Supreme Court hands Trump major loss

EVENING REPORT EVENING REPORT Tuesday, December 23 Sign up © AP Supreme Court won't allow National Guard deployment to Chicago in major loss for Trump The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled President Trump may not deploy the National Guard to the Chicago area for now amid his push for military troops to patrol the streets of Democratic-led cities, a major loss for the president at the high court.      After more than two months of consideration, the court refused to pause a district judge's ruling temporarily blocking hundreds of National Guard members from being federalized and deployed across Illinois, rejecting the government's emergency request in an apparent 6-3 decision.    Read more here. CATCH UP QUICK Ben Sasse diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer   Democrats demand answers from Rubio on deal to send MS-13 informants to El Salvador Pulled '60 Minutes' segment airs in Canada, spreads online  NEWS THIS AFTERNOON © AP Live updates: Supreme Court blocks National Guard deployment to Chicago; More Epstein files released  The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that President Trump cannot deploy National Guard troops to the Chicago area, amid a months-long push to crack down on crime and protests against immigration enforcement operations.   Read more. Trump says New York Times a 'serious threat' to national security after Epstein piece  President Trump on Tuesday condemned a New York Times report outlining his proximity to Jeffrey Epstein amid the disgraced financier’s illegal activities tied to an underground sex trafficking ring.   Read more. Lawler: Vance, Rubio more likely to run with one other than compete in 2028   Will Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio run against each other in the 2028 Republican primary? Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) said Monday he does not see it happening.   Read more. Where does Trump's $2,000 tariff rebate promise stand heading into 2026  The calendar flip to 2026 may bring slightly larger paychecks and some “very large” tax refunds, but if you are expecting a tariff dividend from Uncle Sam, there’s no timeline for that just yet.   Read more. IN OTHER NEWS © AP Republicans divided on whether Trump should topple Venezuela's Maduro with military force  Republican lawmakers are divided over whether President Trump should escalate military pressure on Venezuela to oust President Nicolás Maduro, with some Republicans warning that “regime change” has a history of backfiring on the United States.   Read more. Powell most popular top official, new poll shows  A new Gallup survey found that among a baker's dozen of U.S. leaders, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is the most popular.    Read more. Trump jokes about making hosting 'full time job' ahead of Kennedy Center Honors broadcast  President Trump joked Tuesday about hosting the annual Kennedy Center Honors celebration annually once he leaves the White House.   Read more. Trump administration recalls numerous career ambassadors  The Trump administration is recalling a number of ambassadors to the U.S., a union representing foreign service officials and the State Department confirmed on Tuesday.   Read more. 📧 Check out The Gavel, The Hill's courts newsletter diving into the latest legal battles in Washington. Click here to sign up & get it in your inbox. Stay Engaged Someone forward this newsletter to you? Sign up to get your own copy: TheHill.com/Evening. See you next time! Privacy Policy   |   View in Browser   |   Manage Subscriptions Sign Up for Other Newsletters   |   Unsubscribe   400 N Capitol Street NW Suite 650, Washington, DC 20001 Copyright © 1998 - 2025 Nexstar Media Inc.   |   All Rights Reserved