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DHS pushes ICE to escalate asylum-fraud enforcement, including against lawyers
A DHS memo from General Counsel James Percival directs ICE to aggressively use civil fraud tools to crack down on asylum-related fraud, including pursuing penalties against immigration attorneys who file false claims; penalties can include fines, cease-and-desist orders, and potential criminal charges, as part of a broader push to speed removals—a move that has drawn concern from advocates who say it could chill legitimate legal representation.
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Court blocks Alabama’s new voting map over intentional discrimination
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Trump-era Penn Station overhaul uncovers presidential seal in renderings
Gothamist obtained internal renderings of the winning Penn Transformation Partners plan to dramatically overhaul Penn Station, including a glass Eighth Avenue entrance, higher ceilings and more natural light, plus a 300-foot drop-off zone; the design features a presidential seal with 'President Donald J. Trump' near the entrance and reflects Beaux-Arts–inspired styling. The federal government oversees the project with a target to start by 2027, but the plan requires buying property from Madison Square Garden and has drawn criticism over the bidding process and transparency.
White House pushes sweeping government-wide NDA to curb leaks by federal workers
The Trump administration proposed a government-wide nondisclosure agreement to bar federal workers from sharing non-public confidential or proprietary information; agencies could adopt the NDA, expanding measures used by the Pentagon and other agencies, while whistleblower protections would be preserved.
Cook County treasurer questions Bears megaproject’s value for Illinois taxpayers
A Cook County treasurer analysis questions the Bears’ megaproject bill, asserting the benefits to Illinois taxpayers are murky and may come with uncertain costs and financial risks for the public.
Supreme Court sides with Trump on speech limits for immigration judges
The Supreme Court ruled for the Trump administration in a dispute over restrictions on immigration judges’ public remarks, upholding government-imposed limits on what judges can say outside the courtroom and signaling tighter control of commentary that could influence immigration proceedings and public trust in the judiciary.
Trump’s 1970s Iran Ultimatum Exposes Outdated Nuclear Policy
Trump demanded action on Iran’s so‑called “nuclear dust” from the Atomic Energy Commission, a body that ceased to exist in 1975, revealing a stark gap in his understanding of who handles U.S. atomic policy as U.S. strikes press on and Iran’s responses test fragile peace talks under international safeguards led by the IAEA.
Court blocks Alabama’s midterm map over race-based redistricting concerns
A federal three-judge panel blocked Alabama from reusing its 2023 congressional map for the 2026 midterms, ruling it tainted by intentional race-based discrimination and mandating a map with two majority-Black districts; Republicans are likely to appeal to the Supreme Court.
Trump’s Iran Gamble Ends in a Debacle
The Bulwark’s authors argue that Trump’s Iran intervention failed to achieve its goals: even several Republican senators warned against a potential deal that would empower Iran, with Cruz and Graham voicing alarm before their positions shifted. The piece contends the effort weakened the U.S., granted Iran sanctions relief and leverage over Hormuz, eroded alliances and credibility, and symbolized a painful moment of American decline—though a brief wave of candor from some opponents is framed as a step toward accountability and recovery.
Court halts Alabama’s GOP-friendly map for U.S. House districts
A federal court blocked Alabama’s proposed congressional map, delaying a GOP-favored redistricting plan amid ongoing litigation over how the state’s U.S. House districts will be redrawn.
Trump’s routine health check set for Walter Reed amid health scrutiny
Trump, who turns 80 next month, will undergo his routine annual physical at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after a year of public attention to his health, including a neck rash and other concerns. Officials say prior tests, including an MRI, indicated “exceptional physical health” with a cardiac age about 14 years younger than his chronological age, and he remains active with a busy golf schedule; aides have attributed leg swelling to a common vein condition and a bruised hand to frequent handshakes.
GOP Faces Tight Calendar as Midterm Clock Ticks
Republicans are racing a shrinking legislative window before the midterms, with key fights over an immigration-enforcement bill and funding for the Trump administration’s anti-weaponization fund, plus the need to extend expiring surveillance authorities by June 12, avoid a October government shutdown, and address Iran war powers. Lawmakers must also reconcile crypto and housing bills, push insulin-price relief, resolve college sports NIL rules, and renew surface transportation and farm bills before deadlines in August and September, all while the House sits for about ten weeks and the Senate only eight before the election.