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Judge orders hearing over Trump deportations under Alien Enemies Act despite court ruling
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing for Monday afternoon on whether the Trump administration violated a court order against using a law passed in 1798 to deport hundreds of undocumented ...CBS News - Mar. 17 -
US colleges warned of ‘enforcement actions’ over antisemitism allegations
Warning comes after cancellation of $400m in funding to Columbia and detention of student activist Mahmoud Khalil. The US education department’s civil rights office issued warnings on Monday to ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Trump instructs DOJ to sanction law firms over 'vexatious' litigation against government
President Trump instructed the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday to sanction attorneys and law firms if they engage in “frivolous, unreasonable and vexatious” litigation against the U.S. ...The Hill - 3d -
There’s nothing elitist about college or university. We should reject that idea | Carlo Invernizzi-Accetti
Higher education institutions continue to function as powerful engines of social mobility. They need more, not less, support. It’s no secret that the Trump administration is not a friend of the ...The Guardian - Mar. 16 -
Justice department removes disability guidelines for US businesses
Multiple pages scrubbed from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) website due to a Trump order. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key stories in real ...The Guardian - 6d -
Tucker Carlson warns Trump against bombing Iran after 'great force' threat
Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson is warning President Trump against a preemptive strike against Iran after the president ordered strikes on Iranian-backed militias in the Middle East over ...The Hill - Mar. 18 -
Department of Education slashing nearly 50% of workforce; Steel and aluminum tariffs take effect
The Department of Education says half its workers are losing their jobs in a move that Education Secretary Linda McMahon says is meant to ensure "resources are directed where they matter most." CBS ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Trump administration briefing: Democrats divided as funding bill passes; president rails against justice department
Democrats dismayed after some help Republicans avert government shutdown; Trump vents about prosecutions while taking DoJ victory lap – key US politics stories from Friday at a glance. The US ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
Pro-Palestinian activists sue UCLA alleging civil rights violations at campus encampment
More than 30 pro-Palestinian activists have filed a civil rights lawsuit against UCLA, alleging the university “repeatedly and systemically” violated the civil rights of protesters during ...NBC News - 5d -
Education Department guts its workforce as it looks to wind down agency
Around 3,000 people work in the department's Washington headquarters, and roughly 1,000 are staffed in 10 regional offices across the country.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
US added to human rights watchlist over Trump moves
The United States has been added to CIVICUS's monitor list of potential human rights threats due to President Trump's restrictive executive orders and institutional cutbacks, which are creating an ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Trump 'disappointed,' vows to 'fix' Kennedy Center after first tour
President Trump says he's "disappointed" with what he saw while touring the Kennedy Center for the first time after naming himself chair of the performing arts institution as part of an ...The Hill - Mar. 17 -
Breakdown of Alien Enemies Act and Trump administration's deportation flights against judge's order
The Trump administration has until noon Tuesday to share details with a federal judge about the deportation flights carrying undocumented Venezuelans. The White House carried out the flights even ...CBS News - Mar. 18 -
Union sues Trump administration for shutting down student loan repayment plans
The American Federation of Teachers is suing the U.S. Department of Education for shutting down access to affordable repayment plans for student loan borrowers.CNBC - 6d -
Small Business Association to oversee student loans, Trump says
The president also said the Department of Health will handle special education and school nutrition programs.NBC News - 4d -
Refusing to fight: Israelis against the war in Gaza – video
For many Israelis, military service is a rite of passage that lasts two to three years. Being such a formative part of the social contract in Israel, it is unusual for eligible young people to ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Justice Department demands judge recuse from Perkins Coie lawsuit
The Trump administration Friday demanded a federal judge step aside from overseeing Perkins Coie’s challenge to President Trump’s executive order targeting the law firm. The new filing claims U.S. ...The Hill - 4d -
No disease is deadlier in Africa than malaria. Trump's US aid cuts weaken the fight against it
Malaria season begins this month in a large part of AfricaABC News - Mar. 9 -
Players' union seeks court order against ATP Tour
The Professional Tennis Players' Association (PTPA) is seeking a court order against the ATP over dealings with players.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate most fired probationary staff
Ruling by California judge applies to thousands of employees dismissed from six federal agencies. A federal judge in California granted a preliminary injunction to reinstate thousands of fired ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Trump doubles down on attack against judge after Roberts rebuke
President Trump early Wednesday renewed his attacks on a federal judge who ordered the administration to turn around flights carrying alleged Venezuelan gang members, despite pushback from the ...The Hill - 6d -
President Donald Trump to reportedly pause $175M to University of Pennsylvania over transgender athletes
In February, the Department of Education said it would investigate Penn for possible Title IX violations.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Project 2025: You can’t say Trump didn’t warn us
Project 2025, a 922-page blueprint for a second Trump administration prepared by the Heritage Foundation, has been implemented by Trump's administration, including firing 30,000 federal employees, ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
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Mom worries about daughter with Down Syndrome after Education Department cuts; Trump critic wins Greenland electionCBS News - Mar. 16 -
Why Trump is visiting the Justice Department
President Trump is visiting the Department of Justice and could lay out his vision for the branch in an unusual move for the commander in chief. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Trump on plan for Department of Justice visit
President Trump spoke to reporters about his take on the Department of Justice a day before he is expected to speak to the branch about its work. CBS News' Scott MaFarlane reports.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Watch live: Trump speaks at the Department of Justice
President Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks to the Department of Justice on Friday afternoon. Trump told reporters on Thursday the speech would include his ideas for the department and “the ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
DOGE Staff Marches Into U.S. Institute of Peace and Evicts Its Officials
A bubbling dispute broke into a dramatic standoff that ended with police involvement and the Department of Government Efficiency taking up residence at the independent agency.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
Defense Department webpage on Jackie Robinson's military service suddenly missing amid DEI purge
A Department of Defense webpage describing baseball and civil rights icon Jackie Robinson’s military service is now missingABC News - 6d -
Judge vows to ‘get to the bottom’ of whether Trump administration violated deportation flight order
A federal judge chastised a Justice Department attorney Friday, expressing doubt about the legality of the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ...The Hill - 4d -
As Trump Dismantles Voice of America, Some Broadcasts Are Replaced With Music
President Trump’s executive order on Friday calling for the dismantling of the federal agency that oversees the broadcaster is part of a wider campaign to weaken the news media.The New York Times - Mar. 17 -
Trump signs minerals order, confirms Ukraine deal
Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump signs minerals order, confirms Ukraine deal President Trump signed an executive order ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump's battle with court ramps up over deportation of Venezuelans
The Trump administration is facing a growing legal battle as a federal judge is now questioning whether his order halting the deportation of undocumented migrants was ignored. The Justice ...NBC News - Mar. 18 -
Trump to make rare, in-person speech at Justice Department
President Trump will deliver a rare, in-person speech at the Department of Justice Friday afternoon where he's expected to discuss his vision for the agency. CBS News Department of Justice ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Unpacking Trump's unprecedented speech at the Justice Department
President Trump made a rare presidential visit to the Justice Department on Friday and discussed his relationship with the department. Historically, presidents have strayed from recognizing the ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Why Trump's Justice Department visit was controversial
President Trump on Friday became the first president to visit the Justice Department in a decade. The president walked out to cheers from loyal department officials before attacking his predecessor ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Judge orders thousands of federal workers reinstated; slams 'sham' admin declaration
The order includes workers fired from the Department of Veterans Affairs.ABC News - Mar. 13 -
It's Trump's Justice Department now
President Donald Trump’s choice of Pam Bondi to be attorney general last fall prompted sighs of relief in some Democratic and legal circles.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Late Night Gives Trump’s Education Agency Shutdown a Failing Grade
“Trump famously said he loves the poorly educated, and now he will have so many more people to love,” Jimmy Kimmel said on Thursday.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump to Impose Tariffs Against Countries That Buy Venezuelan Oil
The president plans to wield tariffs like financial sanctions, ordering that countries that buy Venezuelan oil have tariffs put on their exports to the United States.The New York Times - 2h
