Israel’s Ofek-19 lifted off from Palmachim, reached orbit, and began transmitting after initial tests. Defense officials say it strengthens deterrence and space power, with plans for a future constellation.

In the Fifth Circuit, the use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to speed deportations of Tren de Aragua members was blocked. In a 2-1 ruling, the court said the wartime law is not for peacetime immigration, keeping deportations in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi on hold. A dissent criticizes the ruling.

Boris Johnson says Trump could end the Ukraine war by year’s end with tougher sanctions on Russia. He argues Putin is in a far weaker position than realized and that a heavy economic blow could drive a settlement.

The Digest, 9/3/2025 @200AM, CDT

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