Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) traveled to El Salvador this week to meet Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a 29-year-old illegal immigrant deported from Maryland to a high-security prison in El Salvador. After repeated denials, Van Hollen was finally allowed to visit Garcia on Thursday night. U.S. courts had ruled Garcia’s deportation was an administrative error and ordered his return, but El Salvador has refused to release … Continue reading Van Hollen meets with Abrego Garcia; El Salvador says inmate will remain in custody

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that China is supplying weapons to Russia, including gunpowder and artillery, citing Ukrainian intelligence. Despite China’s official stance of neutrality in the conflict, Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will release more details on the cooperation next week. China has been accused of covertly aiding Russia’s military, including supplying drone components, while denying these claims, Politico has reported. Zelenskyy expressed disappointment, noting … Continue reading China is supplying weapons to Russia, Zelenskyy says

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cambodia for a two-day state visit aimed at deepening strong bilateral ties, concluding his Southeast Asia tour that also included Vietnam and Malaysia. Xi highlighted Cambodia as a key diplomatic partner, pledging continued support for its development and strategic autonomy. Trade and investment are central to the visit, with several agreements expected, amid rising U.S.-China trade tensions. China remains … Continue reading China’s Xi Jinping arrives in Cambodia to wrap up 3-nation Southeast Asia tour

On the 200th anniversary of Haiti’s forced indemnity, French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged the historic injustice of France demanding a massive debt from Haiti in exchange for its independence. Though he stopped short of offering reparations, Macron announced a joint French-Haitian commission to examine their shared history. The 1825 indemnity, originally 150 million gold francs, severely crippled Haiti’s economy and is linked to the country’s … Continue reading France’s president says making Haiti pay for its independence was unjust

Representative Jamie Raskin and other Democrats are stepping up resistance against Donald Trump’s presidency, with Raskin attending over 50 rallies and holding events in Republican strongholds. While Democrats lack real power in Congress, they’re using tactics like shadow hearings, court briefs, and procedural delays to push back. Progressive leaders like Cory Booker and Chris Van Hollen have gained attention through bold gestures, though critics say … Continue reading Dems Step Up Resistance as Base Hungers for More Fight

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen was denied entry into a Salvadoran prison on Thursday while trying to check on Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man deported by the Trump administration despite an immigration court order preventing his removal. Van Hollen, who is in El Salvador advocating for Abrego Garcia’s release, was stopped by soldiers at a checkpoint near the Terrorism Confinement Center. Abrego Garcia, who has … Continue reading Sen. Van Hollen says he was denied entry to the El Salvador prison holding Abrego Garcia