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‘La Migra!’ Part of Trump’s promised storm

As President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office on Monday, the US Border Patrol is poised to play a major role in his promised crackdown on immigration. On Thursday, Californians got a glimpse of the tension that can arise as undocumented…

FAA suspends Musk’s Starship launch after explosion

Air traffic controllers at the Federal Aviation Administration’s office in Puerto Rico began fielding calls Thursday evening after a SpaceX test flight exploded and debris began pouring toward the Caribbean. The flight near Puerto Rico needed to avoid passing through…

Is Trump promising too much to the US economy?

Trump gives economy speech in Pennsylvania

What complicates it: The debate has raised speculation about how aggressively Trump will decide, given the potential economic risks. Analysts say tariffs are likely to lead to higher prices for Americans and pain for companies hit by foreigners. And unlike…