Federal judge greenlights push to hold Trump admin in contempt
A Venezuelan migrant deported to El Salvador's CECOT prison was sent to Venezuela despite a court order, prompting a federal judge to consider contempt charges.
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New Jersey federal judges bench Alina Habba as U.S. attorney
Federal judges in New Jersey invoked a rarely used judiciary power to sideline interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, installing her top assistant as the state’s top prosecutor. President Trump installed Habba, who had served as his personal attorney, on March 24, in an interim capacity. An appointee can lead a U.S. attorney’s office for up
Trump Considering Eliminating Capital Gains Tax on Houses
President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the White House in Washington on July 14, 2025. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images President Donald Trump has confirmed that he is considering abolishing the capital gains tax on houses. “We’re thinking about that,” Trump said on July 22 when asked if the administration is considering removing the tax to improve
Obama denies Trump’s ‘bizarre allegations’ that he was Russiagate ‘ringleader’ in rare statement
Former President Barack Obama denied President Donald Trump's “bizarre allegations" that he was the Russiagate “ringleader," in a rare public statement Tuesday evening.
US Reaches Trade Deal With the Philippines: Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House in Washington on July 22, 2025. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the United States has reached a trade agreement with the Philippines that includes a 19 percent tariff on goods imported from the Southeast
Trump says U.S., Philippines have trade deal after meeting with Marcos
White House expects more trade deals White House expects more trade deals as Aug. 1 deadline approaches 03:45 The U.S. and the Philippines have reached a trade deal, President Trump said Tuesday after his Oval Office meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. Mr. Trump announced the outlines of a deal on Truth Social,
LIVE NOW: Senate Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Hong Kong Democracy and Rights After China’s Judicial Takeover
The Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women’s Issues holds a hearing to examine the status of democracy and human rights in Hong Kong, focusing on five years after China’s judicial takeover at 2:30 p.m. ET on July 22. Original News Source Link – Epoch