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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. -
Trump Orders Release of 80,000 JFK Assassination Files on Tuesday, Promises No Redactions
Former President Donald Trump announced Monday that his administration will release over 80,000 pages of unredacted files related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, a move poised to spark renewed scrutiny of one of America's most enduring historical events. 
Former President Donald Trump announced Monday that his administration will release over 80,000 pages of unredacted files related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, a move poised to spark renewed scrutiny of one of America's most enduring historical events. -
'Border Czar' Tom Homan Slams ‘Radical’ Judge, Vows Daily Deportation Flights: 'I Don’t Care What the Judges Think'
President Donald Trump's administration proceeded with deportation flights over the weekend despite a federal court order halting the removals, escalating a legal standoff that may define the scope of presidential deportation powers. Border czar Tom Homan defended the decision Monday, declaring, "I don't care what the judges think." 
President Donald Trump's administration proceeded with deportation flights over the weekend despite a federal court order halting the removals, escalating a legal standoff that may define the scope of presidential deportation powers. Border czar Tom Homan defended the decision Monday, declaring, "I don't care what the judges think." -
Democratic Donors, Insiders Slam Kamala Harris for Being 'MIA' After Election Loss
Vice President Kamala Harris is facing mounting criticism from Democratic insiders and donors following her party's loss to Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, with many questioning her absence from the public stage and branding her leadership as lacking. 
Vice President Kamala Harris is facing mounting criticism from Democratic insiders and donors following her party's loss to Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, with many questioning her absence from the public stage and branding her leadership as lacking. -
Trump and Putin to Discuss Dividing Ukrainian Land, Power Plants Amid Ceasefire Push
President Donald Trump confirmed plans to speak directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to discuss ending the ongoing war in Ukraine, emphasizing that negotiations have already broached sensitive topics such as the division of territory and control over power plants. Trump's comments underscore a U.S.-led push for a 30-day ceasefire, which Ukraine has agreed to, even as Russian forces continue advancing in contested areas. 
President Donald Trump confirmed plans to speak directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to discuss ending the ongoing war in Ukraine, emphasizing that negotiations have already broached sensitive topics such as the division of territory and control over power plants. Trump's comments underscore a U.S.-led push for a 30-day ceasefire, which Ukraine has agreed to, even as Russian forces continue advancing in contested areas.
