Stories from United States

Solicitor General John Sauer told the Justice Department regarding President Trump's efforts to end the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. Jackson noted that the DHS secretary had not mentioned race in the context of the decision. The response follows descriptions of the situation as discriminatory. Justice Kagan noted that a president described Haiti as "filthy, dirty, and disgusting" and claimed illegal immigrants associated with TPS were "poisoning the blood of America." Justice Jackson, the only Black justice on the court, responded to concerns regarding race in the case. Lawyer Jeffrey Pipely described the administration's review of individuals with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) as a sham. Pipely stated that people from Haiti and other non-white countries have been described as killers and leeches.

The United States intends to proceed with mass deportations of more than one million foreign nationals. The decision determined that the previous electoral map drawn for Louisiana was unconstitutional. President Donald Trump stated in a White House news conference and on Truth Social that the ruling is the right result. The decision may require the Louisiana state legislature to redraw congressional district maps ahead of a primary in approximately two weeks. Chief Justice John Roberts previously described the 6th congressional district as a 200-mile stretch linking Shreveport, Alexandria, Lafayette, and Baton Rouge. Justice Kagan noted that a statute requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to consult with the State Department regarding conditions in home countries of displaced persons. The court's decision addresses whether the Secretary fulfilled these consultation requirements.

The first US Marine Corps MQ-58 Valkyrie Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) drones are scheduled to arrive in 2029.

Jerome Powell plans to remain on the Federal Reserve's governing board for a period of time after his term as chairman expires in mid-2026. One analyst suggested the Fed needs to implement rate cuts from the current position. The Federal Reserve's interest rate decision is impacting small businesses and middle-class consumers in the U.S. Analysts suggest even small adjustments to the cost of money could assist these groups. Powell made the announcement following criticism from President Trump. The committee vote was divided, with one member voting for a rate cut and three others leaning in the opposite direction. Powell noted that interest rate policy is set by a committee of 12 and can be contentious during economic uncertainty. The source cited the war on Iran as a factor causing sharp jumps in energy prices.

The FBI announced that Claudio Neves-Valente acted alone in the deadly shooting at Brown University and a subsequent killing in Brookline last year. The federal agency stated that Neves-Valente's actions were not connected to terrorism. Investigators found that the shooter planned the attacks over several years. Valente killed two students at Brown University last December and an MIT professor in Brookline days later. The shooter died by suicide in New Hampshire shortly after the killings. The agency cited personal grievance as a driving factor for the attacks.

A lawsuit involving Elon Musk and OpenAI is set to be heard by a jury. The case involves allegations regarding OpenAI's development and business practices.

Police are investigating the kidnapping of Wilber-Crofort in Pendleton. A witness reported seeing two men transport the victim in a light green sedan, though the license plate was not identifiable. Authorities suggest the perpetrators may have targeted the victim by mistake.

Houston Independent School District has designated seven additional elementary and middle schools for its 'Future 2' pilot program. The curriculum for these schools will focus on developing artificial intelligence skills.

President Trump is directing the Justice Department to treat specific beliefs, such as anti-Americanism or anti-Christianity, as akin to domestic terrorism. The directive aims to treat certain thoughts as crimes, despite beliefs not being illegal.

A Tesla vehicle operating on autopilot crashed into a dance studio in Tennessee. The crash follows ongoing scrutiny regarding Tesla's autopilot functionality. The collision produced a loud crash described by witnesses as sounding like an explosion.