Following Trump's threat of severe tariffs on Russia unless a Ukraine peace deal is reached, China has pledged to deepen its alliance with Russia. Chinese President Xi Jinping, after meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, emphasized strengthening mutual support. This comes despite China's stated neutrality in the conflict....
The US Justice Department's federal programs branch, responsible for defending Trump administration policies, has lost nearly two-thirds of its staff. Sixty-nine of roughly 110 lawyers have left since Trump's election, citing demoralization, unsustainable workloads, and pressure to defend legally questionable policies. Departures include many supervisors and experienced litigators....
Following the Supreme Court's decision, several federal agencies initiated mass layoffs. However, the Trump administration informed a California court that some agencies are now reversing course due to incentivized departures and attrition. While departments like State, Education, and Health and Human Services proceeded with layoffs, the administration argues...
Senate Republicans are modifying President Trump's $9.4 billion spending cuts proposal before a Friday deadline. A key change removes $400 million in cuts to the PEPFAR HIV/AIDS program, aiming to secure enough votes for passage. Further modifications address concerns about cuts to public broadcasting, with funds being reprogrammed...
Reps. Salazar and Escobar introduced the Dignity Act of 2025, aiming to provide legal status for undocumented immigrants in the US since before 2021. This bipartisan bill offers up to seven years of legal status with work authorization, requiring restitution and regular DHS check-ins, but excludes federal benefits and...
Seventeen immigration court judges have been fired, according to their union, the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers. Fifteen were dismissed on Friday and two on Monday, impacting courts in ten states. The firings, deemed "without cause," occur amidst the Trump administration's intensified deportation efforts and a massive...
The Supreme Court's decision to allow the Trump administration to dismantle parts of the Education Department is drawing criticism for its inconsistency with previous rulings against Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. Legal scholars point to the lack of explanation for the ruling, highlighting the court's use of the "shadow...
Former President Barack Obama criticized Big Law firms for succumbing to pressure from the Trump administration, prioritizing financial gain over legal principles. He expressed disappointment at firms 'setting aside the law' to avoid losing clients or jeopardizing personal luxuries. Obama also criticized universities, citing Columbia University's compromise with...
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is demanding a federal investigation into the management of the Dragon Bravo wildfire, which has burned over 5,700 acres and devastated the Grand Canyon's North Rim. Hobbs questions the initial decision to treat the fire as a controlled burn, citing concerns about potential federal budget...
A federal judge in Seattle blocked the Trump administration from using its travel ban to prevent 80 vetted refugees from entering the U.S. Judge Jamal Whitehead ruled that the ban contradicts itself, stating it doesn't limit seeking refugee status. He ordered the administration to resume processing these refugees and...
