Trump admin pushes judge to make move on lengthy battle to stop congestion pricing

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from conducting widespread immigration arrests without warrants or probable cause. This ruling was prompted by a lawsuit from civil liberties and immigrants' rights groups against the Department of Homeland Security.

Republican lawmakers are increasing scrutiny of the Trump administration following a controversial military strike on alleged drug-trafficking boats from Venezuela. The scrutiny intensified after a second strike in September reportedly targeted survivors of an initial attack, raising ethical concerns about the military's engagement rules. Lawmakers are set to meet with a top admiral to discuss these operations.

The Trump administration has paused all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries, including Afghanistan and Somalia, due to national security concerns. This indefinite halt follows a series of travel bans and restrictions imposed earlier this year, as announced by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Federal agents have initiated immigration enforcement operations in New Orleans and Minneapolis, following President Donald Trump's announcement to deploy National Guard troops to Louisiana. This crackdown is part of the Trump administration's intensified efforts to apprehend undocumented immigrants, particularly under initiatives like 'Operation Swamp Sweep' and 'Operation Catahoula Crunch.'

The Trump administration introduced its 'Fentanyl Free America' plan, emphasizing the importance of combating the flow of illegal drugs into the U.S. The DEA highlighted the effectiveness of recent strikes on suspected drug vessels in the Caribbean as a key component of this initiative.

The Trump administration has announced a pause on immigration from 19 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, and Venezuela, amid ongoing security concerns. This decision follows a shooting incident in Washington D.C. that critically injured two National Guard members, prompting immediate action to halt immigration applications and green card requests from these nations.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced a data sharing agreement with the Trump administration to access federal data for the maintenance of voter rolls in the state.

The Trump administration's energy agenda has been celebrated by conservative energy groups for achieving significant deregulation wins, which they argue will benefit the energy sector and American families. However, environmental activists have criticized these moves, claiming they primarily serve to enrich industry giants while increasing costs for consumers.