Judge Arrested for Allegedly Helping Immigrant Evade Arrest
The FBI has arrested Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan. She is accused of helping Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, an undocumented immigrant, escape from the courthouse to avoid arrest by U.S. immigration authorities. This incident reportedly happened on April 18, when Judge Dugan used a jury door to help Flores-Ruiz and his lawyer leave the courtroom secretly.
Wisconsin Governor Criticizes Arrest
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has spoken out against the arrest. He believes this action is an attempt by former President Donald Trump to weaken the judiciary's power. Additionally, FBI Director Kash Patel briefly posted about the arrest on social media platform X but then deleted the post. The reason for the deletion is still unclear.
Changes to Student Visa Registrations
The Trump administration is reversing a decision that suddenly ended the legal status of many foreign students in the U.S. After legal challenges and criticism, the Justice Department has decided to restore the visa registrations for these students. These students are tracked by a federal database used by universities and the government.
New Policy on Journalists' Information
The Department of Justice, under Attorney General Pam Bondi, is canceling a policy that protected journalists from having their phone records taken by the government. This policy was first put in place by former Attorney General Merrick Garland. The change is meant to help find and punish those who leak sensitive information.
Trump's Comments on International Affairs
Donald Trump recently made several bold statements about international relations:
- He suggested that Crimea, currently disputed territory, should belong to Russia. This statement is opposite to what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants.
- Trump claimed, without proof, that he had been called by Chinese President Xi Jinping, which led to a denial from the Chinese government stating that no such call occurred.
- He expressed openness to meeting with Iran's leaders as discussions begin regarding Iran’s nuclear program.
Smithsonian Museum Removing Exhibits
The Trump administration has started to take down exhibits from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. These items are being returned to their original owners following an executive order from Trump, which criticized the museum for spreading "divisive narratives."
Former Congressman Sentenced
George Santos, a former U.S. representative, has been sentenced to over seven years in prison. He was found guilty of lying about his background and deceiving donors during his campaign. Santos was very emotional and cried during his sentencing in New York.
Pentagon Chief of Staff Resigns
Joe Kasper, who worked closely with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has unexpectedly resigned from his position at the Pentagon. Although it was suggested he would take on a different role, Kasper has decided to move into government relations and consulting instead.
