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Trump says US in talks with four groups over TikTok sale: ‘It’s up to me’
President suspended implementation of law ordering app to divest from its Chinese owner ByteDance or face US ban. Donald Trump said on Sunday the United States was in talks with four groups ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
The Alien Enemies Act: What to know about a 1798 law that Trump has invoked for deportations
President Donald Trump on Saturday invoked the Alien Enemies Act for the first time since World War II, granting himself sweeping powers under a centuries-old law to deport people associated with a ...NBC News - 2d -
Law professor speaks on legality of deportations under Trump invoking Alien Enemies Act
Professor of law at Georgetown University David Super speaks with NBC News' Gadi Schwartz about President Trump's invoking of the Alien Enemies Act and the legality of the deportations used under it.NBC News - 1d -
Schumer Under Fire as Pelosi and Other Democrats Criticize Shutdown Retreat
Privately, many Senate Democrats conceded that their leader was doing his job by protecting his members from a tough vote and making a politically painful decision. But the backlash from his party ...The New York Times - 5d -
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Trump administration deports hundreds of immigrants under Alien Enemies Act; NIH cuts raise concerns over impact on vaccine research.CBS News - 2d -
Wife details arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil as judge blocks deportation
The wife of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil said she and her husband were returning to their apartment after breaking their Ramadan fast when immigration agents confronted them and arrested ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Brown University Professor and Doctor Is Deported to Lebanon Despite a Judge’s Order
Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a kidney transplant specialist and Brown University professor who had a valid visa, was expelled in apparent defiance of a court order.The New York Times - 3d -
California judge facing re-trial for wife's murder says death was accidental
After the case of an Orange County judge charged with murder for fatally shooting his wife ended in a mistrial Monday, Jeffrey Ferguson, the man in the center of the legal battle spoke exclusively ...NBC News - 5d -
Trump Administration Must Rehire Thousands of Fired Workers, Judges Rule
A federal judge called the administration’s justification for the firings of workers with probationary status a “sham.” Another ruling barred the administration from carrying out future mass ...The New York Times - 5d -
US relies on rare foreign policy provision to try to deport Mahmoud Khalil
Court document claims ‘potentially serious foreign policy consequences’ amid outcry over Palestinian activist’s arrest. The US government is relying on a rarely used provision of the law to try to ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Appeals Court Allows Trump Administration’s DEI Crackdown to Proceed, but Judges Debate DEI Merits
Three judges on a Virginia appeals panel agreed to let the Trump administration orders move forward but were sharply divided on the values of diversity, equity and inclusion.The New York Times - 5d -
Judge orders pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil should get phone calls with lawyers
A federal judge heard arguments and issued orders in Mahmoud Khalil's deportation case. The pro-Palestinian activist helped lead the 2024 Columbia University protests against Israel's war in Gaza. ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Trump crackdown forces Latin America’s migrant flows into reverse
A Colombian town adapted its economy to Darién Gap travellers. Now only a few are travelling — and in the opposite directionFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Second judge blocks mass firings of probationary federal workers
A second federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from firing federal workers, issuing an order Thursday that probationary employees be reinstated weeks after their dismissal. The ruling, ...The Hill - 5d -
Elon Musk’s Role in Dismantling USAID Likely Violated Constitution, Judge Finds
It appears to be the first time a federal judge has acted to constrain Elon Musk, a top adviser to President Trump. The judge also ordered agency functions be partially restored, though that relief ...The New York Times - 1d -
White House, courts battle over deportations
The White House is igniting a power struggle between the executive and judicial branches of government.The Hill - 2d -
Brussels proposes collective arms purchases for EU member states
Response to Donald Trump’s policies would shift decision-making power in EuropeFinancial Times - 6d -
Federal workers say their future is uncertain even after court rulings call their firings illegal
Two judges ruled Thursday that President Donald Trump’s administration needs to reinstate thousands of federal workers it fired across dozens of agencies.NBC News - 5d -
Trump targets Biden pardons; deportations scrutinized
🍀 Plus: Conor McGregor visits the White House {beacon} Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️ I have corned beef cooking on the stove and will definitely be making soda bread later. In today's issue: ...The Hill - 2d -
Over 50 universities face federal investigations as part of Trump's anti-DEI campaign
More than 50 universities are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs his officials say ...ABC News - 5d -
Judge denies emergency effort to reinstate US Institute of Peace board
A federal judge denied an effort to immediately reinstate ousted officials at the United States Institute of Peace but assailed the administration over its actions.ABC News - 3h -
Department of Education cuts half its workforce
The Department of Education cut half its workforce amid President Trump’s effort to abolish the agency. Trump touted the cuts, saying they shift responsibilities away from the federal bureaucracy ...NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Violent tornadoes tear through neighborhoods in the South, Midwest
Violent tornadoes spawned from an enormous storm system that touched down in at least 7 states Friday night into Saturday. Jason Allen reports, and Andrew Kozak has the forecast.CBS News - 4d -
Ice arrests Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia protests, lawyer says
Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest comes as Trump vows to deport foreign students involved in protests against Israel’s war. A prominent Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University’s student ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
CFPB employees say mass firing plans remain in place
Two employees of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) testified Tuesday that top officials’ plans to fire hundreds of workers remain intact, as a federal judge weighs whether to ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
US could take over Ukrainian nuclear power plants, Trump tells Zelenskyy
White House says deal would offer ‘the best protection’ for the country’s infrastructureFinancial Times - 4h -
Judge orders Trump administration to return two trans prisoners to women’s facilities
Federal Bureau of Prisons told to transfer women back and provide hormone therapy treatment for gender dysphoria. A judge on Wednesday ordered the federal Bureau of Prisons (BoP) to transfer two ...The Guardian - 4h -
Deported Professor Rasha Alawieh Attended Hezbollah Leader’s Funeral, D.H.S. Says
Dr. Rasha Alawieh was detained in Boston and denied entry when returning from a trip to Lebanon. The government says she attended a Hezbollah leader’s funeral.The New York Times - 2d -
The UK is cutting welfare spending to urge people to work. Critics say it will hurt the vulnerable
Britain’s Labour Party government has announced an overhaul of the welfare system it says will save the cash-strapped administration 5 billion pounds, or $6.5 billionABC News - 1d -
Trump admin considers giving up NATO command that has been American since Eisenhower
The command has been an exclusively American honor and responsibility since Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower became the first person in the job.NBC News - 1d -
Trump’s policies set to cool growth and lift inflation, economists say
FT-Booth survey also signals rising concerns over quality of US economic dataFinancial Times - 1d -
Judge blocks parts of Trump executive order targeting law firm Perkins Coie
U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell issued a temporary restraining order that stops three parts of Trump's executive order from being implemented against the law firm Perkins Coie.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Chief justice pushes back against calls to impeach judges who rule against Trump
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare statement Tuesday rebuking President Donald Trump and his allies for calling to impeach judges who have ruled against the administration.NBC News - 1d -
Threats Rise Against Judges Overseeing Trump Policy Cases, Fueling Safety Concerns
Federal judges are worried that online threats against those who oversee high-profile cases challenging Trump administration policies may lead to real-world violence.The New York Times - 1h -
Trump ratchets up fight against judges, rivals
President Trump has put his foot firmly back on the gas of getting revenge against his political enemies and those who don’t comply with his wishes. The White House on Wednesday escalated its ...The Hill - 4h -
Schumer says he'll vote for GOP funding bill, other Democrats criticize plan
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he'll vote in favor of House Republicans' stopgap funding bill as Congress barrels toward the deadline to avert a government shutdown. Siobhan Hughes, ...CBS News - 5d -
Smugglers Found Guilty Three Years After 53 Migrants Died in Texas
The San Antonio trial brought into focus the deadly perils of human trafficking as President Trump cuts off safer routes into the country and targets the traffickers.The New York Times - 1d -
DOGE's secrecy to be tested in court with sworn testimony, depositions
Over the next week, several judges have ordered top Trump administration officials to testify about efforts to reduce the size of the federal government.ABC News - Mar. 7 -
Solar Energy, Criticized by Trump, Claims Big U.S. Gain in 2024
The added capacity for the year was the most from any single source in more than two decades.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
US turns to Denmark as it hunts for eggs despite Trump’s threat over Greenland
Danish Egg Association says US asked if it could export eggs as prices surge despite president’s promise to lower them. The United States has asked Denmark and other European nations if they can ...The Guardian - 5d