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US President Donald Trump and Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum.

Trump says he agreed to ‘immediately pause’ anticipated tariffs on Mexico for one month

(CNN) — President Donald Trump said Monday he agreed to “immediately pause” tariffs on Mexico for a month after a “very friendly” conversation with the country’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum. “I...

A cousin of the toppled Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, shown on a ripped poster on December 17, who was involved in muffling the protests that started the 2011 uprising, has been detained inside Syria.

Assad cousin notorious for role in suppressing protests in Syria arrested

Eyad Kourdi and Tim Liste January 31, 2025

(CNN) — A cousin of the former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad who was involved in suppressing the protests that started the 2011 uprising has been detained inside Syria, according to state news agency...

Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers performs during the FireAid benefit concert at The Forum in Inglewood, California, on Thursday.

FireAid benefit concerts rock out in support of LA with help from Green Day, No Doubt and more

Dan Heching and Alli Rosenbloom January 31, 2025

(CNN) — An impressive lineup of musicians came together for a good cause on Thursday evening. Two concerts collectively referred to as FireAid kicked off at the Kia Forum and the Intuit Dome in...

Trump will impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on Saturday, White House says

Trump will impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on Saturday, White House says

Kevin Liptak and David Goldman January 31, 2025

(CNN) — President Donald Trump will move forward with aggressive new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China on Saturday, the White House said, affirming he will stick to his February 1 deadline for the...

Gadi Mozes, age 80, was among those held by Palestinian Islamic Jihad and released in central Gaza on January 30.

Chaotic scenes at Gaza hostage release bring condemnation from Israeli leaders

Mick Krever and Kareem Khadder January 30, 2025

Tel Aviv, Ramallah and Khan Younis (CNN) — Chaotic scenes surrounding the release of Israeli and Thai hostages in Gaza on Thursday brought condemnation from Israeli leaders and a temporary delay in the...

In this September 2023 photo, migrants who crossed the Rio Grande and entered the US from Mexico are lined up for processing by US Customs and Border Protection in Eagle Pass, Texas.

What is ICE and how are its priorities changing?

Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN January 30, 2025

(CNN) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement is playing a key role in the Trump administration’s plans to crack down on illegal immigration. Here’s a look at some key questions about the agency...

Rescue workers search the Potomac River on January 30 after a plane crashed into the river near Washington, DC.

What we know about the passenger plane collision near Washington, DC

Lex Harvey and Rebekah Riess January 30, 2025

(CNN) — Officials believe there are no survivors after a passenger plane on approach to Reagan National Airport near Washington, DC, collided Wednesday night with a US Army helicopter midair, sending...

In this file image reviewed by the US military, a US Navy sailor looks out over the US Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Trump says he’s ordering Guantanamo Bay to be prepared to host up to 30,000 migrants

Michael Williams and Haley Britzky, CNN January 29, 2025

(CNN) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he will sign an executive action ordering the federal government to prepare the US Naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to house tens of thousands of...

People gather during a rally in support of federal funding and in opposition to President Donald Trump's order to pause all federal grants and loans, near the White House in Washington, DC, on January 28.

A freeze on federal funding has been paused, but many facets of American life are left in limbo. Here’s what we know

Karina Tsui and Chris Boyette, CNN January 29, 2025

(CNN) — A federal judge temporarily blocked part of the Trump administration’s pause on federal grants and loans Tuesday, just hours before it was set to take effect, as a slew of advocacy groups,...

A drought-affected corn field is pictured in the town of Serodino, Santa Fe province, Argentina, on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023.

Climate change is disrupting food systems across Latin America, UN report says

Max Saltman, CNN January 27, 2025

(CNN) — Violent weather exacerbated by climate change fueled hunger and food insecurity across Latin America and the Caribbean in 2023, according to a new United Nations report. Extreme weather...

Navajo Nation Council Speaker Crystalyne Curley said the reported raids and the exact number of Navajo and other Indigenous tribal citizens who were apprehended are still under investigation.

Navajo Nation leaders raise alarm over reports of Indigenous people being questioned and detained during immigration sweeps

Alaa Elassar, CNN January 27, 2025

(CNN) — At least 15 Indigenous people in Arizona and New Mexico have reported being stopped at their homes and workplaces, questioned or detained by federal law enforcement and asked to produce proof...

President Donald Trump signs a series of executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday, January 23.

Trump expected to sign executive orders to reshape the military, including banning transgender troops

(CNN) — President Donald Trump on Monday is expected to sign four executive orders that would reshape the military, including banning transgender service members from serving in the US armed forces,...

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