In today’s newsletter from NBC News Politics, the focus is on President Donald Trump’s deportation agenda facing pressure from various sources due to the mistaken deportation of a Maryland man to El Salvador. The courts, Democratic lawmakers, and public opinion are putting pressure on the Trump administration to address the situation. ICE deportations remain stagnant, with efforts to push immigrants to self-deport instead of mass deportations as promised.
Additionally, the newsletter discusses former Vice President Kamala Harris potentially making a political comeback, possibly running for California governor. Harris’s camp has shown interest in the race, with polls indicating positive feelings toward her from Democratic voters. The open primary system in California adds a unique variable to the race, with the possibility of facing fellow Democrats in the general election.
The newsletter also highlights other top stories, including Rep. Ro Khanna’s attack on Vice President JD Vance, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s substantial fundraising in the first quarter of 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s charm offensive in Southeast Asia, the Trump administration freezing federal grants to Harvard, a lawsuit to halt Energy Department cuts to research grants, and Florida Republicans introducing a measure to bar state employees from soliciting campaign contributions during work hours.
Overall, the newsletter covers a range of political topics, from immigration challenges to potential political comebacks, providing insights into the latest developments in Washington.
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