Judge blocks Trump name on Kennedy Center as board votes to close venue for two years
A US judge has ruled that Donald Trump's name must remain off the Kennedy Center building, in the latest turn in a dispute over the future of the performing arts institution in Washington. The decision came just before the centre's board voted to close the venue for two years to carry out renovations. The board is chaired by Trump and includes cabinet members and allies.The judge's written order came less than an hour before the board meeting. In May, the same judge had ordered the removal of Trump's name and blocked a temporary closure for proposed renovations. The board later... [Continue Reading]
Sponsored
US uses Alien Terrorist Removal Court for first time as Afghan woman is deported
The US Department of Justice said Nazira Haji Zada has been deported to Afghanistan after appearing before the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, a little-used federal court created in 1996. Officials said this was the first time the court had been used since it was established nearly 30 years ago. The case marks a rare use of a legal mechanism designed to remove people the government classifies as alien terrorists.According to the department, Haji Zada, 47, had been living in Fort Worth, Texas, and was arrested in 2024. Attorney General Todd Blanche filed removal papers on July 15 this year, and... [Continue Reading]
New Hampshire primary results set up Senate and governor races
Republican John E. Sununu and Democrat Chris Pappas have won their primaries in New Hampshire and will face each other in the race for the United States Senate. The result sets up a November contest to replace outgoing Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen.In the governor's race, Republican Kelly Ayotte won her party's primary and will run against Democrat Cinde Warmington. The primary results also clarified the state's House contests. In the 1st Congressional District, Stefany Shaheen defeated retired Marine Maura Sullivan in a close Democratic primary, while Anthony DiLorenzo won the Republican nomination.In the 2nd District, Lily Tang Williams won the... [Continue Reading]

