Trump admin pauses immigration from 19 countries

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.

The Pentagon is set to deploy a new kamikaze drone developed by American defense company SpektreWorks, which closely resembles Iran's widely used Shahed drone. This new drone is noted for being cost-effective and effective in its design, reflecting a strategic move in military technology.

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.

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.

President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are facing bipartisan scrutiny following a military strike in September that resulted in the deaths of survivors from an initial attack on a drug boat in Venezuela. Hegseth stated he was unaware of the second strike, which occurred after he left a meeting, leading to questions about the decision-making process within the administration.

Iran's rial has plummeted to a record low of 1.2 million to the U.S. dollar, reflecting the severe impact of ongoing nuclear sanctions on the country's economy. This decline highlights the financial struggles faced by Tehran amidst international pressures.