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‘Unprecedented’: Trump Suffers Supreme Court Loss
The Supreme Court recently paused deportations of Venezuelan migrants
held in Texas under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, which allows summary
deportation during declared wars. The court ordered the government to
halt removals until further notice. Justice Samuel Alito and Justice
Clarence Thomas dissented, saying the court acted too quickly without
input from lower courts or opposing parties.
Alito said, "I refused to join the Court’s order because we had no good
reason to think that, under the circumstances, issuing an order at
midnight was necessary or appropriate."
Alito added, "Both the Executive and the Judiciary have an obligation
to follow the law. The Executive must proceed under the terms of our
order in Trump v. J. G. G., 604 U. S. ___ (2025) (per curiam), and this
Court should follow established procedures."
White House touts 100-day illegal immigration crackdown after Biden 'unsecured the border on purpose'
Known got-aways have dropped 96% under Trump, ICE chief says
The White House kicked off its celebration of President Donald Trump's
first 100 days in office by highlighting its efforts to combat illegal
immigration on Monday.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement chief Tom Homan joined White House
press secretary Karoline Leavitt at an early morning briefing on
Monday. The pair touted massive decreases in border crossings as well
as new executive orders aimed at deportations and further border
enforcement.
"We are in the process of carrying out the largest deportation campaign
in American history," Leavitt said. "After four years of being vilified
by the Biden-Harris administration, our heroic ICE officers can finally
do their jobs."
Homan joined Leavitt and accused the Biden administration of having
"unsecured the border on purpose," despite receiving a very secure
border from the first Trump administration.
Donald Trump delivers brutal four-word verdict to Zelensky on Crimea
US President Donald Trump has said he thinks Ukraine would be willing to give up Crimea as part of a peace deal with Russia.
Trump said he believed Volodymyr Zelensky was willing to cede control
of the Eastern European peninsula which was illegally annexed by Russia
in 2014 to ensure peace in the region.
Responding to reporters who asked whether Zelensky was ready to "give
up" the territory, the US leader replied: "Oh, I think so".
His Ukrainian counterpart has adamantly refused such proposals in the
past, countering that Crimea belongs to Ukraine and that he doesn't
have the authority to legally recognise Vladimir Putin's occupation.
Russia declares three-day cease-fire in Ukraine to celebrate World War II Victory Day
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a three-day
cease-fire in Ukraine on May 8-10 to mark the World War II Victory Day,
as U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration decides whether a deal
to end the more than three-year war is within reach.
The Kremlin said that the truce will start at 0000 on May 8 (2100 GMT
May 7) and last through the end of May 10, adding that Putin ordered
the full cessation of hostilities on “humanitarian grounds” to mark the
May 9 holiday celebrating the defeat of Nazi Germany.
There was no immediate reaction from Ukraine, which has previously agreed to Trump’s proposal of a full 30-day cease-fire.
White House: Trump 'Active' in Tariff Negotiations
President Donald Trump "is now in active negotiations with many"
countries subjected to his tariffs, according to a White House
statement Monday.
The statement came as Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., ranking member of the
Senate Finance Committee, and Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., try to end Trump's
tariffs.
‘60 Minutes’ host Scott Pelley calls out Paramount in shocking on-air attack on CBS’ parent company
Legendary “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley launched an
astonishing on-air attack on his Paramount bosses for interfering with
the program’s coverage.
Pelley went rogue at the end of Sunday night’s episode during what
appeared to be a simple tribute to Bill Owens, the longtime “60
Minutes” executive producer who quit last week over the company’s
heavy-handed interference.
“Bill resigned Tuesday — it was hard on him and hard on us,” Pelley
said in his closing remarks on the show he has worked on for more than
20 years.
“But he did it for us — and you,” he told viewers — then unexpectedly
suggested that Owens’ exit could end the era of coverage being
“accurate and fair.”
Photos Show US Launching Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile
The United States conducted a test launch of the U.S. Army's hypersonic
missile, also known as the Dark Eagle, in Florida on Friday, capable of
traveling over five times the speed of sound.
Newsweek has reached out to the Office of the Secretary of Defense for comment by email.
Russia and China have fielded their hypersonic weapons, including the
Russian Oreshnik missile that was launched against Ukraine last
November, as well as the Chinese DF-17 medium-range ballistic missile
that can strike Japan where the U.S. has deployed its forces.
This type of so-called "game-changer" armament is capable of evading
most of the air and missile defense systems by maneuvering within the
atmosphere at hypersonic speed. The U.S. is currently developing
hypersonic missiles and the countermeasures against them.
Cruz urges Princeton to take action over professor accused of pro-Iran allegiances, citing risk to students
New pressure on Princeton professor as questions also raised about academic qualifications
Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz called on his alma mater, Princeton
University, to dismiss a former high-level Iranian regime official
because he is allegedly making students feel unsafe amid recent
outbreaks of antisemitism at the New Jersey university.
The ex-official for the Islamic Republic of Iran, Seyed Hossein
Mousavian, who is a Middle East security and nuclear policy specialist
at the university, is under pressure on many fronts from congressional
representatives, Princeton students and experts on antisemitism.
"Mousavian is closely linked to the Iranian regime and to the regime’s
campaigns of terrorism and murder. His presence at Princeton makes
students feel justifiably afraid for their safety. Princeton’s decision
to keep employing him shows they care less about their students, and
more about providing a platform for pro-regime and anti-American
propaganda. That kind of reckless institutional ideological bias is
exactly why the Trump administration is reassessing federal funding for
Princeton," Cruz told Fox News Digital in an exclusive statement.
Hawley reignites 'PELOSI Act' push to ban lawmakers from trading stocks
Trump said he would 'absolutely' sign a stock trading ban if it reaches his desk
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is reintroducing legislation Monday that would
ban members of Congress and their spouses from trading stocks while in
office.
Hawley introduced the "PELOSI Act" in 2023, but failed to make progress
under President Joe Biden's administration. The proposal has since
gained popularity among lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, and
President Donald Trump himself said last week that he would
"absolutely" sign such a ban if it came to his desk.
"Members of Congress should be fighting for the people they were
elected to serve—not day trading at the expense of their constituents,"
Hawley told Fox News Digital in a statement.
"Americans have seen politician after politician turn a profit using
information not available to the general public. It’s time we ban all
members of Congress from trading and holding stocks and restore
Americans’ trust in our nation’s legislative body," he added.
Jordon Hudson’s awkward Bill Belichick interview meddling was even worse than CBS showed
CBS spared Jordon Hudson in the final edit of Bill Belichick’s now-viral interview Sunday, according to Pro Football Talk.
The 24-year-old girlfriend of the North Carolina football coach, 73,
interjected during his interview with “CBS Sunday Morning” when he was
asked about how they met.
Jordon Hudson reportedly interrupted Bill Belichick's interview with CBS, which aired on April 27, 2025, multiple times
“While we don’t know the total number of interruptions, it’s our
understanding that CBS decided to include that one specific instance
because it wasn’t a one-time thing,” PFT reported.
“Jordon was a constant presence during our interview,” CBS’s Tony Dokoupil said.
Vatican Plans May 7 Start to Conclave Vote for New Pope
Catholic cardinals Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave
to elect Pope Francis' successor, delaying the secret voting for two
days to help them get to know one another better and find consensus on
a candidate before they are sequestered in the Sistine Chapel.
The cardinals set the date after arriving for the first day of informal
meetings following Pope Francis’ funeral Saturday. In a chaotic scene,
journalists shouted out questions to the cardinals about the mood
inside, whether there was unity, and when the conclave would begin. A
reporter for a satirical Italian television program repeatedly asked
whether an Italian cardinal who has been convicted by the Vatican
criminal court on finance-related charges would be allowed to vote.
How Democrats wage war on the ‘rule of law’ — and weaponize it against Trump
Since 2021, the left has waged a veritable war against the American legal system in a variety of ways.
One serial target of Democrats and the left has been the Supreme Court.
In 2020, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke to an angry
throng of pro-abortion protesters assembled at the very doors of the
court chambers.
He threatened two of the justices, Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch, by name.
The White House and the courts must come to a common sense understanding of their obligations
Courts do not have the expertise to make sensitive decisions on national security threats
Some federal trial judges have thrown opposition to President Donald
Trump’s immigration agenda into high gear. They seek to trigger a
confrontation between the president and the Supreme Court despite
efforts by both to compromise. Worse yet, they are drawing the federal
courts beyond their areas of competence and interfering with the
president’s authority in foreign affairs and national security. The
justices should step in to make clear that federal courts must pay due
deference to the executive’s constitutional responsibilities, while
President Trump should re-affirm that even illegal aliens receive due –
albeit limited – process.
The latest salvo came this week from Maryland federal Judge Paula
Xinis, who is hearing the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an illegal
alien whom the Trump administration mistakenly sent to El Salvador.
Earlier this month, Xinis had commanded the Trump administration to
immediately produce Garcia in court, even though he was no longer under
the control of the United States. Her rash order prompted the Supreme
Court to intercede. The justices called upon the Trump administration
to "facilitate" Garcia’s return, and to inform the trial court of its
efforts, but also cautioned Xinis to pay "due regard for the deference
owed to the Executive Branch in the conduct of foreign affairs."
