The US Supreme Court heard arguments in A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools, a case concerning liability for school districts discriminating against disabled students. A heated exchange occurred between Justice Gorsuch and attorney Lisa Blatt, with Blatt accused of misrepresenting her client's position. The justices debated whether a heightened...
Russia declared a temporary ceasefire from May 8th to 10th, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of Victory Day, citing humanitarian reasons. The Kremlin's statement called for Ukraine to reciprocate, threatening an appropriate response to any violations. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy rejected the short-term ceasefire, demanding a longer, unconditional halt to...
Over 100 lawyers and staff are leaving the Justice Department's civil rights division, accelerating a mass exodus spurred by the Trump administration's shift in priorities. The administration's 'deferred resignation program' offered continued pay during resignation, prompting many departures. The new division head, Harmeet K. Dhillon, welcomed the turnover,...
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a disability-rights case involving a teenage girl with epilepsy whose family alleges insufficient accommodations from her Minnesota school. Lower courts dismissed the discrimination case, prompting an appeal. The school district's lawyer faced accusations of shifting arguments, while the justices expressed skepticism about...
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine for Victory Day (May 8-10), citing humanitarian reasons. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy and Foreign Minister Sybiha rejected this, calling instead for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire, emphasizing the value of human lives over military parades. Russia's announcement follows a previous...
President Trump's administration has implemented sweeping border security measures, resulting in significantly reduced illegal crossings and increased deportations. Key achievements include the designation of gangs as terrorist organizations, a dramatic decrease in unaccompanied minors at the border, and the near-elimination of 'gotaways'. Furthermore, the administration has ended welfare...
Former Pentagon chief of staff Colin Carroll criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's leadership, alleging Hegseth prioritized leak investigations over other duties. Carroll, along with other officials, was dismissed. He described Hegseth's behavior as erratic and inconsistent. The White House supports Hegseth, while Carroll suggests the firings stemmed...
Trump discussed his meeting with Zelenskyy at Pope Francis's funeral, stating their relationship has improved. Zelenskyy requested more weapons, a request Trump has heard for three years. Trump expressed disappointment in Russia's recent attacks on Ukraine, while also suggesting a potential deal involving Crimea, a point Zelenskyy denies. ...
House Republicans unveiled a sweeping bill incorporating President Trump's agenda, allocating roughly $150 billion for defense and tens of billions more for border security. The bill, to be assembled from contributions by eleven committees before Memorial Day, includes $25 billion for a missile defense system, significant investments in shipbuilding...
The White House announced a new executive order targeting sanctuary cities that limit cooperation with immigration authorities. The order directs the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security to identify these jurisdictions, potentially leading to more lawsuits. This action mirrors previous attempts to withhold funding from sanctuary cities, efforts...
