President Donald Trump faced multiple setbacks on Friday as he concluded his Middle East visit without stopping in Israel. The Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s request to lift a temporary block on deportations of Venezuelans under an old wartime law, leading Trump to express frustration on social media. In another blow, right-wing lawmakers derailed Trump’s key legislation in the House of Representatives, raising doubts about Republican unity around a bill extending tax cuts from Trump’s first term.

The Supreme Court’s rejection of the appeal to resume deportations of Venezuelans under a 227-year-old law highlighted the administration’s challenges. The court’s decision came after lawyers for deported Venezuelans alleged they were victims of “torture” in El Salvador, facing a lack of transparency from authorities. Meanwhile, in a major setback, House Republicans blocked Trump’s proposed legislation, citing insufficient cuts to federal spending and programs they oppose.

During his visit, Trump also acknowledged the dire situation in Gaza, where people are starving amid Israeli airstrikes. Trump vowed to address the crisis as Israel launched a new offensive in the region. Additionally, Trump accused former FBI Director James Comey of calling for his assassination based on a social media post, sparking controversy.

The series of setbacks facing Trump underscore the challenges his administration is grappling with both domestically and internationally, raising questions about the direction of key policies and priorities moving forward.