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Honduras elects Trump-backed candidate as president

LAWIN.newsDecember 25, 2025069 views

Honduras’ electoral authorities have declared Nasry Asfura, a candidate backed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, as the winner of the country’s presidential election after a weeks-long vote count. The announcement follows extended tallying and verification procedures and draws national and international attention to the political transition, the role of foreign endorsements, and the challenges facing the incoming administration in areas such as security, migration, and economic conditions.

Kennedy Center Christmas Eve show called off amid Trump name dispute

LAWIN.newsDecember 25, 2025085 views

A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., has been canceled after former President Donald Trump’s name was added in connection with the event. The cancellation removed a scheduled holiday performance from the center’s calendar. Officials have not released detailed public explanations about how Trump’s name became associated with the concert or who made the final decision to call it off. Other holiday programs at the Kennedy Center remain scheduled.

U.S. Supreme Court blocks Trump from sending Texas National Guard to Illinois

LAWIN.newsDecember 24, 2025073 views

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected, for now, President Donald Trump’s bid to deploy Texas National Guard troops to Illinois over the objections of the Illinois governor, leaving in place lower court orders blocking the move while legal challenges continue over presidential authority and state control of National Guard forces.

H-1B visa lottery replaced in sweeping process change

LAWIN.newsDecember 24, 2025085 views

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is ending the random H-1B visa lottery and introducing a wage-based selection system that prioritizes higher-paid, highly skilled foreign workers. The change affects both the regular H-1B cap and the advanced degree exemption, using federal wage levels to rank employer registrations. The agency states that the new process aims to align the program with labor market needs and strengthen protections for U.S. workers by favoring higher-wage positions. The numerical cap on H-1B visas remains unchanged under current law.

Preservation group seeks limits as Trump pushes forward with construction

LAWIN.newsDecember 24, 2025088 views

A preservation group raised concerns about rapid renovation and construction activity at the White House under President Donald Trump, citing limited outside oversight and unclear preservation safeguards. The group called for stronger, standardized limits and more transparency on how any administration can alter the historic executive mansion and its grounds. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between modernization, security needs, and historic preservation at one of the United States’ most significant federal properties.

Is Christmas Eve now a federal holiday? Trump’s order explained

LAWIN.newsDecember 23, 20250100 views

This year, federal employees will receive two additional days off around Christmas, a situation that has not occurred in recent years.

ICE deportations ramp up, Texas prosecutors losing key witnesses

LAWIN.newsDecember 22, 2025091 views

Texas prosecutors in Harris, El Paso and other counties report that increased ICE deportations and immigration enforcement actions have caused them to lose key witnesses in criminal cases, including murder prosecutions. District attorneys say witnesses have been detained, deported or become too afraid to appear in court, leading to weakened cases and, in some instances, reduced charges or dismissals. Local officials report ongoing efforts to coordinate with federal authorities, reassure immigrant communities and adapt prosecution strategies as they track the impact of immigration enforcement on criminal trials.

DOJ unveils Epstein trove with photos, grand jury records

LAWIN.newsDecember 21, 2025082 views

The U.S. Department of Justice has released the first batch of Jeffrey Epstein-related records under a disclosure law signed by former President Donald Trump. The material includes photographs and redacted grand jury testimony drawn from past federal investigations. Officials say the documents are the initial installment in a phased review and release process mandated by statute. The files are subject to legal limits on grand jury secrecy, privacy and security concerns. Future releases will follow additional review cycles as agencies evaluate remaining Epstein records for public access.

Justice Department discloses initial trove of Epstein records

LAWIN.newsDecember 20, 20250102 views

The U.S. Justice Department has released the first set of Jeffrey Epstein-related records under a new federal transparency law signed by former President Donald Trump. The initial Epstein files include redacted investigative and administrative documents, with more releases expected as agencies continue review. The law directs the DOJ, FBI, and other federal offices to disclose qualifying records while protecting victim privacy, investigative methods, and national security interests. Lawmakers and the public are closely watching the process amid ongoing scrutiny of past prosecutorial decisions and the handling of Epstein’s prior cases.

Milwaukee judge guilty of obstruction in migrant evasion case

LAWIN.newsDecember 19, 20250110 views

A Milwaukee County judge has been convicted by a jury on one felony count of obstruction in a case linked to a man living in the U.S. without legal status. Prosecutors said the judge helped the man evade federal immigration authorities, arguing the conduct interfered with a lawful attempt to detain him. The defense denied criminal intent and disputed the state’s evidence. Sentencing has not yet been scheduled, and the conviction carries possible prison time and fines under Wisconsin law.