The Justice Department has now sued 18 states in an effort to access voter data

Pop star SZA has publicly criticized the White House for using her song in a promotional video related to immigration enforcement, labeling the action as 'evil and boring.' This condemnation aligns her with other artists, including Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo, who have expressed similar sentiments regarding the use of their music in political contexts.

A woman in Savannah, Georgia, is receiving treatment for severe burns after a corrosive chemical was poured on her head at a public park. The incident has raised concerns about safety in public spaces and the potential for similar attacks.

The Trump administration has directed national park gift shops to review and remove merchandise that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), reflecting a broader initiative to diminish DEI efforts within federal agencies. This directive follows a memo issued last month by the acting National Park Service director.

A U.S. Army sergeant is set to face a court-martial for allegedly shooting five individuals at a Georgia military base in August. The charges include attempted murder, as confirmed by Army prosecutors on Friday. This incident has raised significant concerns regarding safety and accountability within military installations.

The Trump administration has requested a federal appeals court to intervene in Judge James Boasberg's investigation regarding Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's potential criminal contempt of court over deportation flights that allegedly violated a court order. This legal maneuver aims to halt the ongoing scrutiny of Noem's actions related to controversial immigration policies.

The Trump administration has indefinitely delayed a decision regarding the extension of federal protections for monarch butterflies, a species facing significant threats due to habitat loss and climate change. This decision impacts conservation efforts aimed at preserving biodiversity and the ecological role of these butterflies.

The recent congressional hearing highlighted the case of Sae Joon Park, a Purple Heart recipient and Army veteran who self-deported to South Korea after facing immigration challenges. This incident drew sharp questioning of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem regarding the Trump administration's immigration policies, which have been criticized for their impact on veterans and immigrants alike.

Multiple states, including California, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a proposed $100,000 fee for each new H-1B visa for skilled foreign workers. The states argue that this fee could jeopardize essential services in education and healthcare sectors, which rely on skilled labor to function effectively.