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Judge skeptical of Trump administration argument that federal courts can’t review border declaration
By REBECCA SANTANAUpdated 5:41 PM CDT, April 29, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge Tuesday expressed skepticism over the Trump administration’s assertions that its decision to declare an invasion at the U.S.-Mexico border and suspend asylum access was not something courts had the authority to review.
U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss heard arguments in a Washington courtroom over a lawsuit brought by immigrants rights organizations, which are challenging a key executive order that banned the ability for migrants crossing the southern border to seek protections in the United States.
In the Jan. 20 order, President Donald Trump declared that the situation at the southern border constitutes an invasion of America and that he was “suspending the physical entry” of migrants.
Trump’s order asserts that the Immigration and Nationality Act gives presidents the authority to suspend entry of any group that they find “detrimental to the interests of the United States.”
The government has argued in court that the Republican president’s determination that the U.S. is facing an invasion is not subject to court review, calling it “an unreviewable political question” in a filing. ...
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Most Americans oppose Trump 3rd term, taking control of Greenland and Canada: POLL
The poll finds that Americans widely oppose the U.S. trying to take control of Canada and Greenland, sending U.S. citizens to foreign prisons and a third Trump term.
abcnews.go.com
Trump administration tells Congress it plans to label Haitian gangs as foreign terror organizations
The Trump administration has told Congress that it intends to designate Haitian gangs as foreign terrorist organizations.
apnews.com
Amazon says it considered breaking out a tariff charge. The White House called it ‘a hostile action’ | CNN Business
The White House took aggressive aim at Amazon, which confirmed Tuesday it was considering displaying the added cost of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on certain items.
www.cnn.com
Trump administration dismisses nearly 400 scientists working on congressionally mandated national climate report
The National Climate Assessment, a major publication produced every four years that summarizes the impacts of climate change in the U.S., is scheduled for publication in 2027.
www.cbsnews.com
Hegseth boasts about ending 'woke' program on women and security. Trump signed it into law
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has boasted that he's dismantling a program supporting women on security teams.
apnews.com
Trump discusses first 100 days of historic presidency in exclusive ABC interview
President Trump issued a full-throated defense of his first 100 days in office during an exclusive interview Tuesday with ABC News.
abcnews.go.com
Trump makes false or misleading claims about grocery prices and the cost of gas. Here's a fact check.
President Trump has made a series of false or misleading statements about consumer prices, while shoppers are seeing some tariff-related cost hikes.
www.cbsnews.com
Trump greets Whitmer with a hug and gives her a win — new jets for Michigan airbase
President Donald Trump has announced a new fighter jet mission for an Air National Guard Base in Michigan.
apnews.com
Trump defends first 100-days agenda amid sliding polls: 4 takeaways from Michigan rally
Trump touted his record on tariffs, DOGE and immigration at a Michigan rally aimed at promoting his first 100 days in office.
www.usatoday.com
Trump 100 days: President celebrates by touting his record and blasting foes
He tells a crowd in Michigan that he is using his presidency to deliver "profound change".
www.bbc.com
US consumer confidence plummets to Covid-era low as trade war stokes anxiety
Americans’ confidence in the economy slumped for the fifth straight month to the lowest level since the onset of COIVD-19.
apnews.com
Trump, who promised Day 1 relief and lower prices, talks of a 'transition period'
In an interview Tuesday with ABC News, the president said Americans knew what they were signing up for, despite his campaign's pledge to immediately bring down prices.
www.nbcnews.com
Trump says ‘I could’ get Abrego Garcia back from El Salvador
President Donald Trump addressed the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia in an exclusive interview with ABC News.
abcnews.go.com
Despite Trump's promised cuts, U.S. spent about $220 billion more in first 100 days than last year
Despite President Trump's promise of cuts, the federal government has spent about $220 billion more in his first 100 days than the same time period last year.
www.cbsnews.com
Lawsuits, executive actions, confirmations and golf trips: Trump’s first 100 days | CNN Politics
Trump’s rat-a-tat executive orders and flood-the-zone approach to major policy proposals have overwhelmed Americans’ attention spans. Here’s a look at Trump’s first 100 days by the numbers:
www.cnn.com
Trump buries Biden foreign policy in first 100 days
President Donald Trump is reshaping U.S. foreign policy with tough nuclear talks, soaring tariffs and a demand for allies to pay up — redrawing the global balance of power.
www.foxnews.com
Trump says Amazon founder Bezos 'did the right thing' by scrapping plan to show tariff costs
President Donald Trump said Tuesday Amazon founder Jeff Bezos "did the right thing," by scrapping a plan to show tariff costs next to product prices on the site.
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The three officers had been missing for six days before divers recovered their bodies.
Continue reading...Trump fires Doug Emhoff and other Biden appointees from Holocaust Museum board
President Donald Trump has dismissed many of former President Joe Biden’s nominees to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, including Doug Emhoff, the husband of former Vice President Kamala Harris. Emhoff, who is Jewish, led the Biden administration’s efforts to combat antisemitism. He criticized Trump's action, saying, “Let me be clear: Holocaust remembrance and education should never be politicized.” He called it “dangerous” to “turn one of the worst atrocities in history into a wedge issue.” Others dismissed alongside Emhoff include former Biden chief of staff Ron Klain and former domestic policy adviser Susan Rice. Anthony Bernal, a senior adviser to former first lady Jill Biden, confirmed he was also dismissed.
Continue reading...Supreme Court to hear arguments on school choice case involving Catholic charter school
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday in the case of a Catholic charter school in Oklahoma that is seeking the support of public funds.
Continue reading...Walz says says Harris picked him for VP to 'code talk to White guys'
Former vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., continued a self-described "listening tour" across the country at a Harvard Kennedy School forum on Monday night, ruling out a 2028 presidential bid and revealing why former Vice President Kamala Harris chose him as her running mate.
Walz said Harris chose him, in part, because, "I could code talk to White guys watching football, fixing their truck" and "put them at ease." The Minnesota governor described himself as the "permission structure" for White men from rural America to vote for...
Continue reading...Walz said Harris chose him, in part, because, "I could code talk to White guys watching football, fixing their truck" and "put them at ease." The Minnesota governor described himself as the "permission structure" for White men from rural America to vote for...
Sen. Graham responds in kind to Trump's joke about wanting to be pope: 'Keep an open mind'
After President Donald Trump joked about wanting to be the pope, Sen. Lindsey Graham asked for the papal conclave and Catholics to maintain an "open mind" about the idea in apparent jest.
"I was excited to hear that President Trump is open to the idea of being the next Pope. This would truly be a dark horse candidate, but I would ask the papal conclave and Catholic faithful to keep an open mind about this possibility!" the senator wrote on X while sharing video of Trump's comments.
"The first Pope-U.S. President combination has many upsides...
Continue reading..."I was excited to hear that President Trump is open to the idea of being the next Pope. This would truly be a dark horse candidate, but I would ask the papal conclave and Catholic faithful to keep an open mind about this possibility!" the senator wrote on X while sharing video of Trump's comments.
"The first Pope-U.S. President combination has many upsides...
Israeli forces arrest prominent Palestinian journalist in West Bank
Ali al-Samoudi, who has worked extensively with Western media, was detained during what the Israeli military said were counter-terrorism raids.
Continue reading...Taiwan condemns Somalia travel ban
Taiwanese are warned against traveling to Somalia or Somaliland for their own safety before the ban is lifted.
Continue reading...Targeted attacks on Colombian security forces leave 27 dead in two weeks
The government says armed illegal group are launching deadly revenge attacks on the security forces.
Continue reading...Five things you need to make it through a power cut
People in Spain and Portugal tell us what got them through a day with no electricity.
Continue reading...'Hard no': Millionaire tax hike proposal has House Republicans divided
House Republicans are split over whether they would consider raising taxes on the wealthiest Americans as GOP lawmakers negotiate ways to pay for President Donald Trump's multitrillion-dollar agenda.
"Personally, I think that that should be on the table if we're not going to make spending cuts, but I hope we make spending cuts," House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris, R-Md., told Fox News Digital Monday.
On the other side of the debate, Republicans like Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., has said, "I'm a hard no on any [tax hike]. The problem is not that...
Continue reading..."Personally, I think that that should be on the table if we're not going to make spending cuts, but I hope we make spending cuts," House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris, R-Md., told Fox News Digital Monday.
On the other side of the debate, Republicans like Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., has said, "I'm a hard no on any [tax hike]. The problem is not that...
Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff says Trump's 'chaos and uncertainty' leading to economic challenges
Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., said the economic challenge sparked by President Donald Trump's "chaos and uncertainty" is the biggest issue facing the Peach State, stressing that the president's uncertain economic policy is impacting how businesses and residents make decisions for the future.
Ossoff, preparing to run for re-election in 2026, potentially against Georgia's popular Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, who has yet to announce if he will join the race. Ossoff is the only Democrat seeking reelection who represents a state that Trump won last year, making...
Continue reading...Ossoff, preparing to run for re-election in 2026, potentially against Georgia's popular Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, who has yet to announce if he will join the race. Ossoff is the only Democrat seeking reelection who represents a state that Trump won last year, making...
Border crossings, egg prices and jobs - Trump's 100 days speech fact-checked
BBC Verify has looked into some of the claims made by the US president during his speech in Michigan.
Continue reading...New York Assembly passes bill to legalize assisted suicide for the terminally ill
The New York State Assembly on Tuesday passed a bill that would legalize medically assisted suicide for terminally ill people, sending the measure to the state Senate.
The Medical Aid in Dying Act passed the Assembly by an 81-67 vote. The measure would allow a mentally competent adult who has been given six months or less to live the option of being prescribed lethal drugs.
The bill's sponsor, Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, said she was motivated to introduce the legislation after her sister died of ovarian cancer.
"I don’t know whether she would have...
Continue reading...The Medical Aid in Dying Act passed the Assembly by an 81-67 vote. The measure would allow a mentally competent adult who has been given six months or less to live the option of being prescribed lethal drugs.
The bill's sponsor, Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, said she was motivated to introduce the legislation after her sister died of ovarian cancer.
"I don’t know whether she would have...
Elon Musk no longer working on DOGE efforts from White House: report
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, is starting to transition from his role with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and is no longer working regularly from the White House, according to a report from the New York Post.
His impending exit is no surprise, as the White House confirmed earlier this month that the plan was always for Musk to refocus on Tesla once he completed "his incredible work at DOGE."
The Tesla CEO was appointed as an unpaid special government employee under DOGE and remains involved in the agency remotely.
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Continue reading...His impending exit is no surprise, as the White House confirmed earlier this month that the plan was always for Musk to refocus on Tesla once he completed "his incredible work at DOGE."
The Tesla CEO was appointed as an unpaid special government employee under DOGE and remains involved in the agency remotely.
MUSK NOT...