Catalina "Xóchitl" Santiago, a 28-year-old DACA recipient, was detained by Customs and Border Protection officers at the El Paso airport while boarding a flight. Although she has legally lived in the U.S. for years under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, she remains in ICE detention in Texas.
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Catalina "Xóchitl" Santiago is 28 years old.
She was detained at the El Paso airport by Customs and Border Protection officers.
Santiago is a participant in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
DACA allows some immigrants who came to the U.S. as children to live and work legally.
Despite her DACA status, Santiago is currently held in ICE detention in Texas.
Desiree Miller, Santiago's wife, has spoken publicly about the detention.
In recent weeks, President Trump made the decision to bring the Washington, D.C. police under federal control. Court records provide details on the arrests and charges made in the city since this change.
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President Trump federalized the Washington, D.C. police force several weeks ago.
The change means the federal government now oversees the city's police activities.
Court records show details of who has been arrested in D.C. since the federalization.
NPR analyzed the data on arrests and the charges people face.
The analysis helps understand the impact of this federal control on crime in the city.
Former President Donald Trump responded to online rumors claiming he had died. He stated that these rumors were based on false information and mentioned his recent activities, including interviews and social media posts.
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Rumors circulated online stating Donald Trump had died.
Trump addressed these rumors, calling them untrue and based on fake news.
He noted that he was busy with several interviews.
Trump also made posts on his social media site during this time.
He visited his golf club in Sterling, Virginia, recently.
House Republicans held a news conference to discuss their plans to improve safety in Washington, D.C. They emphasized President Trump's efforts and proposed a new bill aimed at making the city safer.
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House Republicans held a news conference at the Capitol.
They discussed concerns about crime in Washington, D.C.
The news conference focused on safety and crime.
Rep. Buddy Carter introduced a bill called Make Our Streets Safe Again.
The lawmakers credited President Trump for his leadership on the issue.
Rep. Harriet Hageman from Wyoming spoke about the importance of congressional oversight.
Two protesters interrupted the event and were taken by Capitol Police.
The lawmakers were met with chants of "shame" from protesters.
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.
Key Facts
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.
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."
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.
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.
Key Facts
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.
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.
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.
Key Facts
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.
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.
Key Facts
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.
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.
Key Facts
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.
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.
Key Facts
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.
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.
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.
Key Facts
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.
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.
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.
Key Facts
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.
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.
Key Facts
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.
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.
Key Facts
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.
