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- 1Trump lashes out as his political power wanes●‘The weaker he gets, the more dangerous he gets’: Trump lashes out as his power wanes https://www. theguardian.com/news/
The Guardian reports that Donald Trump is striking out more aggressively as his grip on power weakens, with the warning that 'the weaker he gets, the more dangerous he gets'. The piece links his escalating attacks to tensions with the Federal Reserve, the Supreme Court and the run-up to the 2026 midterm elections, where Republicans face a difficult test.
- 2Supreme Court allows states to use SAVE database for citizenship checks●Supreme Court permits states to use SAVE database for citizenship checks
The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for states to use the federal SAVE database to verify the citizenship status of voters, in a decision reported by CyberScoop. The ruling lets states tap the immigration-status system as part of voter roll checks, a move likely to intensify debate over election integrity measures and the treatment of eligible citizens during verification.
- 3CNN returns to White House after judge pauses Trump media ban●Watch CNN allowed back into WH after judge pauses Trump admin media ban
A federal judge has paused the Trump administration's move to bar CNN from the White House, allowing the network's reporters back into the building pending further legal proceedings. The case is part of a broader dispute between the administration and major news outlets over access to the president and press briefings, with press freedom groups closely watching the outcome.
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Reports are circulating that Donald Trump has defied a federal judge's order, drawing immediate backlash from legal observers and critics who warn of a constitutional clash between the executive branch and the courts. Supporters argue the ruling was politically motivated, while critics say ignoring a court order threatens the rule of law. The episode is fueling debate over enforcement mechanisms if a president refuses compliance.
- 5MS NOW reporter denied White House access despite court ruling●BREAKING: MS NOW reporter DENIED access to White House despite judge's ruling
A reporter for MS NOW was denied access to the White House even after a judge's ruling, according to the outlet's announcement. The development has drawn heavy attention online, with critics framing it as defiance of a federal court order and renewed debate over press freedom and the administration's handling of media credentials.
- 6Texas prisons ordered to install air conditioning by 2029●Texas prisons must install air conditioning by 2029 following federal court ruling
A federal court ruling requires Texas to install air conditioning in its prisons by 2029. The decision follows years of complaints and litigation over dangerously high temperatures inside state lockups, where heat has been blamed for deaths of inmates and staff. It marks one of the most significant mandates on prison conditions in the state.
- 7EFF Urges Court to Strike Drone Ban on Filming Immigration Agents●Vacate a drone restriction that criminalized recording immigration agents
The Electronic Frontier Foundation is pressing the D.C. Circuit to vacate a drone flight restriction that effectively criminalized recording immigration agents from the air. The group argues the rule blocks journalists and the public from documenting federal immigration enforcement, raising First Amendment concerns. Debate centers on how far the government can restrict aerial photography over enforcement operations.
- 8Appeals court upholds Hawaii gun permit rules●Appeals court backs Hawaii’s gun permit window, inspection mandate
A federal appeals court has sided with Hawaii's requirement that gun permit applicants complete the process within a set window and submit to inspection mandates. The ruling keeps in place provisions that gun rights advocates have challenged as burdensome, while state officials argue they are necessary for public safety. The decision is likely to fuel ongoing legal battles over the reach of Second Amendment protections following recent Supreme Court rulings on firearms rights.
- 9Appeals court upholds Anthropic supply chain risk designation●U.S. appeals court upholds designation of Anthropic as supply chain risk
A U.S. appeals court has upheld the government's designation of AI company Anthropic as a supply chain risk, a decision with implications for the Pentagon's ability to work with the firm. The ruling keeps Anthropic subject to restrictions affecting its eligibility for federal contracts and defense-related work, and the case is being closely followed across the AI industry and defense community.
- 10Supreme Court ruling on DHS voter database won't affect California's 2026 election●Supreme Court ruling on DHS voter database will have no impact on California’s 2026 general election
The Supreme Court has issued a ruling concerning the Department of Homeland Security's voter database, and officials have confirmed it will have no impact on California's 2026 general election. The decision resolves questions about whether federal voter data access could affect how the state runs its elections. California's electoral procedures for 2026 will proceed as planned.
- 11CNN returns to White House after judge orders access restored●CNN back at WH after judge orders Trump admin to restore access
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore CNN's access to the White House, and the network's reporters are back on the premises. The ruling is being read as a check on the administration's efforts to penalize a major news outlet, with press freedom advocates welcoming the decision while the legal fight over media access continues.