Trump changes course on Epstein files; administration sues California over mask ban – as it happened

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• Trump news at a glance: in a U-turn, president tells Republicans to vote to release Epstein files

US Border Patrol officials said they had arrested 81 people over five hours in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday, the first day of the targeted operation.

The crackdown involving federal agents was only announced last week.

Mass deportation and strict enforcement of immigration laws have been a key part of Trump’s agenda since returning to office this year.