The administration of US President Donald Trump has suspended all asylum decisions following a shooting targeting members of the National Guard in Washington. This decision comes after Trump's announcement to suspend migration from certain countries and halt visa issuance for travelers with Afghan passports.
The US Pentagon has ordered thousands of National Guard personnel to undergo training for civil unrest suppression missions. This decision has sparked outrage among Democratic governors, who are challenging it in court.
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.
The Trump administration sent 200 National Guard troops to Portland, despite attempts by Oregon authorities to block the decision through court. Local officials warn that the president's actions could escalate the situation and provoke new protests.
A fire broke out in a data center rented by Elon Musk's company X. The fire started in the battery room, the fire did not spread, but the room was heavily smoke-filled.
Two men from Portland died while searching for evidence of Sasquatch in the National Forest. They were found dead after a three-day search involving 60 volunteers.
After the emergency exit door of a Boeing 737 Max aircraft fell off over Oregon, Boeing withdrew its request for a safety exemption from the FAA to allow the delivery and flight of the new 737-7 Max model.