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Supreme Court says Trump administration must work to bring back mistakenly deported Maryland man
By MARK SHERMANUpdated 7:44 PM CDT, April 10, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday said the Trump administration must work to bring back a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to prison in El Salvador, rejecting the administration’s emergency appeal.
The court acted in the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran citizen who had an immigration court order preventing his deportation to his native country over fears he would face persecution from local gangs.
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis had ordered Abrego Garcia, now being held in a notorious Salvadoran prison, returned to the United States by midnight Monday.
“The order properly requires the Government to ‘facilitate’ Abrego Garcia’s release from custody in El Salvador and to ensure that his case is handled as it would have been had he not been improperly sent to El Salvador,” the court said in an unsigned order with no noted dissents.
It comes after a string of rulings on the court’s emergency docket where the conservative majority has at least partially sided with Trump amid a wave of lower court orders slowing the president’s sweeping agenda.
In Thursday’s case, Chief Justice John Roberts had already pushed back Xinis’ deadline. The justices also said that her order must now be clarified to make sure it doesn’t intrude into executive branch power over foreign affairs, since Abrego Garcia is being held abroad. The court said the Trump administration should also be prepared to share what steps it has taken to try to get him back — and what more it could potentially do. ...
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US budget deficit grows to $1.3 trillion, the second highest six-month level on record
The U.S. budget deficit has grown to more than $1.3 trillion in the first half of the fiscal year. The Treasury Department says it's the second highest six-month deficit on record.
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Market drop wipes out some gains of historic rally as tariffs sink in
Even with Trump's 90-day pause on country-by-country duties, the effective average import tax is rising to 24%.
www.nbcnews.com
Trump tariffs live updates: Trump acknowledges 'transition problems,' threatens to return to higher tariffs
In a dramatic move Wednesday, Trump authorized a 90-day pause in the higher tariffs for most countries he announced last week while maintaining a 10% universal tariff.
abcnews.go.com
As Trump alienates allies with US tariffs, China is poised to exploit the gaps
Donald Trump is trying to to turn his global trade war into a one-on-one showdown with China. In doing so, he’s alienated some of the key U.S. partners who could boost America’s position in a fight between the world’s largest economies.
apnews.com
Trump tariff spike fuels new House bill to lock China out of US government tech
A bipartisan duo in the House is leading a crackdown on Chinese technology in the U.S. after President Donald Trump's tariff announcement.
www.foxnews.com
Supreme Court tepid on Trump while defending power to check president: ANALYSIS
As President Trump pushes the limits of executive power, the Supreme Court is avoiding confrontation with the White House while flexing its right of judicial review.
abcnews.go.com
Judge allows requirement that everyone in the US illegally must register to move forward
A federal judge is allowing the Trump administration to move forward with a requirement that everyone in the U.S. illegally must register with the federal government.
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Follow here for the latest live news updates on President Donald Trump’s presidency and tariffs.
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JD Vance, Elon Musk's younger brother clash on social media over Trump's tariffs
Elon Musk's little brother called out Vice President JD Vance for his stance on tariffs and how it could impact people like those in 'Hillbilly Elegy'
www.usatoday.com
Trump offers 'buy' tip on social media hours before tariff pause that made stocks soar
President Donald Trump posted on his social media platform Truth Social that it was "a great time to buy.” Less than four hours after his post, Trump announced a 90-day pause on nearly all his tariffs.
apnews.com
Hegseth quips '99.9%' of DEI initiatives are gone from the military under Trump’s watch
The Trump administration has unveiled multiple initiatives to curb DEI initiatives within the military, including barring transgender individuals from serving in and joining the military.
www.foxnews.com
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene bought stocks hit hard by Trump tariffs during the market meltdown
Marjorie Taylor Greene bought some high profile stocks last week as other investors were bailing out of the market.
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Siemens exec and his family identified as victims in deadly Hudson helicopter crash
An executive of Siemens, a European technology company, his wife and young children were aboard the tourist helicopter that plunged into New York City's Hudson River.
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Russian advances in Ukraine slow down despite growing force size
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