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US President Donald Trump and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth will on Tuesday address American military top brass in person, for an unusual event at a base near Washington DC.Hundreds of military leaders, including generals and admirals stationed around the world, are expected to attend. It represents a rare gathering of so many senior personnel in one place.No official reason was publicly provided when the leaders were summoned at short notice last week, prompting a flurry of speculation. Vice-President JD Vance has sought to downplay the event.Security is extremely tight for the summit, which will take place at Marine Corps Base…
The leaves are changing, pumpkin bars are baking, and the justices are back at the Supreme Court. They’ll gather today for the annual “long conference,” the unofficial end of their three-month summer break (though, to be fair, they’ve been kept plenty busy with emergency applications). Morning Reads Not ‘the gospel.’ Ahead of Supreme Court term, Clarence Thomas weighs in on precedent (Maureen Groppe, USA Today) — Justice Clarence Thomas took on the topic of “stare decisis,” or following legal precedent, during a Thursday appearance at Catholic University’s Columbus School of Law, according to USA Today. “At some point we need…
Home Daily News Trump administration fires immigration judges,… Immigration Law Trump administration fires immigration judges, even as it seeks to hire more of them By Debra Cassens Weiss September 24, 2025, 2:36 pm CDT Masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were seen stalking the corridors on the 12th floor of Lower Manhattan’s immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza in New York City on Sept. 8, 2025. (Photo by Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images) The Trump administration fired nearly 20 immigration judges this month, following the dismissal of more than 80 judges earlier this year. The dismissals come as the administration…
Abu Dhabi greets the Knicks with gahwa, falcons, and dance before NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 The New York Knicks stepped into Abu Dhabi with a welcome steeped in tradition ahead of the NBA Abu Dhabi games. Arabic coffee was poured, falcons were on display, and Ayyala dancers in white kanduras moved in rhythm as the team arrived. It was a moment that set the tone for a week where sport meets culture in the capital.The Knicks are here for the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025, taking on the Philadelphia 76ers in two preseason clashes at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.…
Rushdi AbualoufGaza correspondent andGeorge WrightWatch: Trump and Netanyahu outline peace plan to end war in GazaUS President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu say they have agreed a new peace plan for Gaza, warning Hamas to accept it. The plan proposes an immediate end to military operations, with Hamas releasing 20 living Israeli hostages and the remains of the more than two dozen hostages who are believed to be dead within 72 hours, in exchange for hundreds of detained Gazans.A Palestinian source familiar with the ceasefire negotiations told the BBC that Hamas officials have been given the White…
Lawyers representing Venezuelan citizens living in the United States under a program that provides them with a safe harbor here urged the Supreme Court on Monday afternoon to leave in place an order by a federal judge in San Francisco that temporarily bars the Trump administration from ending their protected status under that program. In a 40-page filing, UCLA law professor Ahilan Arulanantham wrote that the order by U.S. District Judge Edward Chen “has provided respite” from the harm caused by an earlier order by the Supreme Court “by restoring the status quo. Disturbing it now will cause massive injuries…
Home Daily News Proposal for one-year degree for criminal… Access to Justice Proposal for one-year degree for criminal justice lawyers rejected by Arizona Supreme Court By Debra Cassens Weiss September 25, 2025, 9:27 am CDT A proposal to allow graduates of a special one-year program to prosecute or represent criminal defendants has been rejected by the Arizona Supreme Court. (Image from Shutterstock) A proposal to allow graduates of a special one-year program to prosecute or represent criminal defendants has been rejected by the Arizona Supreme Court. The proposal by Arizona’s Administrative Office of the Courts would have created a master…
Three huge acts in one night at Ushuaia DubaiThree of the biggest acts in electronic music are coming to Ushuaia Dubai for one night only and it’s this year. Monolink, Ben Böhmer and Mind Against are coming for the 4th show of the season on December 13.German singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Monolink is set to make his Middle East debut as he brings The Beauty Of It All album tour to Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience. Known for blending his guitar-driven roots with avant-garde electronic production, Monolink’s music balances emotional depth with rhythmic expression. His latest album, released today, follows acclaimed…
Donald Trump has repeated his threat to impose a 100% tariff on all films not made in the US, claiming the American industry had been “stolen” by other countries.He said on Monday that California had been heavily affected and the levy would “solve this long time, never ending problem”.In May, the US president said he would talk to Hollywood executives about his plan and to begin the process of imposing the levy because America’s film industry was dying “a very fast death”.Trump’s remarks come as he announced a new wave of tariffs last week, including a 100% levy on branded…
On Friday, the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to determine the constitutionality of its birthright citizenship order. Although the administration’s decision to do so was not a great surprise, the issue has taken a somewhat meandering path to get to the court. Upon assuming office on Jan. 20, Trump issued an executive order ending birthright citizenship – that is, the guarantee of citizenship to virtually anyone born in the United States. Shortly after Trump issued the order, a flurry of challenges followed in federal courts around the country. The administration first came to the Supreme Court in March, asking…