The Daily Populous

Saturday March 14th, 2026 evening edition

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But the ruling temporarily blocks the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from carrying out the change until the court can determine whether the policy shift violates federal law.

In her order, Burroughs emphasized the potentially severe consequences for Somali nationals if the protections were lifted before the legal challenge could be fully examined.

The ruling effectively pauses the government’s action and establishes a legal schedule for reviewing whether a longer-term injunction should be granted.

Their complaint argues the decision to end the protections was procedurally flawed and motivated by discriminatory intent.

They also cited past remarks by the president about Somali immigrants, including statements describing Somalis as “garbage” and “low IQ people.”.

“a community whose dignity and belonging have faced racist and wrongful attacks can rest a little easier for now.”.

For now, Somali TPS holders will retain their legal status and work authorization as the court weighs whether the federal government can proceed with terminating the program. »

Live updates: Iran war news; Trump presses for help securing Strait of Hormuz as Tehran threatens more strikes

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Separately, a senior official had told CNN that Iran is considering allowing a limited number of oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, provided that the oil cargo is traded in Chinese yuan.

The potential move comes as the Islamic Republic is working on a new plan to manage the flow of oil tankers through the Strait, the source added.

International oil is almost entirely traded in dollars, apart from sanctioned Russian oil, which is traded in roubles or yuan. »

Drones attack one of the world's largest oil terminals in the UAE – video

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Several Iranian drones attacked oil storage facilities in the port of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates on March 14.

The port is reportedly one of the world's largest oil storage and bunkering centers after Singapore.

Pros data according to Bloomberg's sources, some oil loading operations at the port of Fujairah were suspended after a drone attack and fire. »

Everyone Has Trump’s Phone Number Now

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The White House has received reports in recent weeks that President Trump’s personal phone number has been offered for sale to deep-pocketed interests seeking influence, two administration officials told us.

Before Trump turned Twitter into a campaign megaphone, his chosen medium of communication was the landline phone in his Fifth Avenue office.

What is not ephemeral is the abiding belief that just about anyone, anywhere, can get the president on the phone if they’re sufficiently enterprising. »