US President Donald Trump pardoned two turkeys from North Carolina, "Gobble" and "Waddle," although "Waddle" went missing during the ceremony. Trump also criticized his opponents, including Joe Biden and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker.
The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago have sued the Trump administration over its decision to deploy National Guard troops to control protests, alleging it is illegal and politically motivated. The lawsuit comes after a federal judge blocked a similar National Guard deployment in Portland.
In Chicago, US border guards shot an armed woman during a clash between protesters and immigration agents. Donald Trump authorized the deployment of 300 National Guard troops to protect federal officers and assets.
The Trump administration has launched a campaign to deport undocumented immigrants under the guise of fighting crime. The first operations began in Illinois, despite condemnation from local authorities.
Kamala Harris completes the search for a candidate for the post of Vice President of the United States. A decision is expected within 24 hours, and the announcement may take place on Tuesday via a video speech.
US Vice President Kamala Harris is interviewing 6 potential vice presidential candidates. Among them are governors, a senator, and a transportation secretary, whom she is meeting with before the official announcement next week.
Kamala Harris's supporters are reaching out to Democratic donors for financial support if Joe Biden drops out of the 2024 presidential race. Some donors are already ready to make six-figure donations to Harris' potential campaign.
