Judge temporarily blocks Trump's use of wartime powers to target Venezuelan gang members

A federal judge on Saturday temporarily blocked any deportations that would occur under President Donald Trump's invocation of a little-used wartime law to expedite the expulsion of alleged members of a Venezuelan gang.

US has most measles cases since 2019's record wave

The U.S. now has more measles cases than were recorded in all of 2024, making the early tally of 2025 second only to the 2019 record tally in recent history.

California man wins $50 million in lawsuit over burns from Starbucks tea

A delivery driver has won $50 million in a lawsuit after being seriously burned when a Starbucks drink spilled in his lap at a California drive-thru.

Trump signs a bill funding the government for 6 months, avoiding a shutdown

President Donald Trump has signed into law legislation funding the government through the end of September. His signature Saturday ends the threat of a partial government shutdown.

Ecuador pitches US military base and free trade deal to Trump allies, sources say

Ecuadorean officials have told Trump allies they are interested in hosting a U.S. military base in the South American country, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the matter.

Some student loan repayment plans have been suspended. Here's what borrowers should know

The Trump administration's recent changes to student loans are causing frustration and confusion for some borrowers. The Education Department has taken down online and paper applications for income-driven repayment plans.

Trump administration weighs travel ban on dozens of countries, memo says

The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban, according to sources familiar with the matter and an internal memo seen by Reuters.

Appeals court allows Trump to enforce ban on DEI programs, for now

A U.S. appeals court on Friday said the Trump administration could temporarily implement a ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs at federal agencies and businesses with government contracts, which had been blocked by a judge.

Monster storm across the US sparks threat of tornadoes in the South; at least 5 dead

At least five people have been killed in a monster storm sweeping across much of the U.S. At least two people were killed in Missouri after a tornado struck the Bakersfield area.