logo
episode-header-image
Apr 2025
31m 1s

Judge says US government could be in con...

Bbc World Service
About this episode

The Trump administration is accused of "wilful disregard" of a ruling blocking the deportation of alleged gang members to El Salvador. Also: new speed climbing record set in the Swiss Alps.

Up next
Today
Gazans return to ruined homes after ceasefire
Tens of thousands of Gazans make the long walk back to where they once lived after a ceasefire comes into force. Meanwhile, families in Israel wait for the return of the last remaining hostages held by Hamas. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to Venezuela's opposition leader, Marí ... Show More
30m 48s
Yesterday
Gaza ceasefire and hostage release agreed
A landmark agreement has been reached by Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all the remaining hostages. The deal is expected to come into force later on Thursday, after being ratified by the Israeli government, and would include the release of around two ... Show More
28m 38s
Yesterday
Trump: Gaza ceasefire deal has been reached
President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of his Gaza peace deal and that hostages could be released within days. Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu called the agreement "a great day for Israel". Hamas confirmed the deal, but said it's awaiting details ... Show More
30m 23s
Recommended Episodes
May 2025
Federal Judge: Libya Deportation Flight Could Violate Court Order
The administration appears ready to transport migrants they've arrested in the U.S. and send them to Libya. A federal judge said that deporting migrants to Libya or Saudi Arabia would violate his previous order if they were not provided written notice and an opportunity to contes ... Show More
47m 17s
Apr 2025
Supreme Court: Trump Must ‘Facilitate’ Return Of Man Mistakenly Deported
Breaking news tonight: The Supreme Court orders the Trump administration to help get back the man they deported to a notorious El Salvador prison, by mistake. Plus, all we're learning about the helicopter sightseeing trip that ended in New York's Hudson River with six lives lost, ... Show More
47m 31s
Apr 2025
Trump Says They’re Foreign Gang Members. Are They?
In recent weeks, the Trump administration has deported hundreds of Venezuelan migrants by quickly labeling them as gang members and foreign enemies, and boarding them on planes to El Salvador. It’s sidestepping their rights to a court hearing where anyone might be able to scrutin ... Show More
29m 10s
Sep 1
Court Stops Trump From Deporting Children
Hundreds of children were on the brink of being deported until a judge ordered their plane to turn around. So what happens to those migrant children now? ... The death toll is rising after a massive earthquake rocked parts of Afghanistan ... China is hosting Vladimir Putin. Presi ... Show More
45m 31s
Apr 2025
El Salvador ruling, townhall anger, Fed and UK women
Trump administration officials could face criminal contempt charges for violating a U.S. federal judge's order halting El Salvador deportations. Congressional Republicans hear from angry voters at townhalls. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says they'll wait for more data on t ... Show More
12m 3s
Jun 2024
What the federal government is doing to feed kids during the summer
After being found guilty of 34 felony counts, former President Donald Trump is falsely calling the trial rigged. Donald Ayer, a former deputy attorney general under President George H.W. Bush, explains the impact Trump's rhetoric could have on the judicial system. And, Claudia Sh ... Show More
21m 4s
Mar 2024
Trump court watch, Guantanamo migrant idea, House bans TikTok
We're watching for Donald Trump to show up in a Florida courtroom today. His lawyers want a judge to throw out his classified documents case. Plus, the Biden administration is eyeing Cuba's Guantanamo Bay as a potential haven for migrants fleeing the gangs taking over Haiti. And, ... Show More
1h 28m
Apr 2025
Could Trump's Prosecutors be Prosecuted?
There's a big escalation in the power struggle between two branches of our government over deportation flights. Plus, new threats for Harvard: With its funding already frozen, the school could now lose its tax-exempt status and its ability to host international students. Also, we ... Show More
46m 13s
Mar 2025
Deportation flights hearing, Trump warns Iran, Schumer postpones tour & more
A hearing is underway over President Donald Trump's controversial deportation flights and a judge's race to stop them. Then, we'll tell you about a deported Brown University doctor's legal fight. President Donald Trump has a warning for Iran about attacks from Houthi rebels. The ... Show More
6m 48s