A federal judge will weigh Friday whether to grant a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops into Oregon – the latest step in one of several challenges to Trump’s effort to crack down on Democratic-led cities he claims are stricken by crime and disorder.

The National Hurricane Center is tracking two tropical disturbances, including one expected to cross Florida over the weekend.

Now that Imelda and Humberto are out to sea in the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center is tracking two new disturbances.

"Leaving parks even partially open to the public during a shutdown with minimal — or no — park staffing is reckless and puts both visitors and park resources at risk," a group of former national park superintendents wrote.

The Trump administration introduces AI-controlled lawnmowers on the National Mall as the Interior Department expands artificial intelligence use across federal agencies.

Yosemite and other national parks will remain partially open with skeleton crews during the government shutdown, according to a National Park Service contingency plan, a move the National Parks Conservation Association says could cause irreparable damage to the parks.

During the 2019 federal shutdown, some parks were left open but understaffed, resulting in vandalism and overflows of trash.