Trump DOJ Says Judges Waged 'Partisan Press Campaign' Over ICE Operation - Newsweek

- The U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday that seven federal judges in Minnesota are facing misconduct investigations for their media comments regarding Operation Metro Surge.
- Attorney General Todd Blanche asked the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals to determine if judges Patrick J. Schiltz and John R. Tunheim violated rules against commenting on active cases.
- These investigations put the professional standing of federal judges at risk over their public criticism of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement operations.
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Justice Department Files Complaint Against Judges Over Immigration Enforcement Surge Comments
• The Department of Justice filed a complaint Wednesday against federal judges in Minnesota regarding their public comments about immigration enforcement. • The judges spoke to the media about the increased pressure on their courthouse during a surge in immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.
Read original · usnews.comUS Hits Canada With Ban on Some Dairy and Liquor Products - The New York Times
• The United States implemented a ban on specific Canadian dairy and liquor products starting Tuesday. • The import ban covers 0.25 percent of Canadian exports to the United States, according to Stephen Brown of Capital Economics.
Read original · nytimes.comOffice of Public Affairs | Justice Department Files Judicial Misconduct Complaint Alleging MN Judges Made Improper and Unethical Comments to the New York Times
• The Department of Justice filed a judicial misconduct complaint today against Hon. Patrick J. Schiltz, Hon. John R. Tunheim, and several anonymous judges in the District of Minnesota. • Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that seven federal judges spoke to the New York Times about cases, some of which are still ongoing.
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U.S. Department of JusticeLive Updates: Iran says it has received U.S. counterproposal to 7-day ceasefire plan rejected by Trump
• Iranian state media reported that the regime has received a full U.S. counterproposal regarding a ceasefire and the phased reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. • Central Command Commander Adam Cooper announced that Bahrain has joined Task Force Falcon Strike, a multinational attack drone unit launched in August.
Read original · cbsnews.comIran loses grip on Strait of Hormuz as US as Tehran calls on Americans to vote out Trump
• Oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz rose to their highest level since the U.S. began its war against Iran on Wednesday. • Leaders at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps appealed directly to American citizens to vote against supporters of President Donald Trump.
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Fox NewsTrump, 80, Unveils Midterm Plan That Will Surely Make Him Pass Out
• Donald Trump announced a plan to travel almost every day leading up to the upcoming election. • The former president recently described individuals who oppose the development of data centers as "backwards and poor."
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The New RepublicKubilius: Europe's response to Russian hybrid attacks should be 'as painful' for Moscow
• European Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius told Euronews that the European Union must sharpen its response to increasing hybrid attacks from Russia. • Kubilius stated that the EU's reaction to these non-traditional warfare tactics should be as painful for Moscow as the attacks are for Europe.
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euronewsRomanian political crisis deepens as parliament rejects PM nominee – POLITICO
• The Romanian parliament rejected a prime minister nominee on Wednesday, deepening a national political crisis. • Nominee Mureșan stated before the vote that a new general election should not be ruled out.
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POLITICOMapped: How UK energy bills compare to the rest of Europe
• The UK government released data showing that UK electricity customers paid more for power in 2025 than consumers in France, Sweden, and the Netherlands. • UK customers consuming between 2,500 and 4,999 kWh per year paid an average of 29.7 pence per kWh, compared to 21.22p in the Netherlands and 22.41p in France.
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The IndependentRomania’s political crisis intensifies as Parliament rejects pro-EU PM | European Union News
• Romania's Parliament rejected a confidence motion for pro-EU Prime Minister Siegfried Muresan. • The legislative defeat prevents Muresan from securing the necessary support to lead the government.
Read original · aljazeera.comWednesday Executive News Summary
• Senator Josh Hawley introduced the STOP Flock Abuse Act on Tuesday to regulate AI-powered cameras that track vehicle data. • The bill aims to establish basic safeguards and strict limits on how local governments collect and use digital footprints of citizens.
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