A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from withholding federal funds from cities with sanctuary policies. Judge William Orrick ruled portions of President Trump's executive orders unconstitutional, citing irreparable harm to municipalities due to budgetary uncertainty and undermined community trust. The injunction prevents the government from taking...
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is proposing a rule requiring neutrality in all primaries, targeting DNC Vice Chair David Hogg's plan to spend millions on primarying incumbents. Hogg, who leads the group Leaders We Deserve, defends his actions, arguing they don't conflict with his DNC role. The DNC...
Former Las Vegas councilwoman and Nevada state lawmaker Michele Fiore, convicted of wire fraud for misusing funds intended for a police officer's statue, has been pardoned by President Trump. Fiore, a staunch Trump supporter, allegedly used the money for personal expenses, including plastic surgery. The pardon, issued before...
The head of the US National Science Foundation (NSF), Sethuraman Panchanathan, resigned amid administration-led changes. The Trump administration, through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is slashing government spending, including canceling over $230 million in NSF grants focused on DEI and misinformation research. This move follows executive orders prohibiting...
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that US President Donald Trump brought up the idea of Canada becoming the 51st US state during a March phone call. This revelation comes ahead of Monday's Canadian elections, where Trump's trade policies and annexation comments are major campaign issues. Carney firmly...
A Manhattan federal prosecutor's office accidentally revealed an internal memo criticizing the Trump administration's strategy to halt New York City's congestion pricing program. The memo argued the strategy was legally risky and suggested an alternative approach. The Transportation Department responded by removing the Southern District from the case,...
The Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan gang members has sparked a legal battle. A newly unsealed document reveals migrants are given at least 12 hours to indicate intent to contest deportation, and 24 hours to file a habeas petition. The ACLU argues...
Donald Trump's online store is selling "Trump 2028" merchandise despite constitutional restrictions preventing him from running for president again. The 22nd Amendment limits presidents to two terms. Despite declining approval ratings and this legal barrier, Trump claims there are "methods" to enable a third term, though such a...
Federal agents arrested Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil without a warrant, claiming he was a flight risk. New court documents reveal the agents feared Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist, would flee after stating he would leave the scene. The ACLU disputes this, citing video evidence. Khalil's lawyers argue the...
President Trump, nearing his 100th day in office, expressed frustration over stalled peace negotiations in Ukraine. He privately admitted the mediation is harder than expected, citing the animosity between Putin and Zelensky. A recent Russian attack on Kyiv, which Trump deemed ill-timed, further complicated matters. While he publicly...
