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Fan: Which of your characters would you say is the most suitable to be a leader nowadays, and why?

George: Probably Tyrion. Tyrion is very smart. He's also very ruthless, sadly, which you need. I don't know necessarily that he'd be a beloved leader, but he has the intellectual ability to do it. He has a certain understanding of politics and a lot of experience in the dark side of humanity, so he wouldn't be too naive for the job. He might be a good choice. Dany would also be an interesting choice if we could bring her dragons along. The recent American election might have turned out very differently if Hillary Clinton had dragons.

The Trump administration cannot immediately cut federal funding to the University of California or issue fines against the school system over claims it allows antisemitism and other forms of discrimination, a federal judge ruled Friday.

U.S. District Judge Rita Lin in San Francisco granted a preliminary injunction sought by labor unions and other groups representing UC faculty, students and employees.

Messages sent to the White House and the U.S. Department of Justice were not immediately returned.

Appeals Court Ruling Overview

On October 20, 2025, a federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration can deploy National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon. This decision overturned a previous order that had blocked the deployment.

Key Details of the Ruling

Court Decision

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a 2-1 ruling.

The court stated that the President likely exercised lawful authority under a statute allowing federalization of the National Guard when necessary to execute U.S. laws.

Background Context

The ruling came in response to President Trump's order to federalize 200 members of the Oregon National Guard to protect an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility.

The court's majority opinion emphasized that the lower court had not given sufficient deference to the President's assessment of the situation.

Dissenting Opinion

The dissenting judge criticized the majority's ruling, arguing that it undermines constitutional principles and lacks factual support.

The dissent highlighted that there was no evidence of an inability to protect the ICE facility, countering claims made by the Trump administration.

Reactions

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield expressed disappointment, stating that the ruling fails to hold the President accountable and urged for the decision to be vacated by the full court.