Amid ongoing funding issues, former President Donald Trump has proposed an exit package for federal workers, as the funding freeze continues to cause widespread disruption. This move has sparked debates over government operations and the impact on public sector employees, as chaos grows within federal agencies.

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be visiting the White House next week, making him the first foreign leader to meet Donald Trump in Washington, DC since Trump's return to power.

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US President Donald Trump has urged Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring home astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who have been on the International Space Station since June 2024. Watch in for more details!

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US President Trump’s Middle East envoy met today with a top adviser to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, in the first meeting between a Palestinian official and a member of the new US administration since the Nov election. Watch in for more details!

Trump envoy meets with senior Palestinian official in Saudi Arabia

After only a week in office, Trump is already expanding his attack on government activities and removing congressional oversight of the federal budget. Watch in for more details!

Trump orders a sweeping freeze of federal aid

After Only A Week In Office, Trump Is Already Expanding His Attack On Government Activities And Removing Congressional Oversight Of The Federal Budget. Watch in for more details!

Trump Orders Sweeping Freeze Of Federal Aid

US President Donald Trump has ordered a freeze on federal funding and the decision could disrupt education, healthcare, poverty programs, housing assistance, disaster relief, and several other initiatives. All of these depend on federal dollars, potentially trillions of dollars in federal grants, loans, and other aid, possible suspension by this White House order. But a federal judge halted the order shortly before it was to take effect on Tuesday afternoon. Watch in for more details!

Trump's federal spending freeze sparks fury

Dozens of Colombian illegal migrants arrived home from the United States Tuesday, grateful for an end to a gruelling deportation ordeal at the heart of a bitter row between the two countries.
Bogota sent two air force planes to fetch some 200 of its nationals, including children, from California and Texas after initially turning back two US military planes carrying them.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro refused the first planes after taking umbrage at the treatment meted out to the expelled Brazilian migrants flown home from the United States last week, handcuffed and shackled at the ankles.
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Petro posted photographs on social media Tuesday of his compatriots disembarking in Bogota without cuffs and wrote: "They are Colombians, free and dignified, and in their homeland where they are loved."
He added: "The migrant is not a criminal but a human being who wants to work and progress, live life."
Carlos Gomez, one of the deportees, said he had left with his 17-year-old son for the United States two weeks ago seeking "a better future."
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What he found was not that.
"It is not an American dream, it is an American nightmare," Gomez told journalists on his return to Bogota.
At the migrant detention centre where they were held, Gomez claimed the food was "horrible," the guards abusive, and the conditions "worse than (those of) a prisoner."
Then came the attempted initial deportation from San Diego, with Gomez claiming he and his teenage son were handcuffed and shackled.
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"He cried to me: 'Daddy it hurts'," he recounted.
<h2>'America is respected again'&nbsp;</h2>
Petro, Colombia's first-ever leftist president, stepped back from the brink of a full-blown trade war with the United States on Sunday after Trump threatened sanctions and tariffs on exports despite a free-trade agreement between the two countries.
The US embassy in Bogota suspended visa applications.
Petro insisted he would only accept migrants who were not treated "like criminals."
Another deportee, who identified himself only as Daniel, told reporters at Bogota's El Dorado airport that he and other migrants were roughly treated by deportation officials: their few belongings seized before they were cuffed and chained for one of the rejected US flights "as if we were... wanted criminals."
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Colombian Foreign Minister Luis Murillo insisted Tuesday that none of the deportees, including 21 children and two pregnant women, were wanted for a crime in either country.
Petro, a former guerrilla, was the first Latin American leader to defy Trump over his mass deportation plans.
He threatened retaliatory steps, but his resistance fizzled in the face of Trump's threats and an outcry at home over what many saw as a hot-headed handling of the dispute.
"On both sides, they made mistakes. They insulted each other, and they took decisions that should not have been taken," Colombian ex-president Juan Manuel Santos told AFP Tuesday at an event in Washington.
"Fortunately, they ended up doing the right thing, which they should have done from the beginning -- sit down and talk."
Trump claimed victory Monday, telling a lawmakers' retreat in Miami that "America is respected again."&nbsp;
He insisted that "we've made it clear to every country that they will be taking back (their) people, that we're sending out the criminals... the illegal aliens coming from their countries."
Brazil on Monday summoned the top US envoy to the country to explain the "degrading treatment" meted out to its own nationals.
The Republican's plans for mass migrant deportations have put him on a potential collision course with governments in Latin America -- the original home of most of the United States' estimated 11 million undocumented migrants.
Since he took office a week ago, thousands of people have been sent back to countries including Guatemala and Mexico.
While previous US administrations also routinely expelled illegal migrants, Trump has vowed the biggest deportation wave in history.
Honduras has called an urgent meeting of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) on Thursday to discuss migration issues.
Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

World: Bogota sent two air force planes to fetch some 200 of its nationals from California and Texas after initially turning back two US military planes carrying them.

Dozens of Colombian illegal migrants arrived home from the United States Tuesday, grateful for an end to a gruelling deportation ordeal at the heart of a bitter row between the two countries. Bogota sent two air force planes to fetch some 200 of its nationals, including children, from California and Texas after initially turning back two US military planes carrying them. Colombian President Gustavo Petro refused the first planes after taking umbrage at the treatment meted out to the expelled Brazilian migrants flown home from the United States last week, handcuffed and shackled at the ankles. Also read: Is Colombian Prez Petro having affair with transgender woman? Old video claims Petro posted photographs on social media Tuesday of his compatriots disembarking in Bogota without cuffs and wrote: "They are Colombians, free and dignified, and in their homeland where they are loved." He added: "The migrant is not a criminal but a human being who wants to work and progress, live life." Carlos Gomez, one of the deportees, said he had left with his 17-year-old son for the United States two weeks ago seeking "a better future." Also read: Colombia averts trade war with US after agreeing to accept deported migrants What he found was not that. "It is not an American dream, it is an American nightmare," Gomez told journalists on his return to Bogota. At the migrant detention centre where they were held, Gomez claimed the food was "horrible," the guards abusive, and the conditions "worse than (those of) a prisoner." Then came the attempted initial deportation from San Diego, with Gomez claiming he and his teenage son were handcuffed and shackled. Also read: Trump's deportation flights costing $852,000 for every 80 migrants: Report "He cried to me: 'Daddy it hurts'," he recounted. 'America is respected again' Petro, Colombia's first-ever leftist president, stepped back from the brink of a full-blown trade war with the United States on Sunday after Trump threatened sanctions and tariffs on exports despite a free-trade agreement between the two countries. The US embassy in Bogota suspended visa applications. Petro insisted he would only accept migrants who were not treated "like criminals." Another deportee, who identified himself only as Daniel, told reporters at Bogota's El Dorado airport that he and other migrants were roughly treated by deportation officials: their few belongings seized before they were cuffed and chained for one of the rejected US flights "as if we were... wanted criminals." Also read: Flagrant disregard: Brazil outraged as immigrants deported from US arrive in handcuffs Colombian Foreign Minister Luis Murillo insisted Tuesday that none of the deportees, including 21 children and two pregnant women, were wanted for a crime in either country. Petro, a former guerrilla, was the first Latin American leader to defy Trump over his mass deportation plans. He threatened retaliatory steps, but his resistance fizzled in the face of Trump's threats and an outcry at home over what many saw as a hot-headed handling of the dispute. "On both sides, they made mistakes. They insulted each other, and they took decisions that should not have been taken," Colombian ex-president Juan Manuel Santos told AFP Tuesday at an event in Washington. "Fortunately, they ended up doing the right thing, which they should have done from the beginning -- sit down and talk." Trump claimed victory Monday, telling a lawmakers' retreat in Miami that "America is respected again." He insisted that "we've made it clear to every country that they will be taking back (their) people, that we're sending out the criminals... the illegal aliens coming from their countries." Brazil on Monday summoned the top US envoy to the country to explain the "degrading treatment" meted out to its own nationals. The Republican's plans for mass migrant deportations have put him on a potential collision course with governments in Latin America -- the original home of most of the United States' estimated 11 million undocumented migrants. Since he took office a week ago, thousands of people have been sent back to countries including Guatemala and Mexico. While previous US administrations also routinely expelled illegal migrants, Trump has vowed the biggest deportation wave in history. Honduras has called an urgent meeting of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) on Thursday to discuss migration issues. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

'An American nightmare': Colombia brings around 200 migrants home

The White House unveils the official portrait of First Lady Melania Trump, celebrating her role and legacy. The portrait is a significant addition to the nation’s collection, honoring her time as First Lady.

White House unveils official portrait of First Lady Melania Trump

Donald Trump pledges to develop a U.S. version of the Iron Dome missile defense system, emphasizing the urgent need for its implementation to protect the nation from missile threats.

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As migrant numbers increase, Mexico is preparing for a significant influx by setting up large tent shelters along its borders. This move aims to provide temporary housing and support for those arriving, while the country manages growing migration challenges.

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The White House has implemented a temporary freeze on federal grants and loans as part of an ongoing review of government spending under the Trump administration.&nbsp;
A memo from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) outlines the suspension of all financial assistance, including grants, loans and other related programmes.
<h2>Focus on dismantling DEI and other policies</h2>
The freeze comes in response to several executive orders signed by President Trump aimed at dismantling programmes tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), as well as other initiatives linked to gender ideology and the Green New Deal.&nbsp;
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Matthew Vaeth, acting director of the OMB, stated that &ldquo;Federal agencies must temporarily pause all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance, and other relevant agency activities that may be implicated by the executive orders, including, but not limited to, financial assistance for foreign aid, nongovernmental organizations, DEI, woke gender ideology, and the green new deal.&rdquo;&nbsp;
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He added, "The use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars that does not improve the day-to-day lives of those we serve."
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<h2>Congressional Democrats demand reversal</h2>
The suspension, which took effect at 5 PM EST on January 28, has drawn sharp criticism from congressional Democrats. Senators Patty Murray and Representative Rosa DeLauro have urged the OMB to reverse the decision, calling the scope of the freeze &ldquo;unprecedented&rdquo; and warning of its potentially devastating consequences across the country.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | A memo from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) outlines the suspension of all financial assistance, including grants, loans, and other related programmes.

The White House has implemented a temporary freeze on federal grants and loans as part of an ongoing review of government spending under the Trump administration. A memo from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) outlines the suspension of all financial assistance, including grants, loans and other related programmes. Focus on dismantling DEI and other policies The freeze comes in response to several executive orders signed by President Trump aimed at dismantling programmes tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), as well as other initiatives linked to gender ideology and the Green New Deal. Also Read | 'America first': Trump vows tariffs on China, India, Brazil and other nations that 'harm' US Matthew Vaeth, acting director of the OMB, stated that “Federal agencies must temporarily pause all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance, and other relevant agency activities that may be implicated by the executive orders, including, but not limited to, financial assistance for foreign aid, nongovernmental organizations, DEI, woke gender ideology, and the green new deal.” Also Read | Tucker Carlson claims Biden administration 'tried to kill Putin'. Here's how Kremlin reacted He added, "The use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars that does not improve the day-to-day lives of those we serve." Also Read | 'Time to return to system that made us richer,' Trump hints at removing income tax for US citizens Congressional Democrats demand reversal The suspension, which took effect at 5 PM EST on January 28, has drawn sharp criticism from congressional Democrats. Senators Patty Murray and Representative Rosa DeLauro have urged the OMB to reverse the decision, calling the scope of the freeze “unprecedented” and warning of its potentially devastating consequences across the country. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump administration freezes funding for all financial assistance, including grants and loans

Indian PM Narendra Modi likely to visit US in February, says Donald Trump. On Monday Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on his way back from Florida. We have a very good relationship with India, said Trump while confirming PM’s visit. Visit announced after a call between both where they discussed immigration, trade relations. Watch to know more!

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Donald Trump pushes for stronger border security measures during a retreat with House Republicans, marking the end of his first week in office. The proposal aims to address immigration and enhance border enforcement.

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Selena Gomez breaks down over Trump's immigration crackdown in deleted video. Gomez shared an emotional video on her Instagram, breaking down in tears. Emilia Perez star posted the clip alongside caption, ‘I’m sorry’ with a Mexican flag emoji. In a deleted clip, Gomez expressed her anguish over US President's immigration policies. Watch to know more!

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday held a telephonic conversation with Donald Trump, a week after his inauguration as US President, and congratulated his "dear friend on his historic second term". Watch to know more!

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The pro- Russian war media and bloggers reported that Russia has dismissed a senior Commander following claims that he made false reports about the progress of Russian forces in Ukraine. 
Ukrainian military bloggers reported Sunday (Nov. 24) that Colonel General Gennady Anashkin, the commander of the South Forces Group, was sacked after he provided misleading information regarding Russia’s position in the Siversk settlement in the eastern region of Donetsk. 
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US President Donald Trump's inauguration, which was held on January 20, has set a viewership record, as the news section of YouTube received a stunning 9.6 million views, making a new “All Time Viewership Record”.

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Elon Musk has caused waves once again, this time with his surprise video address to a rally of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (Alternative für Deutschland) party on January 25.

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While the situation in Gaza remains tense, President Donald Trump has proposed a plan to "clean out" Gaza. Trump suggested that Jordan and Egypt could take in the population, either temporarily or long-term.

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US President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration is taking full effect. In a massive operation hundreds of migrants have been arrested and deported. The latest comes after Donald Trump signed executive orders that led to the cancellation of appointments of refugees. Over 500 illegal immigrants, shackled with handcuffs, were being escorted onto a military aircraft. Watch in for more details!

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President Donald Trump has blamed a fish for the wildfires in LA.  In an apparent dig, one of Trump's Executive orders directed the federal agencies “to route more water" from across the state to prioritize water needs by humans instead of trying to protect a nearly extinct tiny fish species. Watch this video to find out more.

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Donald Trump unleashed a storm of executive orders in the first few hours of taking over the presidency. The US judiciary is now gearing up to face a potential avalanche of challenges. In the first of these, 22 states are suing to stop Trump's order blocking birthright citizenship. Watch in for more detail!

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