Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro's prison sentence and government funding deal, Supreme Court's decision on Texas law and Trump's defamation lawsuit, General Milley and General Mackenzie's testimonies on Afghanistan withdrawal chaos, and CDC's alert on rising measles cases in the U.S.
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Peter Navarro is the first senior White House adviser sentenced to jail for contempt of Congress.
Supreme Court ruling allows Texas to enforce law for local police to arrest illegal immigrants, sparking conflict with Biden administration.
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Peter Navarro reports to prison for contempt of Congress charges
Former Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro reported to prison after Supreme Court rejected a stay of his sentence for contempt of Congress. Navarro spoke near the prison where he will serve four months, highlighting that he is the first senior White House adviser charged with such a crime. Despite an appeal pending, Navarro's sentence begins. Meanwhile, Congressional leaders reached a deal to fund the government swiftly.
Supreme Court allows Texas law on arresting illegal immigrants to proceed
The Supreme Court's ruling enables Texas to enforce a law granting local police the authority to arrest illegal immigrants, conflicting with the Biden administration's stance. This move comes amidst ongoing legal battles and tensions over immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border. Additionally, Former President Donald Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against ABC news anchor George Stephanopoulos over claims made during an interview regarding a civil case of sexual abuse.