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Wall Street Futures Tick Higher as 2026 Trading Begins

U.S. stock futures moved higher early Friday, signaling a confident start to the first trading session of 2026. The gains follow a strong multi‑year run for equities and come as investors look ahead to a new year of economic and corporate developments. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures edged up, S&P 500 futures posted a modest rise, and Nasdaq futures led the early advance with a stronger uptick. The move reflects continued enthusiasm for technology and growth‑oriented sectors, which helped drive markets through much of the previous year. Despite bouts of volatility in late 2025, major indexes closed the year with solid performance, supported by resilient consumer spending, easing inflation pressures, and expectations of a more accommodative monetary environment. As 2026 begins, traders are watching several themes: the timing and pace of potential interest‑rate cuts, the durability of tech‑sector leadership, and whether gains will broaden across more industries. Early future...
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Administrative Error Leads to Controversial Deportation

The Trump administration recently admitted to an "administrative error" that resulted in the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident, to El Salvador. Despite a 2019 court ruling granting him protection from deportation due to credible fears of persecution, Abrego Garcia was mistakenly sent to a Salvadoran mega-prison on March 15, 2025. 

Abrego Garcia, who has lived in the U.S. since he was 16, fled gang violence in El Salvador. He resides with his U.S. citizen wife and their child. The deportation occurred under the Alien Enemies Act, a rarely invoked 18th-century law, as part of a broader immigration crackdown. The administration has stated that it cannot facilitate his return, citing jurisdictional limitations.

The case has sparked legal and political debates, with critics highlighting the potential dangers Abrego Garcia faces in El Salvador and questioning the administration's adherence to legal protections. His attorneys continue to advocate for his safe return to the United States. 


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