A New Hampshire federal judge, Landya B. McCafferty, blocked the Trump administration's attempt to withhold federal funds from schools with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The judge ruled the administration's definition of DEI was inadequate, the policy threatened free speech, and the funding cuts would severely harm schools....
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., temporarily blocked key parts of President Trump's executive order on voting. The order sought to mandate proof of citizenship for voter registration and change how agencies distribute voter registration forms. Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly ruled that the President lacks the authority to bypass Congress's...
The Trump Organization plans to fire its ethics advisor, William Burck, after President Trump and his son Eric expressed concerns about a conflict of interest stemming from Burck's simultaneous representation of Harvard University and the Trump Organization. The conflict arises from the Trump administration's ongoing dispute with Harvard, involving...
Eleven years after Russia's annexation of Crimea, the peninsula remains a central point of contention in the ongoing Ukraine war. President Zelenskyy's refusal to cede any Ukrainian territory, including Crimea, has drawn criticism from former President Trump, who questioned why Ukraine didn't fight harder for Crimea in 2014. ...
Election officials nationwide are meeting to discuss President Trump's executive order aiming to overhaul election procedures. The order mandates changes to the voter registration form, voting system guidelines, and ballot acceptance deadlines. Legal challenges have been filed, arguing the order exceeds presidential authority and interferes with states' rights...
A federal judge in California issued an injunction blocking the Trump administration from withholding federal funds from sanctuary cities. Judge William Orrick ruled portions of President Trump's executive orders unconstitutional, preventing the administration from conditioning or denying funds based on immigration cooperation policies. The injunction follows a lawsuit...
A mistakenly filed Department of Justice document revealed legal flaws in the Trump administration's attempt to halt New York City's congestion pricing program. The document highlighted the "considerable litigation risk" of the administration's actions, citing weak arguments for cancellation. The DOJ lawyers suggested an alternative justification, emphasizing changed...
Former President Trump will mark his first 100 days back in office with a rally in Macomb County, Michigan next Tuesday. The rally, his first since returning to the White House, will be held in an automotive hub north of Detroit. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the...
A federal judge halted Trump administration directives threatening to cut federal funding for public schools with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The ruling, in a lawsuit filed by the NEA and ACLU, deemed the directives unconstitutionally vague and potentially violating teachers' free speech. The judge criticized the...
President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson oppose a proposed tax increase on millionaires, fearing it would drive wealthy individuals out of the country. This rejection complicates efforts to offset the massive cost of the Republican party-line bill, which includes tax breaks and increased spending. While some Republicans suggest...
