Federal Judge Halts Trump's Birthright Citizenship Ban; San Diego Schools Lose Funding

In a significant blow to the Trump administration, a federal judge has issued a nationwide block against President Donald Trump's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship. Legal experts had widely dismissed the plan as unworkable, and this ruling marks a major setback for the controversial initiative.

Meanwhile, San Diego County schools are facing a severe budget shortfall after the Trump administration froze $50 million in federal education funding. The administration cites misuse of grant programs as the reason for the freeze, leaving local districts scrambling to address the sudden deficit.

Trump Announces New Tariffs on Canada, Citing Fentanyl Concerns; Judicial Nominee Faces Scrutiny

President Trump has also announced a 35% tariff on Canadian imports, set to begin on August 1. Trump justified the move by citing concerns over fentanyl flows and warned of even higher levies if Canada retaliates. This escalation in trade tensions could have significant economic implications for both nations.

Adding to the administration's woes, a whistleblower's text messages suggest that Trump's judicial nominee, Emil Bove, may have urged a lawyer to defy a court order during his time at the Department of Justice. This revelation could jeopardize Bove's confirmation and raises serious questions about his past conduct.