SUMMARY: An immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, sparked tension between Democrats and the Trump administration after Mayor Ras Baraka was charged with trespassing. Baraka, who is running for governor, was arrested outside the Delaney Hall ICE facility after ignoring warnings to leave. The incident involved a confrontation with federal agents and three Democratic congress members—Reps. LaMonica McIver, Bonnie Watson Coleman, and Robert Menendez Jr.—who visited the center unannounced to inspect it. The center, operated under a $1 billion, 15-year deal with GEO Group, opened in May and has faced opposition over building permits and its role in expanding detention capacity.

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SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is reportedly set to receive a luxury Boeing 747-8 jet from the Qatari royal family during his upcoming Middle East trip. The jet could be converted into a version of Air Force One until Trump leaves office in January 2029, after which it will be transferred to his presidential library foundation. U.S. officials have prepared a legal analysis defending the acceptance of such a gift under the Emoluments Clause. The jet will be modified with secure communications, but will have fewer capabilities than existing Air Force One planes. Trump’s family business maintains growing interests in the Middle East.

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SUMMARY: Mother’s Day will be clear, dry, and warm with temperatures in the lower 80s and breezy conditions, especially along the coast with rough surf and rip currents. However, a NEXT Weather Alert is set for Monday due to expected severe storms and flooding downpours. Storms could bring damaging winds and possible spin-ups, developing quickly in the morning and continuing throughout the day with intermittent breaks. Conditions will improve by Tuesday morning, ending the alert. After a few lingering showers midweek, dry and sunny weather returns toward the end of the week, with temperatures reaching near 90°F.

A Next Weather Alert is in effect for Monday as strong to severe storms with damaging wind and flooding downpours will be moving through the area. Storms will develop along the Gulf Coast in the morning and east through the area and the Keys throughout the morning.

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