DC DAILY LETTER: Top News for September 3, 2025
September 3, 2025 | dcdailyletter.com
Dear Reader,
In the tradition of letters carrying Washington’s pulse to the nation, DC DAILY LETTER brings you today’s key stories. From Trump’s immigration push to global crises, DC remains the epicenter of decisions shaping the world. Here’s what’s happening today.
Yours from DC,
RL
Trump’s Immigration Plan Faces New Challenges
President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration agenda hit another snag today. A California federal judge upheld a block on his National Guard deployment to Los Angeles for deportations, citing the Posse Comitatus Act. The ruling, part of Governor Gavin Newsom’s lawsuit, halts the removal of 76 Guatemalan migrant children, fueling tensions as Trump plans to expand enforcement to Chicago. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker called it an “invasion,” while X posts split between support for Trump’s tough stance and warnings of overreach. In DC, Congress faces a September 30 deadline to fund immigration enforcement, risking a government shutdown.
More Top Stories
Shutdown Talks Stall: House Republicans, backed by Trump, push for immigration funding, but Senate Democrats may block it, raising shutdown fears by September 30.
Epstein Files Debate: DC lawmakers, led by Representatives Massie and Khanna, demand the release of 33,000 Jeffrey Epstein-related files, testing Trump’s Justice Department.
Afghanistan Earthquake Toll Rises: A 6.0-magnitude quake’s death toll exceeds 1,400, with DC diplomats weighing aid options amid Taliban requests.
West Bengal Anti-Rape Bill: India’s West Bengal Assembly passed a historic anti-rape law, drawing DC’s attention as a model for legislative action.
World View
Trump’s policies ripple globally. Germany’s army expansion, spurred by his NATO pullback, and Thailand’s judicial ousting of its prime minister echo DC’s power debates. The Epstein files push draws international eyes, per Reuters, as transparency shapes U.S. credibility. More to come in our “World” section at dcdailyletter.com.