Trump officials threaten to withhold Snap funds from Democratic-led states

Costco has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, seeking to pause tariffs on imported goods and secure refunds for duties paid. The retailer argues that the imposition of these tariffs should be halted until the Supreme Court assesses the legality of Trump's executive orders, with a critical December 15 deadline approaching.

A family in Colombia has filed a formal complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, alleging that Alejandro Carranza Medina was unlawfully killed in a US airstrike on September 15. This marks the first formal complaint regarding the Trump administration's airstrikes targeting suspected drug boats, which the administration claims are legally justified under a new interpretation of law.

Costco has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration seeking a refund for tariffs paid on imported goods, coinciding with an upcoming Supreme Court decision regarding the legality of these tariffs. The retailer argues that the tariffs should be paused until the Court makes its ruling.

Costco has initiated a lawsuit against the Trump administration, claiming that the imposition of tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) was an overreach of executive authority. The retailer seeks a refund for duties paid if the tariffs are deemed unconstitutional by the courts.

The Trump administration has paused all asylum decisions and halted visa issuance for Afghan nationals following a shooting incident in Washington, D.C., which critically injured two members of the National Guard. This decision has left many asylum seekers, including those from Afghanistan, in a state of uncertainty regarding their immigration status and future in the U.S.

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Moscow to discuss a proposal aimed at ending the ongoing war in Ukraine. This meeting follows a series of negotiations involving U.S. officials and Ukrainian representatives, indicating a concerted effort to address the conflict that has persisted for years.

The Trump administration has halted all visa processing and asylum decisions for Afghan passport holders, a move that could affect tens of thousands, including those evacuated during U.S. operations. This decision follows a shooting incident involving an Afghan national, raising concerns about security and immigration policies.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has significantly weakened its oversight system that addresses civil rights violations, particularly concerning immigration detention, raising concerns among former officials about potential human rights abuses under the Trump administration. This dismantling coincides with an increase in aggressive immigration enforcement operations across the country.