US politics live: Colombia backs down over deportations as immigration raids begin in Chicago

US and Colombia back down from brink of trade war after Colombia agrees to accept flights carrying people deported from USColombia agrees to accept deportation flights from USThe Senate is expected on Monday to vote on the confirmation of billionaire hedge-fund manager, Scott Bessent, as treasury secretary.On Saturday, the Senate voted 67-23 to advance Bessent’s nomination. A final vote is scheduled to take place this evening at 5.30pm ET. Continue reading...

Jan 27, 2025 - 15:03
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US politics live: Colombia backs down over deportations as immigration raids begin in Chicago

US and Colombia back down from brink of trade war after Colombia agrees to accept flights carrying people deported from US

The Senate is expected on Monday to vote on the confirmation of billionaire hedge-fund manager, Scott Bessent, as treasury secretary.

On Saturday, the Senate voted 67-23 to advance Bessent’s nomination. A final vote is scheduled to take place this evening at 5.30pm ET. Continue reading...