Morning Briefing: Trump Attacks Senate Candidate; Haitians Lose Protected Status; New Mexico Sues Justice Department

President Donald Trump launched a verbal assault on Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat who secured a key primary victory in Michigan for a U.S. Senate seat. Trump labeled El-Sayed a "communist loser" and accused him of antisemitism. El-Sayed, in turn, urged his party to unite against Trump, whom he called "historically corrupt."

In immigration news, roughly 350,000 Haitians residing in the U.S. are set to lose their temporary protected status and, consequently, their work authorization. A federal judge lifted a previous block on the Trump administration's decision to end the program, a move confirmed by the U.S. Supreme Court. Haitian nationals had sued, alleging racism, but ultimately lost their case.

Meanwhile, the state of New Mexico is taking legal action against the U.S. Justice Department. The state alleges that the department and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche have obstructed investigations into Jeffrey Epstein's alleged sex crimes on a ranch within New Mexico. The lawsuit claims that crucial information regarding Epstein and his associates has been withheld.

On the international aid front, the U.S. government has pledged an additional $242 million to combat the Ebola epidemic in Africa. This funding is intended for immediate response measures, regional prevention efforts, and humanitarian assistance related to the ongoing virus outbreak. Discussions with Congress are underway to finalize the allocation of these funds.