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Court rulings against parts of Donald Trump's agenda put White House officials on the defensive. Hamas says it will not release hostages this weekend after accusing Israel of not following the terms of the ceasefire agreement. And a bustling pizza shop in Philadelphia provides stability for formerly incarcerated people.

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White House officials bristle at court rulings against Trump’s orders and actions
Worries that the U.S. could be headed toward a constitutional crisis are mounting as senior White House officials defend President Donald Trump’s agenda against a string of court orders. The remarks from officials, ranging from Vice President JD Vance to senior White House aide Stephen Miller, have sparked fears that the Trump administration may ignore judicial decisions.