"Immigration Authorities Deporting Migrants to South Sudan, Trump's Missile Defense Program, Chicago Hiring Practices Under Investigation, and More News Updates"

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"Immigration Authorities Deporting Migrants to South Sudan, Trump's Missile Defense Program, Chicago Hiring Practices Under Investigation, and More News Updates"

[!CDATA[Immigration authorities have reportedly started deporting migrants from Myanmar and Vietnam to South Sudan, defying a court order on removals to third countries, according to attorneys representing the migrants. The Department of Homeland Security and the White House have not responded to requests for comment on the matter. President Donald Trump announced plans for a missile defense program called the “Golden Dome,” inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome, with an estimated cost of $175 billion over three years. The president also worked to rally support for a multitrillion-dollar bill in a closed-door meeting with House Republicans. In other news, the Justice Department is investigating Chicago’s hiring practices following Mayor Brandon Johnson’s comments on Black hires in his administration. The DOJ’s Civil Rights Division is looking into potential violations of the Civil Rights Act. Additionally, the Trump administration has expanded a program delegating immigration enforcement powers to state and local law enforcement agencies under the 287(g) program. This move aims to increase immigration enforcement staff to meet the administration’s deportation goals. President Trump shifted blame for the influx of people crossing the U.S.-Mexico border to former President Biden’s aides, accusing them of knowing about Biden’s cognitive impairment. The Senate is set to vote on blocking California’s vehicle emissions standards that would phase out gas-powered cars by 2035. Majority Leader John Thune announced plans to roll back the standards, despite pushback from Democrats and some Republicans. Attorneys representing migrants reported that as many as a dozen individuals from Myanmar and Vietnam have been deported to Africa, including South Sudan, in violation of a court order requiring a chance to challenge removals to third countries. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a new review of the military’s withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 and the Kabul airport bombing. The administration is facing criticism over its foreign aid cuts, with some Republicans warning of the impact on U.S. influence globally. President Trump announced plans for a missile defense program called the “Golden Dome,” inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome, with an estimated cost of $175 billion over three years. The program aims to deploy U.S. weapons in space to intercept incoming missiles. The administration is seeking support for the program from military commanders. Additionally, the IRS Commissioner nominee faced questions about Trump’s comments on Harvard’s tax-exempt status during his confirmation hearing. In a policy shift, the FDA announced that annual COVID-19 shots for healthy younger adults and children will no longer be routinely approved. The agency will focus on updates to COVID shots for high-risk groups, raising questions about access for those not clearly falling into high-risk categories. Qatari leader defended the gift of a Boeing 747 to the U.S. as a normal gesture between allies. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the need for U.S. engagement with Syria to prevent a collapse of the interim government and a potential civil war.]]