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June 17, 2025
War

‘Emmanuel Always Gets It Wrong’ — Here’s What Trump Said About Macron, Iran, and a Possible Ceasefire.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump called for Iran to completely give up in its conflict with Israel, rejecting French President Emmanuel Macron’s claims that he reached out to Iran for a ceasefire.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Israel, Iran, and President Macron.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Statements were made on Air Force One and via Truth Social early Tuesday morning, June 17.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I’m not asking for a ceasefire, we’re looking at better than a ceasefire.” – President Trump.

🎯IMPACT: The remarks come as Israel continues its operations against Iran’s military leadership, with Iran launching ballistic missiles in response.

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President Donald J. Trump has called for Iran to completely give up in its conflict with Israel, rejecting claims he reached out to the Iranians for a ceasefire. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said, “I’m not asking for a ceasefire, we’re looking at better than a ceasefire.”

He added that he wants “a real end” to the conflict and for a “complete give-up” on the part of Iran. Early Tuesday morning, Trump took to Truth Social to deny reports that he had reached out to Iran for peace negotiations, stating, “I have not reached out to Iran for ‘Peace Talks’ in any way, shape, or form. This is just more HIGHLY FABRICATED, FAKE NEWS! If they want to talk, they know how to reach me. They should have taken the deal that was on the table – Would have saved a lot of lives!!!”

The statement followed claims by French President Emmanuel Macron that Trump had contacted Iran to broker a deal. Trump dismissed these claims, instead reiterating his position that Iran should have accepted a previous agreement. “Iran should have signed the ‘deal’ I told them to sign. What a shame, and waste of human life. Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!”

In a separate post addressing Macron’s claims directly, the America First leader said, “Publicity seeking President Emmanuel Macron, of France, mistakenly said that I left the G7 Summit, in Canada, to go back to D.C. to work on a ‘cease fire’ between Israel and Iran. Wrong!”

He stressed that Macron had “no idea” why he was returning to D.C., and that what he was working on was “much bigger” than a ceasefire. “Whether purposely or not, Emmanuel always gets it wrong,” he added.

The remarks come as Israel continues its operations against Iran’s military leadership, successfully targeting several top officials in recent strikes. In retaliation, Iran has launched ballistic missiles at Israel, though most have been intercepted by its anti-missile defense systems. Reports indicate that around two dozen Israeli casualties have occurred as a result of the strikes.

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June 17, 2025
Immigration
News

Trump REVERSES Illegal Alien ICE Exemptions for Farm, Hotel Workers.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump’s deputies reversed a brief U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) exemption policy for hotel, farm, and restaurant companies.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and business lobbying groups such as the American Business Immigration Coalition.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Instructions were shared during an 11 AM call on Monday with representatives from 30 field offices across the U.S.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We continue to enforce the law … there is no safe harbor.” – Tricia McLoughlin, Homeland Security spokeswoman.

🎯IMPACT: The policy restoration supports American workers and pressures businesses to invest in higher wages and productivity tools.

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President Donald J. Trump’s deputies have reversed a short-lived U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) exemption policy for hotel, farm, and restaurant companies, according to a report from The Washington Post. Officials from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) informed agency leaders on Monday that immigration raids at agricultural businesses, hotels, and restaurants must continue, as per instructions shared during an 11 AM call with representatives from 30 field offices nationwide.

Homeland Security spokeswoman Tricia McLoughlin said, “We continue to enforce the law … there is no safe harbor.” The restoration of the policy is seen as a victory for American workers, many of whom have been displaced by employers favoring cheaper migrant labor willing to work for lower wages. Wealthy donors, investors, and lobbyists, who had been advocating for an end to the enforcement crackdown, have been dealt a significant setback.

The American Business Immigration Coalition had lobbied heavily for the policy exemption. Rebecca Shi, the coalition’s chief executive, said the temporary pause in enforcement had led many employers to believe the administration was “open to a solution.”

Trump initially seemed open to a de facto amnesty for illegals working in specific fields, such as farming and leisure, but received substantial backlash from the America First base.

Limiting illegal immigration and cracking down on illegal alien workers appears to have encouraged companies to offer better pay and conditions and invest in productivity-enhancing technology. On June 6, for instance, JBS, a major meatpacking firm, was reported to have signed a union contract providing pay raises, sick leave, and pensions for 26,000 workers.

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June 16, 2025
War

Here’s What America is Sending to the Middle East Now.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A U.S. aircraft carrier strike group is heading to the Middle East amid escalating tensions involving Iran and Israel.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The USS Nimitz strike group, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump, and Iran’s leadership.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The USS Nimitz is en route from the South China Sea to the Middle East, with a canceled stop in Vietnam, as of Sunday.

💬KEY QUOTE:  “We will have a second Holocaust—a nuclear Holocaust,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday, justifying his country’s attacks on Iran. He added: “The Jewish state is not going to have the Holocaust on the Jewish people. Never again is now, and we have to act now.”

🎯IMPACT: The repositioning of U.S. military assets highlights ongoing regional tensions and the potential for further escalation.

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The United States is diverting a large number of military assets to positions in Europe and the Middle East as the conflict between Israel and Iran continues. The USS Nimitz aircraft carrier strike group is heading to the Middle East from the South China Sea. The strike group includes nine squadrons flying F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, EA-18G Growlers, E-2D Hawkeyes, C-2A Greyhounds, and MH-60R/S Sea Hawks.

Additionally, on Sunday, social media accounts tracked the flight paths of multiple KC-135 and KC-46 refueling aircraft heading to Europe. While the refueling tankers traveled with their flight transponders on, it is possible they towed other aircraft as part of the airlift, which did not have activated transponders. These could include B-2 bombers, capable of delivering the GBU-57A/B MOP (Massive Ordnance Penetrator)—a 30,000lb bunker buster bomb capable of destroying Iran’s Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant (FFEP), which is located an estimated half-mile inside a mountain just outside the city of Qom.

Two anonymous American officials have stated that the aircraft were being repositioned to provide President Donald J. Trump with additional options. The Nimitz, set to be decommissioned next year, was initially scheduled to replace the USS Carl Vinson in the Arabian Sea but is now arriving ahead of schedule.

The deployment coincides with Israel’s ongoing offensive against Iran, aimed at destroying the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program. “Once they go that route, it’s too late. We will have a second Holocaust—a nuclear Holocaust,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday, justifying his country’s attacks on Iran. He added: “The Jewish state is not going to have the Holocaust on the Jewish people. Never again is now, and we have to act now.”

Netanyahu said Iran had been given an opportunity to reach a nuclear deal with President Trump, but it became evident that Iran was not serious. “They basically strung everyone along and it was clear to us that the talks were going nowhere,” he added. The Israeli Defense Forces announced that one-third of Iranian missile launchers have been destroyed, with Netanyahu confirming that the Israeli Air Force “controls the skies over Tehran.”

The National Pulse reported on Monday that Iran has signaled to neighboring Arab governments that it is willing to return to negotiations, on the condition that the United States remain on the sidelines and not directly involve itself with Israel’s air campaign. “The Iranians know the U.S. is supporting Israel in its defense, and they are sure the U.S. is supporting Israel logistically,” anonymous Arab officials stated. “But they want guarantees the U.S. won’t join the attacks.”

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June 16, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Trump Demands Major Deportation Initiative in Democrat-Led Sanctuary Cities.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump announced a plan to launch a mass deportation program targeting Democrat-run sanctuary cities.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and other federal law enforcement agencies.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Announced Sunday evening on Truth Social, targeting cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago.

💬KEY QUOTE: “These Radical Left Democrats are sick of mind, hate our Country, and actually want to destroy our Inner Cities—And they are doing a good job of it!” – Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: ICE is reportedly preparing Special Response Teams to deploy to sanctuary cities, though a timeline has not been announced.

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President Donald J. Trump announced Sunday evening his intention to launch what he described as the “single largest Mass Deportation Program in history.” The program will focus on Democrat-run sanctuary cities, including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, with a significant deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

In a Truth Social post, Trump commended ICE personnel for their “incredible strength, determination, and courage,” and criticized sanctuary cities as “havens” for illegal immigrants and “centers of Democrat power.” He emphasized the need to expand efforts to detain and deport illegals in major cities where he claimed millions reside.

“In order to achieve this, we must expand efforts to detain and deport Illegal Aliens in America’s largest Cities, such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, where Millions upon Millions of Illegal Aliens reside,” Trump wrote. He accused Democrats of using illegal immigrants to “expand their Voter Base, cheat in Elections, and grow the Welfare State, robbing good paying Jobs and Benefits from Hardworking American Citizens.”

Trump also criticized Democratic leadership in major cities, accusing them of fostering urban decay and undermining law enforcement. “These Radical Left Democrats are sick of mind, hate our Country, and actually want to destroy our Inner Cities — And they are doing a good job of it!” He stated that federal law enforcement agencies, including Border Patrol, would be mobilized to focus on “crime-ridden” cities with sanctuary policies.

Reports last week revealed that ICE is preparing to deploy Special Response Teams (SRTs) to five sanctuary cities, including Seattle, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, and Northern Virginia. These units, trained for high-risk operations, have reportedly been instructed to “stand by.” However, an official timeline for these deployments has not been disclosed.

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June 16, 2025
News

Trump Brands Walz ‘Grossly Incompetent’ Amid Minnesota Shootings.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A political assassination in Minnesota left two people dead, including state Rep. Melissa Hortman (D), and two others injured, sparking condemnation from President Donald J. Trump.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Victims include Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark; suspect Vance Luther Boelter has been captured. President Trump and Governor Tim Walz (D) have also been involved in the aftermath.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The shootings occurred early Saturday in Minnesota. Governor Tim Walz addressed the incident on June 14, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Such horrific violence will not be tolerated in the United States of America. God Bless the great people of Minnesota, a truly great place.” – Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: The incident has heightened concerns over political violence, with federal law enforcement involved in the investigation.

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President Donald J. Trump said on Sunday that he “may” call Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) following a political assassination that shocked the state. Trump, who condemned the violence, described Walz as a “terrible governor” and “grossly incompetent.” Speaking to ABC’s Rachel Scott, Trump stated, “Well, it’s a terrible thing. I think he’s a terrible governor. I think he’s a grossly incompetent person. But I may, I may call him, I may call other people, too.”

The state of Minnesota is grappling with the aftermath of two shootings that claimed the lives of state Representative Melissa Hortman (D), a former speaker of the state House, and her husband, Mark. The attack also left a state senator and his wife injured. Authorities report that the suspect, 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter, disguised himself as a police officer. Boelter was taken into custody late Sunday night after a lengthy manhunt.

Governor Walz labeled the shootings an “act of targeted political violence.” A source close to Walz revealed that he and Vice President J.D. Vance have been in communication regarding the incident. The source added, “The Governor expressed appreciation for the ongoing coordination between federal law enforcement and Minnesota public safety officials.” However, another source noted that Trump had not yet contacted Walz.

Notably, Walz himself has been accused of turning up the political temperature regarding violent political rhetoric. The National Pulse reported in May that the Minnesota Democrat had compared U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to Adolf Hitler’s Gestapo during a commencement speech.

The FBI and the Attorney General have launched an investigation, with the White House pledging to prosecute anyone involved to the fullest extent of the law. Police discovered a list in the suspect’s vehicle containing the names of dozens of Minnesota Democrats, raising concerns regarding the extent and scale of Boelter’s additional planned acts of terrorism.

This tragic event comes amid increasing worries over political violence in the U.S., following incidents such as the killing of Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, an arson attack at Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s home, and last summer’s two attempted assassinations of Trump. President Trump commented, “Such horrific violence will not be tolerated in the United States of America. God Bless the great people of Minnesota, a truly great place.”

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June 16, 2025
War
World

Iran Signals Openness to Ending Conflict with Israel, With Conditions on U.S. Non-Involvement.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Iranian officials reportedly signaled to Arab states that they are open to negotiations with the U.S. if it avoids joining the Israeli assault.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Iran, Arab states, U.S., Israel, and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Israel and Iran, amid ongoing air strikes and missile assaults between the two countries.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The current regime is at stake in this conflict.” – Vladimir Putin

🎯IMPACT: The situation raises concerns about U.S. involvement and the possibility of escalating tensions in the Middle East.

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Iranian officials have reportedly signaled to Arab states that they would be willing to negotiate with the U.S. if it refrains from joining the Israeli assault. The Islamic Republic is believed to be using the Arab states to pass along the message to the U.S. and Middle Eastern officials amid ongoing air strikes and missile assaults between Iran and Israel.

“The Iranians know the U.S. is supporting Israel in its defense, and they are sure the U.S. is supporting Israel logistically,” an anonymous Arab official told the Wall Street Journal on Monday, June 15. They added: “But they want guarantees the U.S. won’t join the attacks.”

Israel, last week, launched an air campaign against the Iranian nuclear program and key regime officials, leading to the current hostilities. Subsequently, Iran has responded with several waves of ballistic missile barrages, targeting predominantly residential areas and causing a number of casualties. Several of the missiles are believed to have struck critical energy infrastructure in Israel.

Following a conversation with U.S. President Donald J. Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly warned the Iranians that “the current regime is at stake in this conflict.” Putin appeared to heavily imply that unless Iran comes back to the negotiating table, the air campaign against their nuclear program would continue to escalate.

President Trump has repeatedly urged Tehran to resume negotiations, while hinting that the U.S. could become involved in the hostilities. The prospect of U.S. intervention, however, appears unpopular with Trump’s own supporters, many of whom backed him on his promise to end regime change wars in the Middle East.

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June 13, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Trump Can Maintain National Guard Presence in L.A., Appeals Court Rules.

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❓What Happened: The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily halted a federal judge’s order requiring President Donald J. Trump to return control of National Guard troops to California Governor Gavin Newsom (D).

👥 Who’s Involved: President Trump, Governor Newsom, U.S. District Court Judge Charles Breyer, and the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

📍 Where & When: San Francisco, California; ruling issued Thursday, with a hearing set for June 17.

💬 Key Quote: “The district court has no authority to usurp the President’s authority as Commander in Chief,” White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly stated.

⚠️ Impact: The decision delays the return of National Guard control to Newsom, leaving federalized troops in place amid ongoing pro-illegal immigrant riots.

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The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday temporarily blocked a federal judge’s order requiring President Donald J. Trump to relinquish control of California National Guard troops that are deployed to Los Angeles to protect federal property and personnel amid ongoing pro-illegal immigrant riots. The appellate court announced it would hold a hearing on the matter on June 17, just hours before the lower court’s order was set to take effect on Friday at noon.

U.S. District Court Judge Charles Breyer had earlier ruled that the deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles violated the Tenth Amendment and exceeded the president’s statutory authority under Title 10 of the U.S. Code. His decision applied only to the National Guard, not the Marines, who were also stationed nearby but had not yet been deployed to the streets.

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D), who had sought an emergency halt to the Guard’s involvement in protecting ICE, praised Breyer’s initial ruling as a victory for state authority. “Today was really about a test of democracy, and today we passed the test,” Newsom said, shortly before the appellate court intervened.

The White House criticized the district court’s decision, calling it “unprecedented” and a threat to federal personnel. “The district court has no authority to usurp the President’s authority as Commander in Chief,” White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly stated. The administration pledged to appeal the decision and expressed confidence in ultimately prevailing.

The deployment of federalized National Guard troops was authorized by President Trump under Title 10, which allows such action in limited circumstances, including rebellion or threats to federal law enforcement. However, Judge Breyer claimed that the Los Angeles riots did not meet the legal definition of a rebellion.

Meanwhile, approximately 700 Marines have been undergoing civil disturbance training at a base in Orange County, with 140 expected to replace National Guard troops in Los Angeles within 24 hours.

California’s lawsuit against the federal government argues that the president improperly bypassed the state in issuing orders to the National Guard. The Justice Department (DOJ) maintains that Trump’s actions are not subject to judicial review, citing historical precedents where courts refrained from intervening in military deployments.

Riots over federal immigration raids have intensified in Los Angeles and spread to other cities, including Seattle and New York.

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June 13, 2025
Lauren Gallagher
Politics

House Votes to Slash $9.4B in ‘Woke’ Spending, Defund PBS, NPR, and Foreign Aid.

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❓What Happened: The House of Representatives has passed a rescissions package, clawing back $9.4 billion in appropriations funding for foreign aid, services for illegal immigrants, and NPR and PBS.

👥 Who’s Involved: U.S. Congress, House Republicans, House Democrats, President Donald J. Trump, and the U.S. Senate.

📍 Where & When: The House passed legislation late Thursday, June 12, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) praised the rescission package, calling it “a critical step towards a more responsible and transparent government that puts the interests of American taxpayers first.”

⚠️ Impact: The rescission package is being billed as a major step in a broader effort by the Trump administration to cut government waste and significantly reduce the U.S. budget deficit.

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A Trump White House-backed rescissions package has passed in the House of Representatives, with the legislation aiming to cancel unspent government funds for NPR, PBS, and foreign aid. Notably, the rescission process allows for Congress to cancel unspent government funds. The Thursday evening vote concluded 214 to 212, with four House Republicans joining Democrat lawmakers in opposition to the bill.

President Donald J. Trump pushed House Republicans to back the cuts, stating on Truth Social, “Every single Republican in Congress should vote ‘YES’.” If adopted by the Senate, the package would claw back $9.4 billion in appropriated funds by Congress, permanently reducing spending. This bill’s primary provisions reduce foreign aid for climate projects, funding for services offered to illegal immigrants, and funding for NPR and PBS.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) praised the rescission package, calling it “a critical step towards a more responsible and transparent government that puts the interests of American taxpayers first.” The Speaker noted that the bill was a “manifestation of the DOGE effort,” referring to the Department of Government Efficiency formerly fronted by Elon Musk, and said it would “ensure greater accountability in government going forward.”

“There is no reason for any media organization to be singled out to receive federal funds,” said Johnson. “Especially those who appear to have so little regard for the truth.”

The package cuts $8.3 billion for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), among other international assistance programs. Additional cuts include slashing $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funds PBS and NPR. Defending the cuts, the Trump White House contends the public broadcasters have abused taxpayer dollars to “spread radical, woke propaganda disguised as news.”

Next, the rescissions package will head to the Senate, where it is expected to be adopted by the Republican majority in the chamber. Congress has 45 days to pass the cuts, with the clock having started on June 3, when the rescission request was sent from the White House.

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June 13, 2025
Lawfare

Appeals Court Denies Trump’s Bid to Overturn E. Jean Carroll Verdict.

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❓What Happened: The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected President Donald J. Trump’s bid to overturn a $5 million jury verdict that found him liable for sexual assault and defamation against writer and alleged fabulist E. Jean Carroll.

👥 Who’s Involved: Donald Trump, E. Jean Carroll, 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Roberta Kaplan, Judges Steven Menashi and Michael Park.

📍 Where & When: 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Manhattan, New York, June 13, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: The dissenting judges stated the panel “sanctioned striking departures” from legal precedent “to justify the irregular judgment in this case.”

⚠️ Impact: Trump’s last legal option is to petition the Supreme Court; there is no automatic right to appeal.

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President Donald J. Trump‘s bid for a rehearing of E. Jean Carroll‘s defamation case against him was rejected by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday. The 2023 lawsuit saw a $5 million jury verdict that held him liable for sexually assaulting and defaming the writer and alleged fabulist. Carroll accused Trump of raping her nearly 30 years ago, a claim he has consistently denied. She has also accused at least seven other men and boys of assaulting her in unrelated cases.

Two judges on the 2nd Circuit, Steven Menashi and Michael Park—both appointed by Trump during his first term—dissented from the court’s decision not to grant an en banc rehearing. In their written dissent, the judges criticized the panel’s ruling, stating it “sanctioned striking departures” from established legal precedent “to justify the irregular judgment in this case.”

President Trump’s last opportunity to contest the Carroll verdict now lies with the Supreme Court, though there is no automatic right for the appeal to be heard at that level.

“E. Jean Carroll is very pleased with today’s decision,” said Carroll’s attorney, Roberta Kaplan, following the ruling. She added: “Although President Trump continues to try every possible maneuver to challenge the findings of two separate juries, those efforts have failed. He remains liable for sexual assault and defamation.”

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June 13, 2025
Election Integrity
Lawfare

Obama Judge Halts Trump’s Election Integrity Order.

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❓What Happened: A federal judge in Atlanta, Georgia, blocked President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order on election reforms, deeming it unconstitutional.

👥 Who’s Involved: President Trump, Democrat state attorneys general, and U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper.

📍 Where & When: The ruling was issued on Friday, June 13, 2025, following Trump’s March 25 executive order.

💬 Key Quote: The Democrat attorneys general had argued the order “usurps the States’ constitutional power and seeks to amend election law by fiat.”

⚠️ Impact: The ruling halts Trump’s proposed changes, including requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections and limiting mail-in ballot acceptance.

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A federal judge on Friday blocked an Executive Order issued by President Donald J. Trump aimed at reforming election procedures, siding with a coalition of Democratic state attorneys general who argued the directive exceeded presidential authority. The Executive Order, signed on March 25, sought to implement significant changes to federal election processes. These included requiring documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration in federal elections, limiting acceptance of mail-in ballots to those received by Election Day, and tying federal election grants to state compliance with the new ballot deadline.

“The Constitution does not grant the President any specific powers over elections,” U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper wrote in the ruling. Responding to the Trump administration’s argument that proof of citizenship requirements were a “commonsense” requirement, Casper—appointed to the bench by former President Barack Obama—contended, “there is no dispute (nor could there be) that U.S. citizenship is required to vote in federal elections and the federal voter registration forms require attestation of citizenship.”

Judge Casper’s decision halts the implementation of the order, leaving the proposed election changes in limbo. Notably, Casper determined that it is likely the Democratic attorneys general will ultimately succeed in their challenge to Trump’s Executive Order, prompting her to issue the preliminary injunction.

The National Pulse reported in April that, in a separate ruling, U.S. District Court Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly blocked the citizenship provision in Trump’s Executive Order, while leaving two other components of the presidential directive intact. These include a provision for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State to provide the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with data to aid it in identifying noncitizens currently on voting rolls. The other measure instructs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to initiate legal action against state governments that ignore a Trump administration requirement that mail-in ballots be received before or on election day to be counted.

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