The Trump administration refuses to repatriate Salvadoran national Kilmar Abrego Garcia, despite US Supreme Court rulings ordering his return after wrongful deportation. Initially admitting an error, the administration now argues it lacks jurisdiction as Abrego Garcia is imprisoned in El Salvador. The administration cites alleged MS-13 gang affiliation,...
Harvard University rejected the Trump administration's demands to restrict international student admissions and report foreign-born students violating conduct codes. The administration's actions were seen as an attempt to control Harvard. Harvard President Alan Garber vowed to defend the university's independence and constitutional rights, sparking celebrations among those who...
A legal battle continues over North Carolina's Supreme Court election, where Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin challenges thousands of ballots cast by overseas and military voters. A state court ruled that over 60,000 votes must be counted, but 2,000-7,000 overseas/military votes may be disqualified due to missing photo IDs. ...
President Trump issued a memorandum directing several agencies to prevent illegal aliens from receiving Social Security Act benefits. The order emphasizes verifying eligibility, prioritizing enforcement against non-compliant entities, expanding fraud prosecution programs, and improving data management to detect fraudulent payments. Specific actions include implementing recommendations from an SSA...
President Trump initiated a Section 232 investigation into the national security implications of US reliance on foreign sources for processed critical minerals and derivative products. The investigation, led by the Secretary of Commerce, will analyze supply chain vulnerabilities, foreign market manipulation, and US production capabilities. The investigation's findings...
A federal judge sharply criticized the Trump administration for failing to comply with a Supreme Court order to facilitate the return of Kilmar Ábrego García, wrongly deported to El Salvador. The judge rejected the administration's claim that it was powerless to act, deeming their actions insufficient. She ordered...
Former President Joe Biden will address the National Conference of Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled in Chicago on Tuesday. His speech focuses on concerns that President Trump's policies threaten Social Security. Trump's administration has faced criticism for planned workforce reductions at the Social Security Administration, controversial...
The Trump administration, instead of reinstating The Associated Press's (AP) access to the White House press pool as ordered by a federal judge, has eliminated the wire service position entirely. This follows a dispute over the AP's use of "Gulf of Mexico" instead of the administration's preferred "Gulf of...
A Maryland judge is investigating whether the White House is acting in bad faith regarding the wrongful deportation of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia to a Salvadoran prison. Garcia, despite having legal protections, was deported due to an administrative error. The judge ordered expedited discovery, including questioning government officials...
Harvard University, represented by Robert Hur and William Burck – both prominent attorneys with ties to past administrations – is locked in a major dispute with the Trump administration. The administration is threatening to withhold over $2 billion in funding unless Harvard implements significant campus reforms. Hur and...
