U.S. District Judge William Young ruled on September 30th, 2025, between 5:37 PM and 6:06 PM UTC, that the Trump administration's attempts to deport noncitizens for protesting the war in Gaza were unconstitutional, according to AP. This ruling comes as House Democrats distributed materials to caucus members regarding a planned 24-hour livestream to protest a looming government shutdown. During the 29-minute reporting window, House Democrats were seen receiving cards from Hoyer's office as they departed their meeting. The Speaker's office also had a television set up, playing videos critical of past government shutdowns, primarily featuring Democrats. These actions occur as negotiations continue to avert a shutdown before the October 1st deadline. In a separate development, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth reportedly addressed U.S. generals with the phrase "To our enemies: FAFO," an event described as awkward, with applause not forthcoming. President Donald Trump was also observed interacting with generals, asking them to raise their hands if they believed someone was disappearing, though no hands were raised. Trump also commented on former President Obama's demeanor, stating he had zero respect for him as a president. Previous reports indicated that the Trump administration had warned of potential "irreversible" shutdown actions. Additionally, there were considerations regarding U.S. operations in Venezuela and Afghanistan, including the possibility of re-taking Bagram Air Base. A federal judge had previously ruled that the Trump administration illegally targeted pro-Palestinian students for deportation. The Congressional Budget Office estimated that a shutdown could furlough 750,000 employees daily, costing approximately $400 million.
