3 Things To Know Today

Vintage movie countdown, illustration

Photo: Science Photo Library RF

1 US And Colombia Clash Over Deportations

The United States and Colombia had what could be considered a very short diplomatic crisis yesterday. After Colombia refused to accept fights of immigrants who were apprehended in the US, President Donald Trump threatened several actions if Colombia didn’t reverse course on the decision of President Gustavo Petro’s decision to reject the two plans carrying migrants. Trump’s threats included: 25-percent tariffs on all Colombian incoming goods, to be raised to 50-percent in one week, Visa restrictions for Colombian officials. A stoppage of visa processing at the US embassy in Colombia. In retaliation, President Petro announced that a 25-percent tariff would be imposed on US goods entering the country, but within a very short time, diplomatically speaking, President Petro’s government announced that it was agreeing to all of Trump’s demands, with Colombian Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo saying “We have overcome the impasse with the United States government. We will continue to receive Colombians who return as deportees, guaranteeing them decent conditions as citizens subject to rights.”

2 Immigration Enforcement Operations Taking Place Across The US

Immigration raids continued over the weekend in various cities around the US, with Border Czar Tom Homan on hand for some of the raids to observe. ICE agents made 956 arrests yesterday, the largest single-day number to date since President Donald Trump was inaugurated one week ago. In this first week, ICE has made at least 2,681 arrests. Homan told NBC News yesterday that among the people arrested yesterday in Chicago, several were convicted of serious offenses including murder and sex crimes. The Chicago raids had a special guest-star, with Dr. Phil McGraw tagging along for some of the arrests and even talking with some of those being arrested. After a raid in Colorado resulted in almost 50 undocumented immigrants being arrested, the Drug Enforcement Administration said that some of the people arrested were part of a drug trafficking ring affiliated with the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.

3 President Trump Fires Multiple Inspector Generals Late Friday Night

Late Friday night, the Trump administration fired at least a dozen federal inspectors general that will most likely face legal challenges. On Saturday, President Trump told reporters on Air Force One that the firings were “standard” and a “very common thing to do.” Hannibal “Mike” Ware, who was among those fired, sent a letter to a White House personnel official saying in part that he “does not believe the actions taken are legally sufficient.” Federal law requires the White House to give Congress 30 days warning and case-specific details before a federal inspector general can be fired. On the Senate floor Saturday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called the firings a “chilling purge.”


Sponsored Content

Sponsored Content

News Radio 1200 WOAI Podcasts

See All