US border czar Tom Homan backed Donald Trump's plan to target Somali immigrants in Minnesota after Trump called the community "garbage." Homan defended the administration's deportation approach on CNN, while critics, including lawmakers, condemned Trump's remarks as racist and divisive amid
As the tussle between Democrat mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and the Republican leaders intensifies, Ohio-based Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy also joins the chorus, using the issue to boost his campaign for Ohio Governor.
Blinken had previously responded to Republican criticisms of the deal made by the Biden administration with Iran, which involved unfreezing USD6 billion in funds in exchange for five US prisoners held in Iran.