CNN 5 Things Trump-Boasberg conflict heats up, Menendez brothers hearing, alien life & more
Apr 17, 2025
Tensions rise as President Trump's legal clash with Judge James Boasberg intensifies. The Menendez brothers face court decisions regarding their sentences while humanitarian crises unfold in Gaza and Puerto Rico, grappling with deadly strikes and power outages. Meanwhile, scientists celebrate a thrilling discovery on an exoplanet that hints at the possibility of alien life, sparking imaginations about what lies beyond our Earth.
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Trump's Legal Clash Over Deportations
- President Donald Trump's conflict with Judge James Boasberg escalated due to disregard for a court order halting deportation flights to El Salvador.
- This legal clash risks criminal contempt charges against Trump administration officials and highlights tensions in immigration policy enforcement.
Menendez Brothers' Resentencing Bid
- Eric and Lyle Menendez seek resentencing and clemency nearly 35 years after their parents' 1989 murders.
- Advocates argue fresh evidence and rehabilitation support a path to parole and potential new trial.
Deadly Strikes Hit Gaza Displaced
- Israeli strikes in Gaza killed many displaced Palestinians sheltering in tents, including women and children.
- Gaza's Civil Defense reports casualties but CNN cannot independently verify; Israel claims strikes target Hamas militants.