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Trump says US military strike killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang with help from Venezuela​

By WILL WEISSERT
Updated 9:21 PM CDT, June 12, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that a “swift and lethal kinetic” U.S. strike has killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, whom he called “the infamous leader” of the Tren de Aragua gang.

Tren de Aragua has been labeled by the United States as a terrorist organization. Guerrero Flores was charged in a New York federal court with racketeering conspiracy and other crimes, including lending support to terrorists in crimes that stretched more than a decade, authorities announced in December.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted on X that the strike occurred earlier in the week on a Tren de Aragua compound in Venezuela.

U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton said at the time that the gang is responsible for countless acts of violence, extortion and drug trafficking in North America, South America and Europe. Trump nominated Clayton on Thursday to be director of national intelligence.

The U.S. State Department had offered rewards of up to $5 million for information leading to Guerrero Flores’ arrest

In a post on his social media site, Trump wrote, “Tren de Aragua terrorists no longer have safe haven in Venezuela or anywhere else and, under my leadership, we will find these vicious murderers and drug lords anytime, anyplace, and send them to the depths of hell where they belong.” Trump’s post referred to Guerrero Flores by his alias, “Niño Guerrero.” ...

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'Democrats want to win': Platner's support reflects a changing party in the Trump era

Democrats are rallying behind Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner despite a series of controversies that might have derailed a Democratic campaign during the height of the #MeToo movement.
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He took his wife, a Trump fan, to the president’s hotel in Doral. Instead he was detained by ICE.

A honeymoon plan ended in an arrest, months of detention and over $80,000 in debt for Venezuelan immigrant Bryan Rojas, who’s married to a U.S. citizen.
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Just 3% of recent ICE detainees had a violent felony conviction, government data shows

Only 3% of individuals detained by ICE during the first 14 months of the second Trump administration had a violent felony conviction, according to an ABC News analysis.
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Judge rules Trump can stage UFC fights on the White House's South Lawn this weekend

A federal judge has ruled the White House is allowed to stage a UFC show this weekend in an elaborate ring already built on the South Lawn to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary — on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.
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U.S. military making plans to secure Iran's nuclear materials if deal is reached, sources say

Military planners have discussed contingencies that would involve U.S. forces helping secure Iran's nuclear materials if a deal is reached, according to U.S. officials familiar with knowledge of the ongoing planning.
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Ukraine reclaims territory as it doubles attacks on Russian logistics

Ukraine says its 'lockdown' strategy is working as it disrupts Russian supply lines.
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Trump's name poised to be removed from Kennedy Center after court denies last-minute move to keep it

The Kennedy Center is running out of options to keep President Donald Trump’s name on the facade of the iconic performing arts venue.
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Birthright citizenship decision looms as Trump court cases mount

From immigration to elections, ballrooms to tax immunity, much of President Donald Trump’s second term legacy is mired in the courts.
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US and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal to end their war, Pakistan's prime minister says

Pakistan's prime minister says the United State and Iran have agreed to wording of an agreement aimed at ending their war in the Middle East.
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Deal to end fighting would lead to Hormuz reopening, Iran says

The deal which will pave the way for hostilities to end is close to being finalised, the US, Iran and mediators Pakistan say.
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Where Trump has lost support with independents, according to AP-NORC polling

Independents have grown increasingly unhappy with President Donald Trump during his second term, particularly independents without a college degree.
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Ohio voting rights group facing criminal fraud investigation, sources say

The FBI executed a search warrant at the office of an Ohio-based group known for its voter registration work as part of an ongoing fraud-related investigation, sources told CBS News.
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Anthropic says it has taken its latest AI models offline to comply with new export controls

AI giant Anthropic says it has taken its latest artificial intelligence models, known as Fable 5 and Mythos 5, offline to comply with a directive from the Trump administration to prevent their use by foreign nationals.
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Runoffs provide Trump’s next big GOP tests: From the Politics Desk

Plus, deal or no deal with Iran?
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What the US says is in the potential Iran war agreement

As part of the deal, Iran gets rewarded economically if they meet their obligations, a senior administration official said Friday.
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