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Judge Rebukes Trump Administration Over Ignoring Deportation Flight Order Amid Legal Clash
A federal judge on Monday sharply questioned the Trump administration's compliance with his court order after deportation flights carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador proceeded despite his verbal directive to halt them. Chief U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg expressed skepticism over the administration's argument that his oral instructions lacked binding authority, raising the stakes in an already contentious legal battle over President Donald Trump's use of wartime powers to expedite deportations. 
A federal judge on Monday sharply questioned the Trump administration's compliance with his court order after deportation flights carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador proceeded despite his verbal directive to halt them. Chief U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg expressed skepticism over the administration's argument that his oral instructions lacked binding authority, raising the stakes in an already contentious legal battle over President Donald Trump's use of wartime powers to expedite deportations. -
Trump Orders Release of 80,000 JFK Assassination Files on Tuesday, Promises No Redactions
Former President Donald Trump announced Monday that his administration will release over 80,000 pages of unredacted files related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, a move poised to spark renewed scrutiny of one of America's most enduring historical events. 
Former President Donald Trump announced Monday that his administration will release over 80,000 pages of unredacted files related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, a move poised to spark renewed scrutiny of one of America's most enduring historical events. -
'Border Czar' Tom Homan Slams ‘Radical’ Judge, Vows Daily Deportation Flights: 'I Don’t Care What the Judges Think'
President Donald Trump's administration proceeded with deportation flights over the weekend despite a federal court order halting the removals, escalating a legal standoff that may define the scope of presidential deportation powers. Border czar Tom Homan defended the decision Monday, declaring, "I don't care what the judges think." 
President Donald Trump's administration proceeded with deportation flights over the weekend despite a federal court order halting the removals, escalating a legal standoff that may define the scope of presidential deportation powers. Border czar Tom Homan defended the decision Monday, declaring, "I don't care what the judges think." -
Democratic Donors, Insiders Slam Kamala Harris for Being 'MIA' After Election Loss
Vice President Kamala Harris is facing mounting criticism from Democratic insiders and donors following her party's loss to Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, with many questioning her absence from the public stage and branding her leadership as lacking. 
Vice President Kamala Harris is facing mounting criticism from Democratic insiders and donors following her party's loss to Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, with many questioning her absence from the public stage and branding her leadership as lacking. -
Trump and Putin to Discuss Dividing Ukrainian Land, Power Plants Amid Ceasefire Push
President Donald Trump confirmed plans to speak directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to discuss ending the ongoing war in Ukraine, emphasizing that negotiations have already broached sensitive topics such as the division of territory and control over power plants. Trump's comments underscore a U.S.-led push for a 30-day ceasefire, which Ukraine has agreed to, even as Russian forces continue advancing in contested areas. 
President Donald Trump confirmed plans to speak directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to discuss ending the ongoing war in Ukraine, emphasizing that negotiations have already broached sensitive topics such as the division of territory and control over power plants. Trump's comments underscore a U.S.-led push for a 30-day ceasefire, which Ukraine has agreed to, even as Russian forces continue advancing in contested areas. -
Trump Administration Drafts Three-Tier Travel Ban Targeting 43 Countries
The Trump administration is preparing a sweeping expansion of its travel ban policy, targeting citizens from 43 countries across varying levels of restriction, according to a draft proposal under review by the State Department. The move, based on a January executive order signed by President Donald Trump, would represent the most significant application of travel restrictions since his first-term travel bans. 
The Trump administration is preparing a sweeping expansion of its travel ban policy, targeting citizens from 43 countries across varying levels of restriction, according to a draft proposal under review by the State Department. The move, based on a January executive order signed by President Donald Trump, would represent the most significant application of travel restrictions since his first-term travel bans. -
Trump Orders Dismantling of Voice of America, Cuts Funding for U.S.-Backed Broadcasters
The Trump administration moved to dismantle several U.S.-funded media outlets over the weekend, including Voice of America (VOA), in a sweeping executive order that eliminated funding, placed nearly all employees on leave, and directed the shutdown of key broadcasting operations. The decision has sparked backlash from press freedom advocates and former agency officials, who argue the move undermines the U.S.'s longstanding mission to promote democracy abroad. 
The Trump administration moved to dismantle several U.S.-funded media outlets over the weekend, including Voice of America (VOA), in a sweeping executive order that eliminated funding, placed nearly all employees on leave, and directed the shutdown of key broadcasting operations. The decision has sparked backlash from press freedom advocates and former agency officials, who argue the move undermines the U.S.'s longstanding mission to promote democracy abroad. -
U.S. Airstrikes Kill Multiple Houthi Leaders as Trump Warns Iran of Retaliation
The United States launched a series of airstrikes in Yemen over the weekend, targeting and killing multiple senior leaders of the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, according to National Security Adviser Mike Waltz. Speaking on ABC's "This Week" on Sunday, Waltz emphasized the strikes' broader scope compared to previous U.S. military responses, marking a shift in strategy under President Donald Trump. 
The United States launched a series of airstrikes in Yemen over the weekend, targeting and killing multiple senior leaders of the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, according to National Security Adviser Mike Waltz. Speaking on ABC's "This Week" on Sunday, Waltz emphasized the strikes' broader scope compared to previous U.S. military responses, marking a shift in strategy under President Donald Trump. -
Senate Passes GOP-Backed Spending Bill as Schumer Faces Backlash, House Democrats Plan National ‘Day of Action’
The Senate passed a stopgap spending bill Friday to prevent a government shutdown, with ten Senate Democrats joining Republicans to push the measure forward. The move has ignited internal party tensions, as progressives accuse Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) of caving to Republican demands rather than forcing a confrontation over federal spending cuts backed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. 
The Senate passed a stopgap spending bill Friday to prevent a government shutdown, with ten Senate Democrats joining Republicans to push the measure forward. The move has ignited internal party tensions, as progressives accuse Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) of caving to Republican demands rather than forcing a confrontation over federal spending cuts backed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. -
North Carolina GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards Confronted by Angry Constituents Over Federal Cuts, Escorted From Town Hall
North Carolina Republican Representative Chuck Edwards faced a hostile crowd at a town hall meeting in Asheville on Thursday night, as constituents angrily confronted him over sweeping federal government cuts and his stance on President Donald Trump's policies. The event grew so contentious that security was forced to escort Edwards from the venue amid boos and shouting. 
North Carolina Republican Representative Chuck Edwards faced a hostile crowd at a town hall meeting in Asheville on Thursday night, as constituents angrily confronted him over sweeping federal government cuts and his stance on President Donald Trump's policies. The event grew so contentious that security was forced to escort Edwards from the venue amid boos and shouting.
