Over 150 former state and federal judges condemned the Trump administration's actions, citing the arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan as an intimidation tactic. Judge Dugan's arrest, on charges of obstructing immigration agents, is viewed by the judges, led by former federal judges Nancy Gertner and...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a 20% reduction in four-star generals and a 10% cut in other general and flag officers across the active duty military and National Guard. These cuts, following the dismissal of several top generals, including the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, are seen...
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced he won't run for U.S. Senate in 2026 against incumbent Jon Ossoff, leaving a competitive Republican primary. Kemp cited a commitment to ensuring a strong GOP nominee. Several Republicans, including Reps. Buddy Carter, Mike Collins, and Marjorie Taylor Greene, are potential candidates. Democrats...
Legal expert Steve Vladeck highlights a discrepancy between President Trump's public statements and the actions of government lawyers in court regarding the detention of individuals in El Salvador. While courts demand action from the government to secure the release of detainees, Trump claims no such requests have been made....
The Justice Department, aligning with the Biden administration's approach, urged a Texas judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Idaho, Kansas, and Missouri. These states sought to restrict telehealth access to the abortion medication mifepristone, arguing the FDA should roll back access. The DOJ contends the states lack standing...
A North Carolina federal judge has ordered the state Board of Elections to certify Democrat Justice Allison Riggs's victory in the State Supreme Court race. Republican challenger Judge Jefferson Griffin attempted to overturn the election results by challenging the eligibility of thousands of voters, but Judge Richard E. Myers...
The Trump administration announced it will cut off all new federal research grants to Harvard University, citing alleged violations of federal law, including ignoring antisemitism and mismanagement. This follows President Trump's threat to revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status, a move Harvard's president called illegal. The administration accuses Harvard of...
Seventeen states and Washington, D.C., are suing President Trump over an executive order halting new wind energy projects. The coalition argues the order is unlawful, jeopardizing jobs, investments, and climate goals. They contend Trump lacks the authority to unilaterally stop the permitting process. The White House counters...
Several senior officials at the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) resigned on Monday, following the Trump administration's withdrawal of arts grants nationwide. The resignations, announced via email and social media, affect numerous departments, including dance, design, and literary arts. This comes as the NEA faces proposed elimination...
Donald Trump's plan to impose tariffs on films produced outside the U.S. has sparked debate. Actor Jon Voight, a Trump advisor, presented a proposal including tax incentives, treaty changes, and infrastructure subsidies to boost domestic film production. While Trump initially suggested 100% tariffs, he later stated that no...
