President Trump welcomed Argentine President Javier Milei to the White House yesterday, reaffirming U.S. support following a $20 billion currency swap between the two nations. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the deal aims to stabilize Argentina’s economy, but warned U.S. aid could be reconsidered if Milei’s party loses upcoming elections. (Story URL)
The Department of Homeland Security says Mexican drug cartels have created a “tiered” bounty system targeting ICE agents. The program allegedly offers $2,000 for intelligence gathering, $5,000 to $10,000 for kidnappings or assaults, and up to $50,000 for assassinating senior officials. Two weeks ago, the DOJ charged a Chicago Latin Kings member with placing a bounty on CBP Commander Greg Bovino. (Story URL)
Walmart has joined forces with OpenAI to let customers make purchases directly through ChatGPT. The new “Instant Checkout” feature allows users to browse Walmart products and complete transactions within the chat app. ChatGPT introduced the feature last month, enabling shoppers to ask for items like “best mattress under $1,000” or “gift for an avid reader” and buy them without leaving the conversation. (Story URL)
The U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza remained in place Tuesday, but disputes over aid and missing hostages threatened progress. Hamas released all surviving Israeli hostages and the remains of four others in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees. Families of 24 deceased hostages are still waiting for their loved ones’ return. President Trump said the deal could end the two-year Gaza war. (Story URL)
Authorities say Carrie Elizabeth Romney, sister-in-law of former U.S. Sen. and 2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, was found dead Friday night after a fall from a five-story parking garage in Santa Clarita, California. Officials said the 64-year-old Valencia resident “jumped or fell” from the structure. The sheriff’s department reported no signs of foul play. (Story URL)
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