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The federal Bureau of Prisons has lots of problems. Reopening Alcatraz is now one of them​

By MICHAEL R. SISAK and MICHAEL BALSAMO
Updated 9:03 PM CDT, May 5, 2025

Eleven inmate deaths in less than two months. More than 4,000 staff vacancies. A $3 billion repair backlog.

And now, a stunning directive from President Donald Trump for the crisis-plagued federal Bureau of Prisons to “REBUILD, AND OPEN ALCATRAZ!” — the notorious penitentiary on an island in San Francisco Bay that last held inmates more than 60 years ago.

Even as the Bureau of Prisons struggles with short staffing, chronic violence and crumbling infrastructure at its current facilities, Trump is counting on the agency to fulfill his vision of rebooting the infamously inescapable prison known in movies and pop culture as “The Rock.”

Trump declared in a social media post Sunday that a “substantially enlarged and rebuilt” Alcatraz will house the nation’s “most ruthless and violent Offenders.” It will “serve as a symbol of Law, Order, and JUSTICE,” he wrote on Truth Social. ...

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Judge orders Trump administration to admit roughly 12,000 refugees

A judge has ordered the Trump administration to admit some 12,000 refugees into the United States. The court order on Monday partially blocks the president’s efforts to suspend the nation’s refugee admissions program.
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'Shocking': Experts question Trump claiming 'I don't know' about upholding Constitution

Trump, months after taking the oath of office, questioned whether he had a duty to uphold the constitutional right to due process when it comes to mass deportations.
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Republicans squabble over Trump spending plan as Fiscal Year 2026 looms: 'Stay until we pass it'

The new Trump administration's first budget request comes with expectations of staggering spending cuts – and not all members of his party are on board.
www.foxnews.com

Trump administration asks judge to toss suit restricting access to abortion medication

The Trump administration on Monday asked a judge to toss out a lawsuit from three GOP-led states seeking to cut off telehealth access to abortion medication mifepristone.
apnews.com

U.S. seeking deportation deals with far-flung countries like Angola and Equatorial Guinea

The Trump administration has mounted an intense diplomatic campaign to convince distant countries to accept migrants who are not their own.
www.cbsnews.com

Trump hasn't said who funded his presidential transition effort despite pledging to disclose donors

The White House didn't respond to multiple questions about when the transition would disclose who funded it.
www.nbcnews.com

Federal judge says results of North Carolina court race with Democrat ahead must be certified

A federal judge has ruled that disputed ballots in the still unresolved 2024 race for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat must remain in the final count. U.S.
apnews.com

Netanyahu says Gaza population to be moved in intensive Israeli operation

Remarks come as reports say Israel now eyeing occupation of Gaza, control of aid and possible expulsion of Palestinians.
www.aljazeera.com

Donald Trump hosts a $1.5 million-per-person fundraiser, raising ethics concerns

The purpose of the fundraiser was unclear as the Constitution’s 22nd Amendment bars Trump from seeking a third term.
www.usatoday.com

GOP dealt a blow in the battle for the Senate: From the Politics Desk

Plus, the Trump administration spends big bucks on the airwaves touting its mass deportation campaign.
www.nbcnews.com

Regional strikes: Israel attacks Yemen, Lebanon, Syria and Gaza in one day

Israeli strikes killed 54 in Gaza as Netanyahu says the enclave’s population ‘will be moved’ in new ground invasion.
www.aljazeera.com

US bill to ban Israel boycotts faces right-wing backlash over free speech

Allies of Donald Trump voice opposition to bipartisan proposal that would expand a law that punishes boycotting Israel.
www.aljazeera.com

'They can't take a joke': Trump says he knew 'nothing' about AI image of him as the pope

President Donald Trump says he had nothing to do with artificially generated image of him dressed as the pope.
www.usatoday.com

19 states and D.C. sue Trump administration over mass HHS layoffs

Over a dozen states filed a lawsuit alleging RFK Jr. and the Trump administration are trying to "dismantle" the Department of Health and Human Services through sweeping cuts.
www.cbsnews.com

Deadline looms allowing left-wing court to select US attorney as state AGs urge confirmation of Trump pick

State attorneys general sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Sen. Chuck Grassley to confirm Ed Martin as U.S. attorney.
www.foxnews.com

Trump is acting like it’s his choice whether he obeys the Constitution | CNN Politics

Americans are learning what it’s like to live with a president who sees no constraints on his actions and who apparently fears paying no price for them.
www.cnn.com

Trump says he'll call CEOs when he disagrees with their business decisions

Retailers have increasingly offered warnings about the tariffs' impact on consumers.
www.nbcnews.com

Trump foe Letitia James leading charge on new multistate lawsuit over HHS cuts

New York is leading 20 states in suing the Trump administration over its HHS cuts, described as one the most "sweeping and unlawful assault on public health" in U.S. history.
www.foxnews.com

Europe launches a drive to attract scientists and researchers after Trump freezes US funding

The European Union is launching a drive to attract scientists and researchers with offers of grants and new policy plans.
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Trump touts $9 trillion in new U.S. investment. The numbers don't add up.

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
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After President Trump was pressed on rising consumer prices and slowing economic growth, he defended his tariff policies by claiming they had spurred record investment in the United States.

"I think we probably have close to $9 trillion of investments coming into this country," Mr. Trump said in an interview on NBC's Meet the Press that aired Sunday. "If you look at other presidents, there's never been anything like that."

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Senate Democrats rally against crypto bill amid criticism of Trump's industry ties

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
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Washington — Senate Democrats are rebelling against a crypto regulation bill, putting the first-of-its-kind legislation in jeopardy ahead of a possible key vote on it later this week.

The bill, known as the GENIUS Act, would create a regulatory framework for stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency tied to the value of an asset like the U.S. dollar. It advanced out of the Senate Banking Committee in March with bipartisan backing, but has since bled Democratic support amid concerns about President Trump and his family's business ventures involving...
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The divides behind the scenes in the Vatican ahead of the conclave

  • News source: BBC News - World
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There has been a growing coalescence around the idea Pope Francis's work to shake up the workings of the Church should be built on - but some of his critics are not convinced.
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French hunter given suspended sentence for killing protected bear

  • News source: BBC News - World
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The 81-year-old man said he had no choice but to shoot the animal after it attacked him during a hunt.
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FDA names outspoken Covid vaccine critic as the new vaccine chief

  • News source: Berkeley Lovelace Jr. and Brandy Zadrozny | NBC
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The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday named Dr. Vinay Prasad — a hematologist-oncologist who has been accused of spreading misinformation about Covid vaccines and was an outspoken critic of the agency’s decision to approve Covid shots in children — as its new vaccine chief.

The FDA commissioner, Dr. Marty Makary, announced Prasad would lead the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research to agency employees earlier Tuesday and later on X.

Makary called the appointment “a significant step forward,” saying Prasad would bring “scientific rigor...
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US officials to meet with Chinese counterparts in Switzerland amid trade war

  • News source: FOX News
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Top officials with the Trump administration are expected to meet with a high-level Chinese delegation this week in Switzerland, marking the first major talks between the two countries since President Donald Trump ignited a trade war based on tariffs on imports.

TRUMP SAYS HE WILL NOT DROP TARIFFS TO GET CHINA TO THE NEGOTIATING TABLE

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Jamieson Greer, a trade representative, are expected to represent the U.S. as they meet with their Chinese counterparts in Geneva.

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Trump admin reinstates 9/11 survivors program staff following HHS reorganization

  • News source: FOX News
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FIRST ON FOX: The Trump administration's Health and Human Services Department (HHS) sent out reinstatement notices to staff members who were part of a federal healthcare program for 9/11 survivors, following a reduction in force at HHS and its subagencies as part of Trump's efforts to optimize the federal government.

The administration announced in mid-February that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) would face cuts that would reduce the agency's workforce by roughly one-tenth. As part of that reduction in force, 16 workers at the...
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Red-state governor shoots down bill banning this common hospitality industry item

  • News source: FOX News
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Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed legislation that would largely ban Styrofoam containers, dubbing it "textbook government overreach."

House Bill 477 would phase out the use of the containers by 2030, but starting in 2028 for restaurants and the hospitality industry. Introduced by Democrat state Rep. Marilyn Marler, the legislation garnered some bipartisan support in the Republican-majority legislature.

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State Department to merge Palestinian Affairs Office with US Embassy in Jerusalem

  • News source: FOX News
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio is planning to merge the responsibilities of the Palestinian Affairs Office into the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem in an effort to continue a diplomatic mission in Israel’s capital that was put in place by President Donald Trump during his first term in office.

State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce announced Rubio’s decision during a press briefing Tuesday.

"Secretary Rubio has decided to merge the responsibilities of the office of the Palestinian Affairs Office fully into other sections of the United States Embassy...
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Lawmakers react to Newark airport chaos: ‘Your family deserves to know you’ll be safe'

  • News source: FOX News
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Lawmakers spoke out to Fox News Digital on Tuesday as chaos ensued at one of the nation’s busiest airports.

"Our team has reached out to the FAA to get answers on what steps they’re taking to resolve this situation," said Sen. Andy Kim, a Democrat on the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee -- who also represents the Garden State where the airport is located.

"Your family deserves to know that when you fly, you’ll be safe and you’ll get there on time. We’ll keep pressing to make sure it happens," Kim said.

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Ed Martin's judicial nomination may be at risk as Tillis says he'll vote against him

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
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The nomination of Ed Martin, President Trump's controversial pick to be the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, may be in jeopardy as the "Stop the Steal" advocate who backed Jan. 6 rioters struggles to find sufficient Republican support in the Senate.

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced Tuesday that he won't support Martin's nomination. And with that, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Martin's nomination may not make it out of the judiciary panel for a floor vote. The...
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Duffy blasts Biden, Buttigieg for ignoring report about failing air traffic control system: 'DID NOTHING!'

  • News source: FOX News
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called out the Biden administration for allegedly neglecting a government agency's report about the poor state of the air traffic control system.

In an X post on Tuesday, Duffy shared an excerpt from a report published by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) entitled "Air Traffic Control: FAA Actions Are Urgently Needed to Modernize Aging Systems." The report was published on Sept. 24, 2024.

"A government watchdog warned Biden & Buttigieg about the failing air traffic control system," Duffy wrote.

"Look at this report. They knew the air traffic control system was strained AND STILL DID NOTHING!"
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Tillis puts onus on Trump to avoid Boasberg picking US attorney after Martin's nomination appears sunk

  • News source: FOX News
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Sen. Thom Tillis' office brushed off concern that a left-wing court could select an interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia after the North Carolina Republican bucked President Donald Trump's pick for the role, putting the onus on the Trump administration to select a successor and avoid involvement from federal judges.

Tillis, R-N.C., sits on the Senate Judiciary Committee, which is overseeing the confirmation process of Ed Martin, Trump's pick to serve as U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia. Martin has served as interim U.S...
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Carney tells Trump that Canada 'won't be for sale, ever'

  • News source: BBC News - World
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The Canadian PM responds firmly as the president proposes a "wonderful marriage" of incorporating Canada into the US.
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Trump administration to garnish wages of 5.3 million defaulted student loan borrowers this summer

  • News source: Annie Nova, CNBC
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The Trump administration resumed collection efforts on defaulted student loans Monday after a roughly five-year hiatus — and affected borrowers could begin feeling the financial consequences sooner than experts expected.

The U.S. Department of Education released new details on what actions it plans to take, when.

Here's what to know.

The Education Department said it began this week alerting around 195,000 student loan borrowers in default that their federal benefits will be subject to garnishment in 30 days.

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