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Petro Urges Colombians to Ignore Trump's Endorsement of Presidential Candidate Abelardo de la Espriella

Colombian President Gustavo Petro is urging voters to disregard President Donald Trump's endorsement of conservative presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, arguing that foreign intervention has no place in Colombia's democratic process ahead of the June 21 runoff election.

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Pentagon Hires Convicted Jan. 6 Rioter for Sensitive Military Office, Report Says

A convicted participant in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol has been hired by the Trump administration to work inside a Pentagon office responsible for overseeing some of the nation's most sensitive military operations, according to a report by The Washington Post.

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Cuban Exiles Back 1940 Constitution as Alternative to Castro-Era Political System: 'Last Freely and Democratically Approved'

Speakers highlighted provisions in the constitution related to civil liberties and constitutional guarantees

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Televisa Journalists Released After More Than Two Months Under House Arrest in South Africa

Two Mexican journalists working for TelevisaUnivision's sports division TUDN have been released by South African authorities after spending more than two months under house arrest following their arrest during a reporting trip connected to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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CONFIRMED: DOJ Abandons Trump's Controversial $1.8 Billion 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund After Bipartisan Backlash

The Justice Department has officially abandoned plans to create a controversial $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund," Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers Tuesday, ending weeks of political and legal turmoil surrounding one of the Trump administration's most debated initiatives.

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Meet María Montserrat Alvarado, the Lay Mexican Woman Chosen by Pope Leo XIV to Lead Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV appointed María Montserrat Alvarado, a Mexico City native and veteran Catholic media executive, as the new prefect of the Vatican's Dicastery for Communication, making her the first non-religious woman to hold one of the Holy See's most influential communications posts.

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Bernie Sanders Proposes Public Ownership Stake in Major AI Companies: 'The Wealth It Generates Must Benefit Humanity'

Under the proposal, the government would hold voting shares in major AI firms giving it authority to influence corporate decisions

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Mexican Authorities Arrest 'El Gabito,' Alleged Los Chapitos Plaza Boss Celebrated in Narcocorridos

Martínez Larios was arrested June 1 by federal and state authorities in a residential development north of Mazatlán.

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Dems Slam Trump's Surprise Choice for Acting Intelligence Head: 'By Any Objective Assessment, This Appointment Makes No Sense'

"Americans need intelligence leadership dedicated to protecting our nation, not political loyalists pursuing Trump's revenge tour," said Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi

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Netanyahu Faces Domestic Criticism After Trump Blocks Beirut Raid: 'Losing Control Over Israeli Sovereignty'

Former military chief and opposition politician Gadi Eisenkot said that "there has never been a prime minister in Israel who accepted such a humiliating demand", referring to Netanyahu

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Trump Celebrates Release of Cuban Immigrant From 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center Central to His Immigration Crackdown

Justo Betancourt was released from custody on May 14 after a federal judge ruled he could not continue to be detained indefinitely while deportation efforts remained stalled

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U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Pushes Back on Sheinbaum Sovereignty Warning, Says Turning Cartel Fight Into Politics Is 'a Missed Opportunity'

Johnson's comments came a day after the Mexican president delivered a speech criticizing U.S. pressure surrounding organized crime investigations involving local officials

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Trump Reignites '51st State' Taunt After Canada Falls Into Technical Recession

Canada's PM has publicly rejected the idea and recently called for a "new relationship" with the United States ahead of the upcoming review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement

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New Obama on the Ballot? California Voters Meet Barack D. Obama Shaw

The Obama name is making an unexpected return to politics, though this time it is not connected to former President Barack Obama. Among the more than 60 candidates competing in California's gubernatorial primary is a little-known contender whose name has sparked curiosity across the state: Barack D. Obama Shaw.

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Elon Musk Confirms He Only Got Into Politics Because His Daughter Is Trans, as She Becomes the Face of Rihanna's Fenty

Elon Musk has publicly acknowledged what critics and biographers have suggested for years: his entry into politics was deeply influenced by the gender transition of his estranged daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson.

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Trump's Pick for Florida Governor Byron Donalds Breaks With Him on AI as State Sues OpenAI

President Donald Trump's preferred candidate for Florida governor has broken with him on one of the fastest-moving fights in American politics: who gets to regulate artificial intelligence. Rep. Byron Donalds, the Trump-backed Republican running to succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2026, said Monday that states should be allowed to take…

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Trump Says He 'Couldn't Care Less' if Iran Talks Collapse, Calls Negotiations 'Very Boring'

President Donald Trump shrugged off concerns that negotiations with Iran could be ending, saying he "couldn't care less" whether the talks continue and describing the diplomatic process as increasingly tedious.

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Minnesota GOP Faces Backlash After Delegates Hold Moment of Silence for Derek Chauvin

The Minnesota Republican Party is facing intense criticism after delegates at its state convention held a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted in the 2020 murder of George Floyd.

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Report: Mexico World Cup Matches Could Boost Forced Prostitution Controlled by Drug Cartels

Forced prostitution cases carry an impunity rate of about 97% in Mexico, according to data from the Mexican Senate.

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New Jersey ICE Detention Center Restores Family Visits After Week of Clashes and Hunger Strike

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill continued to call on Homeland Security to improve detainee medical care and stop pressuring migrants to sign deportation documents

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Mexico Uncovers Drug Trafficking Tunnel Linking Tijuana to San Diego, Equipped With Ventilation and Sliding Cargo System

During the search, agents seized ammunition, suspected methamphetamine and marijuana, as well as cellphones and documents

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Everything New York SNAP Recipients Need to Know as New Work Requirements Begin Monday

The requirements mainly apply to people between 18 and 64 years old who do not live with a child under 14 and do not qualify for medical or disability exemptions

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Trump Claims Courts Are 'RIGGED' After Kennedy Center Ruling, Warns SCOTUS Could Rule Against Birthright Citizenship Too

The president also criticized the Supreme Court's February decision invalidating most of his tariffs, which the court ruled exceeded presidential authority

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Colombia's Trump-Aligned Presidential Frontrunner Faces Scrutiny Over Transfers From Nicolas Maduro's Alleged 'Money Man'

A new investigation cites records from a closed civil case in Florida showing more than $370,000 in transfers made in 2014 while De la Espriella was actively representing Saab as his lawyer

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Report: Trump Admin Considering Plan That Would Fast-Track Asylum Seekers Into Deportation Proceedings

The proposal would also authorize officers with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to deny asylum applications if they determine the claims were filed more than one year after an applicant entered the United States.

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