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Brazilian Woman Linked to Trump Press Secretary Released from ICE Custody Amid Legal Dispute

Brazilian Woman Linked to Trump Press Secretary Released from ICE Custody Amid Legal Dispute

Bruna Ferreira, a Brazilian-born woman with ties to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, has been released from ICE custody after being granted a $1,500 bond. Ferreira, who was previously engaged to Leavitt's brother, was detained by ICE while contesting deportation. Her lawyer argued she posed no danger or flight risk, and the government did not contest this. The case has drawn attention due to conflicting claims about Ferreira's immigration status and her relationship with Leavitt. The Department of Homeland Security labeled her a 'criminal illegal alien,' a claim her lawyer disputes, citing her participation in the DACA program.
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Trump's speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants from 'filthy' countries

Trump's speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants from 'filthy' countries

At a nighttime event in Pennsylvania, President Donald Trump tried to emphasize his focus on combating inflation, although the issue couldn't quite command his full attention
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Trading Day: Nervy Fed vigil almost over

Trading Day: Nervy Fed vigil almost over

ORLANDO, Florida, Dec 9 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks, bonds and the dollar held relatively steady on Tuesday as investors braced for the Federal Reserve's policy decision on Wednesday, while surprisingly hawkish remarks from Australia's central bank governor rocked markets there. More on that below.
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Immigration Judge Orders Release of Bruna Caroline Ferreira Amid Controversy

Immigration Judge Orders Release of Bruna Caroline Ferreira Amid Controversy

Bruna Caroline Ferreira, the mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s nephew, has been ordered released from an immigration detention facility in Louisiana. Ferreira was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Massachusetts on November 26 while on her way to pick up her son from school. Despite being labeled a 'criminal illegal alien' by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), an immigration judge granted her release on a $1,500 bond. Ferreira, originally from Brazil, was previously allowed to stay in the U.S. under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Her attorney, Todd Pomerleau, stated that she is working towards obtaining a green card and disputed claims of her having a criminal record. Pomerleau argued that any reference to a criminal past might be related to a decades-old juvenile court summons, which was dismissed.
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Australia social media watchdog sees common cause with US as age ban begins

Australia social media watchdog sees common cause with US as age ban begins

By Byron Kaye SYDNEY, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The regulator overseeing Australia's world-first teenage social media ban rejected the "technological exceptionalism" championed by mostly U.S.-based platforms and said a groundswell of American parents wanted similar measures. eSafety Commissioner Julie
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Federal agents use pepper spray on crowd in Somali neighborhood of Minneapolis amid Trump crackdown

Federal agents use pepper spray on crowd in Somali neighborhood of Minneapolis amid Trump crackdown

Federal agents have used pepper spray to disperse a crowd in a heavily Somali neighborhood in Minneapolis
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Analysis-Trump fuel economy rollback may make cars cheaper, but higher gas bills will absorb savings

Analysis-Trump fuel economy rollback may make cars cheaper, but higher gas bills will absorb savings

By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON, Dec 8 (Reuters) - The Trump administration's proposal to roll back Biden-era vehicle fuel efficiency standards may save automakers in the U.S. tens of billions of dollars and potentially lower upfront purchase costs for American car buyers.
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President Trump Facilitates Congo-Rwanda Peace Deal, Boosting Congolese Currency

President Trump Facilitates Congo-Rwanda Peace Deal, Boosting Congolese Currency

President Trump recently facilitated a peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, aiming to end a long-standing conflict between the two nations. The deal, signed at the White House, has led to a significant resurgence of the Congolese franc, which has become Africa's best-performing currency. The currency's value increased by 29%, attributed to Congo's foreign currency holdings and a shift in central bank policy. The peace agreement also included a mineral deal with the U.S., promising economic benefits and access to critical minerals. The DRC's copper revenue increased by 32% this year, further stabilizing the economy.
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Louisiana Judge Grants Bond to Mother of White House Press Secretary's Nephew Amid Deportation Battle

Louisiana Judge Grants Bond to Mother of White House Press Secretary's Nephew Amid Deportation Battle

A Louisiana immigration judge has granted a $1,500 bond to Bruna Ferreira, a 33-year-old woman from Revere, Massachusetts, who has family ties to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Ferreira was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in mid-November and has been held in an immigration facility in Louisiana. She has an 11-year-old child with Michael Leavitt, the brother of the press secretary. The Leavitt family has stated they were not involved in Ferreira's arrest. Ferreira's legal team has contested her classification as a 'criminal illegal alien' by federal immigration officials, arguing that she has no known charges against her. A past incident from when Ferreira was a minor involved a fistfight, but her lawyer, Todd Pomerleau, stated that such a misdemeanor does not disqualify her from obtaining a green card or DACA status. Ferreira, who came to the U.S. from Brazil at age six, will still need to fight deportation after her release.
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The Latest: Supreme Court likely to back Trump’s power to fire independent agency board members

The Latest: Supreme Court likely to back Trump’s power to fire independent agency board members

The U.S. Supreme Court seems likely to expand presidential control over independent federal agencies, signaling support for President Donald Trump’s firing of board members
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Trump says Zelenskyy 'hasn't read' a US-authored proposal to end Russia-Ukraine war

Trump says Zelenskyy 'hasn't read' a US-authored proposal to end Russia-Ukraine war

President Donald Trump is claiming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “ hasn’t read” a U
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Treasury Secretary Bessent Completes Divestment of Soybean Farm to Meet Ethics Agreement

Treasury Secretary Bessent Completes Divestment of Soybean Farm to Meet Ethics Agreement

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced the divestment of his interests in a soybean farm, fulfilling a requirement of the ethics agreement he signed upon joining the administration. This divestment was part of a broader commitment to avoid conflicts of interest, which included selling off various assets. Bessent, who has been a significant figure in implementing President Trump's economic policies, including tariffs, had previously missed several deadlines set by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics. The farm, located in North Dakota, was valued at up to $25 million and generated substantial rental income. Bessent's divestment comes amid renewed U.S.-China trade relations, with China agreeing to resume soybean purchases from the U.S.