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DHS has been pushing to deport him to various African countries, despite his willingness to self-deport to Costa Rica, where he was promised a form of legal status.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

Russia has been pushing for years to build a new pipeline to China to deliver billions of dollars' worth of natural gas to its close ally.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

The company’s public statement on the rollout points to its focus on a “commitment to shared success,” an idea that Niccol has been pushing since taking over as CEO in 2024.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

For example, Hopkins has been pushing for more faith-based programming to differentiate Prime Video, according to former executives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The government has been pushing the development of a tourist     industry to relieve high unemployment, which recently amounted to one-third     of the labor force.

From The 1992 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency