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...
Former US President Donald Trump hosted a private dinner for the top 220 holders of his cryptocurrency, TRUMP. Attendees, who purchased millions of dollars worth of the coin, enjoyed a gala event at his golf club, featuring a speech by Trump on cryptocurrency and a surprise dance performance to...
President Trump threatened a 50% tariff on all European Union imports and a 25% tariff on smartphones not made in the US. These threats, announced on social media, reflect Trump's unpredictable trade policy. He cited a lack of progress in EU trade talks as justification, despite the EU...
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...
The Supreme Court temporarily allowed President Trump to fire two federal officials, maintaining the status quo from a prior ruling. However, the Court's order included a significant caveat: it signaled that the President will not be permitted to fire members of the Federal Reserve, despite the Court's broader...
The White House rejected a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report concluding that the Trump administration illegally blocked $5 billion in funding for electric vehicle charging stations, violating the Impoundment Control Act. The GAO stated the administration bypassed the required formal rescissions process. Trump's budget director dismissed the report,...
