A federal judge permanently blocked President Trump's executive order targeting law firm Perkins Coie. Judge Beryl Howell deemed the order an unprecedented attack on the judicial system, violating the Constitution by retaliating against the firm for representing clients in politically charged cases. The order restricted Perkins Coie's access to...
The Trump administration has dropped its attempt to withhold funding from Maine schools after a legal challenge. The USDA had threatened to freeze funds for a child nutrition program because Maine allowed transgender girls to participate in girls' sports, a policy the administration claimed violated Title IX. Maine...
The US Army plans a large-scale parade in Washington D.C. on June 14th to commemorate its 250th anniversary. The event, coinciding with President Trump's 79th birthday, will feature 6,600 soldiers, 150 vehicles, 50 aircraft, fireworks, and a day-long festival. While the Army cites the anniversary as the reason,...
A federal judge permanently blocked President Trump's executive order targeting law firm Perkins Coie, deeming it unconstitutional. Judge Beryl Howell's ruling declared the order an attack on the American legal system's foundational principles, citing the unprecedented targeting of a firm for representing clients with opposing views. The order...
Prince Harry expressed his desire for reconciliation with the Royal Family in a BBC interview following a lost legal battle over UK security. He feels his family's safety is jeopardized without adequate protection, blaming the Royal Household for the situation. Harry stated he can't bring his family to...
California Republicans are strategically leveraging child sex crime bills to highlight divisions within the Democratic supermajority. Their tactic involves proposing stricter penalties, forcing Democrats to defend their stances on criminal justice reform. While a recent Republican-backed bill to increase penalties for soliciting 16- and 17-year-olds failed, it exposed...
A Texas judge, a Trump appointee, blocked the Trump administration's attempt to deport Venezuelan migrants using the 1798 Alien Enemies Act. The judge ruled the act doesn't apply to individuals, but rather to invading armies. While a landmark victory, the ruling's narrow interpretation leaves a loophole for future...
PBS CEO Paula Kerger denounced President Trump's executive order aiming to defund PBS and NPR as unlawful, stating it threatens their ability to serve the public. Trump's order, citing alleged bias, targets both direct and indirect public funding. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which distributes the funds, claims it's...
The Trump administration has settled a $30 million civil lawsuit filed on behalf of Ashli Babbitt's estate. Babbitt, a Trump supporter, was shot and killed by a Capitol Police officer during the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot. The settlement avoids a trial and further legal proceedings. The lawsuit alleged...
Trump's proposed budget includes a 40% cut to federal rental assistance, shifting funds to states to manage their own programs. This would impact millions of cost-burdened renters and exacerbate homelessness, according to advocates. A two-year cap on aid for able-bodied adults is also proposed. While the White...
