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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth mocked Judge Ana Reyes after her ruling blocked the Trump administration's transgender troop ban. Hegseth sarcastically suggested Reyes report to military bases to oversee operations, escalating tensions between the administration and judiciary. The administration plans to appeal the ruling, which Reyes delayed until Friday for legal proceedings.12

The Trump administration is complying with a judge's order to halt deportation flights of Venezuelans under wartime powers. Legal challenges continue as the administration defends its actions, with critics arguing due process violations. The Justice Department faces scrutiny for its handling of flight details and potential state secrets claims.345

Infant formula makers Abbott and Reckitt saw stock declines after a judge allowed a retrial in a case alleging their products caused a fatal bowel disease. Both companies plan to appeal, asserting prior jury findings of no liability were correct. The retrial decision follows similar legal challenges faced by the firms.6