Trump aide Stephen Miller tears into Chris Van Hollen for meeting deported El Salvador migrant

By Nikki Schwab, Chief Campaign Correspondent at the White House

An aghast Stephen Miller responded to Democratic Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen's trip to El Salvador to meet with the wrongfully deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia on the White House driveway Friday afternoon.

'I'm almost at a loss for words about how outrageous it is,' Miller said.

Miller said that Abrego Garcia was 'repeatedly documented by multiple federal and state authorities' to be a member of the gang MS-13 'one of the most violent and ruthless criminal organizations on planet Earth, which is now a designated foreign terrorist organization.'

He also noted that Abrego Garcia is a 'documented woman-beater,' after DailyMail.com reported abuse reported by his wife in a 2021 court filing.

'That is who the Democrat Party is going to provide aid, solace and comfort to?' said Miller, considered an architect of Trump's hardline immigration policy.

As for Van Hollen, Miller added, 'His heart is reserved for an illegal alien who's a member of a foreign terrorist organization. I am beyond appalled.'

Jon Michael Raasch, Political Reporter for DailyMail.com

The Democrat senator who traveled to El Salvador to meet with deported migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia swears that he was set up by the nation's president for an unfortunate photo-op.

The picture in question, which shows Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Abrego Garcia at a table with what appear to be margaritas, was posted by El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele after his government finally allowed the lawmaker to meet with the man who was accidentally deported there last month.

'Kilmar Abrego Garcia, miraculously risen from the 'death camps' & 'torture', now sipping margaritas with Sen. Van Hollen in the tropical paradise of El Salvador!' Bukele captioned the images posted to X on Thursday.

But Van Hollen sought to set the record straight after returning to the U.S. on Friday, telling a throng of reporters at a Virginia airport after returning from his trip that the drinks were set out by the country's president.

By Nikki Schwab, Chief Campaign Correspondent at the White House

President Donald Trump spoke with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer by phone Friday, the White House said.

In a readout of the call, the White House said the two leaders discussed 'bilateral trade, ongoing talks to bring the conflict in Ukraine to a peaceful resolution, and regional security in the Middle East.'

The White House added that Trump told Starmer he looks forward to his upcoming State Visit to the United Kingdom, including a meeting with King Charles.

Trump has yet to embark on any foreign travel during his second term - but is expected to go to Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries during his first trip abroad.

He told reporters Thursday that he expected to make the U.K. trip in September.

'I think they are setting a date for September. I don't know how it can be bigger than the last one. The last one was incredible but they say the next one will be even more important,' the president said.

Additionally, Italy's Prime Minister Giogia Meloni said during her White House visit Thursday that Trump had agreed to visit Rome.

By Nikki Schwab, Chief Campaign Correspondent at the White House

President Donald Trump's Oval Office erupted into chaos after a young family member of Dr. Mehmet Oz collapsed during his swearing-in ceremony.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had sworn in Oz as administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Services just moments before the mayhem started.

Oz, a longtime television personality who pivoted to politics, unsuccessfully ran for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania in 2022. But he garnered Trump's endorsement during that run and stayed in Trump's political orbit, earning a position in the current administration.

After the brief ceremony was over, Trump held a back and forth with reporters in the room.

That was hastily cut short, when the young girl collapsed - with Oz, a medical doctor, rushing to assist her.

By Nikki Schwab, Chief Campaign Correspondent

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski are cozier than ever, despite White House concerns about their relationship.

The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday night that Lewandowski is now working as a 'special government employee' under Noem at the Department of Homeland Security.

Lewandowski had initially wanted to serve as Noem's chief of staff, but President Donald Trump and his top advisers reportedly felt uncomfortable with the optics of such a placement. The president and Lewandowski settled on him becoming a special government employee to DHS, the Journal wrote.

DailyMail.com exclusively reported in 2023 that Noem and Lewandowski were engaged in a years-long clandestine romantic relationship that began in 2019.

Both Noem and Lewandowski have denied the relationship to DailyMail.com and remain married to their respective partners.

Jon Michael Raasch, Political Reporter for DailyMail.com

A conservative Trump ally who often makes cable news appearances announced the tragic passing of his child on Friday.

Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., shared that his daughter, Cosette Biggs-Finerd, recently passed away after suffering from cancer.

'Earlier this week, our daughter Cosette lost her battle with cancer,' Biggs posted on X Friday afternoon. 'We are devastated by her passing, but take comfort knowing she is at peace with the Lord.'

'We are grateful our family could gather together to spend her final days by her side. Thank you to everyone for your thoughts, prayers, and support.'

'We are humbled by this great community and the outpouring of love for Cosette and our family,' the Republican wrote.

President Donald Trump on Friday ripped into Chris Van Hollen for traveling to El Salvador to meet with a migrant being held prisoner there, calling the Democratic senator a 'fool' who was 'begging for attention.'

Van Hollen sat down with Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man and father of three who was mistakenly deported in the administration's roundup of migrants last month, posting a photo of the meeting on social media.

Trump, who claims Garcia is a member of MS-13 and belongs in jail, lashed out at the Maryland senator.

'Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland looked like a fool yesterday standing in El Salvador begging for attention from the Fake News Media, or anyone. GRANDSTANDER!!!,' the president wrote on his X account.

Jon Michael Raasch, Political Reporter for DailyMail.com

President Donald Trump has announced that another Fox News host will be helping his administration.

'I am proud to announce the formation of my revamped Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC), which is comprised of Top Experts in their field, who are highly respected by their peers,' the 78-year-old Republican wrote on his Truth Social app Thursday evening.

The HASC regularly meets to craft policy and reports for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

'It is a big honor to serve on HSAC, and I know the new Members, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, Mark Levin, Bo Dietl, and Joseph Gruters, will do an incredible job.'

Mark Levin, 67, is an author, syndicated conservative radio and podcast host and the star of his own Fox News program, 'Life, Liberty & Levin.' He previously worked in the administration of President Ronald Reagan under then-Attorney General Edwin Meese.

Vice President JD Vance attended Good Friday services at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome with his wife Usha and three children.

The Vice President was spotted with his daughter Mirabel on his shoulder as his wife Usha attended to the boys.

Prior to the service, Vance posted a message on social media expressing his gratitude for the opportunity.

'I’m grateful every day for this job, but particularly today where my official duties have brought me to Rome on Good Friday,' he wrote.

'I wish all Christians all over the world, but particularly those back home in the US, a blessed Good Friday,' he added. 'He died so that we might live.'

Jon Michael Raasch, Political Reporter for DailyMail.com

Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna celebrated the release of thousands of files related to the murder of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy in 1968.

Luna chairs the House declassification task force, the legislative arm of Trump's push to publicly release files of national interest following an executive action he signed earlier this year.

'[Trump] has delivered on over 10,000 pages of files pertaining to RFK being declassified!' Luna wrote.

She also added a link to the government page hosting the documents.

By Emily Goodin, senior White House correspondent

First Lady Melania Trump offered Easter wishes to the country and thanked her staff for their work preparing for the White House Easter Egg Roll, which takes place on Monday.

‘As families across the nation gather to celebrate Easter, I extend my gratitude to the dedicated East Wing Staff for their tireless effort in preparing the upcoming White House Easter Egg Roll. This cherished tradition, rooted in history since 1878, brings joy, storytelling, and laughter to America’s children,’ she wrote on her X account.

The South Lawn of the White House will be decorated this weekend for the annual event, which will feature hundreds of children playing games, hunting for eggs and enjoying story time.

Melania Trump and President Donald Trump will preside along with the Easter Bunny.

‘I look forward to watching all of the smiles light up this memorable day, on Monday. May this Good Friday inspire hope and faith for all Americans and our friends around the world,’ the first lady said.

Jon Michael Raasch, Political Reporter for DailyMail.com

As new documents are revealed about his death, the man convicted of killing Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, Sirhan Sirhan, will not be getting out of prison any time soon.

Sirchan, who shot RFK in 1968 in Los Angeles, was last denied parole in April 2024.

It was the 17th parole hearing for Sirhan. Before that, he was denied parole in 2023.

In 2021, a state panel granted him parole, though Gov. Gavin Newsom later reversed the choice, arguing Sirhan 'poses a current threat to public safety.'

In 2017 Robert F Kennedy Jr. went to see Sirhan Sirhan, the man convicted of assassinating his father, in prison.

He went on to join those who have suggested there was a second gunman. RFK Jr. told the Washington Post at the time:

I went there because I was curious and disturbed by what I had seen in the evidence.

I was disturbed that the wrong person might have been convicted of killing my father. My father was the chief law enforcement officer in this country. I think it would have disturbed him if somebody was put in jail for a crime they didn’t commit.

President Trump's Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released 10,000 classified pages relating to the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy in 1968.

The records have very few redactions. Gabbard said:

Nearly 60 years after the tragic assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy, the American people will, for the first time, have the opportunity to review the federal government's investigation thanks to the leadership of President Trump.

My team is honored that the President entrusted us to lead the declassification efforts and to shine a long-overdue light on the truth. I extend my deepest thanks for Bobby Kennedy and his families' support.