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Trump Administration Moves to Block NYC Congestion Pricing Program
The Trump administration on Wednesday moved to block New York City's congestion pricing program, citing concerns over its legality and impact on working-class Americans. In a letter to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated that the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) approval of the tolling initiative was "not authorized by law" and would be rescinded. 
The Trump administration on Wednesday moved to block New York City's congestion pricing program, citing concerns over its legality and impact on working-class Americans. In a letter to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated that the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) approval of the tolling initiative was "not authorized by law" and would be rescinded. -
Thousands of Migrant Children Lose Legal Representation Under Trump Administration Order
The Trump administration has ordered nonprofit legal service providers working with unaccompanied migrant children to immediately halt their government-funded operations, a move that could leave thousands of minors facing deportation without legal representation. 
The Trump administration has ordered nonprofit legal service providers working with unaccompanied migrant children to immediately halt their government-funded operations, a move that could leave thousands of minors facing deportation without legal representation. -
Trump to Impose 25% Tariffs on Autos, Pharmaceuticals, and Semiconductors
President Donald Trump announced plans Tuesday to impose a 25% tariff on automobile imports, along with similar duties on pharmaceuticals and semiconductors, as part of his administration's latest push to reshape global trade policy. The proposed tariffs, which Trump said could take effect as early as April 2, would mark a significant escalation in his trade agenda, which has increasingly relied on tariffs to pressure foreign governments and incentivize domestic production. 
President Donald Trump announced plans Tuesday to impose a 25% tariff on automobile imports, along with similar duties on pharmaceuticals and semiconductors, as part of his administration's latest push to reshape global trade policy. The proposed tariffs, which Trump said could take effect as early as April 2, would mark a significant escalation in his trade agenda, which has increasingly relied on tariffs to pressure foreign governments and incentivize domestic production. -
DOGE Uncovers $4.7 Trillion in Untraceable Treasury Payments
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has identified $4.7 trillion in Treasury payments that were made without a critical tracking code, raising concerns over federal financial transparency. The transactions, which were missing the Treasury Account Symbol (TAS), accounted for nearly 70% of federal expenditures in fiscal year 2024. 
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has identified $4.7 trillion in Treasury payments that were made without a critical tracking code, raising concerns over federal financial transparency. The transactions, which were missing the Treasury Account Symbol (TAS), accounted for nearly 70% of federal expenditures in fiscal year 2024. -
Leonard Peltier Freed After 50 Years: Biden Commutation Triggers FBI Backlash
Leonard Peltier, the 80-year-old Native American activist convicted in the 1975 killings of FBI agents, walked out of a Florida prison Tuesday after President Joe Biden commuted his life sentence to home confinement. 
Leonard Peltier, the 80-year-old Native American activist convicted in the 1975 killings of FBI agents, walked out of a Florida prison Tuesday after President Joe Biden commuted his life sentence to home confinement. -
Four Top Deputies Resign Amid NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ Political Crisis
Four of New York City Mayor Eric Adams' top deputies resigned on Monday, deepening the turmoil within his administration as he continues to grapple with political fallout from a federal corruption case that was abruptly dropped last week. The departures come amid growing scrutiny over the Justice Department's decision to dismiss charges against Adams and increasing pressure from lawmakers calling for his resignation. 
Four of New York City Mayor Eric Adams' top deputies resigned on Monday, deepening the turmoil within his administration as he continues to grapple with political fallout from a federal corruption case that was abruptly dropped last week. The departures come amid growing scrutiny over the Justice Department's decision to dismiss charges against Adams and increasing pressure from lawmakers calling for his resignation. -
‘No Kings on Presidents Day’ Rallies Target Trump Policies, Musk’s Influence
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across the United States on Monday in coordinated "No Kings on Presidents Day" protests against President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, who leads the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency. The rallies, spanning major cities and state capitals, opposed Trump's executive actions and Musk's increasing influence over federal spending policies. 
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across the United States on Monday in coordinated "No Kings on Presidents Day" protests against President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, who leads the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency. The rallies, spanning major cities and state capitals, opposed Trump's executive actions and Musk's increasing influence over federal spending policies. -
Kamala Harris’ Broadway Speech Sparks Mockery Over ‘Word Salad’ Remarks
Former Vice President Kamala Harris drew criticism for a speech delivered to the cast of A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical on Broadway, with detractors mocking her remarks as incoherent and likening her delivery to a "word salad." The event, which took place over the weekend, was part of a broader visit to New York, where Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, also attended a performance of Gypsy. 
Former Vice President Kamala Harris drew criticism for a speech delivered to the cast of A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical on Broadway, with detractors mocking her remarks as incoherent and likening her delivery to a "word salad." The event, which took place over the weekend, was part of a broader visit to New York, where Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, also attended a performance of Gypsy. -
Trump Seeks Supreme Court Approval to Fire Whistleblower Protection Chief
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling that temporarily reinstated Hampton Dellinger as head of the Office of Special Counsel (OSC), marking the first major legal appeal of Trump's second term. The emergency petition, filed by acting Solicitor General Sarah Harris, argues that the court must intervene to protect presidential authority, calling Dellinger's reinstatement "an unprecedented assault on the separation of powers." 
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling that temporarily reinstated Hampton Dellinger as head of the Office of Special Counsel (OSC), marking the first major legal appeal of Trump's second term. The emergency petition, filed by acting Solicitor General Sarah Harris, argues that the court must intervene to protect presidential authority, calling Dellinger's reinstatement "an unprecedented assault on the separation of powers." -
DOJ Moves to Dismiss Corruption Charges Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams Amid Prosecutor Resignations
The Department of Justice filed a motion on Friday to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams following a series of resignations from top federal prosecutors who objected to the decision. The motion, signed by senior officials, including acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, signals a significant intervention from DOJ leadership after a week of internal turmoil. 
The Department of Justice filed a motion on Friday to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams following a series of resignations from top federal prosecutors who objected to the decision. The motion, signed by senior officials, including acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, signals a significant intervention from DOJ leadership after a week of internal turmoil.
