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US Appetite for Cocaine Powers Rise of Cartel Boss

'El Mencho' is now Mexico's most powerful drug lord

(Newser) - As cocaine use surges in the US, Nemesio "Mencho" Oseguera, leader of Mexico's Jalisco New Generation Cartel, has emerged as the most powerful drug lord in the country, and possibly the world. Operating from a fortified hideout in the Sierra Madre, Oseguera has capitalized on two trends:...

Greene Again Urges Split Between Red, Blue States

Congresswoman points to deep political divide and safety concerns

(Newser) - Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has reignited her call for a "national divorce," contending that political divisions in the US have grown too deep to bridge and warning that the country is "no longer safe for any of us." The congresswoman on Monday reiterated her previous...

Whiskey Rivals Join Forces to Fight Tariff

Scotch, bourbon producers say 10% tariff could cost the US lots of money and thousands of jobs

(Newser) - Whiskey rivals Scotch and bourbon are setting aside their competition as new US tariffs threaten to shake up a centuries-old partnership, reports the New York Times . Both US whiskey producers and their Scottish counterparts agree tariffs on Scotch whisky imported into the US are bad for business on both...

Nvidia's Stock Tumbles After China Accusation

Beijing accuses chip-maker of antitrust violations

(Newser) - China has accused American chip-maker Nvidia of breaking its antitrust laws—a move that intensifies already fraught economic relations between Beijing and Washington. China's top antitrust regulator accused the tech giant of breaking the country's competition law, which the New York Times sees as a "tit...

Ed Sheeran Is Making a Move Across the Pond

Singer relocating to the US with his wife and kids

(Newser) - The UK is losing another beloved ginger—this one considered pop royalty. Ed Sheeran has revealed he is moving across the pond with his wife and two daughters, who plan to settle in the US. "I feel like I might be the only person moving to America," the...

'Kissing Bug' Sickness Now Endemic in US

CDC confirms cases of Chagas' disease across at least 8 states, mainly in the South

(Newser) - Chagas' disease, commonly referred to as "kissing bug" disease, is now officially recognized as endemic in the United States, according to the CDC. This means the disease, long associated with Latin America, is now consistently present in parts of the US, especially the South, per the Washington Post...

After Losses and Tariff 'Crisis,' Japan's Prime Minister Resigns
Japan's Prime Minister Resigns
Sep 7, 2025 1:00 PM CDT

Japan's Prime Minister Resigns

Shigeru Ishiba says he has to take responsibility for coalition's loss of majorities in parliament

(Newser) - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation on Sunday after a series of election losses, pushing world's fourth-largest economy into political uncertainty just as it clinched a trade deal with the US. Ishiba, 68, said he must take responsibility after his ruling coalition lost its majorities in...

Trump Revives Failed Goal: Summit Will Be Held at Doral

'Everybody wants it there,' president says of G20

(Newser) - President Trump announced Friday that he'll assemble world leaders at his Doral golf resort near Miami for next year's G20 summit, echoing a plan to host a G7 summit during his first term that he abandoned after bipartisan criticism . White House officials said the summit will take...

Trump Administration Halts Nearly All Visas for Palestinians

This comes as some Palestinians have been receiving medical care in the US

(Newser) - The US has halted nearly all visitor visas for Palestinian passport holders, a sweeping move that effectively bars thousands from entering the country for education, business, or medical care. The policy, detailed in an Aug. 18 State Department cable, goes beyond the recent freeze on visas for Gazans and...

Xi, Putin, and Modi Send Message to US

India cozies up to China, Russia at summit where US policy is rebuked

(Newser) - At a summit in Tianjin, eastern China, on Monday, the leaders of China, Russia, and India offered a carefully choreographed show of unity aimed at the West. Cameras caught Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Narendra Modi exchanging handshakes and laughter, with Modi at one point linking hands with Xi...

Court Rules Against Trump's Tariffs, but With a Catch

Federal appeals court leaves tariffs in place for now so administration can appeal to Supreme Court

(Newser) - A federal appeals court ruled Friday that President Trump had no legal right to impose sweeping tariffs on almost every country on Earth but left in place for now his effort to build a protectionist wall around the American economy. The ruling from the US Court of Appeals for the...

Newsom: Trump Isn't Into 'Free and Fair' Elections

California governor warns Dems are plagued by 'weakness,' urges them to 'wake up' and fight back

(Newser) - Gavin Newsom has a message for Democrats and the US electorate in general: "Wake up." The California governor's warning came Wednesday at a Politico summit, where he said "the rule of law is being replaced by the rule of Don" and called for Americans to "...

Mexico Wants in on Cartel Boss' Billions

Sheinbaum urges US to direct seized cartel funds to Mexico's poor

(Newser) - Mexico's president is calling on the US to channel some of the billions of dollars seized from Sinaloa cartel co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada back across the border. In pleading guilty Monday to US charges of drug trafficking and murder, the 77-year-old Zambada agreed to forfeit some...

Abrego Garcia Files for Asylum
Abrego Garcia Files for Asylum
Aug 27, 2025 10:30 AM CDT

Abrego Garcia Files for Asylum

Federal judge rules he can't be deported before October hearing

(Newser) - Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who has become the face of President Trump's hard-line immigration agenda, is seeking asylum in the United States, his lawyers told a federal judge on Wednesday. US District Judge Paula Xinis ruled on Wednesday that Abrego Garcia, 30, can't be deported before at least Oct....

With US Warships on the Way, Venezuela Reacts

It ups naval patrols following Trump's decision to send destroyers to region

(Newser) - Tensions are ratcheting up along Venezuela's Caribbean coast following President Trump's decision to send three US guided-missile destroyers and 4,000 Marines to the region. Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino on Tuesday announced enhanced patrols in the region, including "larger vessels further north in our territorial...

Trump's 50% Tariff Hike on India Goes Into Effect

New tariffs of up to 50% threaten Indian exports, put millions of jobs at risk

(Newser) - President Trump's decision to double tariffs on Indian imports to rates as high as 50% took effect on Wednesday, putting a major strain on US-India relations at a time when the two nations have been deepening strategic ties. The move, in part a response to India's continued...

Along the Border, a 'Virtual Wall' Is Emerging on Both Sides

Drone tech escalates as police, drug cartels in Mexico face off

(Newser) - Local police along the US-Mexico border are increasingly turning to AI-powered drones to track drug traffickers, seek out migrants trying to cross into the US, assist in emergencies, and compensate for staff shortages and reduced federal funding. While US officials have long used drones along the border, creating what...

On Immigrant Numbers, a 'Clear Win' for Trump

Per Pew, more immigrants are leaving US than coming in after decades of 'rapid growth'

(Newser) - The United States' immigrant population has shrunk for the first time in decades, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of recent census data. Between January and June, the number of foreign-born residents—both legal and undocumented—fell by almost 1.5 million, dropping to 51.9 million. Driving the...

All 55M Foreign Visa Holders Will Now Be Scrutinized

Visa holders face new social media checks and possible revocations under Trump administration

(Newser) - The Trump administration is rolling out a sweeping plan to re-examine all 55 million active US visa holders, broadening its crackdown on both illegal and legal immigration, the Washington Post reports. According to a State Department statement, the new "continuous vetting" process will allow officials to revoke visas...

Hurricanes Strike a New Fear Into America's Migrants

Those without permanent legal status fear they'll need to avoid shelters due to ICE detentions

(Newser) - If a major hurricane approaches Central Florida this season, Maria knows it's dangerous to stay inside her wooden, trailerlike home. In past storms, she evacuated to her sister's sturdier house. If she couldn't get there, a shelter set up at the local high school served as a...

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