The Supreme Court temporarily lifted a restraining order blocking the Trump administration's immigration enforcement stops in Los Angeles. The order, issued by a lower court, prevented stops based solely on factors like race or occupation. The Supreme Court's decision allows the administration to resume its operations, which it claims...
Donald Trump's attempts to influence the New York City mayoral race by supporting Andrew Cuomo against Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani have backfired. Trump's actions, including alleged job offers to Mayor Eric Adams to withdraw, have inadvertently boosted Mamdani's campaign, garnering him increased support, endorsements, and media attention. Mamdani,...
The Trump administration appealed to the Supreme Court to reinstate a freeze on nearly $5 billion in foreign aid. A lower court judge ruled the administration's use of a "pocket rescission"—withholding funds without congressional approval—was illegal. The administration argues the ruling creates an unnecessary emergency and interbranch conflict,...
The Supreme Court temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that reinstated Rebecca Kelly Slaughter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). President Trump had fired Slaughter, along with another commissioner, challenging a 1935 precedent limiting the president's power to remove FTC members without cause. The Supreme Court's action suggests...
A federal appeals court upheld the $83 million defamation verdict against Donald Trump in E. Jean Carroll's lawsuit. The court rejected Trump's appeal, finding his arguments regarding presidential immunity and the damages award unfounded. The ruling stems from Trump's repeated defamatory statements about Carroll following her allegations of...
The Supreme Court temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that restricted federal immigration agents' ability to conduct stops based on race, ethnicity, or language in Los Angeles. Justice Sotomayor issued a strong dissent, arguing the decision allows for discriminatory profiling. The majority, however, contended that the large undocumented...
French Prime Minister François Bayrou faces a confidence vote on Monday, which he is widely expected to lose. This would mark France's third prime minister in 12 months, highlighting instability in the country's government. Bayrou's proposed spending cuts aimed at addressing France's spiraling deficit are unlikely to garner enough...
A federal appeals court upheld a $83.3 million jury verdict against Donald Trump for defaming E. Jean Carroll. The court rejected Trump's appeal, arguing he failed to provide grounds for reconsidering presidential immunity. This follows a separate $5 million verdict against Trump in a second case brought by...
At least 19 protesters were killed and over 100 injured in Nepal during clashes with security forces on Monday. Thousands of young people, in a protest dubbed "Gen Z," marched against government corruption and a recent social media ban. The demonstration, initially peaceful, escalated after protesters breached Parliament....
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced a cabinet reshuffle Monday, replacing key economic and security ministers following deadly protests sparked by lawmakers' lavish perks. Five ministers were dismissed, including the respected Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati. The protests, resulting in at least seven deaths according to police, stemmed from...
