The Trump administration faced a series of challenges and controversies, including a court order to return a deported college student, a military operation in the Indo-Pacific, and calls for reform at the United Nations, according to multiple news sources. These events unfolded amidst ongoing debates about immigration enforcement, international relations, and the role of global institutions.
A U.S. District Judge ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, a 19-year-old college student who was deported over Thanksgiving, as reported by ABC News. Judge Richard Stearns directed the government to bring her back within 14 days, acknowledging the government's error and calling for amends.
In other developments, the Department of War (DOW) announced that U.S. forces interdicted and boarded the oil tanker Veronica III in the Indo-Pacific after it attempted to evade a quarantine order issued by the Trump administration, as reported by Fox News. The DOW stated the vessel was boarded without incident.
Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the U.S. capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, also according to Fox News. Rubio made the statement during a joint press conference with Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, responding to a reporter's question about Fico's previous criticism of the U.S. operation.
Additionally, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz called for sweeping reform at the world body, placing the fight against antisemitism at the top of the agenda, according to Fox News. Waltz argued that the U.N. has an "atrocious history" on antisemitism and should prioritize institutional change.
In a separate matter, White House border czar Tom Homan addressed the issue of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers wearing masks, as reported by CBS News. Homan stated he didn't like the masks but believed they were necessary for officers' protection. He cited a surge in assaults and threats against ICE officers, with assaults increasing by 1,500 and threats by 8,000, although the source of these figures and the timeframe were not specified. "These men and women have to protect themselves," Homan said.
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