According to a Friday court filing, the U.S. government intends to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia, potentially as soon as October 31. This follows a previous mistaken deportation to El Salvador, in violation of a settlement agreement. Abrego Garcia’s legal team argues this new deportation attempt is punitive and designed to inflict hardship, particularly since he has no connection to Liberia and has applied for asylum in the United States. Furthermore, the Salvadoran national is also facing criminal charges in Tennessee, adding another layer of complexity to his immigration case.
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In a recent Truth Social post, former President Donald Trump called for the prosecution of several Biden administration officials, including Jack Smith, Merrick Garland, Christopher Wray, and Lisa Monaco, over their alleged involvement in the investigation into the 2020 election. Trump claimed these officials were involved in an operation that spied on members of Congress and rigged the election, though the documents he referenced are unclear. This call for prosecution comes after the Senate Judiciary Committee released documents revealing the FBI’s analysis of phone records of Republican members of Congress during the investigation into the January 6th Capitol attack. Trump has previously expressed animosity towards Smith, and other GOP members have requested the Department of Justice investigate him.
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In a recent Truth Social post, former President Trump called for the prosecution of several Biden-era Justice Department officials, including Merrick Garland and Christopher Wray. Trump’s accusations stem from an FBI probe known as Arctic Frost, which involved the scrutiny of Republican lawmakers’ phone records related to the 2020 election fallout. The former president claimed these officials engaged in illegal and unethical behavior without specifying the exact crimes committed. This follows a pattern of Trump urging prosecution against individuals he views as political adversaries, amid ongoing investigations into his actions and legal challenges against him.
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Recent reports indicate that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Health and Human Services Secretary, plans to issue new dietary guidelines encouraging increased consumption of saturated fats, which goes against decades of established recommendations. While some researchers suggest that saturated fats may be less harmful than previously believed, they caution against promoting increased intake, citing the potential for adverse health effects. Experts highlight the importance of focusing on overall food choices rather than individual nutrients and warn that such a shift in guidelines, deviating from established protocols, could impact school lunches and military rations, potentially increasing heart disease risk. This approach has also been criticized as cherry-picking research and not being based on comprehensive evidence.
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In a surprising turn of events, the White House’s East Wing was demolished to make way for President Trump’s planned $300 million ballroom. The demolition included the Office of the First Lady, the historic East Colonnade, and the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden. Despite the destruction, the White House moved forward without standard approval processes and instructed Treasury Department employees not to share photos. The demolition’s speed bypassed the typical review process, and while White House officials state the East Wing will be rebuilt, it is uncertain what will happen to the staffers previously housed there.
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During a Senate confirmation hearing, President Trump’s nominee for Ambassador to South Africa, Brent Bozell, repeatedly refused to state his personal views on whether he supported or opposed policies that would prevent Black Americans from voting. Senator Chris Murphy pressed Bozell on his stance regarding discriminatory refugee policies as well as re-implementing racially biased voting laws. Bozell insisted his personal views were irrelevant, intending to focus on his role as ambassador and following the President’s directives. Murphy criticized Bozell’s lack of transparency, emphasizing that his views were crucial for assessing his qualifications for the position.
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During a Q&A session, Donald Trump responded to a question from CNN’s Kaitlan Collins about his pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao with a dismissive rant, claiming he didn’t know much about crypto. Zhao, who served four months in prison for violating anti-money laundering regulations, had lobbied for the pardon. Trump stated he pardoned Zhao based on recommendations and reiterated his lack of knowledge about the situation. Zhao denied any deal-making in exchange for the pardon.
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Unusual Machines announced a significant contract with the U.S. Army to supply 3,500 drone motors, with a projected order of 20,000 additional components in 2026. The CEO described it as the company’s largest government order to date, though the contract’s financial details remain undisclosed. Notably, Donald Trump Jr. joined the company’s advisory board shortly after his father became president and has participated in fundraising efforts. This raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest, especially considering the administration’s moves to boost American-made drone procurement.
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The Trump administration is channeling $10 billion from the Department of Homeland Security through the U.S. Navy to expedite the construction of migrant detention centers across the country. These facilities, potentially holding up to 10,000 migrants each, could see construction beginning soon, with locations planned in Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania. Contracts with the Navy may require providing infrastructure and services for detainee confinement. These plans are part of a broader effort to expand detention capacity and are backed by significant financial allocations.
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