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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. -
Kanye West Sparks Outrage as Yeezy Sells Swastika T-Shirt, Admits to Domestic Abuse in X Rant
Kanye West's latest string of controversies intensified as the rapper-turned-fashion-mogul launched a Swastika-themed T-shirt on his Yeezy website while continuing a series of antisemitic posts and inflammatory statements on X. Kanye West's latest string of controversies intensified as the rapper-turned-fashion-mogul launched a Swastika-themed T-shirt on his Yeezy website while continuing a series of antisemitic posts and inflammatory statements on X. -
Penny’s Days Numbered? Trump Orders Treasury to Halt Penny Production, Citing Wasteful Spending
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he has directed the U.S. Treasury Department to halt the production of new pennies, citing the rising cost of minting the coin as an example of "wasteful" government spending. The move, which Trump unveiled in a Truth Social post, follows his administration's aggressive efforts to slash federal expenditures. President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he has directed the U.S. Treasury Department to halt the production of new pennies, citing the rising cost of minting the coin as an example of "wasteful" government spending. The move, which Trump unveiled in a Truth Social post, follows his administration's aggressive efforts to slash federal expenditures. -
Trump Says U.S. Will ‘Own’ Gaza, Faces Fierce Backlash from Arab Nations
President Donald Trump said Sunday that he remains committed to the U.S. "buying and owning" Gaza, despite mounting international criticism of his proposal to take control of the war-ravaged territory. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to the Super Bowl in New Orleans, Trump stated that while the U.S. would oversee Gaza, Middle Eastern nations could play a role in rebuilding it. President Donald Trump said Sunday that he remains committed to the U.S. "buying and owning" Gaza, despite mounting international criticism of his proposal to take control of the war-ravaged territory. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to the Super Bowl in New Orleans, Trump stated that while the U.S. would oversee Gaza, Middle Eastern nations could play a role in rebuilding it. -
Elon Musk Calls for Federal Judge’s Impeachment After Ruling Blocks Treasury Access
Elon Musk has called for the impeachment of U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer after the judge issued an order temporarily blocking Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team from accessing the U.S. Treasury Department's payment systems. Elon Musk has called for the impeachment of U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer after the judge issued an order temporarily blocking Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team from accessing the U.S. Treasury Department's payment systems. -
Federal Judge Blocks Musk’s DOGE from Treasury Payment System Over Security Risk
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing a critical Treasury Department payment system, citing concerns over security risks and unauthorized access. The order, issued Saturday by U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer, follows a lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James and 18 other state attorneys general. A federal judge has temporarily blocked Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing a critical Treasury Department payment system, citing concerns over security risks and unauthorized access. The order, issued Saturday by U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer, follows a lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James and 18 other state attorneys general. -
Trump Cuts Biden’s Access to Classified Briefings, Echoing 2021 Decision Against Him
President Donald Trump on Friday announced he is revoking former President Joe Biden's access to classified intelligence, citing security concerns and referencing a precedent Biden set in 2021 when he barred Trump from receiving intelligence briefings after leaving office. The move marks a rare escalation in the political rivalry between the two leaders as they prepare for a potential rematch in the 2024 election. President Donald Trump on Friday announced he is revoking former President Joe Biden's access to classified intelligence, citing security concerns and referencing a precedent Biden set in 2021 when he barred Trump from receiving intelligence briefings after leaving office. The move marks a rare escalation in the political rivalry between the two leaders as they prepare for a potential rematch in the 2024 election. -
DOGE Staffer Fired Over Racist Posts Gets Job Back After Musk’s X Poll
Elon Musk announces the rehiring of Marko Elez after public vote on X, despite backlash over his inflammatory remarks. Trump and Vance back Elez’s return, calling criticism of him an attempt to “destroy people” over past online activity. Elon Musk announces the rehiring of Marko Elez after public vote on X, despite backlash over his inflammatory remarks. Trump and Vance back Elez’s return, calling criticism of him an attempt to “destroy people” over past online activity. -
Trump Targets ICC with Sanctions for Pursuing Israeli War Crimes Case
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) in response to its ongoing investigation into alleged war crimes committed by Israel in Gaza. The order, issued Thursday, claims the ICC has taken "illegitimate and baseless actions" by issuing an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) in response to its ongoing investigation into alleged war crimes committed by Israel in Gaza. The order, issued Thursday, claims the ICC has taken "illegitimate and baseless actions" by issuing an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.