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Leonardo Garcia Venegas, a 25-year-old U.S. citizen, was handcuffed and detained during an immigration raid in Foley, Alabama, despite carrying a valid REAL ID. Authorities allegedly dismissed the ID as fake and used force to detain him, with bystanders shouting that he was a citizen. Garcia said the handcuffs were applied painfully and that he was only released after providing his Social Security number, which confirmed his citizenship. His cousin criticized the incident, suggesting his limited English and appearance led to the wrongful treatment.
A federal judge has again ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of “O.C.G.,” an immigrant deported to Mexico without a proper credible fear review. O.C.G. had previously been raped and targeted there for being gay. This marks the third time a judge has ruled that the administration must take action to bring someone deported back, citing the deportation as unlawful.
The Trump administration placed over 100 National Security Council officials on administrative leave as part of a major restructuring led by interim National Security Adviser and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The shakeup, aimed at consolidating foreign policy decision-making at the top, came with abrupt notice—staff were given 30 minutes to clear their desks or arrange later pickups if offsite. The move marks a dramatic shift in the NSC’s structure and operations.
A federal judge has struck down President Trump’s executive order targeting the law firm Jenner & Block, calling it unconstitutional. Judge John D. Bates, a George W. Bush appointee, ruled that the order aimed to discourage legal representation the administration disapproved of, undermining the judiciary’s role as a check on executive power.
The White House has taken down official transcripts of President Trump's public remarks from its government website, replacing them with curated video clips of his appearances.
The chief of staff to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard reportedly pressured analysts to revise an intelligence assessment on the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. The original report contradicted President Trump’s claims used to justify deportations, and the revisions were aimed at protecting both Trump and Gabbard from political backlash.
Security for Trump administration border czar Tom Homan costs over $1 million per month, including approximately $500,000 in agent salaries and additional expenses such as airfare, hotels, and travel. Multiple administration sources told CBS News the high price has raised concerns among Trump allies focused on cutting government spending.
Elyse Martin-Smith, a student leader at Harvard, had been planning the annual Black student graduation to celebrate Black culture and identity with music, poetry, and a keynote by “1619 Project” creator Nikole Hannah-Jones. However, in early May, Harvard informed her the event could not be held on campus.
The decision came amid a wave of cancellations of affinity graduations at universities nationwide, following threats from President Trump to cut funding and accreditation from schools that maintain diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Despite the setback, Martin-Smith worked to relocate the event off campus, criticizing Harvard for prioritizing public relations over student needs.
Users are once again reporting widespread issues with X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. The platform has faced recurring technical problems since Elon Musk’s acquisition and rebranding, with outages and functionality glitches becoming increasingly common.
Donald Trump is delivering the commencement address at the U.S. Military Academy today, amid his administration’s broader efforts to reshape the military and national security institutions. This includes a crackdown on diversity initiatives at the Pentagon and service academies, part of a wider push to align military policy with his administration’s ideological priorities.
The Trump administration denied North Carolina’s request for FEMA to fully cover the costs of debris removal after Hurricane Helene. The state had sought 100 percent federal funding due to the storm's impact, but the administration declined, leaving North Carolina to absorb part of the expenses.
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— Aaron
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