Trump admin ends Temporary Protected Status for Burmese migrants

The US Justice Department's memo regarding military strikes against drug cartels in the Caribbean presents a legal justification that diverges from President Trump's narrative, framing the actions as self-defense for US allies without explicitly naming aggressors. This legal stance is based on the assertion that drug cartels are engaging in armed violence against the security forces of countries like Mexico, financed by cocaine shipments.

The U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered an investigation into Arizona Senator Mark Kelly following comments made in a social media video where Kelly and other Democratic lawmakers encouraged military personnel to refuse unlawful orders. This directive was issued to the Navy Secretary, John Phelan, to review the potentially unlawful nature of Kelly's remarks.

A group of six Democratic lawmakers reported that the FBI has requested interviews with them following their release of a video urging military personnel to disobey unlawful orders from the Trump administration. This video has drawn significant backlash, with President Trump labeling the lawmakers' actions as 'seditious' and calling for their arrest.

The Trump administration has requested a federal court to overturn a rule established during the Biden era that limits deadly soot pollution. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) claims the Biden administration's approach was procedurally flawed, arguing that the stricter limits were implemented without proper protocol.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to halt proposed cuts to federal support for permanent housing aimed at addressing homelessness. This legal action reflects ongoing tensions between state and federal policies regarding social welfare programs.

A former Army captain has warned that a video released by Democratic lawmakers, which he deems 'unpatriotic,' could incite chaos. This warning comes amidst ongoing tensions surrounding political discourse and actions that some view as undermining national values.

The Trump administration has withdrawn a proposal that would have required cosmetic companies to test talc-containing products for asbestos, as announced by the FDA in a public notice. This decision reverses a Biden-era initiative aimed at enhancing consumer safety regarding potential asbestos contamination in cosmetics.

The Trump administration has reported progress in peace talks aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, following modifications to an initial proposal that addressed concerns from European and Ukrainian officials. This shift indicates a more collaborative approach to the negotiations, which have faced criticism for excluding Ukrainian input in earlier drafts.