The U.S. faces a renewed biological threat: the resurgence of New World Screwworms, parasitic flies that lay eggs in the wounds or orifices of warm-blooded animals. The resulting larvae burrow into living flesh, causing painful, potentially deadly infections known as myiasis. These parasites are not only horrific in behavior but also devastating to livestock, inflicting…
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US judge halts deportations of immigrants in west Texas under Alien Enemies Act for now
A federal judge in west Texas has joined other courts in temporarily stopping the deportation of Venezuelan immigrants under an old wartime law called the Alien Enemies Act. U.S. District Judge David Briones in El Paso made the decision on Friday while also ordering the release of a couple accused of being part of a…
Immigration is Trump’s most approved issue, though many believe he’s overreached, AP-NORC poll shows
President Donald Trump’s actions on immigration continue to be seen as one of his stronger areas as he increases deportations and focuses on people living in the U.S. without legal status, according to a new poll. The survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that 46% of U.S. adults approve of…
Judge says Trump administration broke 2019 settlement by deporting man to El Salvador
A federal judge picked by President Donald Trump has ordered his administration to help bring back a man who was deported to El Salvador last month, even though he still had an active asylum application. U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher in Maryland ruled on Wednesday that the government broke a 2019 settlement agreement when it…
Spain to hit NATO’s 2% defense spending target this year, says Prime Minister
Spain will reach NATO’s defense spending goal this year, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on Tuesday, as pressure increases on the eurozone’s fourth-largest economy to spend more on its military. Sánchez said the government will increase defense spending by 10.5 billion euros (about $12 billion) to meet NATO’s goal of spending 2% of the country’s…
Justice Department Set To Investigate Egg Prices in US Over Antitrust Practices
The Justice Department has initiated an investigation into major egg producers in the United States over potential antitrust violations, following a dramatic rise in egg prices, according to two individuals familiar with the matter. Lawyers from the department are in the process of issuing civil investigative demands—akin to subpoenas in civil cases—to several producers, including…
US State Department Halts Aid To South Africa Amid Trump Administration Policy For Better Racial Justice
The U.S. State Department has issued an immediate suspension of most foreign assistance to South Africa. This move officially enforces an executive order signed by Donald Trump that has sparked significant controversy. The directive, issued on Thursday, enacts Executive Order 14204, which targets what the administration describes as “egregious actions” by South Africa. It mandates…