Watch Signals
Early signs that something is shifting — tracked and categorized.
White House Official Confirms Administration Considering Suspension of Habeas Corpus
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller publicly stated that President Trump and his team are “actively looking at” suspending habeas corpus as part of the administration’s immigration crackd...
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Federal Arrest of Milwaukee Judge Raises Alarm Over Judicial Independence
A Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge was arrested by federal authorities on charges of obstructing an immigration enforcement action. The incident occurred after ICE agents attempted to apprehend an...
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Trump administration defies court orders on deportations, faces potential contempt charges
Chief Judge James Boasberg has found probable cause to pursue contempt charges against Trump administration officials for defying his order to halt deportations under the Alien Enemies Act. Despite th...
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ICE detains U.S. citizen in Florida under Trump-era immigration directive
Lopez Gomez, a U.S. citizen, was jailed overnight in Florida after ICE issued a 48-hour detainer during a routine traffic stop — despite Gomez presenting valid U.S. identification. His detention occur...
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Appeals court panel hears arguments on AP's access to White House
The Trump administration first revoked the Associated Press’s White House access on February 11, 2025, after the AP refused to use the administration’s preferred term “Gulf of America” in place of “Gu...
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Trump Administration Plans Closure of Dozens of U.S. Embassies and Consulates
Leaked documents reveal that the Trump administration plans to shut down at least 27 U.S. diplomatic missions, including 17 consulates and 10 embassies, as part of a proposed 48% budget cut to the Sta...
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DOJ Reportedly Exploring Criminal Charges Against Journalists and Humanitarian Lawyers
Senior officials within the Trump administration’s Department of Justice are reportedly preparing legal strategies to investigate and potentially prosecute journalists, immigration lawyers, and NGO wo...
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Trump's new favorite authoritarian is helping him sidestep court orders
In a public meeting with Salvadoran President Bukele, Donald Trump openly proposed deporting violent U.S. citizens to El Salvador’s ultra-max prison CECOT — suggesting Bukele may need to “build five m...
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White House plan guts NOAA climate research, redirects focus to industry support
A leaked White House OMB memo outlines plans to eliminate NOAA’s climate research division, reduce its budget by over $1.5B, and redirect resources to support fossil fuel interests. The memo describes...
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Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods as trade war escalates
President Trump unilaterally imposed a universal 10% tariff on all Chinese imports, with additional duties targeting steel, aluminum, and semiconductors. China responded with retaliatory tariffs as hi...
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