President Trump's administration is accused of undermining the IRS's independence and using it for political purposes. After appointing political allies to key IRS positions, Trump publicly threatened to revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status, and extended that threat to other universities, citing alleged antisemitism. This action raises concerns about a...
The Fourth Circuit Court unanimously rejected the Trump administration's attempt to halt expedited discovery in the Abrego Garcia case. Judge Harvie Wilkinson III's opinion sharply criticized the government for detaining Abrego Garcia in a foreign prison after admitting to his wrongful deportation, violating due process. The court emphasized...
A federal judge issued an injunction blocking the Trump administration from deporting non-citizens to countries other than their origin without due process. Judge Brian Murphy's ruling prevents deportations to countries where individuals might face harm without a chance to contest their removal. The injunction mandates written notice and...
President Trump issued an executive order aimed at boosting the US commercial fishing industry by reducing regulations and opening previously protected areas. This decision, praised by fishing groups, is condemned by environmental organizations who fear it will harm already depleted fish populations. The order prioritizes commercial interests over conservation...
A federal judge refused to immediately force the White House to comply with his order to reinstate The Associated Press' access to presidential events, despite the AP's claims of non-compliance. The dispute stems from the White House's ban on AP coverage due to its refusal to rename the Gulf...
Approximately 10,000 pages of documents related to Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 assassination were released, including Sirhan Sirhan's handwritten notes expressing an obsession with killing Kennedy. The notes revealed Sirhan's desire to "dispose of" Kennedy and his support for communist regimes. The release, ordered by President Trump, includes interviews...
US Vice President JD Vance concluded two days of talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome, focusing on tariffs and a potential US-Europe summit during President Trump's upcoming visit. Meloni, seen as a bridge between the US and EU, seeks to balance her alignment with Trump's policies...
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's plan to drastically downsize the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), expressing concerns about potential violations of a previous court order. The plan involved laying off approximately 1,500 employees, leaving only around 200. The judge cited worries about the legality of the...
Steve Witkoff, a real estate developer and close friend of President Trump, has become the de facto point person on crucial foreign policy issues. His globe-trotting diplomacy includes efforts to resolve the Ukraine war and broker a nuclear deal with Iran. Witkoff's unconventional approach, bypassing traditional foreign policy...
House Democrats are urging the White House to protect the Smithsonian Institution's independence following President Trump's March executive order. The order aims to remove "anti-American" content from federal agencies and museums, including the Smithsonian. Democrats worry this will compromise the institution's 175-year tradition of curatorial independence and its...
