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Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to resume quick deportations of Venezuelans under 18th-century law​


By MARK SHERMAN
Updated 4:33 PM CDT, May 16, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday barred the Trump administration from quickly resuming deportations of Venezuelans under an 18th-century wartime law enacted when the nation was just a few years old.

Over two dissenting votes, the justices acted on an emergency appeal from lawyers for Venezuelan men who have been accused of being gang members, a designation that the administration says makes them eligible for rapid removal from the United States under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.

The court indefinitely extended the prohibition on deportations from a north Texas detention facility under the alien enemies law. The case will now go back to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which declined to intervene in April.

President Donald Trump quickly voiced his displeasure. “THE SUPREME COURT WON’T ALLOW US TO GET CRIMINALS OUT OF OUR COUNTRY!” he posted on his Truth Social platform.

The high court action is the latest in a string of judicial setbacks for the Trump administration’s effort to speed deportations of people in the country illegally. The president and his supporters have complained about having to provide due process for people they contend didn’t follow U.S. immigration laws.

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Conservatives block Trump's big tax breaks bill in a stunning setback

In a setback, House Republicans failed Friday to push their big package of tax breaks and spending cuts through the Budget Committee, as a handful of conservatives joined all Democrats in a stunning vote against it.
apnews.com

Judge in Abrego Garcia case frustrated with Trump administration: "This is about good faith versus bad faith"

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to facilitate Kilmar Abrego Garcia's return — and has sparred with government lawyers since then.
www.cbsnews.com

Moody's strips U.S. government of top credit rating, citing Washington's failure to rein in debt

Moody’s Ratings stripped the U.S. government of its top credit rating Friday, citing successive governments’ failure to stop a rising tide of debt.
apnews.com

Trump appointee Barrett challenges administration on nationwide injunctions, surprises and delights liberals

Justice Amy Coney Barrett's exchange with Trump Solicitor General John Sauer on court precedents in a birthright citizenship case draws attention and raises concerns among Trump allies.
www.foxnews.com

World Pride comes to Washington in the shadow of, and in defiance of, the Trump administration

The World Pride 2025 welcome concert, with pop icon Shakira performing at Nationals Stadium, isn’t until May 31.
apnews.com

Trump admin live updates: Trump wants to meet with Putin on Ukraine 'as soon as we can set it up'

President Trump arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday after delivering a campaign-style speech at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
abcnews.go.com

Trump, Project 2025 and the plan to remake government

The goals of Project 2025 and its roadmap for deconstructing the administrative state.
www.usatoday.com

Trump might be a strongman — but he still can’t do everything he wants | CNN Politics

A crush of domestic and global confrontations initiated by Donald Trump could be decided by this question: How much power does the president really have?
www.cnn.com

President Trump says new tariff rates are coming in the next 2 or 3 weeks

During his trip to the Gulf, President Trump said his administration would be sending letters to countries informing them of new tariff rates.
www.usatoday.com

Microsoft says it provided AI to Israeli military for war but denies use to harm people in Gaza

Microsoft acknowledged Thursday that it sold advanced artificial intelligence and cloud computing services to the Israeli military during the war in Gaza and aided in efforts to locate and rescue Israeli hostages.
apnews.com

Putin won't take peace with Ukraine without restoring empire, former Defense Secretary Gates says

"Putin feels that he has a destiny to recreate the Russian Empire," former Defense Secretary Robert Gates told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
www.cbsnews.com

Donald Trump's Library of Congress fight is really about the separation of powers

President Donald Trump’s abrupt firing of top officials at the Library of Congress and equally sudden attempt to appoint a slate of loyalists as replacements has morphed into an enormous fight over the separation of powers.
apnews.com

Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax bill: Four sticking points for Republican rebels

Government-funded welfare programmes have become a major point of contention in Trump's tax bill.
www.bbc.com

Trump appointee Barrett challenges administration on nationwide injunctions, surprises and delights liberals

Justice Amy Coney Barrett's exchange with Trump Solicitor General John Sauer on court precedents in a birthright citizenship case draws attention and raises concerns among Trump allies.
www.foxnews.com

A Trump trifecta as he slams Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen and Supreme Court on same day

A trio of tirades as the president lashed out against Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen and the Supreme Court - all in one day.
www.usatoday.com

Trump administration working on plan to move 1 million Palestinians to Libya

Details are murky and no final agreement has been reached, but the plan is under serious enough consideration that the administration has discussed it with Libyan leadership.
www.nbcnews.com
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Key House committee advances Trump agenda bill after appeasing conservatives

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The House Budget Committee advanced President Donald Trump’s multitrillion-dollar domestic policy package Sunday night, two days after a group of conservatives voted to reject it.

The vote was 17-16 along party lines, with the four Republicans who opposed the bill in committee Friday voting "present."

The outcome is a positive sign for the massive party-line bill after a significant setback Friday, but it will still need changes before it secures the votes to pass the full House. And if it does, it will face plenty of challenges in the Senate...
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Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' passes key House hurdle after GOP rebel mutiny

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President Donald Trump’s "one big, beautiful bill" survived a key hurdle in the House of Representatives on Sunday night, putting it one step closer to a chamber-wide vote later this week.

It comes after a rebellion by four House conservatives upended plans to advance the bill on Friday morning.

Lawmakers on the House Budget Committee were summoned back to Washington for a 10 p.m. meeting to vote on advancing the legislation. It passed the panel in a nearly party-line vote, 17 to 16, with four Republicans voting "present."

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Portugal PM's party wins snap election but falls short of majority

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The ruling right-of-centre Democratic Alliance of PM Luís Montenegro wins elections, amid a far-right surge.
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Afghan Christian pastor pleads with Trump, warns of Taliban revenge after admin revokes refugee protections

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As the Trump administration has moved to end protections for thousands of Afghan nationals, faith leaders and advocates are sounding the alarm over the potential deportation of Christian converts, who, they say, face severe persecution under Taliban rule.

Pastor Behnam Rasooli, known as Pastor Ben, leads the Oklahoma Khorasan Church in Oklahoma City, a congregation primarily composed of Afghan Christian refugees. In an interview with Fox News Digital, he shared harrowing accounts of the dangers he says his Christian community faces."If any of these...
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Biden diagnosed with aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones

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Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office announced Sunday. Dr. David Agus has more on the diagnosis.
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Trump expected to speak with Putin and Zelenskyy

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President Trump is expected to speak Monday with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a move aimed at bringing an end to Russia's war in Ukraine. Willie James Inman reports.
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Feds fighting child exploitation also face public reluctance to discuss crisis

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Three years after her son's suicide, Pauline Stuart said she now has a better perspective on who her real friends are.

Stuart's son, Ryan Last, was 17 and a high-achieving high school student in a close-knit family when he took his own life in 2022. He did so shortly after becoming the victim of a criminal "sextortion" plot.

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What to know about Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis.

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Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer at age 82. The former president's office said he has an "aggressive form" of the cancer, which has spread to his bones.

His cancer was categorized as having a Gleason score of 9, which places him in Grade Group 5, the most severe category.

Here's what to know about the disease, its symptoms and treatments:

Most men are diagnosed with prostate cancer before they start showing symptoms, as early warning signs of prostate cancer are rare, according to Johns Hopkins...
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Austrian Eurovision winner JJ receives hero's welcome at Vienna airport

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The 24-year-old took the title at the Eurovision competition with the song Wasted Love.
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Bruce Springsteen ignores question about Trump feud while signing autographs: video

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Singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen, also known as "The Boss," ignored a question regarding his ongoing feud with President Donald Trump, while signing autographs for fans.

Sporting a Deus Ex-Machina jacket and Ray-Ban sunglasses, "The Boss" worked his way down a line of fans hoping to get his signature on a piece of memorabilia when he was asked if he had a message for Trump.

Rather than answer, Springsteen could be seen chuckling for a moment before raising his hand, and then moving onto the next fan.

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Political world reacts to former President Biden's 'aggressive' cancer diagnosis: 'Incredibly difficult'

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Sympathetic messages rolled in from across the country after former President Joe Biden's team announced that the 82-year-old was diagnosed with an "aggressive" form of prostate cancer.

In a statement, Biden's team said that the former politician "was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms."

"On Friday, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone," the statement added.

"While this represents a more aggressive form of...
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Trump wishes Biden 'fast and successful recovery' after prostate cancer diagnosis

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President Donald Trump said he and the first lady were "saddened" after learning that former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer, wishing him a "fast and successful recovery."

"Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden’s recent medical diagnosis," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. "We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery."

Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., also weighed in on the former president’s diagnosis.

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Reactions pour in after former President Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis

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Well wishes are pouring in for former President Joe Biden after his office revealed on Sunday he'd been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer.

Biden was diagnosed with "prostate cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone," according to the statement. His office said it is a "more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management."

Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle responded to the news on Sunday. Here's what they had to...
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House GOP tries again to push Trump's budget package forward after setback

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Washington — The House Budget Committee plans to return late Sunday to attempt for a second time to move President Trump's domestic policy bill closer to the finish line after conservatives rebelled Friday over concerns the legislation does not contain steep enough spending cuts.

Five Republicans — Reps. Chip Roy of Texas, Ralph Norman of South Carolina, Josh Brecheen of Oklahoma, Andrew Clyde of Georgia and Lloyd Smucker of Pennsylvania — voted against advancing the legislation when the committee met Friday to stitch together the various parts of...
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Donald Trump wishes Joe Biden a ‘fast and successful recovery' after cancer diagnosis

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Donald Trump wished Joe Biden well after it was announced Sunday the former president was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

"Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden’s recent medical diagnosis," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. "We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery."

Biden, 82, was seen last week by doctors after urinary symptoms and a prostate nodule was found. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer on Friday, with the cancer cells having spread to the bone.

"Last...
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