Trump’s Moves and Global Tensions | Lubbock News

Trump’s Justice Department shakeup stirs alarm as ex-lawyer Todd Blanche takes the AG reins, while Will Scharf steps into White House counsel — sparking debates over independence. Iran doubles down on Hormuz closure demands, forcing Trump to fire back with controversial counterclaims. The State Dept revokes 175K visas amid GOP crackdowns and Democratic pushback, especially from military families. Midterms heat up: Wisconsin’s socialist governor challenger and Minnesota’s progressive Senate hopeful battle establishment rivals, all under Trump’s immigration shadow. And in a twist, the first person ever charged in a 30-year-old deportation case has their release hearing canceled — signaling a new era in enforcement. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/76ce5f6a328eecde