A federal judge denied a temporary restraining order to block the Trump administration's removal of the U.S. Copyright Office director, Shira Perlmutter. Judge Timothy Kelly ruled Perlmutter hadn't demonstrated irreparable harm. The lawsuit continues, with a potential preliminary injunction hearing to be scheduled. Perlmutter's lawyers argue the president...
President Trump intensified his conflict with Harvard University, accusing it of disrespect and losing $250 million with each confrontation. He criticized Harvard's acceptance of foreign students, claiming they are radicalized and advocating for a 15% cap. Following Homeland Security's revocation of Harvard's SEVP certification, preventing the acceptance of...
President Trump reacted angrily to a question about the 'TACO trade,' a Wall Street term suggesting he backs down from tariff threats. The term, coined by a Financial Times columnist, describes market reactions to Trump's tariff pronouncements, which often see initial drops followed by sharp rebounds when he relents....
President Trump nominated Emil Bove III, a controversial Justice Department official known for aggressive immigration enforcement tactics, to a federal appeals court judgeship. Bove, a former Trump lawyer, faces a Senate confirmation process where he's likely to encounter unanimous Democratic opposition. Trump praised Bove's intelligence and toughness, ...
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), backed by Elon Musk, can access sensitive Treasury Department systems controlling trillions in payments. This follows an earlier ruling blocking access due to concerns about data security and improper disclosures. The judge's new decision...
President Trump accused Vladimir Putin of "playing with fire" for Russia's attacks on Ukrainian civilians, threatening unspecified "really bad things." This follows months of unfulfilled threats of sanctions against Russia. Trump's statement prompted a warning from Dmitri Medvedev, Russia's deputy security council chairman, regarding escalating tensions. The significance...
Carol, a hardworking immigrant from Hong Kong, was unexpectedly detained by federal immigration officials in St. Louis. For 20 years, she'd been a valued member of her Kennett, Missouri community, working two jobs and raising a family. Her sudden detainment, following a summons, has shocked her community who...
The EU faces a difficult choice in trade negotiations with the US. Despite initial optimism, EU officials now believe Trump's 10% tariff on most goods will likely remain. While a delay on higher tariffs has been achieved, a potential deal involves concessions like lower tariffs or quotas on...
Elon Musk, a former Trump advisor, publicly criticized the president's "big beautiful bill," a significant piece of legislation combining tax cuts and stricter immigration enforcement. Musk, who previously supported Trump's candidacy and worked within the administration, called the bill a "massive spending bill" increasing the federal deficit and hindering...
The House passed a GOP budget bill slashing social safety net programs for legal immigrants, including refugees and asylum seekers, and significantly increasing immigration fees. The bill aims to save money and project a tough stance on immigration. Advocates warn that hundreds of thousands of legal immigrants could...
