The Trump administration has transferred hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador even as a federal judge issued an order temporarily barring the deportations under an 18th century wartime declaration targeting Venezuelan gang members, officials said Sunday. Flights were in the air at the time of the ruling. U.S. District Judge...
George Soros and Elon Musk Clash in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
MADISON, Wis. — When Republicans are looking for a political bogeyman, they point to liberal megadonor George Soros. Democrats recently have been answering with a villain of their own: the world's wealthiest man and close adviser to President Donald Trump, Elon Musk. Now, the billionaires' influence on politics is colliding...
Romania’s Democracy Tested as Court Blocks Controversial Presidential Bid
BUCHAREST, Romania — A top Romanian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by far-right politician Calin Georgescu to lift a ban on his candidacy for the rerun in May of Romania's presidential election, after the same court annulled last year's election in which Georgescu won the first round. The ruling...
Trump Orders Strikes on Houthi Rebels in Yemen, Issues New Warning to Iran
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump said he ordered a series of airstrikes on Yemen's capital, Sanaa, on Saturday, promising to use "overwhelming lethal force" until Iranian-backed Houthi rebels cease their attacks on shipping along a vital maritime corridor. "Our brave Warfighters are right now carrying out aerial...
Rubio Says South Africa’s Ambassador to the US ‘Is No Longer Welcome’ in the Country
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that South Africa's ambassador to the United States "is no longer welcome" in the country, in the latest Trump administration move targeting the African nation. Rubio, in a post on X, accused Ebrahim Rasool of being a "race-baiting politician" who hates...
Dodgers’ Star Mookie Betts Sidelined in Japan With Flu-Like Symptoms
TOKYO — Shortstop Mookie Betts will miss the Los Angeles Dodgers' two exhibition games in Japan because of an illness, manager Dave Roberts said Saturday. Roberts said he's still hopeful that the eight-time All-Star will be available for the team's first regular season game against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday...
US Imposes Sanctions on Thai Officials After Uyghur Men Are Deported to China
WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department on Friday announced sanctions on an unknown number of current and former Thai officials for their role in deporting at least 40 Uyghur men to China despite worries that they could be jailed or even face death there. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said...
Shohei Ohtani Hits 2-Run HR in Return to Japan Against Yomiuri Giants
TOKYO — Japanese star Shohei Ohtani showed off some prodigious power in his return to the Tokyo Dome on Saturday night. In an exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants, the three-time MVP belted a two-run homer to right field in the third inning to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a...
Polish PM Offers Jesse Eisenberg Military Training for ‘James Bond’ Role
WARSAW, Poland — Poland's prime minister has made a tongue-in-cheek offer to U.S. actor and director Jesse Eisenberg, who recently gained Polish citizenship, to give him military training that would land him "the new James Bond role." Poland's president earlier this month conferred the country's citizenship on Eisenberg, who has...
Voters Flood Town Halls With Fears of Social Security Cuts, Putting Heat on GOP
HOLLAND, Mich. — One after another, callers on a telephone town hall with U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga pressed the Michigan Republican about possible cuts to Social Security. Among them was a retired teacher and coach from West Michigan who said he and his wife, both with disabilities, have struggled to...