President Trump signed executive orders to overhaul the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), aiming to expedite the licensing and deployment of new nuclear reactors within 18 months. The orders call for a "total and complete reform" of the NRC, including streamlining the permitting process and potentially reducing staff. This...
The Supreme Court sided with Donald Trump, allowing him to fire leaders of two independent agencies despite existing law protecting them. This decision, issued via the shadow docket, departs from nearly a century of precedent. While not a final ruling, it signals the conservative majority's willingness to grant...
Former Trump administration border czar Tom Homan's security detail costs over $500,000 monthly, totaling nearly $1 million with travel expenses. This includes a rotating team of approximately 30 DHS agents providing 24/7 protection due to death threats Homan received following his appointment. The high cost has raised concerns...
The US Senate voted to revoke California's waiver allowing stricter vehicle emission standards, effectively blocking its 2035 ban on gasoline cars. This action, utilizing the 1996 Congressional Review Act, was criticized by environmental groups and legal experts who argue it misapplies the act. While the Senate only nullified...
Shira Perlmutter, former head of the U.S. Copyright Office, sued the Trump administration after her dismissal. She claims her removal was unlawful, arguing only the Librarian of Congress can appoint and remove the Register of Copyrights. President Trump's appointment of a temporary replacement is also challenged as unauthorized....
NewsNation anchor Chris Cuomo criticized the Democratic Party for focusing on President Trump while ignoring the threat of Islamist extremism. His comments follow the killing of two Israeli embassy employees in Washington D.C. by a suspect who allegedly shouted "Free Palestine." Cuomo argued that the suspect's actions were influenced...
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction halting widespread layoffs at most major federal agencies, finding the Trump administration likely overstepped its authority. The order, extending a temporary restraining order, prevents new reductions in force and finalizing existing ones. The judge stated the President needs congressional authorization for...
The Trump administration released migrants to NGOs along the US-Mexico border, despite a FEMA letter warning that aiding migrants might violate smuggling laws. Shelters, providing lodging and transportation, faced potential felony charges. ICE continued requesting shelter services even after the March 11 letter, creating a conflict. Several shelters,...
The Trump administration alleges Columbia University violated federal civil rights law by exhibiting "deliberate indifference" towards Jewish student harassment. The Department of Health and Human Services accuses Columbia of Title VI violations, citing a hostile environment for Jewish students since October 2023. Columbia says it's working with the government...
Vice President JD Vance addressed the graduating class of the U.S. Naval Academy, praising President Trump's approach to military intervention. Vance emphasized Trump's focus on clearly defined goals and decisive actions, contrasting it with past "undefined missions" and "open-ended conflicts." He cited the recent, albeit paused, bombing of Houthi...
