The funeral service for Pope Francis is held in St. Peter's Square, in front of the 16th century basilica in Vatican City.
Key Facts: Mourning Pope Francis in Vatican City
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
- Large crowds gathered in Vatican City for the funeral of Pope Francis, who passed away at 88.
- Francis, the first Latin American pope, expressed a desire for a simple burial in a wooden casket.
- World leaders and European royalty attended the service, led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, with 200,000 people present in St. Peter's Square and surrounding areas.
- Following the funeral, the process to elect the next pope will commence, along with a nine-day mourning period.
"The tomb should be in the earth; simple, without special decoration, bearing only the inscription: Franciscus."— Pope Francis made his wishes for a simple burial clear in his will.
Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew in Epstein sex trafficking scandal, has died
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Key Facts: Virginia Giuffre: Tragic Loss of a Survivor
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: itv.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: itv.com
- Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew and several others of sexual exploitation, has died by suicide at the age of 41, confirmed by her publicist.
- Her death, which occurred on her farm in Australia, is not being treated as suspicious by police.
- Giuffre was a prominent activist against sexual abuse and founded the charity SOAR in 2015 to support trafficking victims.
- She is survived by three children and was remembered as a loving, wise, and funny individual who inspired many survivors.
"Her courage pushed me to fight harder, and her strength was awe-inspiring. The world has lost an amazing human being today. Rest in peace, my sweet angel."— Sigrid McCawley, attorney for Virginia Giuffre, in a statement following her death.
FBI arrests Milwaukee judge amid claims she helped immigrant without proper documentation avoid ICE
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Key Facts: Judge Arrested for Aiding Undocumented Immigrant's Escape
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wionews.com
- The FBI arrested Judge Hannah Dugan for allegedly assisting an undocumented immigrant in evading federal agents.
- This arrest has sparked renewed debate over the US administration's stringent immigration policies and judicial tensions.
- Dugan reportedly misdirected ICE agents on April 18, allowing the immigrant to escape arrest.
- Dugan's attorney stated that the arrest was not made in the interest of public safety.
"No one is above the law."— This statement was made by Attorney General Pam Bondi in reference to the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan.
Former Congressman George Santos to serve 7 years in federal prison: A federal judge in Central Islip sentenced the ex-congressman Friday to the maximum sentence ...
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Justice Department revokes Biden-era protections for reporters in leak investigations
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Meet the man who made six figures selling anti-Elon Musk Tesla stickers: Matthew Hiller started making anti-Elon Musk stickers for Teslas after Musk's X takeover ...
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Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty in Manhattan as Trump AG seeks the death penalty
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Key Facts: Mangione Pleads Not Guilty, Faces Death Penalty
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges of murdering Brian Thompson.
- Federal prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for the 26-year-old.
- Judge Garnett cautioned against public statements that could jeopardize a fair trial.
- Mangione is scheduled for his next court appearance on December 5, with the defense required to submit legal arguments by June 27.
A developing political scandal in Florida has Gov. Ron DeSantis on the defensive: A developing political scandal in Florida has put Gov. Ron DeSantis on the ...
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Key Facts: DeSantis Faces Scrutiny Over Fund Misuse Allegations
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is under investigation for the alleged diversion of $10 million in state funds for a political campaign.
- The funds originated from a settlement with Centene and were directed to Hope Florida, a charity led by DeSantis' wife.
- Republican lawmakers are calling for a criminal probe into the transfer of funds to political groups opposing a marijuana legalization amendment.
- DeSantis and his former chief of staff, now attorney general, deny wrongdoing as tensions rise between the governor and legislative leaders.
There's no question that these were Medicaid funds, steered by the Governor's chief of staff through secret and clandestine actions to his own political committee.— Rep. Alex Andrade made this statement during a hearing of the Health Care Subcommittee in Florida's House of Representatives.
Houthi rebels have shot down 7 US Reaper drones worth $200 million in recent weeks
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Fired, rehired, and fired again: Some federal workers find they're suddenly uninsured
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They say they want Americans to have more babies. What's beneath the surface?: Pronatalists believe that modern culture has failed to adequately prioritize the ...
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New senior staff announced as White House looks to 'right the ship' at the Pentagon
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Employee cuts at Social Security are leaving remaining workers struggling to keep up
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Big brands are officially worried about American shoppers: Makers of our food and home essentials, including Pepsi and Procter & Gamble, are cutting their ...
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The U.S. takes a step toward allowing mining on the ocean floor, a fragile ecosystem
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In a reversal, the Trump administration restores funding for women's health study
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After deadly Kashmir attack, India reports exchange of fire with Pakistani soldiers
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Key Facts: Gunfire Between Pakistan and India After Tourist Attack
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
- Troops from Pakistan and India exchanged gunfire across the Kashmir line of control amid heightened tensions following an attack on Indian tourists.
- India has accused Pakistan of supporting terrorism, and a manhunt is underway for the attackers, with bounties announced for their capture.
- The UN has urged both nations to exercise restraint as military activities escalate, including India's recent air and naval drills.
- India suspended diplomatic relations and enacted border restrictions, prompting retaliatory measures from Pakistan, with both sides trading accusations.
"I say to the whole world: India will identify, track and punish every terrorist and their backer."— Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to capture the gunmen responsible for killing 26 civilians.
A Jewish baking tradition rises in the age of Instagram: Shlissel challah is a special loaf baked the first sabbath after Passover. We trace the modern route by ...
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Government says - for now - it will restore international students' status: International students had filed dozens of lawsuits after the government removed them ...
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Venezuelans subject to removal under wartime act have 12 hours to contest: An ICE official said in court documents that people are subject to deportation if they ...
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Damage from gut bacteria may play a role in the rise in colon cancer in young adults
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Judge pauses parts of Trump's sweeping executive order on voting: A federal judge has paused a key section of President Trump's executive order that makes ...
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Where's Plumpy'Nut? A lifesaving food for malnourished kids is caught up in U.S. cuts
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How to watch Pope Francis' funeral, and what to expect: Pope Francis' funeral begins in Vatican City at 4 a.m. ET on Saturday and will end with his burial in ...
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Colleague of Harvard scientist held by ICE warns that foreign scientists are scared
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5 takeaways from the week — from a softer approach on trade to Hegseth in hot water
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Key Facts: Key Revelations on Hegseth and Legal Challenges Ahead
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had an unsecured internet connection in his office to use the Signal app, potentially compromising sensitive information.
- The Trump administration faced a wave of court losses regarding immigration, election, and diversity policies.
- A lawsuit is seeking to restore jobs in civil rights oversight offices within the Department of Homeland Security.
- U.S. officials raised concerns about the impacts of Trump's election reforms on voters and election authorities.
"These small, petty men will disappear into the dustbin of history."— Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks about the current administration in Washington.
More than 50 House Democrats demand answers after whistleblower report on DOGE: Members of the Congressional Labor Caucus wrote the letter after NPR reported ...
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Carolina to 'Cowboy Carter' and back: A celebration of Black roots music finds a home
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ACLU Fights Trump in Court to Preserve Legal Aid for Border-Separated Families: The DOJ told a legal services provider it would not renew its contract at the end ...
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Fyre Festival's embattled founder is selling the brand: 'It's time to pass the torch'
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Key Facts: Fyre Festival Founder Sells Brand for New Leadership
Apr 24 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
- Billy McFarland has put the Fyre Festival brand up for sale, believing it needs better leadership.
- The sale includes trademarks, digital assets, and a site for the proposed Fyre Festival 2.
- The event, initially scheduled for May 30, 2025, was canceled amid doubts about its execution.
- McFarland emphasizes that a new team should transparently and successfully realize the brand's vision.
We have decided the best way to accomplish our goals is to sell the FYRE Festival brand, including its trademarks, IP, digital assets, media reach, and cultural capital — to an operator that can fully realize its vision.— Billy McFarland, the founder of Fyre Festival, explains the decision to sell the brand.
House oversight committee demands answers on gutting of CDC public records office
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Angie Murimirwa: From hiding in the bathroom to Time's most influential people list
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After a yearslong fight, the school voucher bill heads to Gov. Abbott for approval
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After nearly 50 years cooped up inside, Rockalina the turtle finds the great outdoors
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Watch live: Crowds of mourners and dignitaries pay respects to Pope Francis: A day of remembrance, mourning and celebration as thousands gather in Rome to pay ...
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Key Facts: World Leaders and Royals Attend Pope's Funeral
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- World leaders and royals gathered in Rome for Pope Francis' funeral, including Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and Emmanuel Macron.
- Trump and First Lady Melania were seated in the front row near the coffin, flanked by supporters of Ukraine.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was visibly somber and seated nearby.
- Various European and international dignitaries, including Ursula von der Leyen, were also in attendance.
Scientists say NOAA cuts by Trump undermine improvements in hurricane forecasts: The Trump administration is targeting top climate and weather labs for cuts ...
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A dozen states sue the Trump administration to stop tariff policy: A dozen states have sued the Trump administration in the U.S. Court of International Trade to ...
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A moose trek across Sweden pulls in millions of viewers looking for 'Slow TV': Last year, more than 9 million people watched across the world, and executive ...
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Ward and Hunter are the top two NFL Draft picks, but Deion Sanders' son is still waiting
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Key Facts: Titans Pick Cam Ward First Overall in 2025 Draft
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newschannel5.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newschannel5.com
- The Tennessee Titans selected Cam Ward from the University of Miami as the first pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
- Ward began his college career at Incarnate Word, winning the Jerry Rice Award for the top freshman in the FCS.
- He later played at Washington State, earning honorable mention in the All-Pac-12 for two consecutive years.
- After transferring to Miami, he accumulated numerous accolades, including the Davey O'Brien Award and was a Heisman Trophy finalist.
Artists wanted for Trump's National Garden of American Heroes : The National Endowment for the Humanities says the project will "honor the statesmen, visionaries ...
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Jennifer Higdon won't apologize for writing accessible music: As one of the most-performed living composers, the Pulitzer winner insists that her music ...
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Highland Park shooter Robert Crimo III gets life in prison: Judge Victoria Rossetti told a courtroom full of survivors of the 2022 attack that Crimo would serve ...
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Key Facts: Life Sentence for Highland Park Shooter Robert Crimo III
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.go.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.go.com
- Robert Crimo III received seven consecutive life sentences and 50 years for each person injured.
- Judge Victoria A. Rossetti expressed hope that the sentence would provide justice for the victims.
- Survivors and family members shared the emotional impact of the shooting during the hearing.
- Crimo pleaded guilty in March to 21 counts of murder and numerous attempted murder charges.
I hope you wake in the middle of the night, gasping air you don't deserve.— Leah Sundheim, daughter of victim Jacqueline Sundheim, said this in court during the sentencing hearing.
Home sales just posted their biggest monthly fall since 2022: More inventory hitting the market was expected to drive sales. Instead, existing home sales suggest ...
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'The Shrouds' introduces a new stage of grief: Watching your loved one decompose: David Cronenberg's thriller centers on an unusual technology that allows people ...
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One man’s quest to bring more of North America’s largest native fruit, the pawpaw, to Wisconsin
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DOGE dismantling foreign aid agency started by George W. Bush: The Millennium Challenge Corporation, focused on boosting economic growth abroad ...
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I quit Ozempic and embraced feeling healthy over striving for thinness: Taking the drug made one writer feel so sick she quit and focused on healthy habits ...
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Lawyers warn clients of increased arrest risk at immigration check-ins: Immigration attorneys are advising clients who have deportation orders when they show up ...
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Trump calls on Russia and Ukraine to meet to negotiate an end to the war: President Trump called on Russia and Ukraine to hold high-level negotiations to end the ...
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Why judges blocked the Trump admin's school DEI crackdown: On Thursday, three federal judges in Maryland, New Hampshire and Washington, D.C. ...
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Trump changes tone over tariffs on China. And, new executive actions target education
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How to get older men to socialize is a puzzle. A group called ROMEO is one answer
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Grupo Frontera: Tiny Desk Concert: Grupo Frontera is at the center of a pop-infused reinvigoration of traditional Mexican sounds.
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A small U.S. town grew a big company. Can it weather the tariff blizzard?: A rural Minnesota town is home to the biggest tech giant you've never heard of ...
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Lil Wayne’s New Orleans Jazz Fest headlining set is a big moment for hip-hop artists
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New analysis casts doubt on 'biosignatures' found on planet K2-18b: Researchers using data from the James Webb Space Telescope recently announced they had ...
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'Andor' series creator Tony Gilroy on what viewers can expect in season 2: Season one of Andor was the "making of a revolutionary," series creator Tony Gilroy ...
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The best new albums out April 25: NPR Music's Stephen Thompson welcomes Ayana Contreras of Denver public radio stations KUVO Jazz and The Drop to discuss today's ...
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Yola's simple, radical act of walking through her life: The big-voiced, unapologetically frank singer-songwriter refuses to be boxed in by genres ...
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NPR’s It’s Been a Minute is working on a segment about sports betting, and we want to hear from you! What got you into sports betting? Has it changed the way ... Show more
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Tina Knowles, mother of Beyoncé and Solange, knows how to be a 'Matriarch': NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Tina Knowles, the mother of artists Beyoncé ...
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If another planet is out there, this telescope could help find it: Some scientists are convinced that beyond Neptune, there's a planet they've yet to see ...
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Are you eligible to be the next pope? Find out in the quiz: If you've paid attention to pope selection, COVID websites, national defense and libel cases ...
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Dear Life Kit: I'm not sure about her sexuality. Should I try to kiss her anyway?
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A stranger swooped in with tea and compassion after a woman got in car accident: In the late 1980s, Stephanie Garber was driving through downtown Silver Spring ...
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Trump pushes Russia-Ukraine peace deal. And, NPR's glimpse inside liberated Khartoum
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Mercury, Venus and Saturn to delight stargazers in a parade across the sky: The pre-dawn sky will feature a glowing crescent moon, joined by planets Mercury ...
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In theaters this weekend: A 1950s romantic drama and 'The Accountant 2': Daisy Edgar-Jones, Jacob Elordi and Will Poulter star in the drama On Swift Horses ...
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How Saudi funds brought Cristiano Ronaldo into a fighting video game: The newest Fatal Fury fighting game will include a curious choice of playable characters ...
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Tiny Desk Contest: 2025 Fan Favorite Vote: Vote for your favorite independent artist in this year's Tiny Desk Contest.
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The delightfully analog art of letter-writing: Tired of texting? Send your loved ones some snail mail instead. Rachel Syme, author of "Syme's Letter Writer: A ...
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Joy Harjo believes in second chances: Joy Harjo is one of the most revered poets in the United States. On this week's Wild Card with Rachel Martin, the former U ...
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Anatomy of a microgenre: hyperpop's next evolution: Raised on EDM and SoundCloud rap, shaped by online gaming and Discord chats, a young generation is tearing ...
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This terrifying horror novel proves: Nothing is old if you make it new: Nat Cassidy's wildly entertaining novel is a superb example of how to work with clichés ...
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Where will Travis Hunter, Cam Ward and other top players be picked in the NFL Draft?
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Decades later, the Microsoft antitrust case casts a shadow over the Google trial: A nearly 30-year-old legal case looms large over the U.S. government's ...
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NIH autism study will pull from private medical records
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After a scathing rebuke, judge grants DOJ an extension in deportation case: A federal judge gave the Trump administration another week to answer detailed ...
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Key Facts: Judge Grants DOJ Extension in Deportation Case
Apr 24 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
- A federal judge has granted the Trump administration one week to respond to questions regarding the illegal deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
- Judge Paula Xinis criticized the administration's vague responses and accused them of willful noncompliance with court orders.
- The Trump administration claims Garcia is an MS-13 gang member, a point that is contested by his lawyers, who emphasize his lack of a criminal record.
- Legal experts predict an impending constitutional conflict as judges grow increasingly frustrated with the administration's defiance of court directives.
"Defendants have failed to respond in good faith, and their refusal to do so can only be viewed as willful and intentional noncompliance."— U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis issued this statement in a scathing order regarding the Trump administration's handling of the deportation case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
Kentucky schools and farmers lament USDA cuts to local food purchasing programs: Kentucky schools and farmers are reeling after the Trump administration ...
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