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Bernd Debusmann Jr

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Mexico-born DC-based senior journalist @BBCWorld. Mostly at the WH. Ex-Reuters Mexico & NYC. Covering N. America now after stretches in the Mideast and LatAm.

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In this episode of the BBC's 'From Our Own Correspondent' program - my absolute favorite content we produce - I recounted what it was like being in the room with Trump at the White House as news of Signal-gate broke. Listen here:.
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In other news, Julio César Chávez Jr - the son of the legendary boxer - has been detained and is being deported to Mexico, according to DHS. Chavez has an arrest warrant in MX for organised crime, firearms, ammunition and explosives. DHS alleges he's linked to the Sinaloa Cartel.
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Lawyers for Kilmar Ábrego García have alleged that assaults from guards left him with visible injuries within a day of his arrival at the CECOT prison, and that he was "forced to kneel" from 9 PM to 6 AM, "with guards striking anyone who fell from exhaustion".
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RT @Sarakshi: Will be on @bbcworldservice with @marklowen at 12:30pm ET/ 5:30pm London to discuss the latest with Trump's megabill. Tune in!.
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Trump added that "if they don't leave, we'll deport them".
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Bernd Debusmann Jr
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On the point of self-deportations: Noem and Trump repeatedly said that "many" had already done so. I asked how many. Noem responded "hundreds of thousands" before saying "a million" - she said the government doesn't have complete data.
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Today's story from Everglades Alcatraz, which Trump and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said they hope acts as a deterrent and helps convince those in the country illegally to self-deport:
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Bernd Debusmann Jr
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I've just returned from Everglades Alcatraz, the new migrant detention facility set up over a period of days by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to aid the fed govt in the rapid deportation of migrants. Here's a view of one of the housing facilities:
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Bernd Debusmann Jr
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Good morning - President Trump is headed to the "Alligator Alcatraz" migrant detention facility in Florida this morning.
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President Trump will be visit Everglades Alcatraz - a new migrant detention facility in Florida - tomorrow.
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Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt began her briefing by urging Fed Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates - and reading a fairly long list of countries with lower rates.
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The Trump administration says that Harvard University violated civil-rights laws over its treatment of Israeli and Jewish students, potentially further endangering its federal funding. Harvard says it "strongly disagrees" with the government's findings.
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Bernd Debusmann Jr
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In this edition of @BBCRadio4's From Our Own Correspondent, I took a look at how Donald Trump’s sudden decision to attack Iran’s nuclear sites was met with concern by many in Washington – including some of his most ardent supporters, But most were quick to fall back in line:.
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Bernd Debusmann Jr
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RT @CaitrionaPerry: Does Trump rule through social media? - Latest episode of The President's Path podcast, @BBCNews @BBCSounds up now on @….
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Bernd Debusmann Jr
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U.S. officials have confirmed that previous reporting on this was accurate - but that it's one of a *range of options being considered:.
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Catch this week's episode of The President's Path podcast for our deep dive into Trump's social media use and the NYC mayoral election. W/ @CaitrionaPerry and @SumiSomaskanda. Also on Apple Podcasts, BBC Sounds etc.
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Bernd Debusmann Jr
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Don't forget to tune into President's Path at 1830 EST/2230 GMT - fun one this week in which @SumiSomaskanda @CaitrionaPerry and I discuss Trump's social media, as well as NYC's mayoral race.
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Bernd Debusmann Jr
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Will be on @BBCWorld this afternoon at 1715 EST/2115 GMT to discuss the Rwanda-DRC deal and the White House.
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President Trump has made a short-notice appearance in the White House briefing room following the Supreme Court decision:
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The White House has announced a last minute news conference at the White House after the Supreme Court decision.
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