Following Colombia's denial of entrance to two U.S. military deportation planes, President Donald Trump declared on Sunday that he will enact broad retaliatory measures against the country, including tariffs and visa bans. "These actions are only the first steps. Regarding the reception and repatriation of the criminals they pushed into the United States, we will not permit the Colombian government to flout its legal duties." Trump stated in a post on Truth Social. The flights were rejected, according to Department of Homeland Security and Defense Department officials who spoke to NBC News. The defense official told NBC News that the flights, which were operated aboard U.S. military C-17 aircraft, had left California and were transporting roughly 80 Colombian migrants apiece. As the U.S. a...

Department of Homeland Security and Defense Department officials say Colombia has refused admission to two U.S. military deportation flights. The defense official told NBC News that the flights, which were operated aboard U.S. military C-17 aircraft, had left California and were transporting roughly 80 Colombian migrants apiece. As the U.S. accuses Colombia of failing to accept deported nationals, President Donald Trump responded on Truth Social Sunday by announcing sweeping retaliatory measures that include enhanced customs inspections, financial penalties, visa sanctions on government officials and allies, and tariffs on Colombian imports. The person stated that after Colombian President Gustavo Petro abruptly rescinded all diplomatic clearances for the aircraft, the flights that had bee...

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., asked his Republican colleagues in Congress on Sunday to give the Trump administration additional funding so that the president may carry out his plan of mass deportations. This is the Republican Party's question. Although we discuss doing this, we lack the necessary resources. In an appearance on NBC News Meet the Press, Graham stated, "We haven't given the Trump team the resources." One of President Donald Trump's main campaign slogans was mass deportation. He made many promises throughout his stump speech to begin the biggest deportation campaign in American history, frequently stating that he would deport all 11 million undocumented immigrants thought to be in the country. Trump downplayed worries about the cost of this endeavor as soon as the election was ...

Officially, there are just four teams left. The NFL postseason's NFC and AFC Championship matchups are set after last weekend's thrilling divisional round. NFC East winner Philadelphia plays Washington in the first game between division foes. The Eagles' defense, which limits opponents to 17.6 points per game, is the best in the league. When facing Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, who is perhaps the greatest rookie in NFL history, can that domination hold true? Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes are two of the best quarterbacks in the contest between the Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs. Mahomes has a 3-0 record versus his opponent in the postseason. Is Allen going to make a breakthrough and lead Buffalo to the Big Game for the first time since 1994 this year? The NFC and AFC Cha...

Department of Homeland Security and Defense Department officials say Colombia has refused admission to two U.S. military deportation flights. The defense official told NBC News that the flights, which were operated aboard U.S. military C-17 aircraft, had left California and were transporting roughly 80 Colombian migrants apiece. The official stated that after Colombian President Gustavo Petro abruptly revoked all diplomatic permissions for U.S. military and Immigration and Customs Enforcement aircraft, the flights that had been cleared for landing were stopped. Petro expressed disapproval of the way deported refugees were treated in a statement posted on X. He wrote that a migrant should be treated with the respect that every human being is entitled to because they are not criminals. With...

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., stated on Sunday that he thinks President Donald Trump erred in pardoning people who were found guilty of violent crimes or who entered guilty pleas to violent crimes during the Capitol incident on January 6, 2021. Graham told NBC News Meet the Press, "I think it was a mistake to pardon the people who went into the Capitol and beat up a police officer violently, because it seems like that's okay to do." Graham compared former President Joe Biden's choice to pardon a number of his family members during his final hours in office last week to Trump's decision to pardon heinous offenders. Biden pardoned half of his family members before leaving. Graham told Meet the Press presenter Kristen Welker, "I think most Americans will revisit the pardon power of the preside...

Sen. Adam Schiff, a Democrat from California, accused President Donald Trump of breaching the law on Sunday after he fired 18 inspectors general late Friday night. to dismiss this blatant legal transgression by stating, "Well, technically, he broke the law." Schiff admitted to breaking the law in an interview with NBC News Meet the Press. His remark came in response to Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who earlier in the show informed Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker that, technically, Trump had broken the Inspector General Act, which Congress had amended to give inspectors general stronger safeguards against being fired without cause. He wants to replace the staff, but I'm not losing a lot of sleep over it. "I just want to make sure he starts off well," Graham continued. Graham made a ...

Australia's Melbourne There are many ways to gauge Jannik Sinner's dominance beyond just the score. She outplayed and frustrated Alexander Zverev in Sunday's 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3 triumph, which gave the 23-year-old Italian a second consecutive Australian Open title. Sinner had zero break points. or the ten that he amassed. the lead in points that lasted for at least nine strokes, 27–13. Or how Sinner made less unforced errors (27 to 45) and more victories (32 to 25). The manner in which Sinner finished with the net after winning 10 of the 13 points. Or how, often zipping passing shots out of reach, he only allowed Zverev to go 14 of 27 in that category. Here's another piece of proof, though: Zverev's remarks regarding Sinner. That's all. I'm serving better than him. He's better than me at e...

An excellent motivator is fear. It's safe to assume that most of us would be terrified for our lives if we were standing on a precipice ready to bungee jump off a bridge. There are always some members of society who embrace risk and danger. They enter the battle without thinking through the repercussions. While head first might be effective for conquering a fear of heights, it is less helpful when it comes to money. Many restless nights might result from running out of money to pay your retirement or to save for your child's college education. Your fear of what is ahead may motivate you to make sure you are well-prepared and equipped to face the challenges that lie ahead. Here are three strategies to help you get over your concerns and improve your quality of sleep. Make Use of a Financial...

After a four-year investigation, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office said Friday that singer Marilyn Manson would not be charged with sexual assault or domestic violence. Manson, whose real name is Brian Warner, was the subject of an investigation by Los Angeles County officials in 2021 after many women, including his ex-girlfriend Evan Rachel Wood, accused him of abuse. Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and prosecutors from the sex crimes division of the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office carried out the investigation. The district attorney's office said in a statement that because of the numerous offenses against Manson, investigators were unable to file charges against him. "We cannot prove charges of sexual assault beyond a reasonable ...