Two federal courts recently heard arguments over President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to address unrest near Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities in Portland, Oregon, and Chicago. Early findings by a district court provided a glimpse of how the judiciary may interpret the administration’s actions.

In its new term, the Supreme Court is set to evaluate the scope of Donald Trump’s expansive claims of presidential authority. Observers expect the outcome to have a meaningful impact on defining the limits of the Executive Branch.

A federal appeals court on Tuesday blocked President Trump’s plan to use an 18th century wartime law to deport Venezuelan migrants. The ruling raises questions about the Alien Enemies Act’s relevance in modern immigration enforcement, temporarily halting rapid removals.

President Donald Trump has moved to slash $4.9 billion in foreign aid using an executive maneuver last applied nearly five decades ago. In a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), posted on social media, Trump indicated that the funds come from programs managed by the State Department.