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In a Strongman State, a Trump Order Extinguishes Flickers of Freedom
Cambodia’s authoritarian dynasty had silenced almost all of the country’s independent media. The remaining few are facing extinction because of an executive directive from President Trump.The New York Times - 5h -
Trump asks Supreme Court to block return of man deported by 'mistake'
The Trump administration has appealed a federal judge's ruling ordering the return of Abrego Garcia to the United States. The Justice Department blamed Garcia's deportation on a "administrative ...NBC News - 3h -
What to Know About Trump’s Order to Phase Out Paper Checks
An executive order from President Trump will require government agencies to make electronic payments for tax refunds, Social Security and other benefits as of Sept. 30.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump orders new review of proposed US Steel acquisition
President Trump ordered on Monday a new review of a proposed U.S. Steel acquisition by Japanese corporation Nippon Steel. In a memo to multiple government figures including department heads, the ...The Hill - 1h -
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to block order that it return man mistakenly deported to El Salvador
The Trump administration on Monday asked the Supreme Court to block a judge's order requiring it to return a Maryland man who was accidentally deported to a high-security prison in El Salvador to ...NBC News - 4h -
DOJ asks Supreme Court to lift order to return wrongly deported man
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to lift a judge’s ruling ordering the government to return a man mistakenly deported to El Salvador by the end of Monday. Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a ...The Hill - 4h -
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Block Order to Return Man Wrongly Deported to El Salvador
The government said Judge Paula Xinis, who ordered that the administration return the migrant, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, by Monday, had engaged in “district-court diplomacy.”The New York Times - 3h -
16 state attorneys general sue Trump administration over NIH grant terminations
Sixteen state attorneys general filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Friday over its cancellation of NIH research grants.ABC News - 2d -
Trump admin argues judge can't order return of mistakenly deported man
Government lawyers say a federal judge has no control over Kilmar Abrego Garcia and no authority to arrange for his return.CBS News - 20h -
Trump orders new review of U.S. Steel acquisition by Japan's Nippon Steel
The icnonic steelmaker's pending purchase was earlier blocked by former President Joe Biden.CNBC - 3h -
Pilot dies after his helicopter crashes while extinguishing fire in South Korea
A helicopter has crashed during an operation to extinguish a fire in southeastern South Korea on Sunday, killing its pilotABC News - 1d -
President Trump’s War on ‘Information Silos’ Is Bad News for Your Personal Data
Donald Trump’s March 20 executive order aims to eliminate data silos. It could undermine privacy in the process.Wired - 3d -
North Carolina court orders 65,000 votes in disputed race to be recounted in win for GOP
A three-judge panel of the North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled Friday that more than 65,000 votes cast in the contested race for the state Supreme Court in 2024 must be recounted and verified — a ...NBC News - 3d -
Bondi says Trump will 'probably' leave after second term
The administration's FEMA funding freeze violated a court order, a judge ruled.ABC News - 12h -
Judicial blocks on Trump spark battle over nationwide injunctions
The Trump administration’s repeated losses in courts have sparked Republican efforts to limit the reach of the judiciary, something Democrats argue is designed to hamstring reviews of lawless ...The Hill - 10h -
Denver Broncos order of picks in 2025 NFL draft
Here's a look at the Broncos' order of picks in the 2025 NFL draft.Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Judge Calls Mistaken Deportation of Maryland Man a ‘Grievous Error’
Judge Paula Xinis, who has ordered that the Trump administration return the man, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, by Monday, also rejected a request to pause that order.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump's disrespect for courts endangers our system of justice
Trump has shown contempt for America's courts, calling for the impeachment of judges who block his executive orders and threatening law firms in litigation challenging his actions in office.The Hill - 6h -
Over 500 law firms sign brief backing Perkins Coie suit against Trump
More than 500 law firms moved to file an amicus brief in support of Perkins Coie's lawsuit against the Trump administration's executive order that targeted the firm.ABC News - 2d -
Judge asks why Trump admin has made no attempt to fix mistaken deportation
An appeals court has rejected the Trump administration's emergency motion to halt a federal judge's order to return Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia to the U.S.ABC News - 2h -
Trump: Tariffs sparking investment in US
President Trump late Sunday defended his tariff plan amid recession fears, saying they are sparking investment in the United States. Trump spoke aboard Air Force One, where he said he was elected ...The Hill - 8h -
Trump Is Defiant as Tariff Moves Roil Markets a Second Day
After China announced new retaliatory measures against the United States, President Trump responded that Beijing “PLAYED IT WRONG.”The New York Times - 2d -
Advocacy groups fear Trump pressure will force Big Law into civil rights retreat
Firms that helped fight high-profile battles targeted by White House executive ordersFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump’s Next Tariffs Target Could be Foreign-Made Pharmaceuticals
President Trump wants to bring pharmaceutical manufacturing back to the United States. Experts warn that tariffs could result in shortages and higher prices for generic drugs.The New York Times - 3d -
"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump not trying to crash market with tariffs, says White House economic advisor
Despite a video shared by Trump on Truth Social stating a market crash was part of his economic strategy, Kevin Hassett refuted the claim on ABC's "This Week."CNBC - 1d -
When It Comes to D.E.I. and ICE, Trump Is Using Federal Grants as Leverage
The Department of Homeland Security is reviewing billions of dollars in grants to make sure cities and states are complying with President Trump’s priorities on immigration and diversity.The New York Times - 49m -
Roberts temporarily halts lower court order in case of deported MD man
Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man, was deported to El Salvador on March 15 despite a protective order.CBS News - 11m -
Trump pushes back on tariff criticism: ‘Don’t be a Panican’
President Trump on Monday pushed back on criticism over his tariffs, calling on Americans to be patient and not be a “panican,” coining a new term. “The United States has a chance to do something ...The Hill - 6h -
'Wi-Fi Keeps Going Down': Donald Trump's Return-to-Office Mandate Is Going Terribly
Dozens of federal employees tell WIRED the return-to-office order has resulted in widespread chaos, plummeting productivity, and significantly reduced services to the public.Wired - 4h -
Trump portrait artist says career is in peril after president accuses her of distorting his likeness
The artist who painted a portrait of President Donald Trump for the Colorado State Capitol said that reviews of her work have "changed for the worst" since Trump accused her of distorting his image ...NBC News - 1d -
EU 'ready to negotiate' on Trump tariffs, von der Leyen says
The European Union is “ready to negotiate” with the United States after President Trump issued sweeping tariffs last week, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said at a press ...The Hill - 3h -
Trump’s Tariffs Imperil the Fortunes of a Nissan Factory Town
Kanda, on Japan’s southern coast, grew in tandem with an auto plant that sends half of the cars it makes to the United States.The New York Times - 15h -
Trump administration revokes all South Sudanese visas in repatriation row
State department accuses east African country of ‘taking advantage of the United States’. The US is revoking the visas of all South Sudanese passport-holders and will stop any more of its citizens ...The Guardian - 1d -
Rubio defends Trump tariffs, says Putin needs to show he ‘wants peace’
Speaking at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters President Trump’s tariffs will “reset” global trade. Rubio also said Russia needs to show it is serious ...NBC News - 3d -
Trump Extends TikTok Deal Deadline, Delaying a Potential Ban
The app was facing a Saturday deadline to change its ownership or face a ban in the United States.The New York Times - 2d -
Lesotho, a Small African Nation, Expects a Big Hit From Trump’s Tariffs
The amount of manufactured goods exported from Africa to the United States is minuscule. But for Lesotho, the impact of a stunning 50 percent tariff is enormous.The New York Times - 2d -
The Three States That Are Especially Stuck if Congress Cuts Medicaid
States that were once reluctant to expand Medicaid now have their state budgets tied to the fate of the program by constitutional amendments.The New York Times - 1d -
Patrolling the border with a Texas state trooper
In Texas, Operation Lone Star has made stopping human smuggling part of the daily work of state law enforcement.CBS News - 30m -
Evacuations as wildfire in Scotland spreads north through forest
The fire service has deployed helicopters as part of efforts to extinguish the flames, while police have urged people to avoid the area.BBC News - 23h