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Donald Trump threatened to use executive authority to send more forces into urban centers led by Democrats, as his attempts to activate the armed forces encountered court challenges.

Federal Judge Halts Oregon Military Presence

Donald Trump openly considered utilizing the Insurrection Act after a court official in the state temporarily stopped a military reserve deployment in Portland.

"We have an emergency law for a purpose. If I had to implement it I would do that," the President told reporters in the White House, adding, "if people were being killed and courts were holding us up or state and local officials obstruct progress, sure I would do that."

Varying Decisions on Troop Deployments

A court official declined to halt national guard troops from being sent to Illinois after a legal challenge from the state against the administration.

Military personnel could be deployed to the city in coming days and the President is also attempting to nationalize Illinois' national guard. A parallel attempt to deploy troops to Portland, Oregon was halted by a judge in that jurisdiction.

Government Shutdown Continues into Second Week

The US government shutdown entered its second week, with Democratic and Republican lawmakers making little headway toward negotiating an agreement to restart funding, while the administration warned it was proceeding with plans to slash the federal workforce.

Many agencies and departments closed their doors and instructed employees to stay home after the legislative branch failed to approve funding measures to maintain the federal ability to spend money.

Justice Department Official Declines Influence in James Case

An experienced justice official in Virginia has told colleagues she does not believe there is probable cause to bring legal actions against New York attorney general Letitia James.

The prosecutor, Elizabeth Yusi, oversees major criminal cases in the local division for the federal prosecutor for the regional jurisdiction and intends to soon present her conclusion to Lindsey Halligan, a Trump ally, who was installed as the US attorney for the eastern district of Virginia recently.

Maxwell Appeal Rejected by High Court

The US supreme court has declined to hear an legal challenge from Jeffrey Epstein associate the defendant of her criminal verdict. The defendant in the year was given to 20 years in prison for criminal offenses and associated violations.

Media Appointment at Broadcast Company

CBS News owner Paramount will acquire the media outlet, a new publication established by the journalist, 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 established herself as a independent commentator and growing media executive.

Additional Developments

• Government officials said that subsidies from a federal initiative that supports commercial air service to regional facilities are scheduled to end imminently because of the government shutdown.
• The television host appeared better regarded than the President after a disagreement with the president's administration temporarily left the talkshow host off the air in last month.
• Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has urged the President to scrap tariffs on his nation's goods and sanctions against its officials, as the leaders held what the South American government called a "friendly" video call.