California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Sunday he will sue the Trump administration after it federalized 300 California National Guard troops and sent them to Oregon. The move came a day after a federal judge blocked Trump’s attempt to deploy Oregon National Guard troops in Portland. Newsom called the action “a breathtaking abuse of the law and power.” (Story URL)
The ongoing federal government shutdown shows little sign of progress between Republicans and Democrats. President Trump continues to push for spending cuts and possible layoffs, while Democrats demand renewed subsidies for health insurance coverage. Both parties remain firm, leaving thousands of federal workers furloughed as the shutdown continues. (Story URL)
Rite Aid has permanently closed all its stores after filing for a second bankruptcy in May. The pharmacy chain, founded in 1962, began shutting down locations nationwide during its first bankruptcy in October 2023. At that time, the company carried about $4 billion in debt and faced lawsuits over its handling of opioid medications. (Story URL)
Police say two people were killed and 12 others wounded in a mass shooting near downtown Montgomery, Alabama, late Saturday night. The gunfire broke out around 11:31 p.m. less than a mile from the State Capitol. Mayor Steven Reed said the violence stemmed from a “disagreement that could have been avoided” and announced a $50,000 reward for information. (Story URL)
Two teenage girls were found dead after a suspected subway surfing accident in Brooklyn. Police said they responded to a 911 call around 3:10 a.m. Saturday at the Marcy Avenue and Broadway station. According to the NYPD, officers found two unidentified females unconscious and unresponsive. They were pronounced dead at the scene, and the investigation continues. (Story URL)
