The Trump administration faces multiple legal challenges and controversies. The White House considered transferring US prisoners to El Salvador, raising concerns about due process. The Supreme Court hasn't ruled on a mistaken deportation case, and legal battles continue regarding the Alien Enemies Act. Meanwhile, the administration faces...
House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, are employing legislative tactics to block votes aimed at repealing President Trump's tariffs until at least September. This involves a rule preventing the counting of calendar days for invoking the National Emergencies Act to rescind the tariffs. Johnson defended the move,...
Federal judges in Texas and New York have temporarily blocked the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants without due process. The Texas judge's order prevents the removal of anyone from the El Valle Detention Center potentially subject to deportation under the act. The...
A Fourth Circuit appeals court vacated a lower court ruling that ordered the reinstatement of tens of thousands of fired federal probationary employees. The court found the lower court lacked jurisdiction, but didn't rule on the legality of the firings. This follows a similar Supreme Court decision. ...
The Justice Department advised federal agencies to ignore a judge's ruling halting enforcement of a White House executive order targeting Jenner & Block law firm. The order, part of a series against firms with ties to Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, restricts access to federal buildings and contracts. Attorney...
Prince Harry's appeal against the UK government's decision regarding his security arrangements while in the UK continues. Harry's legal team argues the Home Office's "bespoke" security plan is inferior and breaches established protocols, failing to utilize an expert risk assessment body. The Home Office defends its approach, citing...
President Trump's 90-day pause on most new tariffs, excluding those on China, surprised his own trade representative, Jamieson Greer, who learned of the decision during a House hearing. The tariffs, the sharpest in 200 years, were expected to increase inflation and weaken economic growth. While Greer defended the...
A federal appeals court temporarily blocked a lower court's order to reinstate approximately 24,000 probationary federal workers. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals stayed the order, pending a full appeal, arguing the lower court lacked jurisdiction. This follows a similar Supreme Court decision halting the reinstatement of 16,000...
During the 2016 presidential campaign, Donald Trump criticized the Iran nuclear deal, suggesting a more aggressive negotiating approach. Now, with Iran closer to developing nuclear weapons due partly to Trump's 2018 withdrawal from the deal, he faces the challenge of negotiating a new agreement. However, a significant gap...
Prince Harry's appeal against the UK government's decision to reduce his security detail continued at the Court of Appeal. Harry argues that the reduced protection, citing threats from extremist groups and paparazzi, is insufficient for him and his family. The government contends its "bespoke" security arrangements are adequate....
