A federal judge sharply criticized the Trump administration for its failure to locate and return Kilmar Abrego García, a Maryland resident wrongly deported to El Salvador despite a court order. García, who possessed a valid work permit, was deported during a series of expedited deportations bypassing due process. The government’s inability to provide García’s location, despite a court order demanding his return, prompted the judge to express serious concern over this blatant disregard for judicial authority. The Justice Department cited logistical difficulties due to El Salvador’s involvement, but the judge deemed this explanation insufficient. García’s wife continues to plead for his return.
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A photograph from a Trump administration cabinet meeting shows Elon Musk with a notepad reading “Top Secret!!” Social media users mocked the billionaire for the childishly written note, highlighting the underlined words and multiple exclamation points. The meeting, the first since the announcement of new tariffs, focused on the achievements of Musk’s department, DOGE, which projects $150 billion in savings. Musk announced these savings during the meeting, while President Trump praised the cabinet’s strong relationships. The image of Musk’s note quickly went viral, generating considerable online commentary.
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A judge has ordered daily updates on whether the Trump administration is complying with a court order to return an illegally deported man to the United States. This unprecedented demand underscores the gravity of the situation and the apparent lack of cooperation from the administration. The judge’s action is a clear attempt to hold the administration accountable and ensure transparency in a case with potentially life-or-death consequences.
The daily updates requirement, however, is being met with resistance. The Justice Department has indicated a potential delay in complying until at least Monday, citing unpreparedness. This delay raises concerns that the administration is deliberately dragging its feet, possibly allowing more time for irreversible harm to befall the deported individual.… Continue reading
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis expressed deep concern over the Trump administration’s failure to comply with a court order mandating the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran migrant erroneously deported to El Salvador. Despite a Supreme Court ruling upholding the order to facilitate Abrego Garcia’s return, the administration failed to provide his location or details of their efforts. The judge demanded daily updates, even if only to acknowledge the ongoing process, while the administration argued that foreign affairs cannot operate on judicial timelines. Abrego Garcia’s lawyers countered that the government’s actions constitute a delay tactic endangering their client’s safety.
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The Trump administration is pursuing a plan to annex Greenland, offering each resident approximately $10,000 annually in lieu of Danish subsidies. This initiative, involving multiple cabinet departments and the National Security Council, prioritizes persuasion over coercion, though military action remains unofficially considered. The plan’s financial feasibility is under review, exploring potential revenue from Greenland’s natural resources to offset annexation costs. Despite Greenland’s rejection and Danish criticism, the U.S. continues its pursuit, evidenced by Vice President Vance’s recent controversial visit.
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The Trump administration defied a court order to return wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S. by the deadline, claiming the timeframe was “impracticable,” despite a Supreme Court ruling mandating his repatriation. Judge Paula Xinis ordered the DOJ to provide regular updates on Abrego Garcia’s location and the efforts being made for his return. The administration’s actions, fueled by President Trump’s public opposition to the return, sparked outrage and concerns about due process violations. This case highlights a broader issue, as an investigation reveals that a significant percentage of those deported to El Salvador lack U.S. criminal records.
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The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that federal authorities must “facilitate” the return of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man mistakenly deported, issuing a rebuke of the Trump administration’s actions. While the Court’s order scaled back a lower court’s mandate, concerns remain about the ambiguity of “facilitate,” potentially leaving Garcia in limbo given the administration’s claims of lacking control over El Salvadorian prisons. This decision highlights a growing divide between the Supreme Court and the Trump administration, exemplified by recent dissent from Justice Barrett against Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act. The ruling underscores the Court’s willingness to check the executive branch, even as it navigates the complexities of international repatriation.
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The Trump administration has reclassified over 6,000 living immigrants as deceased, thereby invalidating their Social Security numbers and access to essential services. This action, part of a broader effort to deter immigration under Biden-era programs, aims to encourage self-deportation. The immigrants’ information was transferred to a database used for tracking the deceased, effectively cutting them off from banking and other services. This tactic follows the revocation of legal status for those who entered the U.S. via the CBP One app, though a federal judge has blocked a similar order targeting other groups of immigrants.
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Despite recent decreases, national average gas prices are higher now than three months ago, currently standing at $3.21 per gallon. This contradicts White House claims of a victory, attributing the price drop to the Trump administration’s policies. The decline is largely due to plummeting crude oil prices, driven by uncertainty surrounding new tariffs and potential recession. However, industry experts attribute the recent price increases to seasonal factors, not solely to administration policies.
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The Trump administration is actively pursuing the annexation of Greenland, a plan involving a potential $10,000 annual payment to each resident to replace Danish subsidies. This initiative, involving multiple cabinet departments and the National Security Council, prioritizes diplomatic persuasion over military action, though force remains unruled out. Cost-benefit analyses are underway, exploring the potential revenue from Greenland’s natural resources against the expense of administering the territory. Despite strong Greenlandic opposition and Danish criticism, the U.S. continues its pursuit, recently evidenced by Vice President Vance’s visit to a U.S. military base on the island.
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