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Judge blocks Trump’s use of National Guard in Memphis but gives government time to appeal

A Tennessee judge on Monday night blocked the use of the National Guard in Memphis under a crimefighting operation by President Donald Trump but also put the order on hold, giving the government five days to appeal.

Trump touts his affordability policies at McDonald’s summit

Recalling one of the most memorable moments of his 2024 campaign for an audience of McDonald's Restaurant owners, operators and suppliers, President Trump touted his administration's success with bringing down prices.

Trump admin sues over California law banning ICE from wearing face masks to shield identities

The Trump administration sued California over new law banning federal immigration agents from wearing masks, claiming the restrictions violate constitutional authority.

Trump on UN approving US plan for the future of Gaza: ‘Congratulations to the World’

President Trump praised the United Nations (UN) Security Council for approving a U.S.-based plan to rebuild Gaza on Monday. The 15-member council voted 13-0 in favor of the resolution, with Russia and China abstaining. “Congratulations to the World on the incredible Vote of the United Nations Security Council,” Trump said on his Truth Social platform...

Larry Summers stepping back from ‘public commitments’ after Epstein emails

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said Monday he “will be stepping back from public commitments” amid revelations he communicated frequently with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. "I am deeply ashamed of my actions and recognize the pain they have caused. I take full responsibility for my misguided decision to continue communicating with Mr. Epstein,” Summers...

Immigrant who allegedly dodged ICE with Wisconsin judge’s help has been deported

An immigrant who was arrested after a Milwaukee judge allegedly helped him dodge federal agents has been deported.

Trump breaks with ‘wacky’ Marjorie Taylor Greene

President Donald Trump has broken with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a staunch long-time ally and prominent MAGA figure who has been at sharp odds...

Trump drops Marjorie Taylor Greene endorsement, calls her a ‘ranting lunatic,’ hints at backing primary rival

Trump withdraws support for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling her 'ranting lunatic' and 'Wacky Marjorie' in explosive Truth Social post targeting longtime ally.

Bondi taps acting U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton to probe Democrats’ ties to Epstein

Attorney General Pam Bondi, at the behest of President Trump, has initiated an investigation into ties between Jeffrey Epstein and prominent Democratic figures.

Trump rolls back tariffs on grocery items, and critics say it’s an admission tariffs raise prices

President Trump has signed an executive order to reduce tariffs on grocery items that have risen in price or cannot be grown easily in the U.S.

Protesters arrested, officers injured in clash outside Chicago-area immigration facility

Authorities arrested 21 protesters Friday and said four officers were injured outside a Chicago-area federal immigration facility that activists say functions as a de facto detention center and is plagued by inhumane conditions.

How chummy is too chummy? Epstein emails shine light on relationships between journalists, sources

The emails to and from Jeffrey Epstein released this week shine a light on the delicate relationship between reporters and their sources. And, as can be the case, bright light isn't always flattering.

Senate probes Justice Department effort to thwart FBI investigation of Clinton’s dossier payments

The Senate Judiciary Committee is investigating the Justice Department's effort to shut down an investigation into the Clinton campaign's funding of the infamous Steele Dossier.

Court blocks new rules limiting which immigrants can get commercial drivers’ licenses

The Transportation Department's new restrictions that would severely limit which immigrants can get commercial driver's licenses to drive a semitrailer truck or bus have been put on hold by a federal appeals court.

Officials in North Carolina city vow to resist looming federal immigration crackdown

Officials and community leaders opposing a pending federal immigration crackdown in North Carolina's largest city characterized it Friday as an invasion, and urged Charlotte residents to protest peacefully and record agents' actions from a distance.

Judge says government is still blocking immigrants’ access to attorneys at L.A. detention facility

A federal judge on Friday said the Trump administration is still violating detained immigrants' constitutional rights by restricting their access to attorneys at a detention facility in Los Angeles and ordered the government to remedy the matter.

Most GOP senators reject government payout for Biden DOJ spying on their phone records

Five of the eight GOP senators whose phone records were secretly disclosed in the Biden-era Arctic Frost investigation say they will not take advantage of a new law that would allow them to recover up to $1 million in damages from the federal government.

Judge sets release of hundreds of migrants from detention in Illinois

A federal judge has told the government it should release hundreds of migrants it has been holding in preparation for deportation, saying the Trump administration has gone too far in claiming the power to detain anyone deemed to be in the country illegally.

Zohran Mamdani tells 1M social media followers to boycott Starbucks amid ongoing worker strike

A major Starbucks union strike on Thursday coincided with the chain's popular Red Cup Day as NYC's incoming mayor Zohran Mamdani backs a worker boycott.

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