Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum assures there will be no invasion despite reports that Donald Trump secretly ordered US military action against drug cartels. The New York Times reported Trump authorized military operations against cartels designated as terrorist organizations. The Pentagon hasn't confirmed the order. The FBI reportedly seeks...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is attempting to remove Rep. Gene Wu from office for joining fellow Democrats in fleeing the state to block a Republican-backed congressional map redraw. Wu dismisses Abbott's petition as "meaningless," arguing the governor lacks the legal authority. Abbott claims the Democrats' absence prevents the...
The Department of Justice has initiated a federal grand jury investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James. Sources indicate the probe, led by Albany's top federal prosecutor, focuses on James's successful civil fraud case against Donald Trump and his companies. The DOJ seeks further information, possibly suspecting...
The Trump administration is seeking a $1 billion settlement from UCLA, freezing $584 million in funding. The proposed agreement, the largest from a higher education institution, demands UCLA pay the government $1 billion, establish a $172 million claims fund, and implement changes to policies on protests, scholarships, and housing....
A Miami federal judge issued a 14-day temporary restraining order halting construction at Florida's controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" migrant detention center. Environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe sued, alleging violations of environmental laws protecting wetlands. The suit claims the center threatens protected species and reverses billions in environmental restoration....
The Trump administration plans to end the $7 billion "Solar for All" program, designed to provide affordable solar energy to low-income households. This decision, linked to a recently passed Republican spending bill, reverses Biden's climate agenda. The program, which funded rooftop solar, community solar farms, and battery storage,...
A federal appeals court overturned a lower court's contempt ruling against Trump administration officials for deportations under the Alien Enemies Act. A 2-1 decision, with Trump-appointed judges in the majority, found Chief Judge Boasberg lacked authority to pursue contempt. The ruling stems from deportations halted by Boasberg, later...
President Trump conceded to President Putin's conditions for a meeting, potentially jeopardizing a planned trilateral summit with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Trump stated he'll do what he can to stop the killing in Ukraine and will await Putin's response regarding a ceasefire and potential meeting location, possibly Rome or the...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering a lawsuit against the New York Times, accusing the newspaper of defamation over its coverage of starvation in Gaza. Netanyahu claims a July 24th article, featuring an emaciated child, falsely implied Israeli policy caused the hunger. The Times appended an editor's...
Federal prosecutors are investigating New York Attorney General Letitia James' office, focusing on whether its lawsuits against Donald Trump, the Trump Organization, and the NRA violated legal rights. The probe, originating from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York, examines potential misconduct in civil suits...
