Judge rules the Trump administration violated a 2019 settlement in deporting a man to El Salvador
WASHINGTON — A federal judge nominated by President Donald Trump ordered his administration to facilitate the return of a man who was deported to El Salvador last month despite having a pending asylum application. U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher in Maryland ruled Wednesday that the government violated a 2019 settlement...
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ban on transgender members of the military to take effect, for now
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to allow enforcement of a ban on transgender people in the military, while legal challenges proceed. Without an order from the nation’s highest court, the ban could not take effect for many months, Solicitor General D. John Sauer...
Judge bars Trump from denying federal funds to ‘sanctuary’ cities that limit immigration cooperation
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge in California on Thursday barred the Trump administration from denying or conditioning the use of federal funds to “sanctuary” jurisdictions, saying that portions of President Donald Trump’s executive orders were unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge William Orrick issued the injunction sought by San Francisco and...
Here’s what you need to know about the Signal app
Signal has been the most high-profile app in the news lately because of the controversy surrounding its use by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Signal is a secure messaging platform known for end-to-end encryption, often used for private communication. Concerns about using a commercial messaging app for communicating sensitive military information...
Fetterman calls for Trump to attack Iran: ‘Waste that (expletive)’
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman said President Donald Trump should forget about engaging in talks with Iran and pursue military strikes against the country’s nuclear facilities instead. In an interview Wednesday with the Washington Free Beacon, Fetterman made it clear he preferred the U.S. pursue force over diplomacy when it came...
Polish and Israeli presidents lead March of the Living at Auschwitz
OSWIECIM, Poland — The Polish and Israeli presidents joined thousands of Israeli youth and others in an annual march Thursday at the former Auschwitz death camp on Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance Day. The group included Holocaust survivors and former Israeli hostages who were captured by Hamas and held in the Gaza...
Gangs in Haiti kill 4 soldiers and 4 civilians in bid to seize full control of the capital
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Gangs trying to seize full control of Haiti ‘s capital have killed at least four soldiers and four armed civilians who worked with law enforcement to protect their communities, an official said Thursday. Lionel Lazarre, spokesman for Haiti’s National Police, told Radio Caraïbes that two soldiers and...
Gunman in 2022 mass shooting at suburban Chicago July Fourth parade to be sentenced
WAUKEGAN, Ill. — The man who admitted to a 2022 mass shooting at a suburban Chicago Independence Day parade refused to attend his sentencing hearing Thursday, a day after survivors and witnesses gave emotional testimony about how their lives have changed since he killed seven people and hurt dozens more....
India and Pakistan are again teetering on the brink of conflict over disputed Kashmir — here’s why
NEW DELHI — A deadly attack on tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir has again moved India and Pakistan closer to war as the two rivals downgraded diplomatic and trade ties, closed the main border crossing and revoked visas for each other’s nationals. Pakistan has denied it was behind Tuesday’s attack that...
Police shooting outside terminal of Toronto’s main airport cuts off morning traffic
TORONTO — A shooting involving a police officer outside Toronto’s Pearson International Airport cut off traffic heading to Terminal 1, authorities said Thursday. Peel Regional Police said in a social media post an adult was shot and the officer was uninjured. The shooting happened outside the terminal. “There is an...
Gallery: Photos from April 24, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Thursday, April 24, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
In rare criticism of Putin, Trump urges the Russian leader to ‘STOP!’ after a deadly attack on Kyiv
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday offered rare criticism of Vladimir Putin, urging the Russian leader to “STOP!” after a deadly barrage of attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital. “I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV. Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP! 5000 soldiers a...
Man charged with arson after authorities say he sparked New Jersey Pine Barrens fireVideo
CHATSWORTH, N.J. — A man set a bonfire using wooden pallets in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens and left them without fully extinguishing the blaze, sparking a quick-moving wildfire with smoke affecting air quality in the New York City area, authorities said Thursday. Authorities arrested Joseph Kling, 19, of Waretown, New...
Russian strike on Kyiv kills 12 in biggest attack on Ukrainian capital since last summer
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia pounded Kyiv with an hourslong barrage of missiles and drones Thursday, killing at least 12 people in its deadliest assault on the Ukrainian capital since July and drawing a rare rebuke of Moscow from U.S. President Donald Trump just as peace efforts were coming to a...
Most Americans expect higher prices as a result of Trump’s tariffs, new poll finds
WASHINGTON — Americans’ trust in President Donald Trump to bolster the U.S. economy appears to be faltering, with a new poll showing that many people fear the country is being steered into a recession and that the president’s broad and haphazardly enforced tariffs will cause prices to rise. Roughly half...
China launches 3 astronauts to replace crew on Chinese space station
JIUQUAN, China — China has launched three astronauts into space to replace the crew on the Chinese Tiangong space station, marking a further step in the country’s ambitions for a crewed mission to the Moon and explore Mars. The Shenzhou 20 spaceship took off as planned atop China’s workhorse Long...
Public health officials in Pa. won’t say how they’d handle a $500M cut sought by Trump admin
This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Pennsylvania health officials are facing down a potential $500 million loss of federal funding, but are tight-lipped about which...
Pete Hegseth orders Pentagon makeup studio for TV appearances, report says
Defense Secretary and former Fox News host Pete Hegseth reportedly ordered a makeup studio to be installed in the Pentagon so he can freshen up for TV appearances. The vanity project was initially planned to cost taxpayers $40,000 before being scaled back, according to CBS News. Hegseth’s powder area is...
Trump signs executive orders targeting colleges, plus schools’ equity efforts
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has ordered sharper scrutiny of America’s colleges and the accreditors that oversee them, part of his escalating campaign to end what he calls “wokeness” and diversity efforts in education. In a series of executive actions signed Wednesday, Trump targeted universities that he views as liberal...
2 major law firms urge judges to permanently block Trump’s executive orders
WASHINGTON — Two major law firms asked separate judges Wednesday to permanently block President Donald Trump’s executive orders that were meant to punish them and harm their business operations. The firms — Perkins Coie and WilmerHale — say the orders imposed in March are unconstitutional assaults on the legal profession...
International students stripped of legal status in U.S. are piling up wins in court
ATLANTA — Anjan Roy was studying with friends at Missouri State University when he got an email that turned his world upside down. His legal status as an international student had been terminated, and he was suddenly at risk for deportation. “I was in literal shock, like, what the hell...
Wildfire in New Jersey Pine Barrens expected to grow before it’s contained, officials sayVideo
CHATSWORTH, N.J. — A fast-moving wildfire engulfing part of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens has not resulted in any injuries, officials said, though it’s expected to grow before forecast rain later this week. The fire in southern New Jersey’s Lacey and Ocean townships grew to roughly 19 square miles and could...
Jury decides Norfolk Southern should pay for $600 million settlement in 2023 Ohio derailment
The company that owned the railcar that caused the devastating East Palestine train derailment in 2023 won’t have to help pay for the $600 million settlement Norfolk Southern agreed to with residents. An Ohio jury decided Wednesday that GATX isn’t liable for the settlement even though the failure of a...
A dozen states sue Trump administration to stop tariff policy
NEW YORK — A dozen states sued the Trump administration Wednesday in the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York to stop its tariff policy, saying it is unlawful and has brought chaos to the American economy. The lawsuit said the policy put in place by President Donald Trump...
Federal judge temporarily halts order for details on any efforts to return Abrego Garcia to U.S.
A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily halted her order requiring the Trump administration to provide information on its efforts so far, if any, to retrieve a man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador. Drew Ensign, a deputy assistant attorney general, filed a sealed motion requesting a seven-day stay of...
