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 The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that federal appeals courts must defer to immigration judges when reviewing asylum decisions, reinforcing executive branch authority over immigration cases and delivering a legal victory for President Donald Trump and his administration's deportation policies.

 "Knox then funneled the proceeds of the pump-and-dump schemes -- totaling over $137 million between 2016 and 2018 -- to co-conspirators in the United States and around the world through a complex money transfer system that disguised the source and nature of the funds," the DOJ said.

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 State Rep. Steve Toth defeated incumbent Rep. Dan Crenshaw in the Republican primary in Texas' 2nd Congressional District, a heavily Republican area where the primary winner is widely expected to prevail in November. MAGA influencer Nick Sortor also said in a post on X, "Dan Crenshaw, also known as Eyepatch McCain, has LOST HIS SEAT in Texas' 2nd Congressional District to Steve Toth.

 The Texas Nationalist Movement (TNM) recently renewed calls for the state to secede from the U.S., using Texas Independence Day to link its historical legacy to contemporary ambitions. Texas State University joined in recognizing Texas Independence Day, posting on X, "On this day in 1836, brave Texans declared their independence, forever shaping our state's proud history.

 A suspicious package was discovered inside the mailroom at Trump Tower in Manhattan, prompting a large emergency response and an investigation by New York City authorities.

 The U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling clarifying when federal contractors can appeal court decisions in lawsuits tied to government work, while Justice Samuel Alito cautioned that part of the majority's reasoning was "oversimplified." The case, Geo Group, Inc. v. Alejandro Menocal, centers on whether contractors working with the federal government can immediately appeal a district court decision rejecting a legal protection known as the Yearsley defense. Kagan wrote that the case addressed "whether a contractor may take an immediate appeal of a district court's pretrial order denying Yearsley protection," concluding that the answer is "no" because Yearsley provides a "defense to liability, not an immunity from suit." Instead, it clarifies that federal contractors must wait until a case concludes before appealing a court's rejection of the Yearsley defense -- potentially shaping litigation involving companies that carry out government functions.

 The survey, published one day before the president's State of the Union address, highlighted a sharp decline in support among a key voting bloc that often plays a decisive role in national elections. According to the poll, Trump's approval rating among independents stands at 26%. The poll also shows a broader drop in Trump's overall approval rating: The latest survey places his approval at 36%, compared with 48% in the previous year's study. While single polls provide only a snapshot of public opinion, the results align with broader polling trends that have shown Trump's national approval rating trailing his disapproval in multiple surveys.

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