Trump escalates pressure on Venezuela by authorizing covert CIA operations. And, a federal judge halts the Trump administration's shutdown layoffs. Events
A federal judge in San Francisco has temporarily halted the Trump administration from laying off federal workers during the shutdown, concluding that the administration likely acted illegally. Events
Unions representing federal employees have asked a federal judge in San Francisco to halt the Trump administration's latest round of layoffs, which are coming amid the government shutdown. Politics
Judge halts Trump cuts to aid for WA, other 'sanctuary' states The Seattle Times Politics
Judge halts Trump administration cuts to disaster aid for ‘sanctuary’ states Los Angeles Times Politics
US warns sanctuary states to aid deportation of criminal immigrants Reuters Events
