Trump administration to direct more water to California farms

Carlos Portugal Gouvea, a visiting professor at Harvard, was arrested by ICE after discharging a pellet gun outside a Massachusetts synagogue on the eve of Yom Kippur. He claimed he was unaware of the holiday or the location of his actions. Following the incident, his temporary nonimmigrant visa was revoked by the US Department of Homeland Security, which described the event as an 'anti-semitic shooting incident.'

A judge in California has expressed skepticism regarding the Trump administration's justification for maintaining control over national guard troops deployed in Los Angeles amid ongoing protests related to immigration raids. The federal government had federalized the state's national guard in June, deploying approximately 4,000 troops despite opposition from Governor Gavin Newsom, who deemed the move unprecedented and illegal, prompting a lawsuit from the state.

Most universities are resisting the Trump administration's ban on diversity-themed essays in student applications, despite threats of federal funding cuts and investigations. This defiance highlights a significant clash between educational institutions and federal policies aimed at limiting discussions on diversity and inclusion.

The Pentagon has confirmed it will continue military strikes targeting alleged drug trafficking boats, despite calls from lawmakers for increased transparency and oversight regarding these operations. This decision follows a controversial double tap strike that resulted in significant scrutiny of the Trump administration's approach to drug-related military actions.

The Trump administration has released a new national security strategy that shifts the focus from Middle Eastern terrorism to threats from the Western Hemisphere, emphasizing border security and mass migration as primary concerns. This marks a significant change in U.S. national security priorities.

The Trump administration has introduced a new national security strategy that aims to revive the Monroe Doctrine, focusing on countering foreign influence in the Western Hemisphere. This approach is part of a broader effort to reassert American power and interests in the region.

Over half a dozen Senate Republicans are calling for a review of the Afghan vetting process following a shooting incident that critically injured two members of the West Virginia National Guard near the White House. The alleged shooter, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, was granted asylum in the U.S. under the Trump administration, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the vetting procedures in place.

The CDC advisory panel voted to limit hepatitis B vaccinations for newborns, a significant shift reflecting the Trump administration's controversial stance on vaccine guidelines. This decision follows a tumultuous meeting that raised concerns about misinformation and public health implications.