The Excerpt Judge blocks National Guard deployment to Portland, Oregon
Oct 6, 2025
A federal judge has put a hold on Trump's plan to deploy Oregon National Guard troops to Portland, igniting further legal debates. The Supreme Court's upcoming term is highlighted with major cases concerning presidential control over agencies and voting rights. Trump warns Hamas of severe consequences if they maintain power in Gaza, alongside discussions about government attempts to regulate media agencies like the FCC. Finally, a delightful story unfolds about a rescued goat named Lil, who finds companionship and care with sheepdogs.
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Judge Halts Oregon Guard Deployment
- A federal judge temporarily blocked Trump from deploying 200 Oregon National Guard troops to Portland pending litigation.
- The judge found no evidence protests rose to a rebellion or seriously interfered with law enforcement.
High Stakes Supreme Court Term
- The Supreme Court will hear major cases on presidential tariff authority, agency removal powers, campaign spending limits, voting maps, and transgender rights.
- Outcomes could reshape executive power, campaign finance, voting protections, and civil rights across the country.
Court Could Expand Presidential Control
- Conservatives may back broader presidential control over independent agencies by chipping away at a 90-year precedent protecting agency leaders.
- If the court allows wider removal power, presidents could exert far more influence over agencies like the FTC and FCC.