Trump Administration Vows to Challenge Ruling Curbing ICE Enforcement Tactics Amid Controversy Over Racial Profiling

Los Angeles, California — The Trump administration announced plans to appeal a federal judge’s decision that imposes significant restrictions on the ability of immigration agents to detain individuals. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong, aims to limit detentions based on race, ethnicity, or other non-relevant factors. White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson expressed the administration’s stance that federal judges should not dictate immigration policy, which she argued should fall under the authority of Congress and the President. “Enforcement operations require careful planning and execution, skills far beyond the purview of any judge,” … Read more

Trump Signs Controversial Tax and Spending Bill, Igniting Fierce Party Divisions as GOP Pushes for Major Reforms

President Donald Trump signed a sweeping tax and spending bill into law Friday, just days before his self-imposed Fourth of July deadline. The legislation, which spans nearly 900 pages, incorporates a variety of tax reductions, spending cuts, and priorities reflective of the Republican agenda, including increased funding for national defense and deportations. Despite unified opposition from Democrats, the bill advanced through Congress with little resistance thanks to complete Republican alignment. The Senate passed the legislation on Tuesday, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tiebreaking vote. The House of Representatives initially passed an earlier version … Read more

Trump Administration Pushes for Major Gun Deregulation Amidst Capitol Hill Budget Talks

Washington, D.C. — Ongoing negotiations over tax and budget policies on Capitol Hill are paving the way for the Trump administration and Republican lawmakers to loosen almost century-old regulations on firearms. This proposed legislation threatens to diminish the role of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), which oversees the enforcement of national gun laws, potentially leading to its merger with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Embedded within the GOP’s expansive tax reform proposal, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act aims for passage through the Senate’s reconciliation process, circumventing a likely filibuster. This … Read more

Trump Activates National Guard in California Amidst Rising Protests Over Immigration Raids: A Clash of State Authority and Federal Power

Los Angeles, California — Tensions are escalating in California as President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of National Guard troops to the state in response to widespread protests against recent federal immigration raids. The demonstrations, which involved hundreds of participants, were characterized by Trump as a potential challenge to federal authority, even labeling them a “form of rebellion.” California Governor Gavin Newsom swiftly opposed the federal mobilization, formally requesting the Trump Administration to revoke the order, calling it “unlawful” and insisting that the troops be returned to state control. In his justification for the … Read more