šŗšø Politics & Immigration
Military Zone Declared in Texas: The Trump administration has established a military zone around El Paso, Texas, empowering soldiers to arrest migrants. This follows a similar zone set up along the New Mexico border earlier this week .
Indefinite Refugee Ban: President Trump has implemented an indefinite ban on refugee admissions and halted funding for resettlement programs, drawing criticism from humanitarian organizations .
Constitutional Remarks: In a recent interview, President Trump stated, "I don't know" when questioned about his obligation to uphold the Constitution, sparking widespread debate .
š¼ Economy & Trade
New Tariffs on Auto Parts: The U.S. has imposed new tariffs on imported auto parts. President Trump insists the economy remains strong despite concerns from industry leaders .
Trade Talks with China: China has indicated that the "door is open" for trade negotiations with the U.S., even as tensions over tariffs persist .
āļø Legal & Judicial
Supreme Court Rulings:
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal employees on military leave are entitled to their full salaries .
Conservative justices signaled support for a religious charter school case, potentially impacting the separation of church and state .
Law Firm Layoffs: International law firm BCLP announced layoffs affecting staff in both the U.S. and U.K., citing restructuring efforts .
š„ Health & Education
Measles Outbreak in Texas: Texas is experiencing a significant measles outbreak, with 683 reported cases across multiple counties. The state legislature is considering a bill to make vaccine exemptions easier .
School Voucher Movement: Governor Greg Abbott has revitalized the school voucher initiative in Texas, turning it into a prominent political issue with substantial campaign funding .