judiciary and spark a constitutional crisis.
Britain's proposed assisted dying law for terminally ill individuals may be delayed until 2029, following amendments to the legislation that extend the timeline for implementation and add new safeguards, with the bill still needing approval from both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
The European Union’s enlargement process continues to move forward, but without mention of Georgia. In a speech at the European Policy Center in Brussels on March 25, European Council President Antonio Costa highlighted the EU’s commitment to integrating Ukraine, Moldova, and the Western Balkans.
Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stated on Thursday that purchasing U.S. weapons does not pose a security risk for his country, but emphasized the need for Europe to reduce its reliance on American defense systems. His comments come amid growing discussions within Europe.
Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) pilots, monitoring a Chinese navy warship as it navigated Australian waters, were alerted to a live-fire exercise via a civilian radio broadcast, defense officials revealed on Tuesday.
Mexican forces have dismantled a massive meth lab in Zacatecas, dealing a blow to a Sinaloa Cartel faction.
Serbia’s parliament has officially accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Milos Vucevic, setting a 30-day deadline for the formation of a new government or the calling of snap elections.
A devastating overnight drone attack on Kyiv, attributed to Russian forces, resulted in the deaths of three people, including a five-year-old child, and left ten others injured.
FIFA announced that the winners of this year’s 32-team Club World Cup, set to take place in the U.S. from June 14 to July 13, will receive up to $125 million in prize money, as part of a total prize pool of $1 billion for the tournament.
A South Korean appeals court has cleared opposition leader Lee Jae-myung of election law violations, overturning a previous conviction that could have hindered his presidential aspirations, though prosecutors plan to appeal the ruling.
China is expected to remain the top investor in chipmaking equipment in 2025, despite a 24% year-over-year decline, with global semiconductor investments rising 2% to $110 billion, driven by the growing demand for AI chip production.
German Finance Minister Joerg Kukies will travel to the United States on Wednesday to meet with U.S. counterpart Scott Bessent and officials from the IMF and World Bank, focusing on strengthening economic ties and addressing global financial challenges.
Italy is conducting a study of its space and satellite communications market, with the possibility of issuing a call for tender later this year, signaling the country’s growing interest in expanding its role in the satellite communications sector.
The European Commission has called for enhanced preparedness across Europe, urging improved stockpiling of critical supplies and encouraging citizens to maintain emergency provisions for at least 72 hours.
Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, highlighted the potential for international investors, particularly from the Global South, to contribute to the development of Russia's Arctic region, driven by the opening of the Northern Sea Route due to global warming.
Israeli citizens have protested outside the Knesset and Prime Minister’s residence against a controversial law that would alter the judicial appointment committee, a move critics warn could shift power within the judiciary and spark a constitutional crisis.
Britain's proposed assisted dying law for terminally ill individuals may be delayed until 2029, following amendments to the legislation that extend the timeline for implementation and add new safeguards, with the bill still needing approval from both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
The European Union’s enlargement process continues to move forward, but without mention of Georgia. In a speech at the European Policy Center in Brussels on March 25, European Council President Antonio Costa highlighted the EU’s commitment to integrating Ukraine, Moldova, and the Western Balkans.
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