Lawmakers continue to push for answers in deadly U.S. boat strike in the Caribbean

The Trump administration introduced its 'Fentanyl Free America' plan, emphasizing the importance of combating the flow of illegal drugs into the U.S. The DEA highlighted the effectiveness of recent strikes on suspected drug vessels in the Caribbean as a key component of this initiative.

Federal agents have commenced operations in New Orleans as part of the Trump administration's intensified immigration enforcement strategy, which aims to apprehend thousands of undocumented immigrants under the initiative known as 'Operation Swamp Sweep.' This operation is expected to deploy up to 250 federal agents in the area.

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from conducting widespread immigration arrests without warrants or probable cause, following a lawsuit from civil liberties and immigrant rights groups. This ruling emphasizes the necessity of legal standards in immigration enforcement.

The Trump administration has announced a pause on immigration from 19 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, and Venezuela, amid ongoing security concerns. This decision follows a shooting incident in Washington D.C. that critically injured two National Guard members, prompting immediate action to halt immigration applications and green card requests from these nations.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced a data sharing agreement with the Trump administration to access federal data for the maintenance of voter rolls in the state.

The Trump administration's energy agenda has been celebrated by conservative energy groups for achieving significant deregulation wins, which they argue will benefit the energy sector and American families. However, environmental activists have criticized these moves, claiming they primarily serve to enrich industry giants while increasing costs for consumers.

Hamas has announced plans to hand over the remains of a hostage, coinciding with Israel's decision to allow Palestinians to exit Gaza through the Rafah border crossing. This development indicates that the U.S.-backed ceasefire is holding, despite previous complications regarding the return of remains.

Ukraine and its European allies have accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of feigning interest in peace negotiations following a five-hour meeting with U.S. envoys, which yielded no significant breakthroughs. The discussions were intended to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine but ended without resolution on key issues, particularly territorial disputes.