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Trump mulls invoking Insurrection Act amid legal pushback on troop deployments
After a judge temporarily blocked a National Guard deployment in Portland, Trump threatened to use the Insurrection Act to send the military into Democrat-led cities. Meanwhile, a federal judge refused to block his troop deployment to Illinois.

Pam Bondi grilled by Senate Democrats over Epstein, troop orders
In a contentious Senate Judiciary hearing, Attorney General Bondi clashed with Democrats over her handling of the Epstein case and nationwide National Guard deployments.

Trump claims “natural conflict” with Canada during visit
As Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Washington, Trump described U.S.–Canada relations as having “natural conflict,” while offering few concessions on tariffs or trade.

Shutdown continues; White House warns of permanent program cuts
The U.S. government shutdown entered its second week. Trump said he will announce in five days which programs and jobs will be “permanently eliminated.”

Supreme Court hears arguments in conversion therapy free speech case
The Court heard arguments over whether bans on conversion therapy violate free speech, challenging long-standing regulation of medical and psychological practices.

Furloughed workers may not receive back pay, per White House memo
Reports surfaced that furloughed federal workers might not be guaranteed back pay, adding to the uncertainty and discontent within the federal workforce.

Schiff asserts DOJ has become Trump’s “personal sword and shield”
Rep. Adam Schiff accused the Department of Justice of serving as a tool for Trump’s political vendettas during today’s live updates.

Texas National Guard troops arrive in Chicago amid Trump crackdown
Texas National Guard units have been deployed to the Chicago area after a judge declined to block their entry. This escalates Trump’s federal response in Democrat-led cities.

US delegation led by Steve Witkoff due in Egypt for Gaza talks
A U.S. delegation, headed by Trump envoy Steve Witkoff (and including Jared Kushner), is arriving in Egypt to participate in renewed indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas.

Rutgers professor relocates to Europe amid threats after politicized attacks
Mark Bray, a professor at Rutgers, is stepping away and temporarily moving to Europe after threats intensified in response to a Turning Point USA petition accusing him of promoting political violence.

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