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CNN — Judge James Boasberg – who ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration showed “willful disregard” for his mid-March order halting deportation flights amid dispute over the legality of the removals – is the first judge to find “probable cause exists” to hold administration officials in criminal contempt. But the legal fight over whether federal officials defied Boasberg’s orders is playing out on a larger tapestry of administration scorn and recalcitrance towards the judges that have curtailed President Donald Trump’s agenda, with the tone set at the top by Trump himself. Trump officials have launched personal attacks against Boasberg and…
CNN — Every week, Evelyn Flores travels to government shelters in the Washington, DC, region for story time with migrant children, telling the tale of a cartoon cat learning to navigate a confusing immigration system with the help of his superhero lawyer. “They don’t know what is an attorney, they don’t know what is a judge, they are very little,” said Flores, managing paralegal for the children’s program at Amica Center for Immigrant Rights. “We try our best to explain, but it’s so difficult.” Now, these teachable moments may become even more critical if children are forced to face the…
New York CNN — Taco Bell is bringing back crispy chicken nuggets — and this time the chain promises there won’t be a near-instant sell out. Beginning April 24, chicken nuggets return to Taco Bell nationwide for an eight-week run. However, the company is exclusively revealing to CNN that the nuggets might become a permanent menu item in 2026 if they are met with similar excitement as last time. The addition of nuggets would also help Taco Bell become a major player in chicken, with the aim of it becoming a $5 billion menu category by 2030. Taco Bell first…
New York CNN — US stocks fell Wednesday as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned that President Donald Trump’s tariffs are unprecedented in modern history, with effects that “remain highly uncertain.” The Dow tumbled 700 points, or 1.73%. The broader S&P 500 fell 2.24%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite tumbled 3.07%. “The level of the tariff increases announced so far is significantly larger than anticipated,” Powell said at an event in Chicago. “The same is likely to be true of the economic effects, which will include higher inflation and slower growth.” Wall Street has been mired in uncertainty as investors wrestle…
CNN — US Sen. Chris Van Hollen told reporters in El Salvador Wednesday that he was unable to visit Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia in the maximum-security mega-prison where he is being held. Instead, the Democrat announced he met with the Salvadoran vice president and vowed to “keep pressing” for answers and the man’s release. “There will be more members of Congress coming,” Van Hollen said in an emotional media availability. “This is an unsustainable and unjust moment, so it cannot continue.” The March deportation of Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national and Maryland resident, has become a flashpoint in the fight…
Rome CNN — A Chinese couple allegedly tied to Chinese Triad gangs and a turf war over the lucrative textile industry were assassinated in Rome Monday night, the Italian Carabinieri said in a statement. Zhang Dayong, 53, and his wife Gong Xiaoqing, 38, were fatally shot in the backs of their heads while riding bicycles after unidentified assailants on a motorcycle opened fire in the Pigneto district of the capital where they were staying. Police say at least six bullets were fired. Gun violence is extremely rare in Italy, even in cases involving organized crime, where strict gun laws make…
CNN — As Trump administration lawyers assess whether it is legally viable to send American citizens who have committed violent crimes to El Salvador’s notorious mega-prison, legal experts made clear that President Donald Trump lacks any legal authority to ship domestic convicts out of the US. Two White House officials familiar with the discussions told CNN that both the Justice Department and the White House counsel’s office are reviewing what, if any, legal justification there is to support Trump’s stated desire to send “homegrown” criminals out of the country. One of the officials said the president views this as a…
CNN — US District Judge James Boasberg ruled Wednesday that “probable cause exists” to hold Trump administration officials in criminal contempt for violating his orders in mid-March halting the use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members. The long-awaited decision on Wednesday from a judge President Donald Trump and his allies have repeatedly attacked puts the administration on the path toward being punished for thwarting court orders. The situation has been a major political and legal flashpoint for the Trump White House in its efforts to carry out a historic deportation campaign, especially in mid-March when…
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Summary Colorful auroras could be visible in many northern states Wednesday due to a severe solar storm. The National Weather Service’s Space Weather Prediction Center upgraded the storm to G4 level, indicating severe conditions. The solar storm could disrupt communications, power grid operations and satellite operations. Storm conditions may persist through Thursday, potentially allowing aurora viewing for two nights. The sun is currently experiencing solar maximum, causing increasingly intense solar flares and coronal mass ejections. This summary was AI-generated and reviewed…
Editor’s note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay. CNN — Peak season in many US national parks has begun. Families heading outdoors during spring break are arriving by the carload to enjoy hiking, admire wildlife, learn about history and nature and enjoy all that the National Park system offers. When they arrive with their tents, hiking poles and sunscreen, they might also need to pack their patience and come extra-prepared. The Trump administration’s January hiring freeze, February mass firings of…