A federal judge has ruled that the Biden administration's effort to codify the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy into a federal regulation was unlawful. Judge Andrew Hanen, appointed by former Republican President George W. Bush, barred the government from approving any new applications, but left the program intact for existing recipients. The Supreme Court is expected to make a final ruling on the legality of the DACA program in the coming months.
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Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District special election on November 2nd will see former White House aide Gabe Amo, endorsed by former President Barack Obama and President Joe Biden, face off against U.S. Marine veteran and political newcomer Gerry Leonard. If Amo wins, he will become the first Black person to ever represent Rhode Island in Congress. Both candidates are expected to ramp up their campaigns in the coming days.
President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are visiting Florida to survey the damage caused by Hurricane Idalia and meet with first responders, federal personnel, and local officials. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has voiced concerns with the president's "security apparatus" disrupting recovery efforts, and the visit is reminiscent of then-Governor Chris Christie's embrace of then-President Barack Obama during Superstorm Sandy. It is yet to be seen how the President's visit will affect the 2024 presidential race.
The FBI conducted a raid in Provo, Utah early Wednesday morning, resulting in the death of Craig Robertson, who had made graphic threats against President Biden and other public officials. The arrest was apparently triggered by specific threats Robertson had made to kill President Biden during a visit to Utah today. The complaint charged Robertson with three counts of transmitting threats in interstate commerce. The FBI has not released any further details about the raid or the circumstances surrounding Robertson's death.
Judge Tanya Chutkan, an Obama appointee, has been assigned to preside over former President Donald Trump's latest indictment. Despite Senate Republicans' attempts to undermine her credibility, they unanimously voted to confirm her in 2014. Chutkan has established a reputation for imposing tough penalties on rioters who participated in the 2021 attack on the Capitol, including handing down the longest sentence of just over five years.
U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan, nominated to the judiciary by former President Barack Obama, has been assigned to oversee the case against former President Donald Trump. She is known for handing out some of the most aggressive sentences to rioters involved in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, and has expressed a desire to "get out of town" in response to the assignment. Judge Chutkan's past record suggests that she will not be lenient in her ruling for the case against Trump.
On Monday, the body of Tafari Campbell, a 45-year-old former employee of former President Barack Obama and his family, was recovered from a Martha's Vineyard lake. The Obamas released a statement expressing their condolences and describing Campbell as a "warm, fun, extraordinarily kind person". The cause of death is still under investigation and the Obamas have asked for privacy as they grieve.
Taylor Taranto was arrested last week after being spotted outside the home of former President Barack Obama with two guns and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. He is currently facing four misdemeanor charges related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and is being detained until trial due to the clear and convincing evidence that no conditions could ensure the safety of the community. The FBI and other law enforcement agencies are still working to identify and apprehend those responsible for the attack, and it is unclear what additional charges Taranto may face.