Big Law Splinters Under a Trump Onslaught

Law Firm Skadden Arps Seeks Deal to Avert Trump Executive Order

The discussions come as President Trump has taken aim at WilmerHale, another big law firm. Other major firms are said to be trying to cut deals with the White House.

The New York Times - 3d

Judges temporarily block Trump orders targeting prominent law firms

Federal judges in D.C. on Friday partially blocked two executive orders signed by President Donald Trump targeting the Jenner and Block and WilmerHale law firms

ABC News - 2d

CFPB, the consumer watchdog agency, under fire by President Trump, DOGE | 60 Minutes

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog agency created to protect consumers, is under fire by President Trump and DOGE. Its new head ordered work to stop and funding to end.

CBS News - 1d

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow deportations under Alien Enemies Act

President Trump invoked the wartime Aliens Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members earlier this month.

CBS News - 3d

Justice Department purge under Trump administration | 60 Minutes

President Trump says his administration is cleaning up a Justice Department corrupted by politics. Amid the firings and resignations, one leader described a workplace of "confusion" and "fear."

CBS News - 1d

Top US law firms balk at backing Perkins’ challenge to Trump sanctions

Legal industry split over whether to join amicus brief against president’s order for fear of retaliation

Financial Times - 1d

Law Firms Jenner & Block and WilmerHale Sue Trump Administration to Block Executive Orders

The president has targeted firms that he claims have “weaponized” the legal system. On Friday, Jenner & Block and WilmerHale fought back in court, while Mr. Trump said he’d reached a deal with ...

The New York Times - 3d

Burgum says 'they certainly have room for' Trump’s face on Mount Rushmore

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said he “certainly” believes that there’s enough room on Mount Rushmore for President Trump’s face. Burgum joined Trump’s daughter-in-law and new Fox News host Lara ...

The Hill - 1d

Traveling to the U.S. Under Trump: Visas, Border Control and What to Know

With increasing news reports of travelers being denied entry, understanding what might prompt extra scrutiny is key. Here’s what to know.

The New York Times - 4h

Under Pressure, Psychology Accreditation Board Suspends Diversity Standards

As the Trump administration threatens to strip accrediting bodies of their power, many are scrambling to purge diversity requirements.

The New York Times - 3d

Trump eyes TikTok deal

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump expects TikTok 'deal' ahead of deadline President Trump indicated he expects to reach a deal on TikTok ahead of an April 5 deadline to begin ...

The Hill - 2h

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump faces crucial week on the economy President Trump is entering a critical week ...

The Hill - 2h

Trump says he sent letter to Iran leader calling for nuclear negotiations

As Iran's nuclear program advances, the country's foreign minister says Tehran won't negotiate under President Trump's "maximum pressure."

CBS News - 8h

Capitol agenda: 3 big moves for Trump’s agenda

Politico - 4d

Putin tests Trump's patience

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Putin tests limits of Trump’s patience in ceasefire talks President ...

The Hill - 2h

Clean energy spending boosts GOP districts. But lawmakers are keeping quiet as Trump targets incentives

We asked 18 Republicans whose districts benefit most from Biden’s IRA climate law if they back Trump’s demands. Billions of dollars in clean energy spending and jobs have overwhelmingly flowed to ...

The Guardian - 13h

Trump says he's looking for ways to serve a third term as president

President Trump indicated he was looking for ways to serve a third term, which is not allowed under the 22nd Amendment, in an interview with NBC News.

CBS News - 4h

Disaster as Trump's energy policy totally disregards climate change

Although Trump claims that global warming is a scam, the real scam is his energy policy. It is designed not for energy security but to satisfy big oil's greed and maintain its support of Trump's ...

The Hill - 13h

Emboldened by Trump, A.I. Companies Lobby for Fewer Rules

After the president made A.I. dominance a top priority, tech companies changed course from a meeker approach under the Biden administration.

The New York Times - Mar. 24

With this damning of Le Pen, France can be the ‘anti-Trump’. It’s a bold path others should follow| Alexander Hurst

The far right leader is banned and disgraced. European leaders can seize this moment to show voters they will fight for them. The French justice system chose courage over surrender. The law was ...

The Guardian - 7h

Oregon abandoned its radical drug law. Then came the mass arrests

Last year, the state ended a trailblazing law decriminalizing possession. Drug users in some counties are now in and out of jail, without lawyers, struggling to get treatment. At 7.45am on a cool ...

The Guardian - 10h

Bondi dismisses Biden-era lawsuit against Georgia election law

Attorney General Pam Bondi has dismissed a federal lawsuit challenging a controversial Georgia election law that limits voting practices and was accused of suppressing Black voters, despite record ...

The Hill - 9h

Trump's tariffs could mean big business for supply chain software startup LightSource

LightSource, a supply chain software startup, has raised $33 million in a funding round led by Bain Capital and Lightspeed.

CNBC - 1h

Republican leaders in Congress downplay Trump's talk of a third term as president

Lawmakers insisted he wasn't serious about it, even though he told NBC News he's "not joking" about wanting another term, which is barred under the 22nd Amendment.

NBC News - 3h

Administration asks SCOTUS to lift judge's block on Alien Enemies Act deportations

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court a second time to lift a judge's block on deportations of alleged migrant gang members under the Alien Enemies Act.

ABC News - 3d

2/23/2025: The Justice Department; CFPB; John Oliver

First, a report on the upheaval at the Justice Department. Then, a look at why the CFPB is under fire by President Trump, DOGE. And John Oliver: The 60 Minutes Interview.

CBS News - 1d

Search under way for girl, 11, who fell into Thames in east London

‘Large-scale’ emergency response launched but later scaled down, while girl’s next of kin given support. A search is under way to find an 11-year-old girl after she fell into the River Thames in ...

The Guardian - 4h

Newcastle United Under-18s 1 Everton Under-18s 2

The Toon teenagers headed into the league contest off the back of four consecutive wins but fell behind inside the opening 60 seconds at the Magpies' Little Benton Academy following Harvey Foster's ...

Yahoo Sports - 13h

Kansas basketball under Bill Self: Insiders give transfer portal news, 2025 recruits, roster, targets

The Phog.net team has deep-rooted ties inside the Jayhawks program and reveals the latest Kansas basketball roster under and offseason news

CBS Sports - 10h

Sinema joins law firm as senior adviser

Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema has joined Hogan Lovells' global regulatory and intellectual property team as a senior adviser. The firm highlighted her experience in AI, technology, digital assets, ...

The Hill - 5h

US says law applies to 'all parties' in Gaza

The deaths of 15 people including paramedics in a convoy have been blamed on Israel's military.

BBC News - 17m

9-year-old dies after going under anesthesia for dental procedure at San Diego office

A 9-year-old girl died hours after going under anesthesia for a dental procedure at a San Diego office where a dentist was previously investigated after a patient nearly died.

NBC News - 11h

Texas basketball under Sean Miller: Insiders release transfer portal news, 2025 recruits, roster, targets

Horns247 has covered the Longhorns for decades and reveals the latest Texas basketball roster under new head coach Sean Miller, who took over for Rodney Terry

CBS Sports - 7h

Indiana basketball under Darian DeVries: Insiders relay transfer portal news, 2025 recruits, roster, targets

The Peegs.com team has covered the Hoosiers for decades and reveals the latest Indiana basketball roster under new head coach Darian DeVries, who took over for Mike Woodson

CBS Sports - 7h

Arteta backs Berta for big ‘impact’ at Arsenal

Mikel Arteta has backed Andrea Berta to have a big ‘impact’ at Arsenal after his appointment as the club’s new sporting director.Berta’s anticipated arrival was confirmed on Sunday with the It...

Yahoo Sports - 13h

Mikel Arteta: Arsenal are ready to spend big this summer

Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal’s rivals that the club has long been planning for this summer’s transfer window to be “a big one”, as he revealed his “excitement” at the prospect of strengthening ...

Yahoo Sports - 3h

Browns' Haslam: 'Big swing-and-miss' on Watson

Browns co-owner Jimmy Haslam said the team "took a big swing-and-miss" in acquiring QB Deshaun Watson and signing him to a $230 million deal that was fully guaranteed.

ESPN - 40m