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Law enforcement officers detain migrants in the area in Coral Gables, Fla., Jan. 28, 2025. (Pedro Portal/Miami Herald via AP File)

19 million and counting: The immigration numbers Trump inherited

The Biden administration's border policies led to an unprecedented surge in illegal immigration, even as the Trump administration implements new strategies to address the issue, including a self-deportation app. Meanwhile, a voting fraud case in Maryland highlights concerns about election integrity.

March 10, 2025
Sunlight shines through the flags of Canada and the United States, held together by a protester outside on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Feb. 1, 2025. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP) ** FILE **

From border prices to global markets: The immediate impact of Trump’s tariff war

President Trump's sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China have triggered an international trade war with immediate economic consequences. Markets plunged and trading partners retaliated within hours of the duties taking effect. Here's what you need to know about this rapidly expanding economic confrontation.

March 4, 2025
U.S. Marines deploy along the U.S.-Mexico border near the San Ysidro Port of Entry, Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, in San Diego. Tijuana, Mexico in seen in the background. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Border breakthrough: How Trump achieved the ‘lowest numbers in history’

President Trump's border security policies are showing dramatic results as illegal crossings plummet to historic lows, but new controversies have emerged about potential sabotage of enforcement operations and legal challenges from Mexico. Here's what you need to know about these developing situations.

March 3, 2025
President Donald Trump welcomes Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House in Washington, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

‘Take the deal’: Inside the Trump-Zelenskyy shouting match

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's much-anticipated White House visit ended abruptly in a heated argument with President Trump, transforming what was expected to be a diplomatic breakthrough into a dramatic confrontation. Here's what you need to know about this high-stakes meeting and its aftermath.

February 28, 2025
An employee works at a textile factory that produces T-shirts, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Christian Chavez)

‘Time’s up’: Inside Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico

President Trump has announced that tariffs on Canada and Mexico will take effect March 4, ending a temporary pause after both nations failed to meet his demands for increased border security and fentanyl trafficking control. This dramatic escalation in trade policy raises significant questions for North American commerce. Here's what you need to know about the impending tariffs.

February 27, 2025