A legal standoff is unfolding today as the Trump administration faces intense scrutiny over its recent deportation of over 200 individuals, including suspected members of a Venezuelan criminal gang. The deportations, which took place over the weekend, have sparked a heated courtroom battle, with Judge James E. Boasberg demanding answers about whether the administration violated his court order.
What to Know:
- The deportations involve members of the Tren de Aragua criminal gang, among others.
- Judge Boasberg issued a temporary restraining order over the weekend, demanding the government halt deportations, particularly for those identified as gang members.
- The Justice Department has resisted answering detailed questions about the flights, citing national security concerns.
- Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, defiantly stated on television that the deportations would continue despite the judge’s order.
- The conflict could escalate further, with the court questioning whether the administration is ignoring judicial authority.
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09:17 AM EDT The White House announced that former President Donald Trump plans to sign executive orders in the Oval Office at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Additionally, Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are scheduled to hold a call on Tuesday to discuss a potential ceasefire in Ukraine.
The call is expected to take place between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. ET.
09:03 AM EDT Vice President JD Vance is set to speak at the American Dynamism Summit, where his address will focus on supporting American industry and workers. The event is being held at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Washington, a venue that was previously a Trump hotel during Donald Trump’s first presidency.
Vance’s participation highlights the administration’s continued emphasis on strengthening domestic industries and addressing workforce challenges.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks before signing an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House on March 07, 2025 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Donald Trump speaks before signing an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House on March 07, 2025 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
Trump has hung a framed copy of the Declaration of Independence in the Oval Office, according to images shared on social media. The photos, posted on the president’s official X account, show the historic document displayed near the president’s desk.
It is unclear when the copy was installed or where it came from. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the National Archives delivered the Declaration to the White House at Trump’s request, noting that it would be carefully preserved.
While the original, faded version of the Declaration is housed at the National Archives, the copy in the Oval Office appears to feature clear and legible text. Both the White House and National Archives have not provided further details on the version displayed.
This combination of pictures created on February 21, 2020 shows U.S. President Donald Trump delivering remarks at a Keep America Great rally in Phoenix, Arizona, on February 19, 2020. Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a… This combination of pictures created on February 21, 2020 shows U.S. President Donald Trump delivering remarks at a Keep America Great rally in Phoenix, Arizona, on February 19, 2020. Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a ceremony in Jerusalem on January 23, 2020. (Photo by JIM WATSON and EMMANUEL DUNAND / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON,EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty Images)
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a two-hour call from 9 a.m. ET on Tuesday, the Kremlin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Peskov said the two presidents would discuss a settlement in Ukraine and “further normalization of our bilateral relations,” the Russian state news agency RIA reported.
He said that previous conversations between the leaders meant “there is a certain understanding”.
Trump is trying to broker a 30-day ceasefire in Russia’s war on Ukraine, which he sees as the gateway to a permanent peace deal.
Putin expressed some optimism but said Russia had unanswered questions.
Ukraine agreed to the ceasefire proposal at its meeting with the U.S. in Saudi Arabia but is skeptical about Russia’s true intentions.
The call is the next step in ending Russia’s war.
But there are a number of big gaps between the positions of Russia and Ukraine over issues such as territory, prisoners of war, and long-term security.
Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Read the full story by Shane Croucher and Isabel van Brugen on Newsweek.
08:13 AM EDT Trump will hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to discuss a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire in the ongoing war with Ukraine. The White House remains hopeful that peace is within reach, despite skepticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who believes Putin is not seriously considering peace.
Trump has made ending the war a top priority, though his approach has raised concerns about potentially weakening Ukraine’s negotiating position. The U.S. president recently mentioned discussions about dividing assets between Russia and Ukraine as part of the peace framework, including the fate of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which has been under Russian control since 2022.
While Trump pushes for a deal, some experts question whether Putin is genuinely ready to end the war or is seeking further concessions. Zelenskyy, in a recent address, emphasized that Putin continues to prolong the conflict. As Trump works to establish a ceasefire, both U.S.-Russia relations and the future of the war hang in the balance.
Student negotiator Mahmoud Khalil is on the Columbia University campus in New York at a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on Monday, April 29, 2024. Student negotiator Mahmoud Khalil is on the Columbia University campus in New York at a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on Monday, April 29, 2024. AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey
The federal government and Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student threatened with deportation for his involvement in campus protests, are locked in a legal dispute. Khalil was transferred from a detention facility in New Jersey to an immigration center in Louisiana, with the government citing a bedbug infestation as the reason. Khalil, however, claims no such issue was mentioned during his detention, and he feared deportation.
In a court declaration, Khalil describes his time at the Elizabeth Detention Center as uncomfortable, with no beds or blankets, and alleges he was not informed of the bedbug issue. His legal team is requesting that a judge halt the government’s actions on constitutional grounds, arguing the detention violates his First Amendment rights. The Justice Department has yet to respond to a New York judge’s decision on the case.
07:45 AM EDT House Democrats have submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request questioning the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency Service (DOGE). Reps. Jamie Raskin and Gerald Connolly are asking for details about DOGE’s authority, staff qualifications, and potential ties to Elon Musk.
The request seeks information on DOGE’s use of artificial intelligence, access to sensitive data, and its role in firing federal employees. Raskin and Connolly expressed concern that the agency may be acting beyond its legal authority and are requesting a response within 20 days.
07:35 AM EDT U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said Tuesday that President Donald Trump is dedicated to promoting peace through “realism and pragmatism.” Her remarks came ahead of Trump’s scheduled call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue conference in New Delhi, Gabbard emphasized the need to engage with both allies and adversaries while fostering economic and cultural ties to prevent conflicts.
Gabbard, the first Hindu elected to Congress, highlighted the “huge opportunity” in strengthening U.S.-India relations. She met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, discussing defense and information-sharing to deepen ties.
India remains a key U.S. strategic partner, playing a central role in Washington’s efforts to counter China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk looks on as US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as they stand next to a Tesla vehicle on the South Portico of the White House on March 11, 2025… Tesla CEO Elon Musk looks on as US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as they stand next to a Tesla vehicle on the South Portico of the White House on March 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. MANDEL NGAN/AFP/GETTY
Members of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) received a police escort into the headquarters of the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) and evicted several of its officials on Monday.
Newsweek has contacted DOGE, USIP and the Metropolitan Police Department for comment via email.
The agency was targeted by President Donald Trump’s federal cost-cutting measures in a February 19 executive order, resulting in its president and CEO George Moose being fired on Friday. Moose and the USIP are objecting to the moves, stating the institute is not part of the executive branch.
The USIP, founded by Congress in 1984, is an independent organization dedicated to “protecting U.S. interests by helping to prevent violent conflicts and broker peace deals abroad.”
After Trump announced the USIP would be gutted to the “minimum” staff levels required by law, the White House informed the agency that all but three of its board members had been fired.
The remaining board members—Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Peter A. Garvin, the president of the National Defense University—then replaced Moose as acting president with State Department official Kenneth Jackson.
Read the full story by Ewan Palmer on Newsweek.
