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		Trump team urged Ukraine to take U.S. deportees amid war, documents showBy Adam Taylor, SARAH BLASKEY and Siobhán O'GradyThe Washington PostThe Trump administration earlier this year urged the Ukrainian government to accept an unspecified number of U.S. deportees who are citizens of other countries, according to documents reviewed by The Washington Post, an extraordinary request of a nation at war and dependent on American military and financial support for its survival.The documents do not indicate how officials in Kyiv responded to the late-January proposal, relayed by a senior U.S. diplomat, that called for sending third-country nationals to Ukraine amid Russia’s deadly, devastating invasion — and despite the absence of a functioning airport there due to continual air attacks. A Ukrainian diplomat informed the U.S. Embassy only that her government would offer a response once it formulated a position, according to the documents, which show that similar proposals were issued to several other countries around the same date.Ukraine has not accepted any third-party nationals from the United States, and there is no indication that Kyiv seriously considered the American proposal. Two Ukrainian officials familiar with the matter, who like some others spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss interactions with the Trump administration, said the topic never reached the government’s highest level. One of the officials said he was unaware of any “political demands” made by the United States regarding its desire for Ukraine to take in deportees.The State Department said in a statement that “ongoing engagement with foreign governments” was “vital to deterring illegal and mass migration and securing our borders.” The agency referred questions about the Ukraine proposal to the Department of Homeland Security, which did not respond to requests for comment.These documents and others reviewed by The Post offer new insight into President Donald Trump’s attempt to dramatically expand deportations as he seeks to upend U.S. immigration policy using unorthodox and potentially controversial means. Dated January to May, they show that since taking office, his administration has worked aggressively, and often out of public view, to grow the number of nations that will accept third-country nationals from the U.S., routinely dangling incentives or leveraging the prospect of improved relations with Washington in pursuing its objectives.A few governments in Latin America, including El Salvador, Mexico, Costa Rica and Panama, have agreed to receive deportees who are not their citizens. The Trump administration courted some of these countries, granting Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele a White House visit and paying his government millions of dollars to house U.S. deportees in a notorious prison. Others it has bullied with tariff threats and other measures — including, in the case of Panama, threats to retake the Panama Canal.Yael Schacher, director for the Americas and Europe at the humanitarian organization Refugees International, said it appears the Trump administration is targeting governments “it knows want to curry favor and are under pressure.”Before and after last year’s election, Trump’s rhetoric repeatedly signaled his willingness to leverage Ukraine’s reliance on U.S. military aid, pronouncements that appeared to grow more brash once he entered office in January. Tensions peaked in late February, with a remarkable Oval Office argument between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, cooling slightly only after Kyiv conceded to some of the administration’s demands, including an agreement granting U.S. access to Ukraine’s critical mineral resources.Schacher, an immigration historian, also noted the administration’s efforts to woo Rwanda — an African nation with a poor human rights record that is also at the center of U.S.-led efforts to end a long-running conflict. Its leaders have agreed to take in third-country nationals deported by the U.S.Previous U.S. governments have worked with foreign nations to receive third-country nationals, Schacher said, “but the extent of this outreach is new.”“What’s unusual,” she added, “is the variety of arrangements, their ad hoc nature, their clear quid pro quos and the amount of money the administration will put behind them.”			
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		U.S. Senator Patty Murray is fighting to protect and ensure the Department of Education continues to serve our country.			
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		Knock knock.Who’s there?The annual Norm and Shirley Miller Leadership dinner with keynote speaker, Governor Bob Ferguson!Get your tickets at:secure.actblue.com/donate/nsmdld2025			
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		Voters: "Can we please get lower grocery prices?"Trump: "The best I can do is mess with Canada."			
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		"So what if I'm violating the emoluments clause, I don't know about anything in the Constitution," said the openly corrupt official.www.axios.com/2025/05/06/trump-coin-democrats-crypto-stablecoin?fbclid=IwY2xjawKHMoFleHRuA2FlbQIx...			
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				1 Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs May 1, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM https://zoom.us/j/94107976607?pwd=qZeb9jUuH9e3DwVvukrhqxuwrNTWvv.1 Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! Zoom link below, let me know if you need the mobile version. These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends. See more details May Day!! Day of Mobilization May Day!! Day of Mobilization May 1, 2025 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA Join us for this day of mobilization. We are standing to demand a country that puts our families over those with fortunes—public schools over private profits, healthcare over hedge funds, prosperity over free market politics. May Day 2025 we are standing united. We're organizing for a world where every family has housing, healthcare, fair wages, union protection, and safety—regardless of race, zip code, or immigration status. See more details • •	2	3 Cinco de Mayo Booth Cinco de Mayo Booth May 3, 2025 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM Peanuts Park, 109 S 4th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301, USA Signup Here See more details Cinco de Mayo Parade Walk! Cinco de Mayo Parade Walk! May 3, 2025 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Meet near the Pasco police training parking lot, 204 W Clark St, Pasco The parade route is 1.1 miles. Please arrive early to make sure you can find parking and find us. A google map link will be posted on social media the morning of to help you find our exact staging location. Call or text 509-987-5472 if you need help finding us. The parade will start at 10am. Ok to bring Free Sergio signs - we will have handouts for the crowd. Please wear white, red, blue or green. Let's celebrate the day and share a handout about Indivisible TC. See more details Cinco de Mayo Parade Cinco de Mayo Parade May 3, 2025 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Pasco City Hall, 525 N 3rd Ave, Pasco, WA 99301, USA See more details Cinco de Mayo Booth Cinco de Mayo Booth May 3, 2025 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM Peanuts Park, 109 S 4th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301, USA Signup Here See more details • • • •
4	5	6 TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday May 6, 2025 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:45pm to 5:45PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day. https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/ See more details Free Sergio Eat in Free Sergio Eat in May 6, 2025 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 7425 W. Clearwater, Kennewick Join us to support Sergio and Gabby!! We will be having an “Eat In”. When: Tuesday, May 6th 5-7pm Where: at their food truck, 7425 W. Clearwater We must stand together for this family!! And have some delicious food. #FreeSergio In solidarity! See more details Richland City Council Richland City Council May 6, 2025 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA See more details • • •	7 BCDCC Organization Committee Meeting BCDCC Organization Committee Meeting May 7, 2025 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Richland Public Library 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352 Agenda: PCO Recruiting Votebuilder Training (VAN Training #1) Postcards See more details BenCoDems Organizing Committee BenCoDems Organizing Committee May 7, 2025 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352, USA Conference room A See more details • •	8 Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs May 8, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM https://zoom.us/j/94107976607?pwd=qZeb9jUuH9e3DwVvukrhqxuwrNTWvv.1 Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! Zoom link below, let me know if you need the mobile version. These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends. See more details Labor Unions 101 Training Labor Unions 101 Training May 8, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IW21k8gUSS2xkg-ladIbRA#/registration Osta Davis from the Washington State Labor Council will be joining us to teach democrats about how unions interact with the political ecosystem and how to collectively organize! May 8th at 6 PM See more details • •	9 Tri-City Democrats Meeting/Potluck Tri-City Democrats Meeting/Potluck May 9, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM For current location please visit https://www.facebook.com/TriCityDems/ See more details •	10
11	12 Benton County Executive Board Benton County Executive Board May 12, 2025 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair. See more details •	13 TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday May 13, 2025 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:45pm to 5:45PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day. https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/ See more details Kennewick City Council Workshop Kennewick City Council Workshop May 13, 2025 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM See more details • •	14	15 Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs May 15, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM https://zoom.us/j/94107976607?pwd=qZeb9jUuH9e3DwVvukrhqxuwrNTWvv.1 Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! Zoom link below, let me know if you need the mobile version. These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends. See more details Norm and Shirley Miller Democratic Leadership Dinner Norm and Shirley Miller Democratic Leadership Dinner May 15, 2025 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Riverfront Hotel, 50 Comstock St. Richland, WA. Join us early at 5:00 pm for socializing with many who share the same views and values! A select no-host bar will be available throughout the evening. Dinner and program begins at 6:00 pm. Keynote Speaker: Governor Bob Ferguson Purchase tickets here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/nsmdld2025 See more details Realities of Running for Office Panel Realities of Running for Office Panel May 15, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lthQudirR-eRa8pLV0Otuw#/registration This training will be a panel of candidates and consultants moderated by Jessica Forsythe from Emerge WA, about what the realities of running for office are like and how to be a good candidate! May 15th at 6 PM See more details • • •	16	17
18	19	20 TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:45pm to 5:45PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day. https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/ See more details Richland City Council Richland City Council May 20, 2025 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA See more details • •	21	22 Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs May 22, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM https://zoom.us/j/94107976607?pwd=qZeb9jUuH9e3DwVvukrhqxuwrNTWvv.1 Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! Zoom link below, let me know if you need the mobile version. These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends. See more details How to Fundraise Training How to Fundraise Training May 22, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-L-HU3JhS7-OeBxnVMvtAQ#/registration Learn how to effectively fundraise and raise money for your local organizations. Joe Barden, The state party Development Director will teach you about the ins and outs of the process! May 22nd at 6 PM See more details BCDCC General Public Meeting BCDCC General Public Meeting May 22, 2025 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair. See more details • • •	23	24
25	26	27 TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday May 27, 2025 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:45pm to 5:45PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day. https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/ See more details Richland City Council Workshop Richland City Council Workshop May 27, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA See more details • •	28 How to Build a Message Training How to Build a Message Training May 28, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wuf_qJ9sTAytiGwdaakqnw#/registration This training will be led by Be Clear, a messaging firm who helps political organizations effectively message their policies and causes to the public. This training will cover best practices for messaging the important work you do to the public. May 28th at 6 PM See more details •	29 Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs May 29, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM https://zoom.us/j/94107976607?pwd=qZeb9jUuH9e3DwVvukrhqxuwrNTWvv.1 Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! Zoom link below, let me know if you need the mobile version. These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends. See more details •	30	31