Juan Carlos Pinzón: Colombia needs to crackdown on crime
“We need elections without the intervention of organized crime or at least a government that allows this to happen," Juan Carlos Pinzon said.
“We need elections without the intervention of organized crime or at least a government that allows this to happen," Juan Carlos Pinzon said.
As the use of weight loss drugs increases, so do overdoses, posing big risks for children.
President Trump on Thursday morning will deliver remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast. It comes as he suggested Wednesday his administration could use "a softer touch" in its aggressive immigration operations amid uproar in Minnesota. Thursday also marks the first day of a
The “rules-based international order” was never a set of neutral rules. It was a story the U.S. told — about itself, its power and its right to bend norms when convenient. In January, that story finally collapsed when Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called that order what
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie on Wednesday asked her mother's potential kidnapper in an online video that her family is willing to talk but requested to see proof that she is alive. "We are ready to talk," she read from a prepared statement, flanked by her siblings Annie
President Trump on Thursday morning will give a speech at the National Prayer Breakfast, an event that brings together a bipartisan coalition of politicians and other U.S. and international leaders. Trump's remarks come as the president has signaled that his administration
Today: Trump signals immigration strategy shift, Washington Post layoffs backlash and Epstein fallout hits more leaders.
T he following is a lightly edited transcript of the February 5 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is the Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. Donald Trump just showed
Bad things happen to Ukraine when these two men meet.
A case now before the Supreme Court of Texas may become the first real test of the state’s newly minted “ parental rights amendment ,” and the stakes could not be higher. The state constitutional amendment, approved by Texas voters in November 2025, declares that parents have
Perhaps the least commented upon feature of the dystopian Trump banners adorning parts of Washington D.C . is the red, white, and blue number—“250”—emblazoned just beneath the president’s Windsor-knotted tie. These ribbon-shaped digits are the emblem of the “America 250”
The blood pooled in the snowbank, seeping into the thick sheet of ice below. On this corner, at 34th Street and Portland Avenue in Minneapolis, this was a reminder, visual and visceral, of Renee Good’s death by gunshots fired in daylight, for all to see, by ICE agent Jonathan
Republicans are locked in a three-way race to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), with a new poll showing Rep. Andy Barr (R-Ky.) and former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron (R) statistically tied for first place. An Emerson College Polling survey released on Thursday
Senate Republicans are concerned that a public backlash to President Trump’s handling of the economy and his aggressive deportation policies could give rise to a Democratic wave that not only sweeps away the House Republican majority, but also threatens their own three-seat
Nigerian first lady Oluremi Tinubu, an ordained assistant pastor in a Pentecostal church, says global concern about persecution of Christians in the country is based on “propaganda.” Yet she sees “divine intervention” in President Trump’s focus on protecting Christians in the
Elon Musk has once again found himself at the center of controversy, as the tech billionaire continues to grapple with the fallout from a surge in sexualized deepfakes on his social platform X, while newly revealed emails between him and Jeffrey Epstein have drawn fresh
Eleven candidates are vying for the Democratic nod to succeed New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) in Congress on Thursday in a contest that’s been defined in large part by an unusually high level of spending. Former Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-N.J.), Essex County Commissioner
Just as the beginning of a new year is a time for families to figure out their finances, the same is true for state legislatures. In the coming months, the majority of states will be penning their budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. As they tally costs, legislators will need
Republicans are skeptical that they and the White House will be able to reach an agreement with Democrats on reforms to immigration enforcement in the next few days, leaving many eyeing a long-term stopgap for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after funding expires Feb.
“I want to see elections be honest, and if a state can’t run an election, I think the people behind me should do something about it,” President Trump said on Tuesday. He then cited Detroit, Philadelphia, adding, “The federal government should get involved. These are agents of
The last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia is set to expire Thursday, leaving the world without a significant nuclear agreement between the two superpowers for the first time in more than half a century. Lawmakers are worried. The end of
Senate Democrats are staring down one of the thorniest negotiations they’ve faced in recent years as they push for a deal to fund essential programs at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) while trying not to squander a major opportunity on immigration, an issue that has
Donald Trump just claimed in an off-the-cuff interview moment that the events in Minnesota suggest that ICE needs to use a “softer touch.” He also went out of his way to say he’s called the Governor and Minneapolis’s mayor, meaning he wants to create the impression that he’s
Rep. Jay Obernolte’s compromise approach to AI regulation is seen by many in the tech industry as their best hope to block state AI laws. But do GOP leaders want what he’s selling?
Democratic leaders laid out their demands for reform at the Department of Homeland Security in a letter to Republican leadership on Wednesday, as lawmakers race to reach a compromise before the agency’s funding runs out in less than 10 days. A funding package passed earlier
President Trump on Wednesday said he is directing federal agents to assist in the search for "Today" show anchor Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie. "I spoke with Savannah Guthrie, and let her know that I am directing ALL Federal Law Enforcement to be at the family’s, and
Canada is reevaluating its planned purchase of U.S. F-35 fighter jets over the escalating trade tensions between Washington and Ottawa in what has become a flash point in bilateral relations between the two allies. Canada has committed to buying at least 16 F-35A Lightning II,
President Trump said Wednesday that he is endorsing Clay Fuller in a special election for former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) seat in Georgia’s 14th congressional district. “As District Attorney for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, and Air National Guard Officer,
A poll released Thursday found that public support for Immigration and Customs and Enforcement (ICE) and the Trump administration’s immigration policies eroded following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a federal agent in Minneapolis last month, with a majority of voters
President Trump said in an interview Wednesday that he is bothered by the investigation into former President Clinton as part of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s probe into files related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “It bothers me that
President Trump said in an interview on Thursday that he does not believe his administration is good at public relations when asked about criticisms of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “What happens is that, I think we do a phenomenal job, but I don't think we're
President Trump said in an interview Wednesday that Renee Good and Alex Pretti "were not angels" but said their actions did not justify their fatal shooting deaths at the hands of federal immigration officers. “I’m not happy with the two incidents,” Trump told anchor Tom
Sens. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) and Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) unveiled legislation Wednesday that would require online platforms, including social media companies, to take “reasonable steps” to prevent fraudulent or deceptive advertisements from reaching consumers. The Safeguarding
Tesla CEO and former White House adviser Elon Musk on Wednesday weighed in on legislation that would require ID and proof of citizenship to register to vote, warning that democracy could be at risk if the legislation isn't enacted. "It must be done or democracy is dead," Musk
Talks to revive enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies that expired at the end of last year appeared to be fizzling out Tuesday, with Democrats expressing little optimism about a proposal from Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) that he described as the “best and final” offer his
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security The Big Story US, Ukraine disagree on whether Russia following ceasefire President Trump defended Russian President Vladimir Putin as holding to the terms of his personal request to halt
Younger Americans were more likely to say the economy was the country’s most pressing concern last year, according to a new survey. In the Gallup poll, 32 percent of Americans aged 15 to 34 said that economic issues were “the most important problem” the U.S. “is facing
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) on Tuesday criticized rapper Nicki Minaj’s recent dabbling in conservative politics, accusing the singer of “selling out” to President Trump and his administration. “I just don’t do sellouts, especially in this moment,” Crockett told TMZ. “Things
Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.) on Wednesday announced he will not seek reelection, ending his congressional career after more than a decade and adding to the ranks of Republicans declining to run for another term. “I first ran for election to Congress in 2014 and, as I stated
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Sen. John Cornyn’s (R-Texas) campaign team fired back at an inflammatory post from GOP primary opponent Ken Paxton, taking aim at the Texas attorney general's recent divorce in strikingly personal terms. “Ken, when this over, you will have nothing. Which turns out to be the
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story States race forward on education AI regulations State lawmakers gave AI in education a lot of attention in last year’s legislative session with more than 50 bills proposed, and schools have wasted no time in trying to teach
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Vance announces price floor effort for minerals The Trump administration on Wednesday pushed for an international trade system involving price floors for minerals during a summit it held with representatives
Either Melania Trump doesn’t know the law, or she doesn’t care to follow it. The first lady denied that she was using the White House in order to promote her unwatchable documentary, Melania , during a press conference on Wednesday—mere minutes after plugging the film. “Why do
The Trump administration is probing claims of anti-white racism at Nike. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is investigating the sportswear company over “systemic allegations of D.E.I.-related intentional race discrimination” against white employees and job applicants.
The incident remains under investigation.