Donald Trump News Live: Federal judges anonymously criticize Supreme Court's emergency rulings from Trump's first term

A group of federal judges has anonymously criticized the Supreme Court for its frequent use of emergency rulings to overturn lower court decisions made against Donald Trump's administration during his first term, Fox News said in a report. The criticism focuses on the Supreme Court's expanded use of its 'shadow docket,' which allowed administration policies to proceed by issuing stays or vacating injunctions without the full briefing, oral arguments, or detailed explanations typical of the traditional judicial process. The judges' concerns highlight a perceived undermining of the lower courts' authority and a lack of transparency in significant rulings.

President Donald Trump said he is giving "serious thought" to revoking the U.S. citizenship of Rosie O’Donnell, according to a report in Fox News. The statement concerns a legally impossible action, as a U.S. president does not have the unilateral authority to strip a citizen of their nationality. Under the U.S. Constitution and federal law, citizenship is protected and can only be revoked through a complex judicial process under specific circumstances, such as fraud during the naturalization process. The comment follows a long-standing public feud between Trump and O'Donnell.

President Donald Trump is scheduled to host a dinner for a group of prominent technology executives at the White House on Thursday, September 4, according to a report in AP. The confirmed guest list includes Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, Apple CEO Tim Cook, and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, along with about a dozen other leaders from major tech and artificial intelligence companies. A notable absence from the event is Elon Musk, who was previously an ally of Trump and had been involved in an advisory capacity during the president's first term.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is facing significant criticism over comments he made regarding President Donald Trump's health, according to a report in Fox News. During a Labor Day picnic, Walz made a remark about future 'news' about Trump's health, which prompted a backlash on social media. Critics have widely condemned the statement, interpreting it as an expression of ill will or a wish for the President's death.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams insisted on Wednesday that he is not dropping his reelection bid, as per a report in AP. The denial comes after reports that intermediaries from President Donald Trump's administration recently contacted people close to Adams, a Democrat, to gauge his interest in a federal job in exchange for abandoning his campaign for mayor. The information regarding the outreach was provided to the press by an anonymous source familiar with the discussions.

The Trump administration on Wednesday asked a federal appeals court to block a lower court ruling that found its 2020 deployment of troops to Los Angeles violated the Posse Comitatus Act, The Washington Times said in a report. The act is a federal law that generally prohibits the use of military forces for domestic law enforcement purposes. The administration's appeal challenges the lower court's decision and seeks to have the ruling overturned.

The administration of President Donald Trump is targeting another offshore wind project for cancellation, an intention it revealed in a court filing on Wednesday, according to a report in The Hill. This move is the latest in a string of actions where the administration has sought to cancel approvals for wind farms. The court filing formally indicated the administration's plan to vacate the project's existing approvals.

President Donald Trump's political team summoned House Republican staff to an early morning meeting on Wednesday at the Republican National Committee (RNC) headquarters, as per a report in AP. An invitation flyer for the private event, which took place across the street from the U.S. Capitol, stated that "Attendance will be tracked by Team Trump." On Wednesday morning, congressional staffers were seen lining up to check in to the meeting, which the report characterized as being different from a routine political gathering.

Republican senators are preparing to change Senate rules to counter what they describe as a Democratic blockade of President Donald Trump's nominees, AP says in a report. Following a conference meeting, Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated the opposition was "historic and unprecedented" and unsustainable. The party is reportedly discussing a proposal that would make it easier to confirm multiple nominees simultaneously, aiming to expedite the appointment process.

The Department of Justice under President Donald Trump has requested voting equipment from two Missouri counties that was used during the 2020 election, according to a report in The Washington Post. The request, described as unusual, targets equipment that was overseen by two Republican clerks. This action comes ahead of the 2026 midterm elections and follows public statements by President Trump expressing his intent to lead a movement to eliminate the use of voting machines in elections.

Legal representatives for President Donald Trump's administration have backed away from the President's public claims regarding mass deportations during a court case, as per a report in The Washington Post. The legal team's arguments in court represent a more moderate position compared to Trump's public rhetoric advocating for large-scale removals. This difference is attributed to the legal and logistical challenges of implementing such a policy, as court arguments must adhere to existing statutes, such as the Immigration and Nationality Act, and constitutional principles of due process.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under President Donald Trump has terminated deportation protections for approximately 250,000 Venezuelans, according to a report in The Hill. This decision reverses a Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation that was granted to the group in 2021 during the former Biden administration. The report notes this action is consistent with efforts by the Trump administration during its first term to curtail the TPS program, which had faced numerous court challenges.

The Trump administration is targeting another offshore wind development, indicating in a court filing its intention to vacate and reconsider the approval for the New England Wind 1 and 2 projects, according to a report in The Hill. The filing, submitted on Wednesday, did not state a reason for the planned cancellation. This move is the latest in a series of actions by the administration to cancel approvals for various wind farms.

Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla stated on Wednesday that President Donald Trump is worthy of a Nobel Peace Prize for his administration's efforts to rapidly distribute the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a report in The Hill. In a statement, Cassidy said Trump deserves the prize for the past initiative Operation Warp Speed. His comments followed remarks from Bourla, who also stated that Trump's actions saved lives during the pandemic.

President Donald Trump met with Karol Nawrocki, the president of Poland's Institute of National Remembrance, and signaled a potential increase in the US military presence in the country, according to a report in Al Jazeera. During the meeting, President Trump assured Nawrocki that the US is 'with Poland all the way,' reinforcing security ties with the European nation. The discussion comes as Poland continues to exceed NATO's defense spending targets and faces heightened security concerns in the region.

A new poll has found that more Americans trust the Federal Reserve board to set economic policies for the U.S. than they trust President Donald Trump, according to a report in The Hill. The poll measures public confidence in the respective entities' ability to handle economic policy. These findings are set against a backdrop of President Trump's past public criticisms of the central bank, particularly during his first term, when he frequently questioned its interest rate decisions.

A federal judge has invalidated a policy from a previous Trump administration that froze $2.2 billion in federal grants to Harvard University, according to a report in The Hill. U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs restored the funding following a lawsuit by Harvard and employee groups. The judge's decision concluded that the funding freeze violated constitutional free speech protections and federal law.

President Donald Trump intends to ask the Supreme Court to throw out a jury's civil verdict that found he sexually abused and later defamed E. Jean Carroll in the mid-1990s, as per a report in AP. His lawyers revealed the plan in a new court filing where they requested an extension for the appeal deadline from September 10 to November 11. The filing states that the president plans to seek a review of "significant issues" that arose from the trial and a subsequent appellate court decision.

President Donald Trump suggested on Wednesday that New Orleans could be the next city to see a deployment of the National Guard to combat crime, according to a report in AP. This potential action would expand the number of cities where the administration is considering sending federal law enforcement. The suggestion follows a prior deployment of troops and federal agents last month. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that his administration is "making a determination now" regarding the potential deployment.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly laughed off and dismissed an assertion from U.S. President Donald Trump that Russia, China, and North Korea are engaged in a conspiracy against the United States, Al Jazeera said in a report. The Russian leader's dismissive reaction was in response to President Trump's characterization of the relationship between the three nations as a coordinated plot.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is holding a recruitment fair in Texas as part of a broader effort to hire more staff for an increase in deportations under President Donald Trump, according to a report in The New York Times. The hiring initiative aligns with the administration's policy to ramp up immigration enforcement and aims to attract new applicants to expand the agency's operational capacity to carry out these directives.

Christopher Waller, a Federal Reserve board member and a potential candidate for chair under President Donald Trump, said the central bank must start cutting interest rates at its next meeting, according to a report in The Hill. During a media interview, Waller expressed concerns about the weakening U.S. job market, warning that it could deteriorate quickly if the Federal Reserve does not take action.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday expressed confidence that a government shutdown can be averted as Congress works to extend government funding before the September 30 deadline, according to a report in The Hill. When asked if a shutdown could be avoided, Trump affirmed his belief that it could, stating he thinks Republicans will vote for an extension. He also used the opportunity to criticize the Democratic party in relation to the budget negotiations.

The Democratic governors of Washington, Oregon, and California announced the creation of a new health alliance to safeguard regional health policies, according to a report in AP. The governors expressed concerns that the Trump administration is putting Americans' health and safety at risk, particularly with rising COVID-19 cases. The action is reportedly a response to the administration's perceived undermining of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and fears that it may advance policies contradicted by scientific research.

Russell Vought, the director of President Donald Trump's Office of Management and Budget (OMB), stated that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) "shouldn't exist," calling it a "quasi-legislative independent entity," according to a report in Axios. The comments come after the GAO, a congressional watchdog, released several reports this year finding the Trump administration in violation of federal law, with at least one report singling out Vought. The article notes this is part of a broader pattern of the administration criticizing independent government bodies, such as the Federal Reserve. Vought, who also led the OMB during Trump's first term and was a co-architect of Project 2025, has also been dismantling the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.) has accused the Trump administration of making a "nakedly political decision" by canceling a scheduled meeting with career officials at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), according to a report in The Hill. In a statement released late Tuesday, Warner said the administration spiked the planned engagement after far-right activist Laura Loomer complained about the event. The meeting was intended for Warner, a senior member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, to meet with agency employees.

Poland's new president, Nawrocki, is making his first overseas trip to visit the White House on Wednesday for a meeting with President Donald Trump, according to a report in AP. The visit follows President Trump's unusual step of endorsing Nawrocki, a nationalist from the Law and Justice party, during Poland's recent election. A key goal for Nawrocki during the meeting is to make the case for the U.S. to maintain its strong military presence in his country as he looks to strengthen the relationship between the two nations.

A three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump's administration cannot use the Alien Enemies Act, a law from 1798, to expedite the deportations of people accused of membership in a Venezuelan gang, according to a report in AP. The ruling sided with immigrant rights lawyers, blocking a signature administration policy. The decision is expected to be appealed, setting up a potential challenge at the U.S. Supreme Court.

The share of federal employees working fully in-office has sharply increased to 46%, following a return-to-office (RTO) mandate from President Donald Trump, Axios says in a report. This figure, based on a Gallup survey, is more than double the 21% of in-office workers in remote-capable jobs nationwide and represents a nearly 30-point increase in the second quarter. The report notes the RTO order was part of a broader administration effort to encourage federal workers to leave their jobs and followed actions to weaken union contracts that had guaranteed hybrid work arrangements.

Stephen Miran, President Donald Trump's nominee for the Federal Reserve's board of governors, is set to face a confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday, according to a report in The Hill. Miran currently serves as the chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA). The hearing marks the first step in the president's effort to appoint new leadership to the U.S. central bank.

A bitcoin treasury and mining company linked to the family of President Donald Trump began trading on the Nasdaq stock market on Wednesday, as per a report in AP. The company, American Bitcoin, is backed by the president's sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, with Eric Trump serving as a co-founder and chief strategy officer. The public listing for the company follows its completed merger with Gryphon Digital Mining.

President Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday that Colorado's mail-in voting system played a role in his decision to move the U.S. Space Command headquarters from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Alabama, The Hill said in a report. Trump stated his "big problem" with the state is its use of mail-in voting, claiming, "they have automatically crooked elections" as a result.

During a visit to Japan this weekend, Eric Trump squared off against a high-ranking sumo wrestler, according to a report in The Hill. The president's son posted a video on social media showing him in the ring with a Yokozuna, the highest rank in sumo. The video shows the professional wrestler planting his stance as other wrestlers watched from the side.