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The FBI compiled a list of sexual assault allegations related to Trump and other prominent figures in the Epstein files, which were released with over 3 million documents, although the Department of Justice has said there is nothing in the files to warrant new prosecutions.

The US military has killed 121 people and destroyed 39 boats in international waters as part of a campaign to curtail the flow of drugs into the US, with the Trump administration claiming the ability to engage in lethal strikes without judicial review.

The National Endowment for the Arts' Big Read 2026-2027 Honoring America250 library has notably excluded Black women authors, underscoring a persistent imbalance in the framing, funding, and circulation of American literature.

President Donald Trump has come under fire for posting a video on his social media platform that portrays former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes. The video, which has been widely condemned by both Republicans and Democrats, is the latest incident of Trump sharing racially charged content online.

The Justice Department's release of over 3 million documents pertaining to Jeffrey Epstein has sparked significant controversy due to the failure to adequately redact identifying details of many victims and potential accomplices, leading to widespread condemnation from survivors.

Minneapolis has become a focal point for protests against a federal immigration operation following the deaths of two U.S. citizens, as the Trump administration remains ambiguous about the potential withdrawal of agents.

A federal judge has ordered the release of a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father from immigration detention, citing insufficient probable cause for their arrest. However, their immigration status remains uncertain as their asylum case continues in court.

White House border czar Tom Homan has announced the immediate withdrawal of 700 Department of Homeland Security personnel from Minneapolis, reducing the number of agents to 2,000. This decision follows widespread public outcry over Operation Metro Surge, an immigration enforcement initiative linked to the fatal shootings of two US citizens.

Protesters nationwide rallied against the Trump administration's immigration enforcement, demanding an end to the crackdown. Concurrently, a federal judge ordered the release of a preschooler and his father from ICE detention, highlighting ongoing legal challenges to immigration policies. The Justice Department has initiated a civil rights investigation into the shooting of Alex Pretti, marking a significant development in the scrutiny of federal enforcement actions.

In a significant development, nationwide protests are demanding the cessation of ICE operations as a federal judge permits the continuation of immigration enforcement in Minnesota. This decision comes amidst allegations of racial profiling and excessive force, following the deaths of two individuals.