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King Charles III will reflect on "the increasing pressures of conflict" across the world in a "time of great challenge" during a speech planned for Monday, according to multiple reports. 

"We join together on this Commonwealth Day at a time of great challenge and great possibility," a preview of the 77-year-old’s Commonwealth Day speech says.

The king's speech continued: "Across our world, communities and nations face the increasing pressures of conflict, climate change and rapid transformation. Yet it is often in such testing moments that the enduring spirit of the Commonwealth is most clearly revealed."

The speech will come a little more than a week after the U.S. and Israel launched coordinated strikes against Iran, which British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the United Kingdom didn’t take part in for the sake of their national interest.

"This is not Winston Churchill we are dealing with," President Donald Trump said earlier this week in a criticism of Starmer amid a perceived lack of support for the U.S. and Israel’s joint military operation against Iran.

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"By the way, I’m not happy with the U.K. either," the president said, referring to Starmer blocking the United States’ use of U.K. bases to launch attacks on Iran.

Britain has since allowed the U.S. to use its bases in the region for defensive purposes against Iran’s retaliatory strikes. It has also mobilized fighter jets and plans to send a destroyer and possibly an aircraft carrier. 

The president referenced the Chagos Islands Tuesday, which are British territories in the Indian Ocean, saying it has taken "three, four days for us to work out where we can land there."

"It would have been much more convenient landing there as opposed to flying many extra hours, so we are very surprised," he said.

Later, the president said the United Kingdom has been "very, very uncooperative with that stupid island." 

"It’s a shame," Trump said. "That country, the U.K., and I love that country, I love it."

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"This is not the age of Churchill," he added.

Trump slammed Starmer again on Saturday, accusing the prime minister of joining the war after the U.S. had "already won."

"The United Kingdom, our once Great Ally, maybe the Greatest of them all, is finally giving serious thought to sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "That’s OK, Prime Minister Starmer, we don’t need them any longer – But we will remember. We don’t need people that join Wars after we’ve already won!"

Starmer has defended his decision to stay out of the conflict, saying the U.K. was "not involved in the ​initial strikes against Iran, and we will not join offensive action now."

"But in the face of Iran's barrage of missiles and ⁠drones, we will protect our people in the region," Starmer said in an address Monday to Parliament. "President Trump has expressed his disagreement with our decision not to get involved in the ​initial strikes, but it is my duty to judge what is in Britain's national interest. That is what I’ve done, and I stand by it."

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The king and other senior royals will gather at Westminster Abbey on Monday for the annual Commonwealth Day celebration, which recognizes the 56 countries voluntarily connected to the U.K., many of which were once part of the British Empire.

The preview of the speech continues: "Working together, we can ensure that the Commonwealth continues to stand as a force for good — grounded in community, committed to the kind of restorative sustainability that has a return on investment, enriched by culture, steadfast in its care for our planet, and united in friendship and in the service of its people."

Charles’ speech at the abbey will also be the largest gathering of the royal family since former Prince Andrew was arrested on Feb. 19.

Fox News' Brooke Singman contributed to this report. 

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Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow appeared on Capitol Hill this past week to urge lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee to pass legislation to better combat child exploitation, trafficking, and abuse — describing the effort as a fight "for people who cannot fight for themselves" and in their "darkest hour of need." 

Tebow, the founder and chair of his eponymous Tim Tebow Foundation, used the impassioned testimony before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee to shore up support for the Renewed Hope Act of 2026, or bipartisan legislation that seeks to increase federal resources to fight child exploitation and abuse. 

Framing the crisis as a "fight for people who cannot fight for themselves in their darkest hour of need," Tebow said his foundation is working "imperfectly, but in every way that we can" to support the fight against child exploitation, including by providing additional support to law enforcement, and funding long-term restoration efforts to support victims.

His foundation currently provides support for some 52 safe homes, and is in the process of expanding the support to an additional 19 homes.

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"It is a thin line between tortured and treasured," Tebow told lawmakers Tuesday. "And you are that thin line," he said, urging the chamber to take swift action to approve the bill.

"I spent way too much of my life chasing a much less important MVP," Tebow added. "I want to spend the rest of my life chasing the most vulnerable people."

The Renewed Hope Act of 2026, which cleared House committee markup earlier this year, seeks to establish a dedicated workforce of more than 200 analysts, investigators, and forensic specialists working within DHS's Homeland Security Investigations, or HSI, to "deconflict, coordinate, and synchronize child sexual exploitation investigations." 

The bill would equip and specially train officers on victim identification, location, and rescue operations for unknown children or children identified in sexual abuse databases.

Support for the legislation comes as the number of unidentified child victims in exploitation databases has surged in recent years. According to the Tim Tebow Foundation, there are an estimated 57,000 unidentified victims of child trafficking. The foundation emphasizes that these children remain hidden from official statistics and protection systems — as echoed by others who testified in Tuesday's emotional hearing.  

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In the last six months alone, Tebow noted that more than 338,000 unique IP addresses based in the U.S. have been identified trading child sexual abuse images across so-called "peer-to-peer" networks.

"Every day, [these children] are praying that we are going to respond," Tebow said in his testimony. "But how are we going to respond?"

"I am deeply grateful to the members of Congress on both sides of the aisle who are coming together to support the Renewed Hope Act of 2026. This legislation gives our nation the opportunity to build a stronger rescue team of analysts and investigators so that children who are suffering can be identified and protected. This is a problem we can solve."

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., who chairs the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, has long prioritized issues of child trafficking, which he assailed as a "scourge" on our society.

"I am convening this subcommittee hearing to expose how our youth are groomed, exploited, and overlooked by the existing system," he said this week. "Congress must dismantle the criminal networks that profit from exploiting the most vulnerable among us and put an end to child trafficking."

Fox News Digital's Scott Thompson contributed to this report. 

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Team USA has steamrolled the competition so far in the World Baseball Classic.

Kyle Schwarber hit a two-run homer and Gunnar Henderson had four hits and two RBIs in a 9-1 victory over Britain on Saturday night. 

The U.S. improved to 2-0 in Pool B at Houston. Britain fell to 0-2.

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Nate Eaton homered on Tarik Skubal’s first pitch to give Britain a quick lead it held until the fifth inning, but his teammates couldn’t muster anything else at the plate.

U.S. hitters had managed just one single when Ernie Clement reached on an error by third baseman Ivan Johnson to start the fifth. Pete Crow-Armstrong doubled before Clement scored on a wild pitch by Andre Scrubb to tie it at 1.

Schwarber followed with a 427-foot drive that landed near the back of the second deck in right field to put the United States on top 3-1.

There were two outs in the inning when Henderson’s two-run single made it 5-1.

Aaron Judge, who homered in Friday night’s win over Brazil, knocked out a panel on the metal scoreboard with a 109.6 mph RBI single in a three-run sixth that pushed it to 8-1.

Skubal allowed two hits with five strikeouts in three innings. It’s scheduled to be the only start of the tournament for the two-time defending AL Cy Young Award winner, who will return to spring training with the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.

Britain plays Italy on Sunday. The Americans are off until reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes pitches Monday night against Mexico.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Debate on Capitol Hill continues to rage over whether President Donald Trump started a "war" with the strikes he carried out against Iran last weekend, a key consideration for whether the president must look to Congress for authority to continue Operation Epic Fury.

Where Republicans see a narrowly-tailored attack designed to prevent a U.S. adversary from securing nuclear capabilities, Democrats see a conflict that could easily spill into a broader conflict.

"Congress is not supposed to be an after-the-fact spectator, the Constitution makes plain," Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., told Fox News Digital.

"President Trump has not said, like in Venezuela, ‘this is a police operation,' that it’s ‘an arrest,’" Kaine said, comparing the strikes to the January capture of Nicolás Maduro.

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Democrats like Kaine have blasted Trump for dragging the U.S. into a conflict that, in their view, looks a lot like a war — something only Congress has the power to declare. It is that determination that makes them believe lawmakers should use the War Powers Act of 1973 to curb Trump's powers in Iran.

That law prevents the president from continuing hostilities against a foreign power that extends past 60 days.

Republicans like Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., see no reason to invoke the War Powers Act, given the scope of the current conflict.

A measure to kill a Democrat-led war powers resolution aimed at handcuffing Trump’s military operations in Iran passed on Wednesday in a 53-47 Senate vote.

"I mean, even if you disagree with this, I just don’t think you can dispute [that] they’re complying with the statute. The president has the authority under Article II to do what he has done so far," Hawley said, referring to the Constitution's military power granted to the country's commander in chief.

Last Saturday, the U.S. conducted a series of strikes in collaboration with Israel, targeting the country’s military leadership and killing the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Trump administration has framed the attack as a necessary campaign to halt Iran’s work towards obtaining a nuclear weapon.

Although Hawley supports the administration’s work so far, he has a firm red line in mind for where the conflict would require Congressional say-so.

"Ground troops would be a different deal," Hawley said. "But [Trump] just said, ‘We’re not going to do ground troops,’ so, I just say to my Democrat friends — I think they’re just looking for something to vote against the president on."

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Democrats remain unconvinced.

Some Democrats noted that the language the administration has used suggests it views the conflict as something more than isolated strikes.

"The president and the secretary of state have called it a war. So have the generals. If we’re at war, Congress has to provide authorization," Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., said.

Other Democrats, like Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., attacked the administration’s stated reason for the attack.

"There was no imminent threat to the United States. There were threats to Israel, but in terms of an imminent threat, there was not one.  Consequently, this is the president’s war of choice," Warner said.

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"You have to come before Congress," Warner added.

To Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., the consideration should deal less with technicalities and more with consideration of the cost that could come with Trump’s attacks.

"The American people make the decision on going to war because it's their sons and daughters that will lose their lives. I still think that’s the case, regardless of who the president might be," Durbin said.

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Amazon kicked off the weekend with deep discounts on spring cleaning gear, home essentials, tech and beauty favorites. A cordless Shark vacuum is down to $200 (from $350), a five-outlet surge protector is just $10 and a top-selling portable tire inflator is more than 75% off — but these prices may not last.

These are the top-selling products FOX readers can’t stop buying — now marked down for the weekend.

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Cold weather can lower tire pressure fast. This portable air inflator tops off car, bike and motorcycle tires in minutes, with a digital display and automatic shutoff to prevent overfilling. It’s now 78% off — one of its biggest discounts to date.

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After a long winter indoors, this Shark cordless stick vacuum makes it easy to refresh carpets, upholstery and stairs — and it’s now $150 off. The lightweight design moves easily from room to room, a self-cleaning brushroll tackles pet hair and a HEPA filter traps dust. It also converts to a handheld for quick cleanups and tight corners.

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Be ready for scrapes and minor injuries with this 160-piece first aid kit. Down to $18, this set includes wound care supplies, topical treatments and pain relievers, all packed in a durable, organized case. Toss it in your car, travel bag or keep it at home as outdoor activities pick up this spring.

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Keep your nails trimmed and tidy with this stainless-steel grooming kit that's down to just $10. The set includes clippers, scissors, tweezers and other essentials in a compact travel case. Use it at home or pack it for easy upkeep on the go.

Get ready for spring with deals on outdoor tools, cleaning gear and home refresh essentials.

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This robot vacuum and mop does more than clean — it empties itself and even washes and dries its own mop pads. With powerful suction for pet hair, smart mapping and app controls for scheduling and setting no-go zones, it’s a low-maintenance upgrade that cuts down on daily chores.

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The Westinghouse power washer uses water pressure to blast dirt, mildew and rust from driveways, patios, decks and fences. It includes a pro-style steel wand, five quick-connect nozzles and a soap tank to refresh siding, outdoor furniture and other exterior surfaces for spring.

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Tackle carpet and upholstery stains with Bissell’s Little Green Multi-Purpose Cleaner. This compact deep cleaner uses a scrubbing brush and powerful suction to lift pet messes and stubborn winter salt stains — without dragging out a full-size machine.

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Skip the risk of loose bristles with this bristle-free grill brush. Its heat-resistant fiber heads clear away food debris, and the built-in scraper handles stubborn residue. Three extra cleaning heads are included, making it a smart pick for grilling season.

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Refresh your bedroom and bathroom for spring with easy upgrades, from new pillows to fresh towels.

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You don’t need a new mattress to upgrade your sleep setup. Start with this two-pack of Beckham Hotel Collection pillows. Each one features a plush yet supportive fill that delivers a hotel-like feel and holds its shape, offering balanced comfort for back, side and stomach sleepers.

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Clear winter dust, pet dander and debris from mattresses, upholstery and rugs with this compact and affordable vacuum. Its powerful suction and ultrasonic vibration lift embedded particles for a quick refresh — no big-ticket replacements needed.

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Swap worn towels for this soft, absorbent cotton set from American Soft Linen. The six-piece collection includes two full-size bath towels, two hand towels and two washcloths for a plush, hotel-inspired refresh at home. 

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Give your bedroom a seasonal reset with this soft, breathable microfiber sheet set. It includes a fitted sheet, a flat sheet and two pillowcases, and comes in a range of neutral tones and bold colors to instantly brighten your space.

Save on everyday tech essentials and smart upgrades that keep you connected, powered up and organized.

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Keep track of your keys, luggage, wallet or even your pet with Apple AirTags. Attach one and use Apple’s Find My network to locate lost items from your iPhone with a quick ping or map view. This discounted four-pack delivers better value than buying a single AirTag for $29.

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Turn one outlet into a full charging station with this surge-protecting wall extender, complete with multiple AC plugs and USB ports. It keeps phones, laptops and everyday devices powered up without the cord clutter. This may be the best $10 you'll spend this weekend.

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Bose QuietComfort headphones combine rich, balanced sound with an extremely comfortable fit. They’re a smart pick for frequent travelers or anyone looking to tune out distractions without compromising audio quality. A quick charge delivers up to 24 hours of battery life.

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This Wi-Fi digital frame lets you send and display photos straight from your phone, turning quick snaps into an instant slideshow. It auto-rotates for portrait or landscape viewing and adds life to your space, no printer required.

Upgrade your kitchen with deals on everyday cookware, small appliances and countertop favorites.

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This Cuisinart 11-piece stainless steel cookware set includes the essential pots, pans and lids you need for everything from quick weeknight dinners to weekend entertaining. Built for durability and even heating, it’s a reliable kitchen staple that helps you cook with confidence.

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This 6.5-quart Le Creuset Signature Dutch Oven is an heirloom-quality staple for tender braises, juicy roasts and even homemade sourdough bread. The sea salt shade is $170 off right now — a rare discount on a kitchen classic.

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Make dessert a hands-on family activity with the Chefman ice cream maker, now $100 off. Whip up homemade ice cream, sorbet and other frozen treats in minutes. Its generous capacity makes it a smart pick for spring and summer entertaining.

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This Chefman digital air fryer handles both quick snacks and full dinners with ease. With 17 preset cooking functions, it takes guesswork out of meals, while the drip tray helps simplify cleanup and the wide glass window lets you monitor food as it crisps.

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Save on everyday staples for men and women to wear now and into spring.

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These Chooka waterproof Chelsea booties combine classic style with practicality. The waterproof design keeps feet dry during rainy spring days, and the slip-on silhouette and elastic side panels make them convenient for daily wear.

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Lightweight and on sale now, these Hanes joggers are perfect for chilly spring mornings, weekend errands and laid-back days outside. The soft cotton-blend fabric and adjustable drawstring waist keep you comfortable, while side pockets add practicality.

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Wind-resistant fabric and a relaxed fit make this bomber jacket a go-to layer for transitional weather. It features four pockets – including a zippered sleeve pocket for quick access to essentials. It’s now at its lowest price in the past 30 days. 

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Black leggings are a wardrobe staple, and now’s a smart time to replace worn-out pairs. This high-waist style feels supportive yet flexible, and features convenient side pockets to stash your phone and keys.

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Stock up on beauty and oral care must-haves at limited-time prices.

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The Waterpik portable water flosser makes it easy to upgrade your oral care routine. Its cordless design uses targeted water pressure to clean between teeth and along the gum line. Since it's rechargeable and compact, it’s ideal for small bathrooms or tossing in a travel bag.

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Medicube’s Zero Pore Pads are pre-soaked toner pads formulated with exfoliating acids to sweep away dead skin and excess oil. The dual-textured pads tone and lightly exfoliate in one step after cleansing.

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This lightweight rosemary-infused hair oil can help nourish your scalp and add shine without weighing your hair down. Use it as a scalp treatment or smoothing finish after air drying or heat styling.

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Help strengthen brittle nails and soften cuticles with Onyx Hard as Hoof nail cream. Massage it into your nail beds daily to help achieve smoother, healthier-looking nails.

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Aaron Judge wasted no time clubbing his first World Baseball Classic homer. 

Judge, the Team USA captain, hit a first-inning two-run home run, while Brice Turang had three hits and four RBI to lead Team USA to a whopping win over Brazil in its World Baseball Classic opener Friday night.

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There was one out and one on in the first when Judge, the first player to commit to the team last April, connected off Bo Takahashi at Houston’s Daikin Park.

Lucas Ramirez homered twice for Brazil with his father, 12-time All-Star Manny Ramirez, in attendance. He cut the lead to 2-1 with his leadoff homer, and his solo shot in the eighth got Brazil within 8-5.

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At 20 years, 49 days, he became the youngest player in WBC history with a multi-homer game.

Byron Buxton was hit by a pitch in the fifth to push the Americans’ lead to 4-1. Turang cleared the bases with his double to left field two pitches later to make it 7-1.

Brazil is in the WBC for just the second time and first since 2013. The team fell to 0-4 all-time in the tournament after losing to Japan, Cuba and China in 2013.

Another highlight for Brazil came when 17-year-old high school senior Joseph Contreras got Judge to ground into a bases-loaded double play to end the second inning. Contreras, the youngest player in the WBC this year, is the son of pitcher José Contreras, who played 11 MLB seasons.

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The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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A federal appeals court on Thursday lifted a lower court’s injunction that had restricted immigration agents’ use of force during Operation Midway Blitz, the Trump administration’s major enforcement operation in Chicago.

A three-judge panel of the 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 to vacate the district court’s preliminary injunction and dismiss the appeal, saying the lower court had "granted an overbroad, constitutionally suspect injunction."

Attorney General Pam Bondi called the ruling a "huge legal win" for the Trump administration.

"Tonight the @thejusticedept delivered a huge legal win in the 7th Circuit for President Trump in support of Operation Midway Blitz — @POTUS's crucial law enforcement surge into Chicago," she posted on X. "President Trump is trying to protect American citizens while local elected officials REFUSE to do so. @thejusticedept attorneys were proud to argue this case. We will continue fighting and WINNING for the President's law-and-order agenda."

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Federal immigration authorities increased enforcement efforts as part of Operation Midway Blitz last fall in Chicago, leading to violent clashes between protesters and officers.

In October, protesters and journalists sued several federal agencies, arguing that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) violated their First and Fourth Amendment rights by using tear gas and other chemical agents to break up demonstrations.

The district court sided with the plaintiffs and issued a preliminary injunction regulating federal immigration enforcement efforts. The federal government appealed.

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The plaintiffs later asked the district court to dismiss the case, noting that Operation Midway Blitz had wound down. U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis granted the motion in January.

The majority opinion criticized Ellis’ decision to dismiss the case "without prejudice," which allows it to potentially be refiled.

"Because the district court dismissed this case without prejudice—against the plaintiffs’ unopposed request for a dismissal with prejudice—any class members or the lead plaintiffs could refile these claims tomorrow," they wrote. "They could ask the district court to reinstate a near-identical preliminary injunction, adopting the facts and legal reasoning from the district court’s order."

The 7th Circuit also ordered "vacatur," effectively nullifying Ellis’ prior injunction.

The judges said vacatur is the "best way to wipe the slate clean" and is "proper to ensure the district court’s injunction order does not affect future litigation."

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