Liberals on Supreme Court issue a warning
The conservative justices on the Supreme Court appear ready to back President Donald Trump’s argument that he should have the authority to fire members of independent government agencies. For nearly a century, federal law has shielded those entities from direct White House control. The court’s liberal justices on Monday warned that Trump’s push could dramatically expand his presidential power and upend the structure of the modern federal government. In recent months, Trump has already fired some leaders of independent agencies appointed by former President Joe Biden — many of whom were likely critics. A ruling in the case is expected by the end of June.
Trump flips on release of boat strike video
Lawmakers from both parties are urging the Trump administration to release video of the US military’s controversial second strike on an alleged drug boat. Top congressional Republicans and Democrats say they want to review the unedited footage of the deadly follow-up strike in September that killed two survivors after nine others died in the initial attack. President Trump had promised to release the video but now says he’ll let Defense Secretary Hegseth decide whether to release the footage, marking a shift from his stance last week. Hegseth is under mounting pressure as Congress is preparing to vote on restricting his travel budget unless he releases the video.
Immigrants go to court over horrible conditions at ICE facility
Immigrant families held at a detention facility in Texas describe prolonged stays, despondent children, limited access to drinkable water and agents offering money for families to voluntarily leave the country, according to new court declarations filed early Tuesday morning. The filings paint a portrait of the inside of the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility. Families have been denied critical medical care, worms and mold in the food has resulted in children becoming ill, and Trump administration officials have threated to take away children.
NY Archdiocese plans to establish compensation fund
The Archdiocese of New York announced plans to establish a $300 million fund to compensate victims of sexual abuse who have sued the church. A spokesperson said the fund would cover settlements for most, if not all, of the roughly 1,300 claims against the archdiocese. Cardinal Timothy Dolan said the archdiocese would pay for the fund by reducing its budget and selling off assets, including completing the sale of its former headquarters in Manhattan. The announcement came as a federal judge on Monday approved a settlement for the New Orleans Archdiocese to pay $300 million to hundreds of victims of clergy sexual abuse.
Earthquake near Japan
A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off Japan’s northeastern coast on Monday, injuring at least 30 people and prompting the evacuation of more than 100,000 others. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned that similar or even stronger tremors could follow. Videos and images showed several damaged buildings and debris strewn across the streets. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning shortly after the quake, though it has since been lifted. Japan is no stranger to severe seismic activity; the country sits along the Ring of Fire, one of the world’s most active earthquake and volcanic zones.
Jimmy Kimmel signs contract extension
Jimmy Kimmel has signed a one-year extension with Disney-owned ABC to continue hosting “Jimmy Kimmel Live” through May 2027. Earlier this year, ABC executives temporarily yanked the show off the air after receiving political pressure about one of Kimmel’s monologues. CNN reported that Disney was always “hopeful” to bring the show back, citing Kimmel’s close ties with key executives. Known for his unfiltered takes on President Trump, Kimmel is the only late-night host based in Los Angeles. When his show was briefly pulled, Hollywood rallied behind him and boycotted Disney.
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