Threat to Habeas Corpus. Stephen Miller and Donald Trump have publicly stated that the White House is "actively looking at" suspending the writ of habeas corpus for individuals who have been or are being deported. The writ has been suspended four times in U.S. history, primarily by Congress. The one instance by a president (Lincoln during the Civil War) occurred during an actual rebellion and while Congress was out of session, a decision Congress later sustained.

Stephen Miller's De Facto Control of the Department of Justice. Stephen Miller is reportedly running the Department of Justice (DoJ) despite not being the Attorney General (AG), lacking a law degree, and not being Senate-confirmed. Pam Bondi, the titled AG, is described as having a largely ceremonial role.

Controversy Over Qatari Gift Plane for Air Force One. significant logistical challenges, including the immense cost (estimated at $1 billion or more) and time required to refit the plane with necessary secure communications, security features, and shielding to meet Air Force One standards.

Republican Plans for Medicaid Cuts. Republicans in the House are seeking significant budget cuts, focusing on Medicaid as other major spending areas (military, Social Security, Medicare) are largely off-limits.

Democrat John Ewing Jr. defeated three-term Republican incumbent Jean Stothert, winning 56% to 44%, Omaha is a purple city with a history of electing both Republican and Democratic mayors. decisive double-digit victory is unusual for Omaha/NE-02 and represents the kind of swing needed by Democrats to potentially retake the House in similar purple districts.

Alabama Redistricting Ruling. The court expressed astonishment at the legislature's repeated disregard for its orders and suggested the state seemed intent on continuing to ignore rulings.