Venezuela's Congress is poised to vote on an amnesty law that would free hundreds of political prisoners, just weeks after the ousting of Nicolás Maduro, according to NPR Politics. Meanwhile, in the United States, former President Donald Trump continues to make headlines, threatening to block the opening of a major bridge connecting the U.S. and Canada and renewing his attacks on Harvard University. These events, along with a court decision impacting immigration, highlight a complex political landscape.
In Venezuela, the upcoming vote on the amnesty law is a significant step towards new freedoms, as reported by NPR Politics. The law's passage would allow for the release of numerous political prisoners. The situation is being closely watched as Venezuelans cautiously test their new freedoms.
Across the border, Trump's actions continue to draw attention. He threatened to block the opening of the $4.7 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit, Michigan, to Windsor, Ontario, as stated in a Time article. Trump claimed Canada has treated the United States unfairly for decades and complained about the infrastructure's lack of U.S. content. He also renewed his demands for $1 billion from Harvard University, despite previously dropping the demand, as reported by Time. This "about-face reflects one of the most fundamental impulses of Trump: a proclivity to deny failure through the art of preemptive rejection," according to the same source.
In other news, the Department of Homeland Security faces a funding deadline, and courts are fast-tracking Somali asylum seeker hearings, according to NPR News. Additionally, a court decision has given the Trump administration "broad authority to lock up millions of immigrants," as reported by Vox. This decision, made by a court dominated by MAGA Republicans, is seen as a dangerous new weapon.
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