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WATCH: Jeffries says he and Johnson had ‘opening conversation’ on budget talks

September 02, 2025

Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Speaker Mike Johnson talked about working together to fund the federal government. They discussed important topics like health care and national security. Jeffries stressed that they will not support funding bills that only one party likes.

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Hakeem Jeffries is a Democrat and the Minority Leader in the House.
Mike Johnson is the Speaker of the House.
They discussed finding a bipartisan deal, which means both parties support it, to fund the government.
Topics in their discussion included health care, public safety, and national security.
Jeffries said they will not back funding plans that favor just one party.
Congressional Republicans need some Democrats' support to fund the government.
Jeffries is coordinating closely with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on their negotiation approach.
Jeffries and Schumer previously worked together during budget talks with the Trump administration.

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WATCH: ‘We’re going in.’ Trump vows to send troops to Chicago over objections of local leaders

September 02, 2025

President Donald Trump stated he plans to send federal law enforcement and possibly National Guard troops to address crime in Chicago and Baltimore, despite objections from local leaders. Trump emphasized that this decision is a federal obligation, not a political move, although state and city officials disagree with the need for federal intervention.

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Trump plans to send federal law enforcement to Chicago and Baltimore to combat crime.
Chicago and Baltimore local leaders oppose this federal intervention.
The President mentioned National Guard troops but did not specify a timeframe.
Trump has previously sent National Guard troops to Washington, D.C.
There has been disagreement with Democratic officials, including Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Maryland Governor Wes Moore.
Over 1,650 people have been arrested in Washington, D.C., since the federal intervention began.
Trump claims his actions have made Washington, D.C., "a safe zone."

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Military lawyers called up to relieve a shortfall in immigration judges

September 02, 2025

The U.S. government has called up around 600 military lawyers to temporarily serve as immigration judges to address a shortage. The Justice Department has lowered the requirements to qualify as temporary immigration judges, allowing these military lawyers to start after two weeks of training. This decision is part of efforts to handle a backlog of nearly 4 million immigration cases.

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600 military lawyers are authorized to serve as temporary immigration judges.
150 of these lawyers may begin their roles as soon as this week.
Temporary immigration judges no longer need prior immigration experience.
Immigration judges decide on revocations of green cards and deportations.
Immigration courts face a large backlog, with nearly 4 million cases pending.
Over 100 immigration judges have left their positions in the past nine months.
The U.S. Congress allocated over $3 billion to hire more immigration judges.
Military lawyers will receive two weeks of training for the temporary role.

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Court makes final preparations for Trump assassination attempt trial in Florida

September 02, 2025

A trial is set to begin for Ryan Routh, who is charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump in Florida last year. Routh, who will represent himself in court, allegedly aimed a rifle at Trump during a golf outing but was stopped by a Secret Service agent. Jury selection for the trial will start next week, and the process could take up to four weeks.

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Ryan Routh is accused of trying to assassinate President Trump at a Florida golf club last year.
The trial will take place in Fort Pierce federal court, with jury selection starting next Monday.
Routh will represent himself but has standby lawyers appointed by the court.
Judge Aileen Cannon warned Routh about court behavior, including not making sudden movements.
The attempted shooting occurred on September 15, 2024, but a Secret Service agent intercepted Routh.
Routh has pleaded not guilty to charges, including attempting to assassinate a major candidate and assaulting an officer.
Evidence includes photos and phone messages from Routh related to assassination planning and weaponry.
Routh was previously a construction worker in North Carolina and had moved to Hawaii.

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Trump says Space Command will move to Alabama, after long battle over its HQ

September 02, 2025

President Trump announced that the U.S. Space Command headquarters will move from Colorado to Huntsville, Alabama. This decision, initially made during Trump's first term, is anticipated to boost the local economy and create jobs. The move involves political considerations due to Alabama's Republican support and Colorado's Democratic shift.

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President Trump plans to relocate U.S. Space Command headquarters to Huntsville, Alabama.
Space Command coordinates U.S. military space operations and supports the Space Force.
Trump first made this relocation decision at the end of his initial term.
The Biden administration previously opposed the move due to concerns over military readiness.
Trump's decision is expected to create jobs and bring investment to Huntsville.
Huntsville, known as "Rocket City," has a history of rocket development and testing.
The move to Alabama has political implications, as it is a Republican-leaning state.
Colorado's political leanings have shifted toward the Democratic Party since 2008.

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Grand jury refuses to indict woman accused of threatening Trump, in rebuke to prosecutors

September 02, 2025

A grand jury in Washington, D.C., decided not to indict an Indiana woman who allegedly threatened to kill President Trump on social media. This decision marks a rare instance where a grand jury declined to indict and follows other similar cases where charges related to law enforcement protests were also not pursued.

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A grand jury refused to indict Nathalie Rose Jones from Indiana, accused of threatening President Trump.
Jones was arrested on August 16 in Washington, D.C., after making threatening remarks online and in an interview with Secret Service agents.
Her lawyer claimed that the evidence against her was weak, leading to the grand jury's decision.
It is uncommon for a grand jury to refuse an indictment, but this has occurred in several recent cases related to law enforcement protests.
The reasons behind the grand jury's decisions remain confidential, as proceedings are secret.
Prosecutors said Jones made violent threats against Trump but later stated she did not intend to harm anyone and was unarmed.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro emphasized that threats against the President would be met with strict prosecution.
The case reflects growing public dissent regarding increased federal law enforcement actions in Washington, D.C.

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Texas man charged with murder in shooting of child playing doorbell prank

September 02, 2025

A man in Texas has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting an 11-year-old boy who played a doorbell prank called "ding dong ditch". The boy, named Julian Guzman, was shot on Saturday night and later died in the hospital.

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A 42-year-old man named Gonzalo Leon Jr. is charged with murder.
The incident happened in Houston, Texas, on a Saturday night.
Julian Guzman, the 11-year-old boy, was involved in a prank where he rang a doorbell and ran away.
Guzman was shot after ringing the doorbell and died the next day.
A witness said someone came out of the house and shot at the children.
Police said the shooting did not appear to be in self-defense.
Similar pranks have led to violence and deaths in other cases.

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Killer gets 45 years for prison officer 'execution'

September 02, 2025

Elias Morgan was sentenced to at least 45 years in prison for the murder of prison officer Lenny Scott. The killing was a revenge act stemming from an incident where Scott seized a phone from Morgan's prison cell. Morgan had previously threatened Scott and ultimately shot him outside a gym in Lancashire in February 2024.

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Elias Morgan shot and killed prison officer Lenny Scott outside a gym.
The murder happened in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, on February 8, 2024.
The motive was revenge for Scott confiscating a phone from Morgan's cell in 2020.
Morgan previously threatened Scott, offering a bribe to prevent the phone's seizure.
Lenny Scott was described as brave and principled by his family and colleagues.
Morgan listened to his sentencing without defending himself.
Scott was a father of three and worked as a prison officer.
The murder trial took place at Preston Crown Court, where Scott's family expressed their feelings towards Morgan.

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US judge declares Trump’s military deployment to Los Angeles illegal

September 02, 2025

A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s decision to send military forces to Los Angeles to address protests was illegal. The judge stated that the deployment violated the Posse Comitatus Act, which limits the use of military forces for enforcing domestic laws.

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A judge declared Trump’s military deployment in Los Angeles illegal.
The deployment aimed to manage protests related to immigration policies.
The decision violated the Posse Comitatus Act, limiting military use in civilian law enforcement.
Nearly 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 US Marines were involved.
The case was named Newsom v. Trump, after California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Governor Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta argued against the deployment.
The judge criticized the situation as sidelining state and local law enforcement.
The situation was compared to rare past instances, such as the 1965 deployment to Selma, Alabama.

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Trump administration blocks groups from voter registration at naturalization events

September 02, 2025

The Trump administration has decided that only state and local election officials can register new voters at naturalization ceremonies, stopping nongovernmental groups from doing so. The League of Women Voters and other organizations have criticized this change, saying it restricts new citizens' voting rights.

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the policy change.
The change means only state and local election officials can handle voter registration at naturalization events.
The League of Women Voters has criticized the decision, saying it limits new citizens' voting rights.
Nongovernmental groups were previously involved in voter registration at these ceremonies.
USCIS stated that nongovernmental organization involvement was inconsistent and burdensome.
USCIS insists new citizens will still receive voter registration information from election officials or USCIS staff.
Several states with Republican leadership have made similar moves, imposing restrictions on third-party voter registration efforts.

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Minnesota Gov. Walz to call special session on gun laws after school shooting

September 02, 2025

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz plans to hold a special legislative session to discuss stricter gun laws after a school shooting in Minneapolis. The shooting at a Catholic school resulted in two deaths and 21 injuries. Governor Walz's plan may include an assault-weapons ban and other safety measures, but faces uncertainty in the closely divided state legislature.

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Governor Tim Walz wants a special session to discuss stronger gun laws.
The session is in response to a recent school shooting in Minneapolis.
The shooting resulted in two children dead and 21 people injured.
The governor's proposal might include an assault-weapons ban.
The Minnesota Legislature is closely divided, making it hard to pass new laws.
Some Republicans suggest focusing on school security and mental health resources.
The shooter was a former student whose mother worked at the school.
Local mayors want cities to have the power to set their own gun restrictions.

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Tick tock: Congress has 14 legislative days to stop a government shutdown.

September 02, 2025

Congress is back in session after a break and needs to prevent a government shutdown by agreeing to fund federal agencies. They have 14 legislative days to pass a funding bill, or the government will shut down. There is disagreement on a proposed funding bill, with differing opinions on budget cuts and allocations.

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Congress has 14 legislative days to prevent a government shutdown by the end of September.
Lawmakers may use a short-term funding solution called a continuing resolution to keep agencies running temporarily.
A proposed funding bill for the fiscal year 2026 suggests $184.5 billion for discretionary spending, a reduction from the previous year.
Some cuts in the proposal include reductions in funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health.
Democratic members criticized the funding cuts, stating they harm essential services needed by Americans.
The White House announced a $5 billion foreign aid cut, called a "pocket rescission," which some lawmakers see as unlawful.
There is tension between the White House and Congress over the balance of legislative power.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urged Republicans to stand up for Congress against what he calls the administration's overreach.

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Judge blocks Trump's deployment of National Guard to LA

September 02, 2025

A federal judge in California stopped President Trump's plan to send the National Guard to Los Angeles after protests against immigration raids. The judge said it violated a law that limits military use within the U.S. The decision is temporarily on hold, and Trump might appeal.

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A federal judge in California blocked Trump from sending the National Guard to Los Angeles.
Trump sent the troops in response to protests against immigration raids.
The judge said the plan went against the Posse Comitatus Act.
The Posse Comitatus Act limits the federal government's use of the military in domestic issues.
The ruling is paused until 12 September.
President Trump is likely to appeal the judge's decision.

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Pentagon authorizes military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges

September 02, 2025

The Pentagon has authorized up to 600 military lawyers to temporarily serve as immigration judges at the Justice Department's request. The lawyers, who include both military personnel and civilians, will be deployed in groups of 150 starting soon, with each assignment lasting up to 179 days but possibly being renewed.

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The Defense Secretary approved sending military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges.
Up to 600 lawyers will be involved in this effort.
The Justice Department requested this support from the military.
The first group of 150 lawyers will be sent out soon.
Each deployment is initially for no more than 179 days, but could be extended.
The move is an attempt to address the backlog of immigration cases.
The White House is also considering hiring more immigration judges.
Questions about the plan were referred to various departments, including the White House and the Defense Department.

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Trump administration requiring ICE interviews for parents hoping to reunite with children who entered U.S. alone

September 02, 2025

The Trump administration started requiring parents who want to reunite with their children, who entered the U.S. alone, to attend interviews with immigration officers. These interviews might lead to arrests of some parents, although the Department of Homeland Security did not confirm this. The policy aims to ensure that sponsors are thoroughly checked before children in U.S. custody are released to them.

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The Trump administration now requires in-person interviews for parents seeking to reunite with their children who crossed into the U.S. alone.
Immigration officers may question parents during these interviews.
Some parents have been arrested as a result of these interviews.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security did not confirm the arrests or discuss the policy.
The Office of Refugee Resettlement issued the directive to ensure sponsors are properly checked.
Sponsors, often parents or guardians, must now verify their identity in person.
Parents have the option to refuse ICE interviews without it affecting their children’s release.
The aim of the policy is to ensure children are placed in safe and stable environments.

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RFK Jr 'endangering' Americans, say former CDC staff

September 02, 2025

Former CDC officials have criticized Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions, saying they are harmful to American health. They objected to his policies like cutting support for vaccines and firing healthcare workers, and stated these actions could increase the risk of disease outbreaks.

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Former CDC leaders criticized Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for his healthcare policies.
He has restricted vaccine access and pulled funding for medical research.
Kennedy fired thousands of healthcare workers.
The CDC's former director, Dr. Susan Monarez, was fired for not aligning with the administration's policies.
Kennedy's actions led to at least 600 CDC staff being fired.
He reduced $500 million in funding for mRNA vaccine research.
Critics say his policies might lead to disease outbreaks and affect healthcare insurance through Medicare.
RFK Jr. has a history of doubting vaccine effectiveness, promoting alternative treatments instead.

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National Guard illegally performed law enforcement in LA, judge rules

September 02, 2025

A federal judge decided that the Trump administration broke the law by ordering the National Guard to do police work in Los Angeles during protests. The judge's ruling is only for California but might affect similar situations in other places.

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The Trump administration used the National Guard for law enforcement during protests in Los Angeles.
A federal judge ruled that this action was illegal.
The judge's decision is based on the Posse Comitatus Act, which stops the military from acting as police in the U.S.
The ruling is specific to California but may influence actions in other states.
The events in California are similar to concerns in Chicago about potential federal actions.

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Defunded Corporation for Public Broadcasting will be honored with one of TV’s top prizes

September 02, 2025

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), a nonprofit that has supported public media like PBS and NPR, will receive a major television award at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards. The organization is closing down this year because the U.S. government stopped its funding.

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The CPB will receive the Television Academy’s Governors Award for its contributions to television.
The award ceremony will take place on September 7, where Patricia de Stacy Harrison, the CPB's longest-serving president, will accept it.
The U.S. government cut funding, effective with the end of the fiscal year on September 30.
A transition team will remain until January to finish any remaining tasks.
The CPB has supported 1,500 local radio and TV stations and programs like “Sesame Street.”
The CPB was founded in 1968 and operated for nearly 60 years.
President Trump's administration canceled $1.1 billion for public broadcasting, citing perceived political bias and expense.
The closure affects public radio and TV stations, particularly in small U.S. communities.

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New York Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler says he won’t seek an 18th term in 2026

September 02, 2025

Democratic Representative Jerry Nadler from New York announced he will not seek reelection in 2026. He cited the need for younger leaders in the party as a reason for his decision. Nadler has served in Congress for 17 terms and has held leadership roles, including chairing the House Judiciary Committee.

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Jerry Nadler is a Democratic representative from New York.
He announced he will not run for an 18th term in 2026.
Nadler is 78 years old and has served 17 terms in Congress.
He mentioned the need for generational change in the Democratic Party.
Nadler was the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee from 2019 to 2023.
After 2023, he served as the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee.
He stepped down from his role as ranking member last year.

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A California judge rules that Trump's deployment of the guard to LA was illegal

September 02, 2025

A California judge ruled that President Trump's use of the National Guard in Los Angeles was illegal because they acted like police, which is against the rules for military forces. The judge delayed enforcing his decision so the Trump administration could appeal.

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A California federal judge found Trump's deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles to be illegal.
The judge stated that the National Guard was involved in law enforcement activities, which is not allowed.
The ruling is postponed until September 12 to allow time for an appeal.
The National Guard unit involved was called Task Force 51.
Evidence showed Task Force 51 set up roadblocks and could not be distinguished from federal law enforcement.
The Secretary of Defense ordered troops to patrol areas to show a federal presence.
Trump had previously deployed the guard to stop a "rebellion" and support immigration agents.
An earlier ruling in June was overturned, allowing Trump to keep control of the troops.

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