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The Trump administration has convened the Alien Terrorist Removal Court for the first time to facilitate the removal of alleged "terrorists" from the United States. The case involves Nazira Haji Zada, a 47-year-old Afghan woman and permanent legal resident accused of participating in a shooting plot set to be carried out on election day in 2024.
In Argentina, President Javier Milei has introduced a policy to expel foreigners who express "hate" against Argentina. Meanwhile, in France, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez defended the expulsion of a pro-Kremlin Russian commentator, Xenia Fedorova, stating that the measure was "not an infringement on freedom of expression."
The Alien Terrorist Removal Court was created in 1996 but has never been used until now. The court is intended to remove alleged "terrorists" from the United States. The case against Nazira Haji Zada involves accusations of participating in a shooting plot. The plot involved her sons, Tawhedi and Abdullah Haji Zada, who were arrested in October 2024 and pleaded guilty. Abdullah is serving 15 years in prison, and Tawhedi is awaiting sentencing. The FBI says it scuttled the plot when the two men attempted to buy two rifles and 500 rounds of ammunition from an undercover agent. No criminal charges, however, have been levied against their mother, Nazira. While the Justice Department claims there is "a preponderance of the evidence" against Nazira, government lawyers told the Alien Terrorist Removal Court that its case included classified information that could not be released to the public.
In Argentina, President Javier Milei's policy to expel foreigners who express "hate" against Argentina was introduced in response to criticism of the Argentinian government and its handling of the World Cup. The decree, which enters into force pending parliamentary review, was published amid diplomatic tensions between Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico. Milei accuses these countries of financing an "anti-Argentine campaign" on the sidelines of the World Cup.
In France, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez defended the expulsion of Xenia Fedorova, stating that the measure was "not an infringement on freedom of expression." Fedorova was ordered to leave France on Wednesday amid allegations that she had relayed Kremlin propaganda on French TV channels.
The Trump administration's actions have also faced political and legal challenges. The nomination of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has been complicated by Trump's refusal to limit a controversial tax immunity agreement and a $1.8 billion slush fund. Republican senators have requested written constraints on the deal, but Trump has refused to narrow the agreement. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., brushed aside Trump's threat to withdraw Blanche's nomination, arguing that the White House must instead honor what he says was an earlier commitment to win his vote.
The Trump administration sees a risk that "woke institutions" will go after its officials once the president is out of office. This concern is reflected in their refusal to limit the tax immunity agreement and their use of the Alien Terrorist Removal Court.
The Alien Terrorist Removal Court has been criticized for potentially circumventing due process protections. The court's legality is hotly debated, and its use in the case of Nazira Haji Zada has raised concerns about the government's handling of classified information.
In Argentina, the policy to expel foreigners for "hate speech" has been criticized as a tool for political repression. Experts have cast doubt on the legality of the emergency decree.
In France, the expulsion of Xenia Fedorova has been defended by the interior minister as a measure to protect national security.
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Inside the $2 million effort to oust Rep. Andy Ogles in his Republican primary A super PAC that has invested millions to unseat Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) is putting another $700,000 behind his GOP primary challenger in the final week of the campaign, Axios has learned.Why it matters: Ogles was already facing one his most perilous reelection battle to date, with Democrats making him one of their top targets in November. But first he has to get the nomination, which is not a done deal.Invest in Tomorrow Coalition, the clean-energy aligned super PAC working to primary Ogles, commissioned a poll that has him leading his challenger, Charlie Hatcher, by just four percentage points.The survey, first shared with Axios, had Ogles at 37 and Hatcher at 33 among 400 likely Republican primary voters interviewed between July 26 and 28. It was conducted by Tusk Strategies and has a margin of error of plus-or-minus 5 percentage points. Driving the news: ITC is "committing an additional $700,000 in paid media for the final week of the race" on top of the $1.3 million it had already spent as of Wednesday, according to a press release first shared with Axios.Renewable energy executives are using the super PAC to punish Republican lawmakers for anti-wind and solar policies, such as the rollback of clean energy tax credits in the One Big, Beautiful Bill."Our campaign is here to show that politicians who oppose clean energy do so at their own political peril. Andy Ogles is next," the groups chair, Tom Matzzie, who is also CEO of solar company CleanChoice Energy, said in a statement.The group spent heavily to defeat Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) in the GOP primary runoff for Texas attorney general. Roy lost to Mayes Middleton.The other side: "As the Trump-endorsed candidate in this race, I am being targeted by left-wing liberals from California because I am one of President Trumps closest allies," Ogles said in a statement to Axios."They want to stop Trump-endorsed MAGA warriors from delivering for the American people. This desperate attempt to SILENCE me is futile. I will not be silent and I will never stop fighting to put America First."In addition to its spending against Roy and Ogles, the group spent $125,000 to support Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), who voted for the OBBB but fought to preserve the IRA tax credits.State of play: Despite Ogles incumbency and crucial support from Trump, Hatcher has some things going for him.A former Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture, Hatcher is backed by some party heavyweights, including former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and former Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue.Ogles is also running in drastically new territory after Tennessees mid-cycle redistricting, which saw his district take in more rural, agricultural areas that Hatchers camp believes will favor them.Hatcher campaign consultant John Newman told Axios his candidate "relates to folks in the newly drawn congressional district much better than the current occupant."By the numbers: ITC has also swamped Ogles biggest backer, the House Freedom Fund, which has spent just under $500,000 on the race.Hatcher has also out-raised the incumbent, bringing in $720,000 in contributions as of July 17 and coming into the final stretch with $105,000 in cash-on-hand.Ogles raised $610,000 and had just $58,000 in cash by the same point, but his campaign owed about $70,000 in debt.Between the lines: Ogles has also been the subject of significant public controversy in recent years.He is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for his campaign finances and previously faced an Justice Department probe that was shut down after Trump returned to office last year. He has also repeatedly drawn condemnation from colleagues for making Islamophobic public statements, such as writing on social media in March that "Muslims dont belong in American society."Yes, but: Ogles still has incumbency and Trump, which are highly significant factors in most Republican primaries.The president held a tele-rally on Ogles behalf Tuesday, urging listeners to "get out and vote for Andy Ogles," who he said has "been a friend of mine."Tennessee Republicans say Ogles is in real danger but probably still the favorite, with one U.S. House member from the state telling Axios, "If he works he wins." But, this lawmaker warned, Ogles "still could lose [the] general" in November.
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