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# TRUMP ADMINISTRATION UPDATES Bill O'Reilly Criticizes Trump Over Pope Image Conservative pundit Bill O'Reilly criticized President Donald Trump for posting an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope shortly after attending Pope Francis' event. O'Reilly called the move "dopey" and said there was "no excuse" for it. [Read more](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/bill-o-reilly-attacks-dopey-trump-no-excuse/ar-AA1EeYzf) Trump Intervenes in Confirmation Process for DC Prosecutor President Donald Trump has been calling Republican senators to support Ed Martin, his controversial nominee for US attorney for Washington, DC. The nominee faces a challenging confirmation process due to opposition. [Read more](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-wades-into-confirmation-fight-over-controversial-pick-for-top-dc-prosecutor/ar-AA1EdsGy) Venezuelan Protected by Legal Settlement Deported A 20-year-old Venezuelan man was deported to El Salvador despite being protected by a legal settlement. Court documents, news reports, and family pleas reveal new details about the case, which resulted in a judge ordering his return. [Read more](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/he-was-protected-from-deportation-by-a-legal-settlement-trump-deported-him-anyway/ar-AA1Edrj4) Former Judges Push Back Against Attorney General 150 former judges sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi stating they are not "deranged" and that the Trump administration's intimidation tactics will fail. The letter represents a significant pushback from the judiciary. [Read more](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/150-former-judges-tell-pam-bondi-they-re-not-deranged/ar-AA1EdKcr) Defense Secretary Orders Military Leadership Cuts U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a 20% reduction in the number of four-star officers. This deepens cuts at the Pentagon that have already caused significant disruption at the Department of Defense since the Trump administration began. [Read more](https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/us-defense-secretary-hegseth-to-slash-senior-most-ranks-of-military/ar-AA1EdLnk) Michiganders Divided on Trump's First 100 Days Citizens in Michigan have mixed reactions to President Trump's first 100 days in his second term, with some viewing his actions as an "abuse of power" while others see them as a "reset to normalcy." More executive orders and government shake-ups are expected. [Read more](https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/abuse-of-power-or-reset-to-normalcy-michiganders-weigh-in-on-trump-s-first-100-days/ar-AA1EdFin) # STATE AND LOCAL AFFAIRS Ohio Election Day Information Ohio voters are heading to polls today to decide on a $2.5 billion statewide bond issue and local levies. Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with anyone in line by closing time allowed to vote. [Read more](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/election-day-in-ohio-here-s-what-to-bring-where-to-go-and-what-s-on-the-ballot/ar-AA1Ef1TJ) New York May Compromise on Private School Regulations The Board of Regents issued a defense of its regulations for private schools, noting that some state legislators are attempting to get the rules weakened in exchange for budget votes. The education commissioner indicated potential trade-offs might be coming. [Read more](https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/education-commissioner-says-ny-may-trade-away-private-school-regulations/ar-AA1EdbC1) Newsom Offers to Work with Trump on Film Industry California Governor Gavin Newsom expressed willingness to collaborate with President Donald Trump to revitalize America's film industry. Newsom stated "Now it's time for a real federal partnership to Make America Film Again." [Read more](https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/gavin-newsom-says-he-wants-to-work-with-trump-to-make-america-film-again/ar-AA1Ef5oB) Trump's Funding Cuts Impact Ohio Nonprofits President Trump eliminated nearly $400 million in AmeriCorps grants and canceled over $321.8 million in NIH funding, severely affecting nonprofit agencies in Ohio that relied on these programs for service delivery. [Read more](https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/donald-trump-s-americorps-nih-cuts-prove-devastating-to-ohio-today-in-ohio/ar-AA1Edt8v) University of Washington Building Occupation Protesters have occupied an academic building at the University of Washington, demanding the school end its ties with Boeing as the war in Gaza continues. The occupation represents growing campus activism related to the conflict. [Read more](https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/protesters-take-over-university-of-washington-building/ar-AA1EevhF)