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    Trump administration fires 17 immigration court judges across 10 states, including Maryland

    Rebecca Santana, Associated Press
    President Donald Trump listens during a meeting with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Blue Room of the White House, Monday, July 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
    US inflation accelerated in June as Trump’s tariffs push up costs
    Inflation rose last month to its highest level since February as President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are pushing up the cost of a range of goods, including furniture, clothing, and large appliances.
    In this aerial view, trucks cross the Ambassador Bridge as they carry cargo between Canada and the United States.
    MAGA faithful are angry about the Epstein case. Here’s what to know.
    The Justice Department last week said no more files related to Jeffrey Epstein’s case would be made public.
    U.S. President Donald Trump addresses graduates of the United States Military Academy at West Point in Michie Stadium on May 24, 2025 in West Point, New York.
    Employees at the nation’s consumer financial watchdog say it’s become toothless under Trump
    CFPB employees say they essentially spend the workday sitting on their hands, forbidden from doing any work by directive from the White House.
    A security officer works inside of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) building headquarters, Feb. 10, 2025, in Washington.
    Van Hollen, Raskin wade into MAGA rift over Epstein files
    Two Democratic congressmen from Maryland joined the growing call for the Department of Justice to release files related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.
    U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen got an amendment to a federal spending bill requiring the Justice Department to preserve Epstein-related records.
    Trump announces 30% tariffs against EU, Mexico to begin August 1
    President Donald Trump on Saturday announced he’s levying tariffs of 30% against the European Union and Mexico.
    President Donald Trump announced on Saturday tariffs on two of the United States’ biggest trade partners in letters posted to his social media account.

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    Judge scolds Trump administration for silence on deportation plans for Kilmar Abrego Garcia
    A federal judge in Maryland scolded the Trump administration for its “utter refusal” to detail its deportation plans for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, including where the government plans to send him and whether he’ll get a chance to fight his expulsion before he’s whisked away.
    This courtroom sketch depicts Kilmar Abrego Garcia sitting in court during his detention hearing on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.
    Texas flooding, and politics around it, underscore challenges Trump faces in replacing FEMA
    The president approved Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s request for a major disaster declaration just one day after it was submitted, activating FEMA resources and unlocking assistance for survivors and local governments.
    Dan Beazley, left, holds a large cross as he prays with visitors at a memorial for flood victims on Thursday, July 10, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas.
    Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be deported to Mexico or South Sudan, ICE official tells judge
    The Trump administration hasn’t decided where it would deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia if he is freed from a Tennessee jail, but a U.S. immigration official said Thursday that Mexico and South Sudan could be willing to accept the El Salvador native.
    Brianna O'Keefe yells as she holds a portrait of Kilmar Obrego Garcia during a protest outside the federal courthouse Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.
    NBA 2K26 launches Sept. 5 with Angel Reese and Carmelo Anthony featured on special editions
    Chicago Sky forward Reese will be on the WNBA edition and Anthony, who is set to be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, will be on the superstar edition.
    Angel Reese will be on the WNBA of the video game.
    What Trump’s big tax law could mean for the youngest Americans
    Many middle-class and wealthy families will see benefits from the new legislation, but programs that help low-income families keep babies healthy have been cut back.
    President Donald Trump colors during a visit with a group of children at the Nationwide Children's Hospital, Aug. 24, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio.

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    Supreme Court clears the way for Trump’s plans to downsize the federal workforce
    The Supreme Court cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s plans to downsize the federal workforce despite warnings that critical government services will be lost.
    President Donald Trump listens during a meeting with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Blue Room of the White House, Monday, July 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
    Travelers no longer have to remove their shoes during security screenings at US airports
    Travelers racing to catch a flight at U.S. airports no longer are required to remove their shoes during security screenings, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Tuesday.
    If implemented, the change would put an end to a security screening mandate put in place almost 20 years ago.
    US will try to deport Abrego Garcia before his trial, prosecutor says
    The disclosure by U.S. lawyer Jonathan Guynn contradicts statements by spokespeople for the Justice Department and the White House.
    Brianna O'Keefe yells as she holds a portrait of Kilmar Obrego Garcia during a protest outside the federal courthouse Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.
    Camp Mystic ‘grieving the loss’ of 27 campers, counselors following Texas floods
    Authorities and elected officials have said they did not expect such an intense downpour, the equivalent of months’ worth of rain for the area.
    Onlookers review the damage along the Guadalupe River caused by recent flooding, Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas.
    Death toll in Texas floods rises to 79 as sheriff says 10 campers remain missing
    People look at debris on the banks of the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Hunt, Texas.

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    Death toll in Texas floods rises to 79 as sheriff says 10 campers remain missing
    People look at debris on the banks of the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Hunt, Texas.
    At least 32 dead in Texas floods as the search continues for people still missing
    Rescuers scoured flooded riverbanks littered with mangled trees Saturday and turned over rocks in the search for more than two dozen children from a girls’ camp and many others missing after a wall of water blasted down a river in the Texas Hill Country. The storm killed at least 32 people, including 14 children.
    Onlookers survey damage caused along the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area, Friday, July 4, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas.
    ‘It’s so distressing:’ Neighbors plead for quiet from noisy military ships berthed at Locust Point
    Residents of Baltimore's Locust Point neighborhood are accustomed to the sound of ship horns and train whistles, even the Domino Sugar plant. But some say the noise and lights from two massive Navy ships that recently docked near their homes has been unbearable. They want to know what officials are going to do about it?
    A pair of huge Navy ships, the USNS Charleton, left, and the USNS Pomeroy, docked near residential homes at North Locust Point on June 5.
    At least 13 dead in Texas floods and more than 20 children missing from a girls summer camp
    Heavy rain fell in a matter of hours on Texas Hill Country, killing at least 13 people and leaving more than 20 girls attending a summer camp unaccounted for.
    A man surveys damage left by a raging Guadalupe River, Friday, July 4, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas.
    Trump signs his tax and spending cut bill at the White House July 4 picnic
    President Donald Trump signed his package of tax breaks and spending cuts into law Friday.
    President Donald Trump holds up his signed signature bill of tax breaks and spending cuts at the White House in Washington, Friday, July 4, 2025.
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