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14 States Sue Elon Musk, Trump Over Constitutionality of Government Efficiency Office
A coalition of 14 states filed a lawsuit Thursday against Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, challenging the constitutionality of the authority granted to Musk through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The lawsuit, brought by Democratic attorneys general from states including Arizona, Michigan, and Rhode Island, argues that Trump unlawfully created DOGE and granted Musk sweeping powers without congressional approval. 
A coalition of 14 states filed a lawsuit Thursday against Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, challenging the constitutionality of the authority granted to Musk through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The lawsuit, brought by Democratic attorneys general from states including Arizona, Michigan, and Rhode Island, argues that Trump unlawfully created DOGE and granted Musk sweeping powers without congressional approval. -
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Lift USAID Funding Freeze, Citing Economic Fallout
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to lift its freeze on U.S. foreign aid funding, citing the economic disruption caused by the sudden suspension of payments to contractors, suppliers, and nonprofit organizations. The ruling, issued late Thursday by U.S. District Judge Amir H. Ali, requires the administration to notify all affected organizations and demonstrate compliance by Tuesday. 
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to lift its freeze on U.S. foreign aid funding, citing the economic disruption caused by the sudden suspension of payments to contractors, suppliers, and nonprofit organizations. The ruling, issued late Thursday by U.S. District Judge Amir H. Ali, requires the administration to notify all affected organizations and demonstrate compliance by Tuesday. -
Trump’s Reciprocal Tariff Plan Targets Key Allies, Raising Inflation and Global Trade Tensions
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an order authorizing reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trading partners, a move that could reshape global trade dynamics and escalate economic tensions with key allies and competitors. The directive, which aims to impose tariffs equivalent to those foreign nations charge on U.S. goods, introduces significant uncertainty for businesses and consumers while raising the prospect of retaliatory measures from trading partners. 
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an order authorizing reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trading partners, a move that could reshape global trade dynamics and escalate economic tensions with key allies and competitors. The directive, which aims to impose tariffs equivalent to those foreign nations charge on U.S. goods, introduces significant uncertainty for businesses and consumers while raising the prospect of retaliatory measures from trading partners. -
Top Manhattan Prosecutor Resigns After DOJ Orders Dropping of Corruption Case Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
The acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, Danielle Sassoon, resigned Thursday after the Justice Department ordered her office to drop federal corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The decision, which came from top officials in Washington, has raised concerns about political interference in one of the nation's most prestigious prosecutor's offices. 
The acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, Danielle Sassoon, resigned Thursday after the Justice Department ordered her office to drop federal corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The decision, which came from top officials in Washington, has raised concerns about political interference in one of the nation's most prestigious prosecutor's offices. -
Mike Pence Warns Trump on Ukraine: ‘Stand Firm’ or Risk NATO Conflict
Mike Pence and Donald Trump are publicly clashing over Ukraine's fate and the implications for NATO, signaling new friction between the former running mates over U.S. foreign policy. Pence, who served as vice president under Trump, took issue with the president's suggestion that Ukraine "may be Russian someday." The exchange has prompted fresh scrutiny of how America might respond if Russia's aggression expands beyond Ukraine, potentially touching off a broader conflict on NATO's doorstep. 
Mike Pence and Donald Trump are publicly clashing over Ukraine's fate and the implications for NATO, signaling new friction between the former running mates over U.S. foreign policy. Pence, who served as vice president under Trump, took issue with the president's suggestion that Ukraine "may be Russian someday." The exchange has prompted fresh scrutiny of how America might respond if Russia's aggression expands beyond Ukraine, potentially touching off a broader conflict on NATO's doorstep. -
Rep. Nancy Mace Accuses Former Fiancé, Business Partners of Sexual Misconduct in House Floor Speech
Rep. Nancy Mace (R., S.C.) on Monday delivered an explosive speech on the House floor, alleging that her former fiancé and three business associates engaged in sexual crimes, including rape, voyeurism, and nonconsensual recordings of women and underage girls. She also accused South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson of deliberately stalling an investigation into the matter. 
Rep. Nancy Mace (R., S.C.) on Monday delivered an explosive speech on the House floor, alleging that her former fiancé and three business associates engaged in sexual crimes, including rape, voyeurism, and nonconsensual recordings of women and underage girls. She also accused South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson of deliberately stalling an investigation into the matter. -
Vance Warns Against AI ‘Weaponization,’ Urges Europe to Ease Regulations
Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday vowed that the U.S. will safeguard artificial intelligence and semiconductor technologies from foreign adversaries while urging Europe to embrace a more deregulatory approach to AI development. Speaking at the AI Action Summit in Paris, Vance said the Trump administration would ensure AI remains "free from ideological bias" and prevent it from being used as a tool for censorship. 
Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday vowed that the U.S. will safeguard artificial intelligence and semiconductor technologies from foreign adversaries while urging Europe to embrace a more deregulatory approach to AI development. Speaking at the AI Action Summit in Paris, Vance said the Trump administration would ensure AI remains "free from ideological bias" and prevent it from being used as a tool for censorship. -
Trump Threatens to Withhold Aid from Jordan, Egypt Over Gaza Resettlement Plan
President Donald Trump has threatened to cut U.S. aid to Jordan and Egypt if they refuse to participate in his proposal to resettle nearly two million Palestinians outside Gaza, escalating tensions ahead of his meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II at the White House on Tuesday. 
President Donald Trump has threatened to cut U.S. aid to Jordan and Egypt if they refuse to participate in his proposal to resettle nearly two million Palestinians outside Gaza, escalating tensions ahead of his meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II at the White House on Tuesday. -
Judge Extends Ban on Trump Administration’s ‘Fork in the Road’ Federal Buyout Plan
A federal judge on Monday extended a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration's controversial "Fork in the Road" buyout offer to federal employees, which labor unions argue is unlawful and coercive. U.S. District Judge George O'Toole, who presided over the hearing in Boston, did not provide a timeline for a final ruling but stated that he has taken the matter under advisement. A federal judge on Monday extended a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration's controversial "Fork in the Road" buyout offer to federal employees, which labor unions argue is unlawful and coercive. U.S. District Judge George O'Toole, who presided over the hearing in Boston, did not provide a timeline for a final ruling but stated that he has taken the matter under advisement. -
Trump Says Palestinians Have ‘No Right of Return’ as He Pushes Gaza Real Estate Plan
President Donald Trump has stated that Palestinians would not have the right to return to Gaza under his proposal to take U.S. ownership of the territory and redevelop it. In an interview with Fox News, Trump said, "No, they wouldn't, because they're going to have much better housing," referring to his plan to relocate displaced Palestinians to alternative sites outside the war-ravaged enclave. 
President Donald Trump has stated that Palestinians would not have the right to return to Gaza under his proposal to take U.S. ownership of the territory and redevelop it. In an interview with Fox News, Trump said, "No, they wouldn't, because they're going to have much better housing," referring to his plan to relocate displaced Palestinians to alternative sites outside the war-ravaged enclave.
