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Banished to alien lands: Trump’s secret deportation deals

An investigation details the Trump administration’s third-country deportation deals, including an Iranian woman sent to the Central African Republic after being granted protection in the US. It reports secret agreements with dozens of countries and legal challenges to removals that critics call a 'show of force.'

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‘He was well loved’: families mourn victims of Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami

Families mourn five workers killed when an Amazon-contracted cargo plane crashed at Miami international airport, and two wrongful death lawsuits have been filed against Amazon, operator 21 Air and the pilots. The article details victim Julio Pineda’s life and the legal push for answers and accountability as investigators examine the cause.

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CNN, MS NOW, Politico say they've notified Trump they're suing over denied White House access

CNN, MS NOW and Politico notified the Trump administration that they are filing a lawsuit after their White House access was revoked and reporters' badges were deactivated. The article details the outlets' First Amendment argument, the White House Correspondents' Association's criticism, and broader concerns about press freedom under Trump.

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CNN, MS NOW and Politico to sue to restore White House access

CNN, MS NOW and Politico announced a lawsuit against the Trump administration after President Trump barred the outlets from the White House, arguing the ban violates the First Amendment. The report quotes the outlets and press-freedom advocates calling the ban unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination, while noting Trump's claim that they write 'fake stories.'

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CNN, MS NOW and Politico announce First Amendment suit after reporters booted from White House grounds

CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are suing the Trump administration after their White House press credentials were revoked over the weekend. The outlets and the White House Correspondents' Association argue the move violates the First Amendment and threatens press freedom. President Trump said the outlets reported 'Fake News' and that he is tired of cumulative coverage.

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Banished to alien lands – Trump’s secret deportation deals | First Thing

The newsletter reports on the Trump administration’s third-country deportation deals, describing thousands of people sent to countries where they have no connections and a federal appeals court ruling that the policy is unlawful. It pairs deportee testimony with human rights lawyer criticism and also summarizes other global developments.

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CNN, MS NOW, Politico to sue White House over blocked access

CNN, MS NOW and Politico plan to sue the White House over revoked journalist credentials, arguing the administration violated their First Amendment rights. The outlets say the block came without notice or process, and legal experts contend precedent backs them.

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DC Courts pleads with Congress for funding as system reaches tipping point

D.C. Courts officials are asking Congress for a $35 million budget increase, citing a surge in criminal and domestic violence cases, flat funding since 2023, and heightened security needs. The article centers the courts' funding plea and notes a House appropriations proposal to cut $18 million, which officials say would force difficult trade-offs.

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