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Federal charges filed against Dem congresswoman following confrontation at ICE facility

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Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba is charging Rep. LaMonica McIver for her alleged misconduct towards law enforcement in front of Delaney Hall in New Jersey earlier this month, but she is dismissing the trespassing charge against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.

«Representative LaMonica McIver assaulted, impeded, and interfered with law enforcement in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 111 (a)(1),» Habba said in a letter shared on X Monday. «That conduct cannot be overlooked by the chief federal law enforcement official in the State of New Jersey, and it is my Constitutional obligation to ensure that our federal law enforcement is protected when executing their duties.»

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McIver responded to the charges in a statement shared on social media.

«Earlier this month, I joined my colleagues to inspect the treatment of ICE detainees at Delaney Hall in my district,» McIver said. «We were fulfilling our lawful oversight responsibilities, as members of Congress have done many times before, and our visit should have been peaceful and short. Instead, ICE agents created an unnecessary and unsafe confrontation when they chose to arrest Mayor Baraka.

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Rep. LaMonica McIver can be seen wearing red in this screenshot from the body camera footage DHS provided to Fox News. (Department of Homeland Security)

«The charges against me are purely political – they mischaracterize and distort my actions, and are meant to criminalize and deter legislative oversight,» she added. «This administration will never stop me from working for the people in our district and standing up for what is right. I am thankful for the outpouring of support I have received, and I look forward to the truth being laid out clearly in court.»

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem weighed in on the charges against McIver, saying, «no one is above the law.»

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«If any person, regardless of political party, influence or status, assaults a law enforcement officer as we witnessed Congresswoman McIver do, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,» the secretary wrote. «We thank our brave ICE law enforcement officers for their service to this great nation.»

Fox News has learned that McIver must turn herself in as soon as possible, though it is up to the magistrate on the specifics of when she must turn herself in and how.

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Barricades outside Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, on May 13, 2025. (Cameron Arcand for Fox News Digital)

Prosecutors also told Fox News that McIver faces several felony charges, so she is looking at possible time behind bars.

Habba also announced in her letter that, after extensive consideration, she was dismissing charges against Baraka.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was originally charged with class C misdemeanor trespassing at the facility, which is privately operated by the GEO Group, last week, and he had his first court appearance on Thursday, which Habba personally attended.

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«We believe that I was targeted in this,» Baraka said outside the courtroom after his appearance.

On Monday, Baraka released a statement about the charges against him being dismissed.

«I am glad that the U.S. Attorney has agreed that this case should be dismissed,» he said. «I have had strong relationships with prior U.S. Attorneys, and I plan to speak with the current U.S. Attorney about issues on which we can cooperate. As to Delaney Hall, I will continue to advocate for the humane treatment of detainees, and I will continue to press the facility to ensure that it is compliant with City of Newark codes and regulations.

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«I understand that the U.S. Attorney has chosen to charge Congresswoman LaMonica McIver with assaulting law enforcement,» Baraka continued. «Congresswoman McIver is a daughter of Newark, past Newark Council President, a former student of mine, and a dear friend. I want to be clear: I stand with LaMonica, and I fully expect her to be vindicated.»

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Baraka and three congressional lawmakers – McIver, Robert Menendez Jr., and Bonnie Watson Coleman were outside the ICE facility last week with a group of protesters when the gates opened to allow an ICE bus in. All four officials then allegedly rushed through the gates past security, according to officials from the Department of Homeland Security. 

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«If it was a typical U.S. citizen, and they tried to storm into a detention facility that’s housing dangerous criminals or any person at all, they would be arrested,» DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin told «Fox News Live» host Kevin Corke Saturday. «Just because you are a member of Congress or just because you’re a public official, does not mean you are above the law.

DHS SAYS ‘ARRESTS ARE STILL ON THE TABLE’ AFTER NEW JERSEY HOUSE DEMS CAUGHT ON CAMERA ‘STORMING’ ICE FACILITY

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Members of Congress bust into ICE detention facility in New Jersey (X / @RepBonnie)

However, McIver and others allege that «ICE created chaos» and instigated the situation.

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«The way we were treated at Delaney Hall is almost unbelievable. ICE shoved me, manhandled [Watson Coleman], and arrested [Baraka]. They disrespected us and tried to stop us from conducting the oversight we’re elected to do. But we’ll never back down in our fight for what is right,» McIver posted to X last week.

The arrest came as activists had been calling for access to the facility for days, which is a privately run facility that was revamped as an immigration detention facility this year. The city says that the facility is operating without a valid certificate of occupancy, whereas the GEO Group maintains that they are in full compliance with city laws.

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After another protest that went right up to the gates of Delaney Hall, large yellow barricades were placed in front of its entrance with signs warning against trespassing on private property. 

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Israel hostage deal in doubt as Hamas adds demands, US envoy calls terms ‘unacceptable’

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Hamas has agreed to release 10 living hostages and return the bodies of 18 more, but the terms of the proposed deal have been deemed unacceptable by the U.S. and Israel.

The group, which has been on the State Department’s list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations since 1997, made the announcement in a statement Saturday and said it was being done on the condition that a number of Palestinian prisoners be returned in exchange as part of a means to achieve a permanent ceasefire.

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Israeli media reported that Hamas added new demands to the proposal from U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, including a permanent ceasefire, complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and unrestricted humanitarian aid flow into the strip.

Witkoff’s proposal did not include a full withdrawal or a ceasefire, the Jerusalem Post reported, and that Hamas added terms of its own.

In a statement posted to X on Saturday, Witkoff called Hamas’ response to the American proposal «totally unacceptable» and warned it «only takes us backward.» He urged the group to accept the original framework in order to begin proximity talks as early as next week, which could pave the way for a 60-day ceasefire and the return of both living and deceased hostages.

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Relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held captive in the Gaza Strip since the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attacks in southern Israel, hold their portraits during a protest at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv on Wednesday to mark 600 days of captivity.  (Ahmad Gharabli/AFP via Getty Images)

In a statement before Witkoff’s response, Hamas wrote: «After conducting a round of national consultations, and based on our immense sense of responsibility towards our people and their suffering, the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) today submitted its response to US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff’s latest proposal to the mediating parties. 

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«This proposal aims to achieve a permanent ceasefire, a comprehensive withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, and ensure the flow of aid to our people and our families in the Gaza Strip.»

Reacting to the announcement, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement that while Israel had agreed to the updated Witkoff framework, «Hamas continues to cling to its refusal.» The office emphasized that Israel remains committed to bringing its hostages home and defeating Hamas, citing Witkoff’s remarks as confirmation that Hamas’ latest stance undermines progress.

Hamas is holding 58 hostages in Gaza. Of these, Israeli intelligence assesses that at least 34 are deceased, leaving approximately 24 believed to be alive. More than 250 people were captured during the Hamas terror attacks on southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. 

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U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff has been negotiating a ceasefire proposal in Gaza. (Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images)

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The latest proposal being negotiated involves the release of 10 living hostages and a number of bodies during a 60-day pause in exchange for more than 1,100 Palestinians imprisoned by Israel, including 100 serving long sentences after being convicted of deadly attacks, The Associated Press reported Friday, citing a Hamas official and an Egyptian official speaking on condition of anonymity.

U.S. negotiators had not publicized the terms of the proposal.

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Witkoff’s office reiterated on social media that the proposed deal could allow «half of the living hostages and half of those who are deceased» to return to their families if Hamas agrees to enter talks under the current terms. 

The statement stressed that the window to finalize the deal is narrowing, and that major negotiations could begin «in good faith» within days if Hamas accepts.

«As stated by the U.S. President’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff: Hamas’ response is unacceptable and sets the situation back,» the Prime Minister’s Office said.

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Hamas fighters stand in formation as Palestinians gather on a street to watch the handover of three Israeli hostages to a Red Cross team in Deir el-Balah, central Gaza, Feb. 8. (Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

President Donald Trump said Friday that negotiators were nearing a deal.

«They’re very close to an agreement on Gaza, and we’ll let you know about it during the day or maybe tomorrow,» Trump told reporters in Washington. Late in the evening, asked if he was confident Hamas would approve the deal, he told reporters: «They’re in a big mess. I think they want to get out of it.»

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Deep differences between Hamas and Israel have stymied previous attempts to restore a ceasefire that broke down in March.

Israel has insisted that Hamas disarm completely, be dismantled as a military and governing force and return all hostages still held in Gaza before it agrees to end the war. Hamas has rejected the demand to give up its weapons and says Israel must pull its troops out of Gaza and commit to ending the war.

The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report.

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White House urges Iran to accept nuclear deal as IAEA reports uranium enrichment spike

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The White House on Saturday said it is in Iran’s «best interest to accept» its proposal on a nuclear deal following a report from the International Atomic Energy Agency saying the country is swiftly increasing its stockpile of near weapons-grade enriched uranium. 

«President Trump has made it clear that Iran can never obtain a nuclear bomb,» White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. «Special Envoy [Steve] Witkoff has sent a detailed and acceptable proposal to the Iranian regime, and it’s in their best interest to accept it. Out of respect for the ongoing deal, the administration will not comment on details of the proposal to the media.» 

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The IAEA’s report said Iran had increased its stockpile to 900.8 pounds of uranium enriched by up to 60% as of May 17, a nearly 50% increase since the agency’s last report in February, which put the stockpile at 605.8 pounds. 

The report said Iran is «the only non-nuclear-weapon state to produce such material,» which is a «serious concern.»

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The White House on Saturday said it is in Iran’s «best interest to accept» its proposal on a nuclear deal after a report from the International Atomic Energy Agency said the country is increasing its stockpile of near weapons-grade enriched uranium.  (Getty Images)

The IAEA added that just 92 pounds of 60% enriched uranium is enough to produce an atomic bomb if it is enriched to 90%. 

Iran maintains that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, but U.S. intelligence agencies say the country has «undertaken activities that better position it to produce a nuclear device, if it chooses to do so.»

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Iran’s Foreign Ministry and the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran said in a joint statement that the report was based on «unreliable and differing information sources,» claiming that it was biased and unprofessional. 

The statement added, «The Islamic Republic of Iran expresses its disappointment about the report, which was prepared by imposing pressure on the agency for political purposes, and expresses its obvious objection about its content.»

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Atomic Energy Organization of Iran spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi and International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi in front of the gate of the Fordow nuclear enrichment plant in Fordow near the city of Qom last November.  (Atomic Energy Organization of Iran/AFP via Getty Images)

On Thursday, Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote on X that he was unsure a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal could be imminently reached.

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«Iran is sincere about a diplomatic solution that will serve the interests of all sides. But getting there requires an agreement that will fully terminate all sanctions and uphold Iran’s nuclear rights — including enrichment,» he wrote. 

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Oman Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi presented the Trump administration’s first formal proposal in Tehran Saturday, which calls for Iran to cease all uranium enrichment and for a regional consortium that includes Iran, Saudi Arabia and other Arab states and the U.S. for producing nuclear power, The New York Times reported, citing people familiar with the document. 

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An Iranian newspaper addresses the U.S.-Iran nuclear deal.  (Alborz Irani/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office also put out a rare statement on a Saturday about the IAEA’s report, calling it «grave.»

«The agency presents a stark picture that serves as a clear warning sign: Despite countless warnings by the international community, Iran is totally determined to complete its nuclear weapons program,» Netanyahu’s office said. 

«The report strongly reinforces what Israel has been saying for years — the purpose of Iran’s nuclear program is not peaceful. This is evident from the alarming scope of Iran’s uranium enrichment activity. Such a level of enrichment exists only in countries actively pursuing nuclear weapons and has no civilian justification whatsoever.

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«The report clearly indicates that Iran remains in non-compliance of its fundamental commitments and obligations under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and continues to withhold cooperation from IAEA inspectors. The international community must act now to stop Iran.»

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«Un operativo sin precedentes»: los asilados de la Embajada argentina dieron detalles sobre el rescate en Caracas

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La liberación de cuatro asilados venezolanos en la Embajada argentina en Caracas fue confirmada el 6 de mayo. Los colaboradores de María Corina Machado abandonaron la sede diplomática, donde permanecieron refugiados por más de un año, como parte del operativo bautizado “Operación Guacamaya”.

Poco trascendió de la modalidad del rescate que encabezó el gobierno de Estados Unidos, con la colaboración de la Argentina y la participación de Machado. Lo que sí anticiparon es que en “la continuidad” de esta operación también abandonaron el país la madre de Machado y la esposa y el hijo del gendarme argentino Nahuel Gallo, detalló uno de los asilados Omar González.

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Semanas después, ese dirigente, junto a Magalli Meda y Pedro Urruchurtu hablaron con la periodista Carolina Amoroso en TN Internacional sobre esas dramáticas horas en que escaparon de la Embajada en Caracas.

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Para Meda, fue “un operativo sin precedentes». También consideró que la Embajada “dejó de ser un espacio diplomático protegido por convenios internacionales”.

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“Gastaron una fortuna en cercarlo, no solamente afuera con las alcabalas, sino que las casas aledañas fueron confiscadas para montar centros de operaciones de control, seguimiento y supervisión de hombres armados”, contó.

Si bien la manera en que el operativo fue realizado sigue siendo un secreto, ella detalló que “requirió mucha coordinación, organización y mucha valentía y además articulación con la comunidad internacional”.

“Nosotros no podemos dar absolutamente ningún detalle porque es parte de un proceso en el que se está trabajando por la libertad de Venezuela. Éramos un reflejo del atropello absoluto del Estado de derecho que viven todos los venezolanos. Nos convirtieron en unos rehenes, violaron completamente nuestros derechos humanos, y no nos quedó más remedio que organizar una salida porque, de lo contrario, íbamos a terminar muertos“, explicó Mena.

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Y agregó: “Sabemos que el régimen tenía toda la intención de hacer un montaje de una supuesta fuga que iba a terminar en una desaparición forzada de todos los asilados».

Días después de conocerse la salida de los asilados, Mena denunció que agentes del chavismo allanaron su casa y luego la de su madre, donde denunció que “robaron objetos de valor y un auto que usaron para trasladar el botín”. ”En Venezuela, nadie está seguro», alertó.

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“Jamás nos íbamos a rendir”

Los opositores también denunciaron que se les negó el acceso al agua y la electricidad mientras estuvieron asilados. González, que sufre de problemas cardíacos, reclamó en enero que le habían rechazado la entrega de un medicamento.

“Nunca nos sentimos sometidos a las amenazas y la tortura psicológica de la dictadura de Nicolás Maduro. En nuestros corazones estaba la convicción de que jamás nos íbamos a rendir y eso nos ayudó. (…) Nosotros teníamos un propósito, luchar por la liberación de Venezuela, y eso nos dio mucha fuerza”, aseguró.

En ese sentido, resaltó: “A pesar de que teníamos electricidad, ni agua, y limitaciones de alimentos y de medicinas, nos las ingeniamos no solo para sobrevivir, sino para poder salir de esa prisión en que habían convertido la sede diplomática de la Argentina en Venezuela. Lo hicimos en las narices de quienes aseguran tener el control de la seguridad”.

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Los asilados denunciaron el recrudecimiento de la violencia contra la oposición en Venezuela. (Video: TN/Foto: @marcosvelazco_1 en X).

Si bien la liberación de los cinco opositores fue un éxito, hubo un sexto asilado, Fernando Martínez Mottola, que no resistió el asedio. El asesor de la alianza Plataforma de la Unidad Democrática (PUD) negoció su salida con el chavismo en diciembre, y dos meses después, murió en su casa.

Meda lo recordó como un colega con quien tuvo “una amistad de muchos años” y como “un hombre muy compenetrado con su familia” que, aunque se ejercitaba frecuentemente mientras permaneció en la Embajada, su salud se debilitó porque estaba “bajo mucha presión”. “Él tuvo varios episodios con su salud. A nosotros nos golpeó muy duro enterarnos de su fallecimiento”, lamentó.

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“Nuestra salida no tuvo nada que ver con ellos”

Urruchurtu denunciaba a diario en las redes sociales el asedio que sufrieron durante más de un año en la Embajada.

Ahora, remarca que la “ola represiva que se ha desatado no tiene precedentes”, lo que “desmonta esa versión que ellos quisieron venderle al país y al mundo de que ellos negociaron” la salida de los dirigentes.

“Es completamente incoherente la reacción violenta contra nosotros, contra nuestros entornos y contra la sociedad venezolana. No se justifica esa respuesta, porque ellos saben lo que hicimos y saben que nuestra salida no tuvo nada que ver con ellos”, agregó.

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Urruchurtu además destacó que este rescate es un paso más hacia la democracia. “Si algo demuestra nuestra operación es que el régimen es derrotable y está débil. Evidentemente, estas respuestas que hemos visto en las últimas horas lo confirman”, dijo.

También aclaró que los cinco opositores están comprometidos con la misión de Machado y continuarán colaborando con ella en la distancia. “En Venezuela opera una diplomacia de rehenes. Se usan extranjeros y presos políticos como fichas de canje y esto tiene que acabarse y ese es nuestro compromiso. Estamos muy conscientes de los tiempos de urgencia“, aseveró.

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Pedro Urruchurtu remarcó que están comprometidos con la misión de María Corina Machado. (Video: TN/Foto: AFP).

“María Corina Machado está en peligro”

La violencia contra la oposición se recrudeció en los últimos días, denunciaron. González admitió que temen “por la vida de Juan Pablo Guanipa”, la mano derecha de Machado que fue detenido el 24 de mayo, pero también por el “millar de presos políticos”.

“Venezuela es el país con más presos políticos en el mundo, de los cuales muchos han sido asesinados, torturados, lanzados desde una ventana, sometidos a vejámenes humanos. No hay ningún límite, arrestan a menores de edad, ancianos, gente trabajadora. Esta gente está desesperada y ha arreciado la represión», denunció.

Leé también: Alerta de Estados Unidos: les pidió a sus ciudadanos que abandonen inmediatamente Venezuela

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En ese sentido, advirtió que Machado, quien permanece en la clandestinidad dentro del país, “está en peligro”. “Hay una cacería humana. En este momento, hay una persecución en su contra”, aseguró.

Sin embargo, afirmó que la líder opositora “planificó todo el proceso” de la “Operación Guacamaya” y con este éxito, “se ha destacado como una líder militar, y los policías y militares comienzan a verla como su comandante en jefe”.

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