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Milo Yiannopoulos held in ICE custody
Milo Yiannopoulos, a British citizen and political commentator, was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He was detained at the New Orleans (Louis Armstrong) airport and faces deportation/removal. He has previously expressed support for Trump and ICE.
Trump can’t appeal New York conviction in federal court, judge rules again
A federal judge, U.S. District Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein, again rejected President Trump's attempt to move his New York hush money criminal conviction case into federal court. This is part of Trump's effort to argue presidential immunity outside New York's state court system. The ruling marks a repeated setback for Trump in this specific legal effort.
El-Sayed says he has 'no plans' to campaign with Piker
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan, has a public association with left-wing streamer Hasan Piker. There has been public discussion about whether El-Sayed will distance himself from Piker, particularly after criticism from Democratic lawmakers regarding Piker's remarks about American Jews and Israel.
Trump-backed Mazzei defeats Drummond in Oklahoma governor GOP runoff
Mike Mazzei defeated Gentner Drummond in the Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma governor. Mazzei received an endorsement from President Trump in the race.
Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America
President Trump said the U.S. is considering renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' amid an escalating trade dispute with Canada.
Trump says 'something may come out of' CIA head's unannounced visit to Moscow
CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled on a U.S. military aircraft to Moscow, Russia, on Tuesday, flying via Latvia. The trip was not publicly announced beforehand, and the purpose of the visit and who he met with were not confirmed.
Map Shows States With Most Mail-in Voting as Supreme Court Backs Trump Admin
The Supreme Court issued an order on Monday allowing the Trump administration to proceed, for now, with parts of an executive order restricting mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections. The vote was 6-3, with the court's conservative majority ruling over dissent from the three Democratic-appointed justices. The order paused a lower court ruling (from a federal judge, described as being in Boston/District Court) that had blocked the policy. The court did not rule on the final legality of Trump's order, saying it was too early for states to challenge it. Postal Service work related to the order remains blocked nationwide. California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state would pursue further legal action.
Graham’s win in South Carolina shows Trump’s still got sway
Darline Graham, who is currently filling the U.S. Senate seat previously held by her late brother Lindsey Graham, won the Republican primary runoff against Rep. Ralph Norman in South Carolina. Graham had no prior elected office experience before being appointed to the seat. President Trump endorsed Graham, and a super PAC linked to his advisers spent close to $800,000 supporting her campaign. She will face Democrat Annie Andrews in the November general election and is considered the favorite. The runoff also coincided with a Republican primary runoff in Oklahoma involving Mike Mazzei.
US launches new drug boat strike in the Caribbean, citing narcoterrorism
The U.S. military carried out a strike on a boat in the Pacific that killed two people. This strike came after a roughly two-month pause in such operations. It is part of a broader campaign of strikes against suspected drug-trafficking vessels that has killed more than 200 people in total since the campaign began.
Sailor aboard USS Abraham Lincoln decries father’s ICE detention
A sailor aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, identified as Joshua Aviles, said his father was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while he was deployed at sea. The deployment lasted roughly nine months.
Trump review could pull visas from 200,000 asylum seekers
The Trump administration is preparing to revoke B1 and B2 (business and tourism) visas held by up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum in the United States. The State Department is conducting the review, which would be described as the largest mass visa revocation in history, carried out on a rolling or wave-by-wave basis, covering visas issued between 2016 and 2026.
Bessent doubles down on Trump warnings: 'Entering the endgame' on Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States is 'entering the endgame' regarding Iran, referencing new economic measures set to begin Monday. Bessent made these comments in a Sunday op-ed in the Financial Times, echoing statements from President Trump about actions against Iran.
Buttigieg returns to South Carolina as Democrats begin positioning for 2028
Pete Buttigieg visited South Carolina. He has not officially announced whether he will run for president in 2028, though the visit is seen as related to potential positioning for a future presidential run.
Sullivan endorses Sullivan against Sullivan in Alaska
A candidate named Dan Sullivan, separate from incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, advanced in Alaska's U.S. Senate primary/general election process. Former Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan endorsed the incumbent senator. The situation has created a naming coincidence involving multiple people named Dan Sullivan in the race.
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