Federal shutdown stalls legal battles between California, Trump administration

The Trump administration has recently used snippets from Taylor Swift's album, The Life of a Showgirl, in three social media posts to promote its agenda. Swift, who previously expressed a desire to be on the 'right side of history,' has not publicly commented on this usage. The posts include a patriotic slideshow featuring images of President Trump and other officials, set to her song The Fate of Ophelia, and other content referencing her music. This silence raises questions about her stance on political endorsements.

A classified Justice Department brief has authorized military strikes on drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean and Pacific, framing fentanyl as a potential chemical weapons threat. This memo outlines the Trump administration's legal justification for such military actions against vessels suspected of carrying illicit drugs.

John Beam, the director of athletics at Laney College and a featured coach in Netflix's documentary 'Last Chance U', is in critical condition following a shooting incident on campus in Oakland, California. The shooting occurred during lunchtime at the school's field house, prompting a police investigation that has led to an arrest. Authorities have not disclosed further details about the suspect or the motive behind the shooting.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has urged the Supreme Court to block new California laws that mandate thousands of companies to disclose their emissions and their effects on climate change.

The Trump administration has announced the end of a plan that required airlines to compensate passengers for delays. This decision was made by the Department of Transportation (DOT), which referred to the compensation requirement as 'unnecessary regulatory burdens'. The announcement follows a review of regulations affecting the airline industry.

The Trump administration announced on Thursday that it has established trade frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala. This development indicates a move towards strengthening trade relations with these countries.

The U.S. plans to reduce tariffs on bananas, coffee, and other goods from Ecuador, Argentina, El Salvador, and Guatemala. This decision aims to alleviate some of the significant tariffs imposed during the Trump administration.