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Donald Trump threatened to invoke emergency powers to deploy more forces into cities led by Democrats, while his attempts to activate the armed forces faced court challenges.

Court Official Blocks Oregon Military Presence

The president openly considered utilizing the emergency legislation after a court official in the state briefly halted a National Guard presence in the city.

"We have an Insurrection Act for a reason. Should it become necessary to implement it I would proceed," Trump informed reporters in the Oval Office, stating, "should fatalities occur and courts were holding us up or state and local officials obstruct progress, certainly I would act."

Mixed Rulings on Troop Deployments

A court official declined to halt national guard troops from being sent to Illinois after a lawsuit from the state against the president.

Military personnel could be deployed to Chicago in coming days and the President is also seeking to federalize Illinois' military reserve. A parallel attempt to deploy troops to the Oregon city was halted by a court official in that jurisdiction.

Government Shutdown Continues into Another Week

Federal funding lapse entered its second week, with Congressional leaders making little headway toward reaching a deal to resume government operations, while the administration warned it was moving forward with plans to reduce the government employees.

Many agencies and departments ceased operations and instructed employees to remain off-site after Congress failed to approve legislation to continue the federal ability to spend money.

Federal Prosecutor Declines Influence in James Case

A career federal prosecutor in Virginia has told colleagues she does not consider there is probable cause to file criminal mortgage fraud charges against state legal official the official.

The official, the attorney, oversees significant legal matters in the Norfolk office for the US attorney for the eastern district of Virginia and plans to soon present her conclusion to the appointed official, a Trump ally, who was appointed as the US attorney for the eastern district of Virginia last month.

Maxwell Appeal Rejected by Supreme Court

The nation's highest court has declined to hear an legal challenge from convicted figure Ghislaine Maxwell of her sex trafficking conviction. Maxwell in 2022 was sentenced to 20 years in prison for sex trafficking and related crimes.

Media Appointment at Broadcast Company

CBS News owner the corporation will acquire the Free Press, a media startup founded by Bari Weiss, and has appointed her editor-in-chief of the storied US news network. Weiss, forty-one, has no experience working in network news, though she has established herself as a independent commentator and burgeoning media operator.

Other Events

• The administration announced that funds from a US government program that supports commercial air service to regional facilities are scheduled to end as soon as Sunday because of the government shutdown.
• Jimmy Kimmel emerged as better regarded than the President after a spat with the president's administration briefly removed the entertainer off the air in last month.
• Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has requested Donald Trump to eliminate duties on his country's imports and restrictions against its representatives, as the two men held what the Brazilian presidency called a "amicable" virtual meeting.