Judge challenges rationale for Trump’s control over national guard in California

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 Following the incident, his temporary nonimmigrant visa was revoked by the US Department of Homeland Security, which described the event as an 'anti-semitic shooting incident.'

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.

Governor Gavin Newsom visited Washington, D.C., seeking federal assistance for recovery efforts following the recent wildfires in Los Angeles but was denied a meeting with key officials from the Trump administration. This low-profile visit included discussions with a limited number of lawmakers on Capitol Hill as he advocated for billions in federal aid for rebuilding efforts.

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.

A federal judge in Florida has authorized the Justice Department to unseal and release grand jury transcripts from the original criminal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, a decision made under a new law that allows for greater transparency in such cases. This ruling marks a significant step in the ongoing scrutiny of Epstein's activities and the legal proceedings surrounding them.

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.