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Donald Trump warned to exercise emergency powers to send more forces into cities under Democratic leadership, while his attempts to activate the military encountered legal obstacles.

Federal Judge Halts Portland Military Presence

Donald Trump publicly discussed employing the Insurrection Act after a court official in Oregon temporarily stopped a National Guard presence in Portland.

"There exists an emergency law for a purpose. Should it become necessary to implement it I would do that," the President told journalists in the Oval Office, adding, "should fatalities occur and judicial delays impede action or state and local officials obstruct progress, sure I would do that."

Mixed Rulings on Troop Deployments

A court official will not immediately block military personnel from being sent to the state after a lawsuit from the local government against the administration.

Troops from Texas could be deployed to the city in coming days and Trump is also seeking to federalize the state's military reserve. A parallel attempt to deploy troops to Portland, Oregon was halted by a judge in that state.

Government Shutdown Continues into Second Week

Federal funding lapse entered its second week, with Congressional leaders making little headway toward negotiating an agreement to restart funding, while the executive branch warned it was moving forward with plans to reduce the government employees.

Many agencies and offices ceased operations and told staff to remain off-site after the legislative branch did not pass legislation to continue the federal ability to spend money.

Federal Prosecutor Declines Influence in James Case

A career federal prosecutor in Virginia has told colleagues she does not believe there is probable cause to file criminal mortgage fraud charges against New York attorney general the official.

The prosecutor, the attorney, manages major criminal cases in the Norfolk office for the federal prosecutor for the eastern district of Virginia and plans to soon present her determination to the appointed official, a Trump ally, who was appointed as the federal prosecutor for the region last month.

Legal Challenge Denied by High Court

The US supreme court has rejected an legal challenge from convicted figure Ghislaine Maxwell of her sex trafficking conviction. The defendant in 2022 was given to 20 years in prison for criminal offenses and related crimes.

Executive Hiring at Broadcast Company

CBS News owner the corporation will acquire the media outlet, a media startup established by the journalist, and has appointed her editor-in-chief of the established broadcast organization. The journalist, 41, has no experience working in network news, though she has carved out a reputation as a heterodox opinion writer and growing media executive.

Additional Developments

• Government officials said that funds from a federal initiative that subsidizes airline operations to rural airports are set to expire as soon as Sunday because of the funding lapse.
• Jimmy Kimmel emerged as better regarded than Donald Trump after a spat with the president's administration temporarily left the entertainer off the air in last month.
• The Brazilian leader has requested the President to eliminate duties on his nation's goods and restrictions against its officials, as the leaders held what the South American government called a "amicable" video call.