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Donald Trump warned to invoke executive authority to deploy more forces into cities under Democratic leadership, as his efforts to mobilize the armed forces encountered court challenges.

Federal Judge Blocks Oregon Military Presence

Donald Trump publicly discussed employing the emergency legislation after a federal judge in Oregon temporarily stopped a military reserve deployment in the city.

"There exists an emergency law for a purpose. If I had to enact it I would do that," the President informed reporters in the Oval Office, stating, "if people were being killed and judicial delays impede action or state and local officials obstruct progress, sure I would do that."

Mixed Rulings on Military Mobilizations

A court official declined to halt military personnel from being sent to Illinois after a legal challenge from the state against the president.

Military personnel could be deployed to Chicago in coming days and Trump is also seeking to federalize Illinois' military reserve. A similar effort to deploy troops to the Oregon city was blocked by a court official in that state.

Funding Lapse Persists into Another Week

The US government shutdown entered its second week, with Congressional leaders making little headway toward negotiating an agreement to restart funding, while the executive branch indicated it was proceeding with plans to reduce the federal workforce.

Many agencies and offices closed their doors and told employees to remain off-site after Congress failed to approve funding measures to maintain the government's authority to spend money.

Justice Department Official Declines Influence in James Case

A career federal prosecutor in the state has told colleagues she does not believe there is sufficient evidence to bring legal actions against New York attorney general Letitia James.

The prosecutor, the attorney, manages significant legal matters in the Norfolk office for the federal prosecutor for the regional jurisdiction and plans to soon present her conclusion to Lindsey Halligan, a administration supporter, who was appointed as the US attorney for the region recently.

Maxwell Appeal Denied by High Court

The nation's highest court has rejected an appeal from Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell of her criminal verdict. The defendant in 2022 was sentenced to 20 years in prison for criminal offenses and associated violations.

Executive Hiring at Broadcast Company

CBS News owner the corporation will acquire the media outlet, a media startup founded by Bari Weiss, and has named her editor-in-chief of the storied US news network. Weiss, 41, has little background working in broadcast television, though she has carved out a reputation as a heterodox opinion writer and burgeoning media operator.

Other Events

• Government officials announced that funds from a federal initiative that subsidizes airline operations to rural airports are set to expire as soon as Sunday because of the government shutdown.
• Jimmy Kimmel appeared more popular than Donald Trump after a spat with the White House temporarily left the entertainer from broadcasting in last month.
• Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has requested the President to eliminate duties on his country's imports and sanctions against its officials, as the leaders held what the Brazilian presidency called a "friendly" virtual meeting.