Bessent to push residency requirement for regional US Fed bank presidents

The US Department of Homeland Security has initiated a significant immigration enforcement operation in New Orleans, marking an escalation in the Trump administration's strategy targeting Democratic-led cities. Local leaders have expressed concern regarding the methods employed and the potential civil rights implications of this crackdown.

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.

On September 2, the U.S. military conducted a strike on a Venezuelan boat suspected of harboring narco-terrorists, which was followed by a second strike targeting survivors in the water. This incident has raised serious allegations of potential war crimes against the Trump administration, as reported by various lawmakers and media outlets.

Under pressure from the Trump administration, Mexico has extradited 55 cartel leaders in covert operations aimed at combating organized crime. This move reflects the escalating violence and threats posed by drug cartels, which have increasingly targeted U.S. interests and personnel. The captured leaders now face a choice: cooperate with authorities or face severe consequences.

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.

Pope Leo has urged the Trump administration to refrain from using military threats against Venezuela, advocating instead for peaceful means to instigate change in the country. This call comes amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, with the Trump administration considering various options, including military action, to address the situation.

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.