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The President warned to exercise executive authority to deploy more forces into cities led by Democrats, while his efforts to mobilize the military encountered court challenges.

Federal Judge Blocks Portland Military Presence

The president openly considered utilizing the Insurrection Act after a court official in Oregon temporarily stopped a National Guard presence in the city.

"We have an Insurrection Act for a reason. Should it become necessary to implement it I would proceed," Trump told reporters in the White House, stating, "if people were being killed and judicial delays impede action or governors or mayors were holding us up, certainly I would act."

Varying Decisions on Troop Deployments

A federal judge will not immediately block national guard troops from being sent to the state after a lawsuit from the local government against the administration.

Military personnel could be deployed to Chicago in coming days and Trump is also attempting to nationalize Illinois' military reserve. A similar effort to send forces to Portland, Oregon was halted by a court official in that state.

Funding Lapse Continues into Second Week

Federal funding lapse continued for another week, with Congressional leaders making no apparent progress toward negotiating an agreement to restart funding, while the executive branch warned it was moving forward with plans to slash the federal workforce.

Many agencies and departments closed their doors and instructed employees to stay home after the legislative branch did not pass legislation to continue the government's authority to spend money.

Federal Prosecutor Declines Pressure in Legal Matter

An experienced justice official in Virginia has told colleagues she does not consider there is probable cause to bring legal actions against state legal official Letitia James.

The official, Elizabeth Yusi, oversees significant legal matters in the local division for the federal prosecutor for the regional jurisdiction and plans to soon present her determination to the appointed official, a Trump ally, who was installed as the US attorney for the region last month.

Maxwell Appeal Denied by Supreme Court

The nation's highest court has declined to hear an appeal from Jeffrey Epstein associate the defendant of her sex trafficking conviction. The defendant in 2022 was given to 20 years in prison for criminal offenses and associated violations.

Executive Hiring at Major Network

Network parent company Paramount will purchase the media outlet, a new publication established by the journalist, and has named her editor-in-chief of the storied US news network. Weiss, forty-one, has no experience working in network news, though she has carved out a reputation as a independent commentator and growing media executive.

Other Events

• The administration said that funds from a US government program that supports airline operations to regional facilities are scheduled to end as soon as Sunday because of the government shutdown.
• The television host emerged as more popular than Donald Trump after a disagreement with the White House briefly removed the entertainer from broadcasting in September.
• Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has urged Donald Trump to eliminate duties on his country's imports and sanctions against its representatives, as the two men held what the South American government called a "friendly" virtual meeting.