U.S. forces exit Iraq amid Iran war. And, SCOTUS revives Trump deportation policy
U.S. forces have officially exited Iraq, while the Supreme Court has allowed a Trump-era deportation policy to resume temporarily. Additionally, President Trump has signed an executive order regarding AI regulation.
Why it matters
These developments mark significant shifts in U.S. foreign military presence, immigration enforcement, and federal AI governance.
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The last U.S. forces have left Iraq , more than two decades after the U.S.-led invasion that overthrew Saddam Hussein . Iraq has declared today "Sovereignty Day." The withdrawal comes as attacks linked to the U.S.-Iran war raise new questions about Iraq's ability to defend itself without U.S. air defenses.
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