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House Democrats Question Rubio's Controversial El Salvador Deal

12/23/2025

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House Democrats seek clarification on Secretary of State Marco Rubio's negotiations with the Salvadoran government over the detention of more than 200 men.
They question the arrangement that returned MS-13 (Mara Salvatrucha) witnesses to El Salvador in exchange for detaining Venezuelan nationals.
Lawmakers warn the plan could risk U.S. informants and jeopardize ongoing federal MS-13 investigations.
A federal judge has ordered a pathway for Venezuelan men to challenge their removal claims.

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House Democrats seek clarification on Secretary of State Marco Rubio's negotiations with the Salvadoran government over the detention of more than 200 men.
They question the arrangement that returned MS-13 (Mara Salvatrucha) witnesses to El Salvador in exchange for detaining Venezuelan nationals.
Lawmakers warn the plan could risk U.S. informants and jeopardize ongoing federal MS-13 investigations.
A federal judge has ordered a pathway for Venezuelan men to challenge their removal claims.