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President Donald Trump just keeps on running into legal roadblocks in his bid to turn the U.S. military and other federal agencies on U.S. citizens in Democrat-run cities. This week alone, federal judges have blocked his attempt to send the National Guard into Portland and placed restrictions on ICE’s ability to make arrests in Chicago without a warrant. On Thursday, yet another federal judge blocked the president from sending the Guard into Chicago, another city where officials and citizens have explicitly expressed they do not need or want them there. According to Politico, U.S. District Judge April Perry issued a restraining order barring the National Guard from carrying out the directives of the Trump administration, which deployed Guard troops to Chicago earlier this week. Why did Judge Perry issue this restraining order? Well, for the same reason Trump was blocked from weaponizing the military against Portland: everyone with half a brain knows Trump is flat-out lying about these cities being “war zones” and ICE facilities being “under siege.” From Politico: She described the narrative of violence as exaggerated and pointed to the use of tear gas and military-style tactics against “mostly peaceful demonstrators” — a group she noted was never more than a few hundred strong. It’s a legal blow for Trump, who’s leaned hard into law-and-order messaging, especially in cities that limit cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Chicago and nearby Broadview — home to a major ICE facility — have been front and center in the administration’s push. Again, Trump’s so-called “land order messaging” is really just him spreading propaganda about rises in violent crime in cities where violent crime is actually down, as it is across the nation. Perry also noted that National Guard troops are “not trained in de-escalation” or any other aspect of law enforcement that would equip them to handle civil protests appropriately. Of course, Trump, who is never one to let reality get in the way of a false narrative that, in his mind, justifies him dabbling in fascism, has already responded to the ruling by having his administration file a notice of appeal in the Seventh Circuit. Unfortunately, it is in the appellate court that the Trump administration has seen success in reversing the rulings of federal judges who aren’t afraid to stand up against the regime. In fact, according to Axios, a three-judge panel of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has signaled it is likely to rule in Trump’s favor on his deployment of the guard in Portland, not because it’s necessary, but because the judges simply believe the president has the right to do it. “What I’m struggling with is, the president gets to direct his resources as he deems fit, and it just seems a little counterintuitive to me that the city of Portland can come in and say ‘No. You need to do it differently,” Judge Ryan Nelson, a Trump appointee, said during oral arguments Thursday. Axios reported that the panel “had tough questions for an attorney for the state, noting the law requires the court give deference to the president when he says troops are needed to protect federal law enforcement and buildings.” So, basically, all a president has to do is claim sending in the military is necessary — lack of evidence be damned — and state sovereignty just goes completely out the window. Still, Chicago and Illinois leaders are counting Perry’s ruling as a win. Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson both released statements praising the decision. “Donald Trump is not a king — and his administration is not above the law,”  Pritzker tweeted Thursday. “Today, the court confirmed what we all know: there is no credible evidence of a rebellion in the state of Illinois. And no place for the National Guard in the streets of American cities like Chicago.” Johnson was even more blunt, saying in a statement, “The Trump administration is unreliable. They lie, misrepresent, and put people in danger.” Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, who filed the legal challenge against the Trump administration, called the ruling a “victory for the rule of law,” and praised the court for recognizing the administration’s lack of “credibility.” Hopefully, this ruling holds up, but as we have seen, the U.S. “justice” system just doesn’t appear to be equipped to rein in a power-mad ideologue of a commander in chief, who does not care about justice or truth. SEE ALSO: National Guard Arrives In Chicago As Trump Threatens Insurrection Act ‘The Guard Is Not Needed’: Chicago Mayor Pushes Back On Trump’s National Guard Threat Trump Ramps Up Threats To Send Troops To Chicago After Violent Labor Day Weekend Trump Threatens Jail For Chicago Mayor & Illinois Governor

For the past several months, the Trump administration has been pressuring red-state governors to engage in a rare, mid-decade redistricting process to protect the GOP’s narrow House majority. While Texas and Missouri have successfully implemented new congressional maps, Indiana’s redistricting effort appears to be stalling out, and Utah may have redistricted itself into a “dummymander.” According to Politico, Vice President JD Vance is visiting Indiana to try and whip the state legislature into beginning a redistricting effort. The trip comes after Indiana’s Republican Gov. Mike Braun told the White House he was concerned that the redistricting push didn’t have support in the state Senate. White House deputy chief of staff James Blair, Political Director Matt Brasseaux, and Republican National Committee chief of staff Michael Ambrosini will be joining Vance in Indiana on Thursday. Anonymous Republican insiders who spoke with Politico said that Indiana GOP Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray is behind the stalled redistricting effort. They said Bray “has been doing nothing to help the effort along or encourage his members, but has been really sort of hiding behind them, and maybe even subtly or not so subtly pouring cold water on the idea so that he can say he doesn’t have the votes.” Indiana’s congressional map is already fairly gerrymandered, with Republicans holding seven of the state’s nine seats in the House. A new map would give Republicans total control of the state’s House seats. Despite frequently telling people not to politicize the issue when it comes to school shootings, Republicans have wasted no time politicizing the death of Charlie Kirk to push through a new electoral map of all things. “They killed Charlie Kirk – the least that we can do is go through a legal process and redistrict Indiana into a nine-to-zero map,” Sen. Jim Banks, the Republican of Indiana, told POLITICO last month. Utah has successfully seen through its redistricting process, though there are concerns that its attempt at a gerrymandered map may blow up in its face. Utah already implemented a new map in 2021 that carved the traditionally blue Salt Lake City into four separate districts, with Republicans currently holding those four districts. A lawsuit was filed against that map, with a judge ordering the state legislature to redraw the map. The new map drafted by Utah’s Republican state legislature has split Salt Lake City into two districts. From the New York Times: By doing it this way, rather than grouping most of Salt Lake City into one Democratic stronghold and creating three safely Republican seats, Republicans have an opportunity to maintain control of all four House seats next year. But they have also risked creating a so-called dummymander – a gerrymandered map that backfires against the party it’s intended to favor. Republicans drew two light-red districts – one more competitive than the other – that could both potentially flip toward Democrats in a year that strongly favors them. Along with two safe Republican seats, the new map, which must still be signed by Gov. Spencer Cox and approved by a judge, creates one district that Trump won by about seven percentage points last year, and another district that Trump won by about 2 points. President Donald Trump’s pressure campaign on Republican-led states to begin rare, mid-decade redistricting efforts to protect the GOP’s narrow House majority has seen Texas and Missouri successfully implement new congressional maps that potentially give them a combined total of seven more seats ahead of the 2026 midterms. It’s worth noting that lawsuits have been filed against the Texas map by voting rights groups alleging that the map is racially gerrymandered. California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the “Election Rigging Response Act” in August to combat the Texas redistricting effort. A special election will be held in California on Nov. 4, where voters will determine whether control of the state’s congressional maps remains with an independent redistricting committee or goes to the state legislature through 2030. Should voters choose to give the state legislature control, Gov. Newsom intends to implement a map that would neutralize Texas’ gains. If the lawsuits in Texas succeed, and California’s voters approve a new map, the map could drastically change for Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms. SEE ALSO: President Trump Eyes Florida And Indiana In Redistricting Push California Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Bill Launching Redistricting Effort Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe Sets Special Session For Redistricting Texas Democrats Will Return To State After Special Session Ends Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom Counters Texas Redistricting Effort With One Of His Own Redistricting: Majority Black Voting Maps Rejected In Louisiana Critics Call Texas Governor’s New Congressional Map Gerrymandering US Senator John Cornyn, FBI Team Up To Hunt Texas Democrats Texas State Dems Break Quorum To Prevent Redistricting Vote Gov. Greg Abbott Orders Arrest Of Texas Democrats Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Sues To Remove Democratic Rep In Redistricting Fight Racial Gerrymandering Lawsuit Filed Over Texas Voting Map

Texas-based fast-food chain Trump Burger, known for serving up MAGA politics with its supersized patties, has quietly closed its doors amid ongoing immigration troubles facing its Lebanese-born owner, Roland Mehrez Beainy. When the restaurant first rose to viral fame, it positioned itself as “a patriotic haven for burger lovers” across the Lone Star State, plastered with red, white, and blue décor and dedicated to the 45th president. Now, those same storefronts stand empty, dark, and locked, a dramatic fall from the brand’s once-viral status as the self-proclaimed “home of the Trump Burger.” The Independent reports that Beainy was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) earlier this year for overstaying his visa, which was originally issued in 2019 and set to expire in February 2024. Previously reported by BOSSIP, the arrest sent shockwaves across conservative social media, as the restaurant’s owner had publicly aligned his brand with Trump’s “America First” rhetoric, only to now find himself on the receiving end of the same immigration system that the former president once promised to tighten. From Red Hats To Red Tape: Legal Troubles Mount In the Independent, local outlet KHOU confirmed through an ICE spokesperson that Beainy “does not have any immigration benefits that prevented his arrest or removal from the United States.” The agency identified him as a “28-year-old illegal alien from Lebanon” who entered the U.S. as a non-immigrant visitor in 2019 and “failed to depart by 12 February 2024, as required under the terms of his admission.” Beainy was taken into custody on May 16, 2025, and later granted bond by an immigration judge on June 13 while awaiting further proceedings. But even with his release, the restaurants appear to be stalled — and possibly shuttered for good. The Independent states that Houston Business Journal reportedly visited Trump Burger’s Chimney Rock Road location twice during peak hours this week and found the neon sign switched off, a “closed” notice taped to the door, and a deserted parking lot. On Google, the listing now reads “temporarily closed.” The Journal described the franchise’s current state as one “hanging in the balance,” citing the legal web surrounding Beainy’s ongoing case as a major factor in the shutdown. ICE’s Message: No Exceptions, No Matter Your Politics While Beainy’s supporters online have tried to frame the arrest as politically motivated, ICE officials have made it clear that his political leanings played no part in their decision. In a statement shared with KHOU and cited by The Independent, the agency said: “Under the current administration, ICE is committed to restoring integrity to our nation’s immigration system by holding all individuals accountable who illegally enter the country or overstay the terms of their admission. This is true regardless of what restaurant you own or political beliefs you might have.” That last line cuts sharply, especially for a restaurant that wore its loyalty to Trump like a brand badge. At its height, Beainy’s bold branding drew both crowds and controversy, with lines of supporters taking selfies beside murals of Trump and slogans like “Make America Grill Again.” But that marketing magic has since faded into irony. Now, the very business that prided itself on American pride finds itself facing an identity crisis, and a possible permanent closure, as its owner fights deportation from the country he once marketed as “great again.” What’s Next For Trump Burger? At press time, the Independent reports that emails to the restaurant bounced back undelivered, and no formal statement has been released by the Trump Burger team. ICE confirmed Beainy remains in immigration proceedings, with his future and the future of his MAGA-branded empire uncertain. For now, the patriotic promise of Trump Burger has cooled off faster than a cold fry left under a heat lamp. The post MAGA Meaty Mystery: Houston Restaurant Trump Burger Closes after Boss Deported appeared first on Bossip.

Megan Thee Stallion is standing ten toes down in her defamation lawsuit against blogger Milagro Gramz, and she just won a major sanction in their case. The two will face off in a Houston court via trial, but in the meantime, Meg’s team won a sanction against Milagro after claiming she “deleted thousands of text messages” despite being told not to. Meg was granted an “adverse inference jury instruction” as well as “monetary” sanctions against Milagro—whose full name is Milagro Elizabeth Cooper—for what the court is calling “spoliation of evidence.” According to the legal documents, Cooper was instructed not to delete any correspondence about Meg, but she did so anyway. Meg’s team said “not so fast” once Milagro was unable to turn over the evidence and requested that the judge make it permissible in court to let the jury know that she attempted to hide things that could have harmed her defense. She is also now responsible for giving Meg back her coins for having to bring the issue up to the court though they have not agreed on what the compensation will be just yet, according to Hot 97. Either way, Milagro is digging herself quite the hole ahead of the trial. She was already ordered to pay $5,000 towards Meg’s lawyer fees back in July for tampering with evidence, and she’s also accused of circulating a deep fake pornographic image of the “Cobra” artist, which is now considered a federal crime. The entire case stems from Milagro’s commitment to allegedly disseminating falsified information in support of Tory Lanez. Meg claims that the blogger participated in fueling a smear campaign against her alongside the imprisoned singer’s father, Sonstar Peterson, that contributed to immeasurable harassment in the years after her shooting. Allegedly, the fake porn video was the final straw on the stallion’s back that led her to march Milagro into court. The post Megan Thee Stallion Wins New Sanction Against Milagro Gramz In Defamation Case, Claims Blogger Deleted Text Message Evidence appeared first on Bossip.

DDG is committed to keeping everyone in his and Halle Bailey’s business, and his latest album release is giving fans insight into how he feels about their custody battle. On the track “17 more years”, DDG opens up about where the former lovers currently stand as they work to come to an amicable arrangement for their 1-year-old son, Halo. “I don’t wanna fight no more, tired of the court dates,” he raps on the track. “Lawyers getting over on us, watching money go to waste. We should all get together on his birthday, light the cake. If we talk, it’ll get better. Go ahead and drop the case. Used to text your phone, now we speaking through the mail. You don’t even know, I got love for you still. Said you want me gone, is that really how you feel? Might as well get along, we got 17 more years” Well, ok. The track comes after Bailey filed and won a restraining order against DDG claiming physical and emotional abuse at the hands of the popular vlogger/streamer. DDG hit back at Bailey, using her postpartum depression against her, and claimed that Halo was unsafe with his mother who he alleged had communicated having suicidal ideation on more than one occasion. “I have been very vocal about my anxiety, depression, and previous thoughts of suicide,” Bailey wrote in a declaration to the court at the time. “Without waiving the psychotherapist-patient privilege and physician-patient privilege, I have reached out to my doctor and received treatment to address these issues. I have been and remain 100% available and capable as a parent to our son, Halo.” In August, a judge declared that both DDG and Halle were no longer allowed to post their son on social media following a summer in which the Little Mermaid actress claimed that the streamer regularly used their son to incite online violence against her. “Whenever he wishes to cause upset, he starts badmouthing me to his several millions of fans,” Bailey wrote in her declaration at the time. “He claims I am withholding our son and that I am with other men. As a result, I then receive threats and hate on social media. He seems to try to set up drama for his fans. He goes ‘live’ ranting about me and alleges that I am keeping Halo from him. This is false. I have requested a set schedule, which he refuses.” Nonetheless, DDG seems to feel that there’s room for healthy reconciliation or at least he hopes there is. As for Bailey, the six-time Grammy nominee is gearing up to release her debut album, love? or something like it, on Oct. 24. She hasn’t said much about it, but we can only assume that she’ll be opening up in her own way about everything that happened in their relationship. Her track “braveface” seemed to be speak to the pain she learned how to hide during a contentious relationship, while “back and forth”—the track she released ahead of Valentine’s Day—was a flirtatious bop about leaving the passion for the bedroom. Looks like Halle will be giving the girlies a bit of everything on her debut. We’re here for it! The post DDG Releases New Album, Asks Halle Bailey To ‘Drop The Case’ On Lead Single appeared first on Bossip.

The girls are STILL fighting! Cardi B called BIA a “p***y” for copping pleas about beefing during her pregnancy now, but allegedly spreading cheating accusations to Offset’s friend when Bardi was “five months pregnant with Blossom last year.” BIA pulled a J. Cole and waved the white flag as Cardi B’s never-ending feud with Nicki Minaj and rappers who backed up Barbie exploded again last week. While the embattled rap divas traded insults about each other’s parenting skills, the Boston rapper realized she’s not on that type of time. While promoting the Oct. 10 release of Bianca on Hot97, BIA denied dedicating her debut album to coming for Cardi. She threw shade at Cardi’s (and Pardi’s) pen, but told Nessa she didn’t want to compete with Cardi unless they’re getting in the booth together. If you say so, sis! “Why would I? I don’t care about anybody that much to get up and dedicate my life to like, ‘Oh, let me get at her.’ Like, no way, bro, that’s crazy,” the “Whole Lotta Money” mami said. “It’s like a little beneath me because that was a year ago for me,” BIA added about continuing the feud after another diss by Cardi.”So now this album was coming out on Oct. 10 either way, whether she dissed me or not.” On “Pretty & Petty,” Cardi didn’t hold back on “diarrhea BIA” about everything from her body to her relevance. Still, BIA said she charged it to the game rather than taking it personally. “I was like, ‘Well, I’m glad she felt like she’d get that off.’ I knew it was coming because this is rap. I’m competitive so, like, I diss you, you diss me … It’s part of the game,” she explained. BIA didn’t let up on the copycat claims about Really Her and Cardi B’s “Enough,” but she welcomed a creative challenge rather than continuing to beef with an expecting mother. “I can go get on your a** again, but it’s like, girl, enjoy your pregnancy. My mother didn’t raise me to be dragging a pregnant lady. That’s out,” she continued. BIA may have conveniently moved on, but Cardi pulled up to call her out for copping pleas. Check out Cardi B putting BIA on blast for messing with her marriage to Offset after the flip! The post Cardi B Calls BIA A ‘P***y’ For Conveniently Copping Preggo Pleas, Claims BIA Sabotaged Offset Marriage During Pregnancy With Blossom appeared first on Bossip.

The Bravo world is in chaos after The Real Housewives of Potomac star Wendy Osefo and her husband, Eddie Osefo, were indicted on multiple fraud charges in Carroll County, Maryland. Eddie and Wendy Osefo’s charges led to immediate repercussions from Bravo, and the couple now faces a serious legal battle that contradicts Wendy’s carefully curated image. The controversy stems from a reported burglary at the couple’s home in April 2024. According to Variety, the Osefos had been on vacation in Jamaica when they claimed to have returned home to find their bedroom and closets torn apart and designer bags and jewelry stolen. They subsequently submitted three separate insurance claims for an estimated $450,000 worth of goods. Investigators, however, quickly became suspicious. Authorities noted that the Osefos’ ADT alarm system had been activated, but detected no break-in or motion during their absence. Adding fuel to the fire, investigators determined that Osefo had purchased and then returned several of the items that were allegedly stolen from their home. Those items were also included on the insurance claims. Additionally, investigators spotted Wendy Osefo wearing a diamond anniversary ring she had claimed was stolen in a social media photo she posted after the alleged burglary. Wendy Osefo’s Charges: 16 Counts, $450K Claim, and the Bravo Fallout As BOSSIP reported, the police investigation culminated in an indictment on October 9. Wendy Osefo was indicted on 16 total charges, including seven felony counts of insurance fraud, eight counts of conspiracy to insurance fraud, and one count of false statement to a police officer. Her husband, Eddie Osefo, faces the same charges with an additional two, including an extra charge each of insurance fraud and conspiracy to commit insurance fraud. Most of the felony charges carry a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison. The professional fallout was immediate. Bravo was scheduled to premiere the Osefos’ episode of their new series, Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition, on October 14. Variety reported that the network pulled the episode, delaying it and replacing it with an episode featuring Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Angie Katsanevas. The Osefos are tentatively scheduled to appear in court on November 7. Osefo’s charges come as a huge shock to fans, as they stand in stark contrast to the persona Wendy Osefo cultivated on The Real Housewives of Potomac. Known as “Dr. Wendy,” she joined the cast in its fifth season as an assistant professor at Johns Hopkins and made regular appearances on CNN. She often reminded viewers that she has “four degrees.” According to TMZ, after the initial burglary report in April 2024, Wendy appeared on the Gabbing With Gib podcast, doubling down on her story and explaining why she thought she was “targeted” by burglars. However, when confronted with the evidence, Sheriff James T. DeWees, who detailed the charges in a press conference, was unapologetic about the high-profile nature of the case. “I don’t care if she’s real housewife, fake housewife, or whatever she is — we would handle it the same way, regardless of who she was,” he stated. A few of Wendy’s Housewives castmates commented on the news, showing their support. Former castmate Katie Rost commented under a post reporting the arrest, “Wendy, I got a message from someone who asked me to make a statement. I know this is all bullshit. I am going to send a letter to the President. Keep your head up [heart emoji] sending love. Jacqueline Blake wrote, “Wendy was theee only Housewife who called me personally to congratulate me on my pregnancy, and she’s always shown me genuine love and support during my last season on RHOP. Eddie has always been super cool- always respectful and cool with my child’s father. Sending my heart and deepest prayers to the Osefo family.” Original cast member, Ashley Darby, recently made public comments about Ofeso’s arrest and indictment. The two housewives are known to be rivals on the popular reality TV show so it is no surprise that Darby is basking in the news. While performing, Darby stated fans should not be surprised that the couple is being accused of insurance fraud. “This ain’t news to us, this is just news to y’all,” she stated. “We’re making melodies, not felonies,” she added. The Osefos, who were released after each provided a $50,000 bond, issued a statement through a spokesperson: “Dr. Wendy Osefo and her husband, Edward Osefo, are back home safely with their family and in good spirits. They are grateful for the outpouring of concern and support from friends, fans, and colleagues. The Osefos, alongside their legal team, look forward to their day in court. At this time, they respectfully ask for privacy as they focus on their family and the legal process ahead.” The post ‘Zen Wen Is In The Pen!’ Potomac Pettiness Peaks As RHOP Cast Reacts To Dr. Wendy Osefo’s Fraud Arrest appeared first on Bossip.