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A federal judge in Tennessee has dismissed human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man wrongly deported by the Trump administration. U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw found the prosecution potentially vindictive, stating that it reflected an abuse of prosecuting power.

House Republicans delayed a vote on a war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Trump’s military actions against Iran, citing absent members. This decision follows uncertainty in congressional support for the ongoing conflict, despite a recent Senate advancement of a similar resolution with bipartisan backing.

Senate Republicans have postponed a vote on a $72 billion reconciliation package for the Department of Homeland Security, primarily due to concerns regarding the Justice Department’s $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. GOP senators plan to strip funding for Secret Service security tied to a White House ballroom.

Two law enforcement officers have filed a lawsuit in the District of Columbia to challenge the legality of a newly established $1.7 billion “anti-weaponization fund.” The fund was created as part of a settlement involving President Trump, aiming to address claims of weaponisation against individuals.

A federal judge has mandated White House staff, including chief of staff Susie Wiles and deputy chief Stephen Miller, to preserve presidential records under the Presidential Records Act. The preliminary injunction takes effect on 26 May and follows a lawsuit from historical and oversight groups challenging a recent Justice Department opinion.

Ed Gallrein won the Republican primary in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie, as projected by CBS News. Massie’s loss reflects Trump’s influence over Republican candidates and follows significant financial backing from pro-Israel groups. Gallrein’s victory marks a shift in local party dynamics.

Breaking News: Donald Trump is rushed from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after gunshots firedA ‘shooter’ has been ‘apprehended’, Trump writes on Truth…

Donald Trump will attend his first White House Correspondents’ Dinner as president, ending years of avoidance. The event, scheduled for Saturday, will not feature a comedian and comes amid calls for attendees to advocate for press freedom, highlighting concerns over Trump’s treatment of journalists.

The F-15 pilot rescued after two days on an Iranian mountain had evaded capture and contacted US forces for help.

Trump proposes a historic $1.5trn defence budget with a $500bn increase, cutting non-defence spending by 10% for fiscal 2027.