Costco sues Trump administration over sweeping emergency tariff powers

The Trump administration has threatened to suspend Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding to several Democratic-led states unless they comply with federal requests for recipient data, including sensitive information like immigration status and social security numbers. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins indicated that funding could be blocked as early as next week if states do not cooperate.

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.

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.

Costco has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government to secure refunds for tariffs if the Supreme Court rules against former President Trump's authority to impose such tariffs. This legal action comes as the retailer faces a December 15 deadline that could impact the recovery of duties paid on imported goods.

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.