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‘Rogue president’: growing number of US judges push back against Trump

Pushback has come from judges appointed by Republicans and Democrats – and has slowed some extreme policies

The Guardian - US

Trump Gets Green Light From Appeals Court For Portland National Guard Deployment

A federal appeals court on Monday temporarily cleared the way for President Donald Trump to send National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, overturning a lower court's block on the deployment amid ongoing legal battles.

Benzinga

Trump nominee to lead whistleblower office withdraws after racist texts – as it happened

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Maine Dem Senate candidate embraced "antifa supersoldier" label

Graham Platner's old Reddit posts have thrown his campaign into turmoil.

Axios

Enraged Democratic candidates turn on their leaders: "You've got to be able to fight ugly"

"If they go low, I'm going to the gutter," one Democratic House candidate said.

Axios

Elizabeth Warren Says Trump Is Deaf To Cost Of Living 'Over The Sound Of Bulldozers' Knocking Down White House Wing For New Grand Ballroom

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Monday mocked President Donald Trump over fresh demolition work over at the White House, saying complaints about the rising cost of living won't register "over the sound of bulldozers" tearing into the East Wing for a grand ballroom.

Benzinga

A Trump wine and dine: Albo cops more than a drive thru

After the fanfare of multibillion dollar deals and ambassadorial zeal, what did the prime minister and president eat during their lunch date at the White House?

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White House East Wing Demolition: Trump Begins Razing White House Without Permission—Again

Trump has begun demolishing part of the White House East Wing for a £186 million ballroom, sparking outrage over bypassed approvals and threats to the site's heritage.

International Business Times UK

Former FBI Director James Comey wants his case thrown out over ‘vindictive prosecution’ fueled by Trump’s ‘personal spite’

‘The government has singled out Mr. Comey for prosecution because of his protected speech and because of President Trump’s personal animus,’ Comey’s lawyers wrote

The Independent UK

US appeals court could reconsider ruling in Trump’s favor on Portland troop deployment

Judge requests ‘vote on whether case should be reheard’ after panel lifted block on Trump’s planned deployment

The Guardian - US

Federal lawsuit challenges private school that gives preference to Native Hawaiians

A lawsuit in Honolulu challenges the admissions policy of Kamehameha Schools, which gives preference to Native Hawaiian applicants

The Independent UK

University of Arizona becomes seventh US college to reject Trump’s ‘compact’

Administration has pushed nine universities to sign a deal that seeks to make changes in line with conservative ideas

The Guardian - US

Chicago, D.C., Portland lead legal fights over Trump's National Guard push

Future rulings could reshape the president's power to override states.

Axios

Exclusive: Trump judicial nominee "indefinitely" stalled by criminal probe

"Guard is still qualified and the White House wants to fill this spot," one of the sources said.

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Scoop: Ted Cruz's phone records targeted by Jack Smith in Trump investigation

"They weaponized the DOJ and FBI to try to access records on me," Cruz said.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: president can send national guard to Portland, for now

Ruling marks an important legal victory for Trump – key US politics stories from Monday at a glance

Latin Times

Rand Paul Again Slams Trump Over Military Pressure On Venezuela: 'Regime Change Isn't Always What You Expect'

Republican Sen. Rand Paul again slammed President Donald Trump over the administration's military pressure campaign on Venezuela, which, according to different reports, ultimately seek to oust the Caracas regime

Axios

Jeffries rejects Republican bill giving shutdown pay to troops and federal workers

Jeffries called the bill a "political ploy," citing the lack of pay for furloughed workers.

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The Guardian - US

Trump nominee reportedly boasted of ‘Nazi streak’ in group chats

Special counsel nominee Paul Ingrassia also said holidays commemorating Black people should be ‘eviscerated’

Benzinga

Trump's 'Drill Baby Drill' Plan Just Backfired—Oil Stocks Haven't Been This Cheap In Years

Ten months after President Donald Trump returned to the White House promising a fossil fuel renaissance under the ‘Drill Baby Drill’ mantra, the energy sector he pledged to supercharge is falling behind.

The Guardian - US

White House’s East Wing partially demolished as work begins on Trump’s $250m ballroom

Ex-congressman calls major renovation ‘utter desecration’ as demolition in East Wing reportedly under way

The Independent UK

Appellate judges question moves to keep Alina Habba in place as top New Jersey prosecutor

Federal appeals court judges questioned the Trump administration’s maneuvers to keep the president’s former lawyer, Alina Habba, in place as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor

The Guardian - US

Trump claims ‘unquestioned power’ in vow to send troops to San Francisco

President claims on Fox News ‘they want us in San Francisco’ despite opposition from city officials

The Guardian - US

The massive No Kings protests may mark a new American political posture

The violence Republicans seemed to want did not materialize. Instead the event showcased liberal-democratic consensus

The Independent UK

Vermont state senator who took part in 'deeply disturbing' Young Republicans group chat resigns

A Vermont state senator who took part in a Young Republicans group chat on Telegram in which members made racist comments and joked about rape and gas chambers has resigned

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