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Trump Escalates Attacks on Judges as Federal Courts Push Back on Deportations, Executive Orders
Federal judges across the U.S. this week issued a series of rulings reining in key initiatives of President Donald Trump's administration, drawing sharp criticism from the president and a surge in political attacks on the judiciary. The decisions, ranging from halts to mass deportations to blocking executive orders, have also coincided with an uptick in threats directed at federal judges, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. 
Federal judges across the U.S. this week issued a series of rulings reining in key initiatives of President Donald Trump's administration, drawing sharp criticism from the president and a surge in political attacks on the judiciary. The decisions, ranging from halts to mass deportations to blocking executive orders, have also coincided with an uptick in threats directed at federal judges, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. -
Trump, Pentagon Deny Reports of Elon Musk Briefing on China War Plans
Elon Musk visited the Pentagon on Friday for a scheduled briefing that officials said focused on government innovation and efficiency, rejecting reports suggesting the session would involve sensitive U.S. military plans related to a potential conflict with China. 
Elon Musk visited the Pentagon on Friday for a scheduled briefing that officials said focused on government innovation and efficiency, rejecting reports suggesting the session would involve sensitive U.S. military plans related to a potential conflict with China. -
Federal Judge Blocks Musk’s DOGE from Accessing Millions of Americans' Social Security Records
A federal judge on Thursday issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk under President Donald Trump, from accessing sensitive Social Security Administration records. The decision marks a major blow to the Trump administration's aggressive cost-cutting agenda and raises significant concerns over privacy and data security. 
A federal judge on Thursday issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk under President Donald Trump, from accessing sensitive Social Security Administration records. The decision marks a major blow to the Trump administration's aggressive cost-cutting agenda and raises significant concerns over privacy and data security. -
U.S. Intelligence Refutes Trump, Putin Claims of Ukrainian Troop Encirclement in Kursk
U.S. intelligence agencies have assessed that Ukrainian troops operating in Russia's Kursk region are under pressure but not encircled by Russian forces, contradicting recent statements from both U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to multiple U.S. and European officials familiar with their governments' intelligence assessments. 
U.S. intelligence agencies have assessed that Ukrainian troops operating in Russia's Kursk region are under pressure but not encircled by Russian forces, contradicting recent statements from both U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to multiple U.S. and European officials familiar with their governments' intelligence assessments. -
Trump to Sign Executive Order Targeting Education Department Shutdown
President Donald Trump is poised to sign an executive order Thursday directing U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin dismantling the Department of Education, in a move aimed at returning control over education to the states and fulfilling a key campaign promise. 
President Donald Trump is poised to sign an executive order Thursday directing U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin dismantling the Department of Education, in a move aimed at returning control over education to the states and fulfilling a key campaign promise. -
Federal Judge Rebukes DOGE’s Attempted Control of U.S. Institute of Peace, Denies Restraining Order
A federal judge on Wednesday declined to grant a restraining order blocking the Trump administration's efforts to seize control of the U.S. Institute of Peace, even as she sharply criticized the White House's tactics and questioned the legality of recent firings at the agency. The decision leaves the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) temporarily in charge of the congressionally funded nonprofit while the case proceeds. 
A federal judge on Wednesday declined to grant a restraining order blocking the Trump administration's efforts to seize control of the U.S. Institute of Peace, even as she sharply criticized the White House's tactics and questioned the legality of recent firings at the agency. The decision leaves the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) temporarily in charge of the congressionally funded nonprofit while the case proceeds. -
Judge Blocks EPA From Terminating $14 Billion in Climate Grants Amid Fraud Allegations
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Environmental Protection Agency under the Trump administration from terminating $14 billion in grants awarded to three climate-focused groups, rejecting the agency's claims of fraud and mismanagement. The decision preserves access to funds critical to advancing clean energy projects while legal proceedings continue. 
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Environmental Protection Agency under the Trump administration from terminating $14 billion in grants awarded to three climate-focused groups, rejecting the agency's claims of fraud and mismanagement. The decision preserves access to funds critical to advancing clean energy projects while legal proceedings continue. -
Chief Justice Roberts Rebukes Trump’s Call to Impeach Federal Judge in Venezuelan Deportation Case
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare public statement Tuesday rejecting calls by President Donald Trump to impeach a federal judge who ruled against the administration in a high-profile deportation case involving Venezuelan migrants. 
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare public statement Tuesday rejecting calls by President Donald Trump to impeach a federal judge who ruled against the administration in a high-profile deportation case involving Venezuelan migrants. -
U.S. Civil Rights Agency Targets 20 Major Law Firms Over DEI Employment Practices
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has sent letters to 20 prominent law firms demanding detailed information about their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, raising concerns that some of the firms' employment practices may violate federal anti-discrimination laws. 
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has sent letters to 20 prominent law firms demanding detailed information about their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, raising concerns that some of the firms' employment practices may violate federal anti-discrimination laws. -
Judge Rebukes Trump Administration Over Ignoring Deportation Flight Order Amid Legal Clash
A federal judge on Monday sharply questioned the Trump administration's compliance with his court order after deportation flights carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador proceeded despite his verbal directive to halt them. Chief U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg expressed skepticism over the administration's argument that his oral instructions lacked binding authority, raising the stakes in an already contentious legal battle over President Donald Trump's use of wartime powers to expedite deportations. 
A federal judge on Monday sharply questioned the Trump administration's compliance with his court order after deportation flights carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador proceeded despite his verbal directive to halt them. Chief U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg expressed skepticism over the administration's argument that his oral instructions lacked binding authority, raising the stakes in an already contentious legal battle over President Donald Trump's use of wartime powers to expedite deportations.
