The case of a Maryland man accidentally deported to a notorious El Salvador prison has galvanized public attention. Gabrielle Banks, an editor on USA TODAY's politics team, discusses the latest on the return plan for Kilmar Abrego Garcia based on a Friday hearing.

A judge will not curb immigration enforcement in places of worship. Also, Nineteen state attorneys general ask a federal judge to block President Donald Trump's international student-visa cancellations. Plus, a judge rules that Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil can be deported.

USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison explains that Elon Musk lowered DOGE's projected savings dramatically.

A Trump budget proposal would fully eliminate Head Start.

A man has been arrested and charged with making online death threats against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and ICE agents.

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