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Supreme Court allows Trump to strip legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelans who risk deportation
By MARK SHERMANUpdated 2:12 PM CDT, May 19, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to strip legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelans, potentially exposing them to deportation.
The court’s order, with only one noted dissent, puts on hold a ruling from a federal judge in San Francisco that kept in place Temporary Protected Status for the Venezuelans that would have otherwise expired last month. The justices provided no rationale, which is common in emergency appeals.
The status allows people already in the United States to live and work legally because their native countries are deemed unsafe for return due to natural disaster or civil strife.
The high court’s order appears to be the “single largest action in modern American history stripping any group of non-citizens of immigration status,” said Ahilan Arulanantham, one of the attorneys for Venezuelan migrants.
“This decision will force families to be in an impossible position either choosing to survive or choosing stability,” said Cecilia Gonzalez Herrera, who sued to try and stop the Trump administration from revoking legal protections from her and others like her.
“Venezuelans are not criminals,” Gonzalez Herrera said.
“We all deserve the chance to thrive without being sent back to danger,” she said. ...
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Putin just showed Trump how little he needs him | CNN
This may be the moment President Trump finally understood the Russian leader as someone who really doesn’t seek his approval or allegiance, and stepped back.
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Trump suggests without evidence that Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis was hidden from the public
President Donald Trump commented publicly for the first time Monday about former President Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis, suggesting without offering evidence that the detection was hidden from the public.
apnews.com
Rep. LaMonica McIver charged by DOJ over incident with ICE agents
U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver was charged on Monday for allegedly assaulting law enforcement officers outside of an ICE detention facility earlier this month.
abcnews.go.com
Former FBI director James Comey calls controversy over Instagram post 'a bit of a distraction'
Former FBI director James Comey says that he’s still a bit bewildered over how a seemingly innocent Instagram shot of shells arranged in the sand led to allegations from Donald Trump among others that he was calling for the president’s assassination and to an interview with the Secret Service.
apnews.com
Analysis: Peace in Ukraine looks further away after Trump’s call with Putin | CNN Politics
So much for Donald Trump’s “force of personality” forcing Russian President Vladimir Putin to prove he wants to end the war in Ukraine.
www.cnn.com
Nebraska to ban soda and energy drinks from SNAP under first USDA waiver
Nebraska is the first state to receive a federal waiver to ban the purchase of soda and energy drinks under the food benefit program for low-income Americans long known as food stamps.
apnews.com
'Dead of night': Dems accuse GOP of cowardice over late-night votes on Trump's 'big, beautiful' budget bill
After scheduling a 1 a.m. committee hearing to continue advancing President Trump's desired "big, beautiful" budget bill, Democrats are slamming the move as an effort to avoid criticism.
www.foxnews.com
Judge orders Trump administration to allow attorneys access to Venezuelan man in Salvadoran prison
It’s the first such order in the mounting legal saga surrounding President Donald Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport hundreds of men to a supermax prison in El Salvador.
www.nbcnews.com
Senate advances legislation to regulate stablecoins, a form of cryptocurrency
The Senate has voted to move forward with legislation to regulate a form of cryptocurrency called stablecoins, two weeks after Democrats blocked the measure.
apnews.com
GOP bill could add trillions to the U.S. deficit, some experts say. Here's what to know.
Republican tax bill could cost $3.8 trillion over 10 years as its tax cuts surpass spending reductions, according to one analysis.
www.cbsnews.com
Senate confirms Charles Kushner, father of Trump's son-in-law, as ambassador to France
The Senate has confirmed real estate developer Charles Kushner, the father of President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, to serve as ambassador to France.
apnews.com
Trump calls Biden's cancer diagnosis 'very sad' while questioning timeline: 'Wasn't informed'
Trump expressed sympathy over Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis while raising concerns about the timing of its public announcement during a Monday press conference.
www.foxnews.com
Medicaid, SNAP, tax cuts: What's in the Trump bill lawmakers aim to pass this week
Fiscal conservatives are pushing for more cuts ahead of the May 22 vote.
www.usatoday.com
Trump, alongside the first lady, signs a bill to make posting 'revenge porn' a federal crime
President Donald Trump has signed the Take It Down Act into law. Trump signed the bill on Monday alongside his wife, Melania Trump, who helped usher the measure through Congress.
apnews.com
Why U.S. citizen children sent with their deported moms can't come back easily
Attorneys and advocates say suggestions that American-born children of deported parents can return to the United States gloss over the barriers and difficulties families may face.
www.nbcnews.com
Senate to try again to advance crypto bill after Democratic opposition tanked first vote
The Senate is trying again to take a key procedural vote Monday evening on a first-of-its-kind crypto regulation bill after Democrats tanked it earlier this month.
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The phones, no bigger than a cigarette-lighter, were being used to mastermind crimes from inside jail.
Continue reading...Jeremy Bowen: Goodwill running out as UK, France and Canada demand Israel end Gaza offensive
France, the UK and Canada are among nations that have sharpened their criticism of Israel's ground offensive.
Continue reading...Donald Trump Jr. mocks Jill Biden over Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis
Originally appeared on E! Online.
Donald Trump's eldest son is providing his take on Joe Biden's challenging health journey.
After the former president shared that he was diagnosed with an advanced form of prostate cancer, Donald Trump Jr. mocked the politician's news by questioning his wife Dr. Jill Biden's efforts to prevent the spread of his condition.
In a post shared to X (formerly Twitter) on May 18, the 47-year-old reshared a message from Dr. Steven Quay, who alleged that prostate cancer should be the "easiest cancer to diagnose when it...
Continue reading...Donald Trump's eldest son is providing his take on Joe Biden's challenging health journey.
After the former president shared that he was diagnosed with an advanced form of prostate cancer, Donald Trump Jr. mocked the politician's news by questioning his wife Dr. Jill Biden's efforts to prevent the spread of his condition.
In a post shared to X (formerly Twitter) on May 18, the 47-year-old reshared a message from Dr. Steven Quay, who alleged that prostate cancer should be the "easiest cancer to diagnose when it...
Alina Habba drops federal trespassing charge against Dem mayor, offers ICE facility tour: 'Nothing to hide'
Newark, New Jersey, Mayor Ras Baraka is no longer facing a federal trespassing charge over an incident earlier this month at Delaney Hall, a privately operated Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in his city.
"After extensive consideration, we have agreed to dismiss Mayor Baraka’s misdemeanor charge of trespass for the sake of moving forward," acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba said in a statement on Monday evening.
"In the spirit of public interest, I have invited the mayor to tour Delaney Hall. The...
Continue reading..."After extensive consideration, we have agreed to dismiss Mayor Baraka’s misdemeanor charge of trespass for the sake of moving forward," acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba said in a statement on Monday evening.
"In the spirit of public interest, I have invited the mayor to tour Delaney Hall. The...
Nebraska becomes first state approved to ban soda purchases with food stamps
Nebraska is the first state to receive a federal waiver to ban the purchase of soda and energy drinks under the benefit program for low-income Americans long known as food stamps.
The move, announced Monday by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, would affect about 152,000 people in Nebraska enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which helps families pay for groceries.
"There's absolutely zero reason for taxpayers to be subsidizing purchases of soda and energy drinks," Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen said in a statement...
Continue reading...The move, announced Monday by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, would affect about 152,000 people in Nebraska enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which helps families pay for groceries.
"There's absolutely zero reason for taxpayers to be subsidizing purchases of soda and energy drinks," Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen said in a statement...
Trump admin hits bullseye with first US mine for key mineral used in military ammo, night-vision, Big Tech
EXCLUSIVE: The Trump administration has helped launch the first-ever U.S. mine for a critical mineral largely dominated by China, which controls about half of global production, Fox News Digital has learned.
The Idaho operation will extract and smelt antimony – a metalloid that is key to the U.S. defense and technology sectors – and reduce reliance on malign actors like the CCP – from which about half the world’s stock is currently produced.
Antimony has a myriad of national security uses – including in military tools like night-vision goggles...
Continue reading...The Idaho operation will extract and smelt antimony – a metalloid that is key to the U.S. defense and technology sectors – and reduce reliance on malign actors like the CCP – from which about half the world’s stock is currently produced.
Antimony has a myriad of national security uses – including in military tools like night-vision goggles...
More polling problems for this blue state Democrat governor facing re-election next year
Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's approval ratings are holding slightly in positive territory, but a new poll indicates a majority of New Yorkers would still prefer someone else to win the 2026 election for governor in the Empire State.
A Siena College poll released on Tuesday also suggests that Rep. Elise Stefanik is the polling frontrunner among three major Republicans considering runs for the GOP gubernatorial nomination, in the race to challenge Hochul next year.
According to the poll, which was conducted May 12-15, 36% of registered...
Continue reading...A Siena College poll released on Tuesday also suggests that Rep. Elise Stefanik is the polling frontrunner among three major Republicans considering runs for the GOP gubernatorial nomination, in the race to challenge Hochul next year.
According to the poll, which was conducted May 12-15, 36% of registered...
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announces Georgia governor bid, slams Trump in campaign video
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms launched a Georgia gubernatorial bid on Tuesday, slamming President Donald Trump in a campaign video.
"Donald Trump is a disaster for our economy and our country. From his failure to address rising prices to giving an un-elected billionaire the power to cut Medicare and Social Security. It's one terrible thing after another," she asserts in the video, later declaring, "Georgia families deserve far better than what Donald Trump and Republicans are giving us."
Fox News Digital reached out to the White House...
Continue reading..."Donald Trump is a disaster for our economy and our country. From his failure to address rising prices to giving an un-elected billionaire the power to cut Medicare and Social Security. It's one terrible thing after another," she asserts in the video, later declaring, "Georgia families deserve far better than what Donald Trump and Republicans are giving us."
Fox News Digital reached out to the White House...
Trump, Hegseth to announce 'golden dome' missile defense plan, US official says
President Donald Trump will make an announcement on the Golden Dome missile defense system at 3 p.m. ET this afternoon alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Space Force Vice Chief of Operations, General Michael Guetlein, a U.S. official confirmed to Fox News.
The Pentagon's recommendations for the multibillion-dollar project will be announced, including the drafted architecture and implementation plan for the complex satellite system, the official added.
A total of $25 billion has been carved out of next year's defense budget for this...
Continue reading...The Pentagon's recommendations for the multibillion-dollar project will be announced, including the drafted architecture and implementation plan for the complex satellite system, the official added.
A total of $25 billion has been carved out of next year's defense budget for this...
GOP senators renew call for DOD watchdog to probe former Joint Chiefs boss Milley for alleged misconduct
Republican senators are renewing calls for the Pentagon’s watchdog to investigate alleged misconduct and efforts to "undermine the chain of command" by former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley, Fox News Digital has learned.
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Sen. Jim Banks, R-Ind., penned a letter obtained by Fox News Digital to the acting inspector general of the Department of Defense, Steven Stebbins, renewing their 2022 request for a review of Milley’s conduct.
MILLEY STILL HASN'T RESPONDED TO BANKS, GRASSLEY LETTER WITH...
Continue reading...Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Sen. Jim Banks, R-Ind., penned a letter obtained by Fox News Digital to the acting inspector general of the Department of Defense, Steven Stebbins, renewing their 2022 request for a review of Milley’s conduct.
MILLEY STILL HASN'T RESPONDED TO BANKS, GRASSLEY LETTER WITH...
Federal air marshals surveilled Trump Cabinet member Gabbard in 2024, Rand Paul says
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said he received records confirming that federal air marshals surveilled now-Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard during domestic flights last year, "reporting back information related to her appearance and even how many electronics she was observed using."
The Republican from Kentucky made the revelation Tuesday on Capitol Hill as Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Krisi Noem was testifying about her department’s budget request for fiscal year 2026.
"I commend you and the Trump administration for...
Continue reading...The Republican from Kentucky made the revelation Tuesday on Capitol Hill as Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Krisi Noem was testifying about her department’s budget request for fiscal year 2026.
"I commend you and the Trump administration for...
UK sanctions 'godmother' of Israel's settler movement Daniella Weiss
The foreign secretary said the move "demonstrates our determination to hold extremist settlers to account".
Continue reading...Elon Musk says he's going to do ‘a lot less' political spending
Elon Musk, the world's richest man and a major benefactor to President Donald Trump in last year's presidential election, said Tuesday that he will do "a lot less" political spending moving forward.
Speaking with Bloomberg at the Qatar Economic Forum, Musk, who spent more than a quarter billion on a super PAC set up last year to primarily help Trump, sounded ambivalent about making such commitments in the cycles to come.
"I think in terms of political spending, I'm going to do a lot less in the future," Musk said, adding, "I think I've done...
Continue reading...Speaking with Bloomberg at the Qatar Economic Forum, Musk, who spent more than a quarter billion on a super PAC set up last year to primarily help Trump, sounded ambivalent about making such commitments in the cycles to come.
"I think in terms of political spending, I'm going to do a lot less in the future," Musk said, adding, "I think I've done...
DOJ cites bodycam footage in charging document for House Dem McIver
The Department of Justice has accused Rep. LaMonica McIver of assaulting two federal agents at the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in New Jersey last month, according to a new charging document.
The document cites bodycam footage from law enforcement officers who recorded events as McIver and two other New Jersey lawmakers stormed the ICE facility. Prosecutors say the first officer McIver allegedly assaulted was a Homeland Security Investigations agent and the second was an ICE agent.
The DOJ accuses McIver of having "slammed her forearm into the...
Continue reading...The document cites bodycam footage from law enforcement officers who recorded events as McIver and two other New Jersey lawmakers stormed the ICE facility. Prosecutors say the first officer McIver allegedly assaulted was a Homeland Security Investigations agent and the second was an ICE agent.
The DOJ accuses McIver of having "slammed her forearm into the...