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Donald Trump threatened to exercise executive authority to deploy additional troops into cities under Democratic leadership, as his efforts to activate the military faced court challenges.

Federal Judge Blocks Portland Military Presence

The president openly considered employing the emergency legislation after a court official in Oregon temporarily stopped a National Guard deployment in the city.

"We have an emergency law for a purpose. Should it become necessary to enact it I would proceed," Trump informed journalists in the Oval Office, adding, "if people were being killed and judicial delays impede action or state and local officials obstruct progress, sure I would do that."

Varying Decisions on Troop Deployments

A court official will not immediately block national guard troops from being deployed to Illinois after a legal challenge from the local government against the president.

Troops from Texas could be deployed to Chicago in coming days and the President is also attempting to nationalize the state's military reserve. A parallel attempt to deploy troops to Portland, Oregon was blocked by a judge in that state.

Funding Lapse Continues into Another Week

The US government shutdown entered its second week, with Democratic and Republican lawmakers making little headway toward reaching a deal to restart funding, while the administration warned it was proceeding with plans to slash the federal workforce.

Many agencies and offices ceased operations and instructed employees to stay home after the legislative branch failed to approve funding measures to maintain the government's authority to allocate funds.

Justice Department Official Declines Pressure in James Case

A career federal prosecutor in the state has informed associates she does not believe there is probable cause to bring legal actions against New York attorney general Letitia James.

The official, the attorney, manages significant legal matters in the local division for the federal prosecutor for the regional jurisdiction and plans to soon present her conclusion to Lindsey Halligan, a administration supporter, who was appointed as the federal prosecutor for the region last month.

Maxwell Appeal Denied by Supreme Court

The US supreme court has rejected an appeal from convicted figure the defendant of her sex trafficking conviction. The defendant in the year was given to 20 years in prison for sex trafficking and related crimes.

Executive Hiring at Broadcast Company

CBS News owner the corporation will acquire the media outlet, a media startup established by the journalist, and has appointed her editor-in-chief of the storied US news network. Weiss, 41, has no experience working in broadcast television, though she has carved out a reputation as a independent commentator and growing media executive.

Additional Developments

• Government officials said that subsidies from a federal initiative that supports airline operations to regional facilities are scheduled to end as soon as Sunday because of the funding lapse.
• The television host emerged as more popular than Donald Trump after a spat with the White House temporarily left the talkshow host from broadcasting in last month.
• Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has requested Donald Trump to scrap tariffs on his country's imports and restrictions against its representatives, as the leaders held what the Brazilian presidency called a "friendly" video call.