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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 BALSAMOUpdated 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.
abcnews.go.com
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.
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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.
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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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Carney says Canada won't ever be for sale, with Trump responding 'never say never'
Despite President Donald Trump’s interest in Canada becoming the 51st state, Canada isn't for sale — ever, according to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Trump regularly has said that he wants Canada to become a U.S. state, along with discussions about acquiring Greenland and the Panama Canal for security purposes. However, the matter isn’t open to negotiation, Carney said.
"Having met with the owners of Canada over the course of the campaign the last several months, it's not for sale," Carney said at the White House Tuesday. "Won't be for sale...
Continue reading...Trump regularly has said that he wants Canada to become a U.S. state, along with discussions about acquiring Greenland and the Panama Canal for security purposes. However, the matter isn’t open to negotiation, Carney said.
"Having met with the owners of Canada over the course of the campaign the last several months, it's not for sale," Carney said at the White House Tuesday. "Won't be for sale...
Trump teases 'very, very big announcement' ahead of Middle East trip, Carney says he's 'on edge of my seat'
President Donald Trump teased a "very, very big announcement" ahead of his upcoming trip to the Middle East.
Trump has a planned visit to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar in the coming days.
"We're going to have a very, very big announcement to make, like as big as it gets," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, where he is meeting with Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney. "And I won't tell you on what… and it's very positive."
ISRAEL SAYS TRUMP’S MIDDLE EAST VISIT IS THE ‘WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY’ FOR HOSTAGE DEAL
"It is...
Continue reading...Trump has a planned visit to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar in the coming days.
"We're going to have a very, very big announcement to make, like as big as it gets," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, where he is meeting with Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney. "And I won't tell you on what… and it's very positive."
ISRAEL SAYS TRUMP’S MIDDLE EAST VISIT IS THE ‘WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY’ FOR HOSTAGE DEAL
"It is...
Speaker Johnson gives verdict on House plan to impeach judges blocking Trump
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., signaled there is little appetite for judicial impeachments among House Republican leaders.
He said a bill passed by the House earlier this year, aimed at limiting federal district judges from issuing nationwide injunctions in most cases, was a "silver bullet" against activist judges.
Johnson refused to pull impeachment off the table indefinitely when pressed by Fox News Digital, but he cautioned that there was a high bar for such maneuvers, while noting that getting enough votes to impeach in the House and...
Continue reading...He said a bill passed by the House earlier this year, aimed at limiting federal district judges from issuing nationwide injunctions in most cases, was a "silver bullet" against activist judges.
Johnson refused to pull impeachment off the table indefinitely when pressed by Fox News Digital, but he cautioned that there was a high bar for such maneuvers, while noting that getting enough votes to impeach in the House and...
Where Donald Trump stands with Americans 15 weeks into his 2nd presidency
President Donald Trump is giving himself a big thumbs-up when it comes to his job performance during his second tour of duty in the White House.
"We had the greatest 100 days in the history of our country," Trump touted on Sunday night, as he spoke with reporters aboard Air Force One.
Trump has aggressively asserted executive authority in his second term, overturning long-standing government policy and making major cuts to the federal workforce through an avalanche of sweeping and controversial executive orders and actions – with some aimed at...
Continue reading..."We had the greatest 100 days in the history of our country," Trump touted on Sunday night, as he spoke with reporters aboard Air Force One.
Trump has aggressively asserted executive authority in his second term, overturning long-standing government policy and making major cuts to the federal workforce through an avalanche of sweeping and controversial executive orders and actions – with some aimed at...
Trump meets with freed Russian American who was detained abroad for over a year
Russian American Ksenia Karelina, who was released last month after being detained in Russia for more than a year, met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday.
"It's a great honor," the president said as he shook Karelina's hand.
Karelina's release from Russia last month was part of a prisoner swap, reports note.
TRUMP SAYS HE COULD ‘WALK AWAY’ FROM RUSSIA-UKRAINE TALKS, CITES ‘TREMENDOUS HATRED’ ON BOTH SIDES
"President Trump was proud to welcome home Ksenia Karelina, who spent 15 months in Russian captivity. He has secured the...
Continue reading..."It's a great honor," the president said as he shook Karelina's hand.
Karelina's release from Russia last month was part of a prisoner swap, reports note.
TRUMP SAYS HE COULD ‘WALK AWAY’ FROM RUSSIA-UKRAINE TALKS, CITES ‘TREMENDOUS HATRED’ ON BOTH SIDES
"President Trump was proud to welcome home Ksenia Karelina, who spent 15 months in Russian captivity. He has secured the...
Air travelers without REAL ID to face extra screening but will be allowed to fly for now, DHS says
Americans who don't have their REAL IDs will still be allowed to fly after the May 7 deadline, but they will face extra screening and delays at the airport.
Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem made the announcement during a House Appropriations Committee hearing on Tuesday. Noem said 81% of travelers already have IDs that comply with the REAL ID requirements and added that security checkpoints will also be accepting passports and tribal identification when the deadline hits Wednesday.
"People will be allowed to fly," Noem told lawmakers. "We will...
Continue reading...Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem made the announcement during a House Appropriations Committee hearing on Tuesday. Noem said 81% of travelers already have IDs that comply with the REAL ID requirements and added that security checkpoints will also be accepting passports and tribal identification when the deadline hits Wednesday.
"People will be allowed to fly," Noem told lawmakers. "We will...
Newsom proposes to work with Trump to 'Make America Film Again,' floats $7.5B federal tax credit
Two of President Donald Trump's staunch critics – California Democrats Gov. Gavin Newsom and Sen. Adam Schiff – are now offering to work with the Republican administration on federal tax incentives to bring back movie-making from overseas.
Newsom sued the Trump administration in federal court last month over what he said was "an unprecedented tariff regime" and said he was "reaching out to our international partners to protect California jobs and industries." But as Trump called attention to how U.S. production houses are increasingly going...
Continue reading...Newsom sued the Trump administration in federal court last month over what he said was "an unprecedented tariff regime" and said he was "reaching out to our international partners to protect California jobs and industries." But as Trump called attention to how U.S. production houses are increasingly going...
Department of Transportation is latest federal agency expecting layoffs
Employees at the Department of Transportation are bracing for layoffs, as part of the Trump administration's effort to cut the federal workforce.
During a town hall meeting last week, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy informed DOT employees that the layoffs — referred to as reduction in force, or RIF — are expected soon, DOT officials confirm to CBS News.
An employee attending the town hall said Duffy did not offer specifics about which agencies or employees would be affected. The Department of Transportation said the final number of cuts would...
Continue reading...During a town hall meeting last week, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy informed DOT employees that the layoffs — referred to as reduction in force, or RIF — are expected soon, DOT officials confirm to CBS News.
An employee attending the town hall said Duffy did not offer specifics about which agencies or employees would be affected. The Department of Transportation said the final number of cuts would...
House GOP leaders look to reassure conference on "big, beautiful bill" momentum
Washington — House GOP leaders stressed early this week that the budget package central to President Trump's agenda remains on track even as they acknowledged a delay that comes amid simmering disagreements in the Republican conference that have threatened to stunt progress on reconciliation.
"It just made sense for us to push pause for a week to make sure that we do this right," House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, said Tuesday at his weekly news conference.
The committee work on budget reconciliation officially kicked off last...
Continue reading..."It just made sense for us to push pause for a week to make sure that we do this right," House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, said Tuesday at his weekly news conference.
The committee work on budget reconciliation officially kicked off last...
India seeks to stop auction of jewels linked to Buddha remains
Delhi has called the sale of the jewels illegal and demanded for them to be repatriated to India.
Continue reading...Watch: Marble-size hailstones and thunderstorms hit Paris
After a week of good weather, Paris was hit by a hailstorm and thunder on Saturday afternoon.
Continue reading...Trump's film tariff proposal: Will it help or hurt Hollywood?
After President Donald Trump on Sunday announced a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the U.S., production companies and Hollywood insiders began assessing the possible consequences of the levy.
California has lost production spending in recent years, faced with stiff competition from other states and countries that offer more extensive tax credits, especially following the dual strike of 2023.
Acknowledging that an estimated 71% of films that were not able to secure the state’s tax credits ended up moving to a different state, Gov. Newsom last...
Continue reading...California has lost production spending in recent years, faced with stiff competition from other states and countries that offer more extensive tax credits, especially following the dual strike of 2023.
Acknowledging that an estimated 71% of films that were not able to secure the state’s tax credits ended up moving to a different state, Gov. Newsom last...
House Democrats storm out of cryptocurrency hearing, alleging Trump 'corruption'
House Democrats, led by Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., walked out of a joint hearing of the Agriculture and Financial Services committees. Rather than participate in the planned hearing, the lawmakers decided to hold one of their own based on allegations of President Donald Trump and his family’s ties to the cryptocurrency industry.
House Financial Services Committee Chairman Rep. French Hill, R-Ark., responded to Ranking Member Waters’ objection to the hearing with a statement.
"Committee Republicans on Financial Services and the House Committee on...
Continue reading...House Financial Services Committee Chairman Rep. French Hill, R-Ark., responded to Ranking Member Waters’ objection to the hearing with a statement.
"Committee Republicans on Financial Services and the House Committee on...
Identity of second wrongfully deported man revealed, as Trump admin fights his return to US soil
The identity of a second Maryland man who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador in March was revealed this week while the Trump administration continues to resist a federal judge's orders to return him to the U.S.
The individual, previously referred to only as "Cristian" in earlier documents, was identified Monday as Daniel Lozano-Camargo, a 20-year-old Venezuelan man who had been living in Houston prior to January, when he was arrested for cocaine possession and subsequently deported to El Salvador in March. News of his identity was first reported...
Continue reading...The individual, previously referred to only as "Cristian" in earlier documents, was identified Monday as Daniel Lozano-Camargo, a 20-year-old Venezuelan man who had been living in Houston prior to January, when he was arrested for cocaine possession and subsequently deported to El Salvador in March. News of his identity was first reported...