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Donald Trump warned to invoke executive authority to deploy additional troops into cities under Democratic leadership, as his efforts to activate the armed forces faced court challenges.

Court Official Halts Oregon Military Presence

The president openly considered employing the Insurrection Act after a federal judge in Oregon temporarily stopped a National Guard deployment in the city.

"There exists an Insurrection Act for a reason. Should it become necessary to enact it I would do that," the President informed reporters in the Oval Office, adding, "should fatalities occur and courts were holding us up or state and local officials obstruct progress, sure I would do that."

Varying Decisions on Military Mobilizations

A court official will not immediately block national guard troops from being sent to the state after a lawsuit from the local government against the president.

Troops from Texas could be deployed to the city later this week and the President is also attempting to nationalize Illinois' national guard. A parallel attempt to send forces to Portland, Oregon was blocked by a court official in that state.

Government Shutdown Continues into Second Week

Federal funding lapse entered its second week, with Congressional leaders making no apparent progress toward negotiating an agreement to restart funding, while the executive branch indicated it was moving forward with plans to slash the federal workforce.

Many agencies and offices ceased operations and told staff to remain off-site after Congress did not pass funding measures to continue the federal ability to spend money.

Justice Department Official Resists Influence in Legal Matter

A career federal prosecutor in the state has informed associates she does not believe there is probable cause to file criminal mortgage fraud charges against New York attorney general Letitia James.

The official, the attorney, oversees major criminal cases in the local division for the federal prosecutor for the eastern district of Virginia and intends to soon present her conclusion to Lindsey Halligan, a administration supporter, who was appointed as the federal prosecutor for the region recently.

Legal Challenge Rejected by Supreme Court

The nation's highest court has rejected an legal challenge from convicted figure the defendant of her sex trafficking conviction. The defendant in 2022 was sentenced to two decades incarceration for criminal offenses and related crimes.

Media Appointment at Broadcast Company

CBS News owner the corporation will acquire the media outlet, a new publication established by Bari Weiss, and has named her top editor of the established broadcast organization. The journalist, 41, has little background working in broadcast television, though she has carved out a reputation as a heterodox opinion writer and burgeoning media operator.

Other Events

• The administration said that funds from a US government program that subsidizes airline operations to rural airports are set to expire imminently because of the funding lapse.
• Jimmy Kimmel appeared more popular than the President after a spat with the White House temporarily left the entertainer from broadcasting in last month.
• The Brazilian leader has requested Donald Trump to eliminate duties on his country's imports and restrictions against its officials, as the leaders held what the South American government called a "amicable" virtual meeting.