A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration could not use an 18th-century law to deport people without a hearing, instructing any planes in the air to turn back. Despite this, over 200 migrants, including alleged gang members, were sent to El Salvador on three planes, none of which landed before the judge’s order. The administration argued they did not defy the order as the written version did not include the specific instruction to turn planes around, and the cases of the deportees were not covered by the order.
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A Pentagon Nomination Fight Reveals the New Rules of Trump’s Washington
Elbridge A. Colby, a foreign policy expert with establishment credentials, faced opposition from traditional Republican hard-liners but found support from President Trump's loyal allies when nominated for a Pentagon position. The confirmation battle reflects a larger debate over America's global influence and includes Colby's alignment with Trump's baseless election claims. Despite his earlier skepticism of nation-building efforts and support for withdrawing troops from the Middle East, Colby's association with Trump has caused tensions with his...
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