Court permits Trump to remove protections for certain Venezuelans; deportations may ensue

Supreme Court Decision on Venezuelan Protections On Monday, the Supreme Court permitted the Trump administration to revoke legal protections for 350,000 Venezuelans, making them more vulnerable to deportation. The court’s decision upheld a federal judge’s ruling from San Francisco, with one dissenting opinion. This legal framework had previously allowed these individuals to reside and work […]

Congress averts a shutdown — but Democratic divisions ensue: 5 takeaways 

The Senate approved a spending bill that was created hours before the closing deadline Friday evening, closing out President Trump's first fundraising battle for second term. The law will fund the government through September 30th, increasing defense funds by $6 billion and imposing $13 billion in cuts on de-evacuation funds. Trump is expected to sign […]