Trump Pushes for Rapid Progress as Israel and Hamas Begin Indirect Talks in Egypt Former U.S. President Donald Trump has urged negotiators from Israel and Hamas to “move fast” as the two sides begin indirect peace talks in Cairo , hosted by Egypt in an attempt to end the latest surge of violence in Gaza. The negotiations mark the most significant diplomatic push since renewed clashes broke out last month, leaving hundreds dead and thousands displaced. Trump, who has continued to position himself as a global power broker, called on leaders to act “decisively and without delay” to restore calm to the region. News Egypt Mediates as Tensions Rise Egypt has stepped in once again as the primary mediator , aiming to broker a ceasefire agreement and open humanitarian corridors into Gaza. According to officials familiar with the talks, the discussions are being held through indirect channels , with Egyptian intelligence officers shuttling messages between the delegations. A senior Egypt...
Judge Delivers Major Blow to Trump’s Plan to Send Troops Into Portland Amid Intensifying Legal Storm
Judge Blocks Trump’s Plan to Send Troops Into Portland, Citing Overreach In another serious legal setback for former President Donald Trump, a federal judge has halted his administration’s plan to deploy federal troops into Portland, Oregon , marking a new turning point in the ongoing struggle between federal power and state authority. The decision, issued late Thursday, comes after weeks of heated debate over Trump’s intention to send military personnel to control protests and unrest in the city. The court ruled that the administration’s order violates constitutional boundaries , emphasizing that the president cannot use federal forces without clear authorization or state consent. News The Court’s Decision Judge Rebecca Ellison of the U.S. District Court for Oregon wrote that Trump’s plan “poses significant constitutional risks” and could undermine the delicate balance between state and federal powers . The injunction temporarily prevents the deployment while the case und...