White House Rejects Amnesty Bill, Mamdani Faces Backlash, and Leaked Memo Reveals Judicial Bias Against Trump

White House Rejects Amnesty Bill

• ❌ Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated the White House will not support amnesty for illegal aliens, shutting down possibilities for new legislation.
• 🏛️ Florida Congresswoman Maria Salazar introduced the Dignity Act, proposing temporary legal status for some immigrants and funding for border enforcement, but it lacks White House backing.
• 🩺 President Trump's physician released a statement addressing mild swelling in his lower legs due to chronic venous insufficiency and minor bruising on his hand from frequent handshaking and aspirin use, confirming he remains in excellent health.

Zohran Mamdani's Cold Reception in DC

• 🥶 Zohran Mamdani, Democratic candidate for New York City mayor, received a chilly reception from some Democrats during a visit to Washington D.C.
• 📉 Despite being a radical left-wing candidate, Mamdani's meeting with House Democrats had low attendance, with key figures like Hakeem Jeff skipping the event.
• 🗣️ Senator Bernie Sanders reportedly advised Mamdani to be more cautious in his discussions about Israel, a sensitive topic given the large Jewish population in New York City.
• ❓ Mamdani has faced criticism for his past refusal to condemn the phrase "globalize the intifada" and his struggles to articulate his stance on it.

Leaked Memo Exposes Anti-Trump Bias in Judiciary

• ⚖️ An internal memo obtained by The Federalist suggests deep anti-Trump bias within the federal judiciary, particularly from Chief Judge James Boasberg.
• 🗣️ Judge Boasberg reportedly expressed concerns to Chief Justice Roberts and other judges about the Trump administration potentially ignoring court orders, revealing a predisposition against the administration.
• 🔍 Margot Cleveland, the investigative journalist who broke the story, highlights the irony of judges expressing distrust in the Trump administration's adherence to rulings while simultaneously issuing potentially unlawful orders against it.
• ❓ Cleveland questions the impartiality of judges like Boasberg in cases involving the Trump administration and suggests a lack of recusal is likely, despite the appearance of bias.
• 📄 A separate DOJ email indicates that Deputy Attorney General Emil Boie advised against violating court orders, contrary to accusations made by a former DOJ attorney.