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Justice Sotomayor defends role of courts during event
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor defended the role of courts during an event at Miami Dade College in Florida. This comes as President Trump and his allies have pushed back against recent ...NBC News - 4h -
Trump fires USAID's inspector general after his office released a report critical of the administration
Paul Martin's office put out a report Monday detailing the negative impact of the Trump administration’s push for drastic cuts at the agency.NBC News - 5h -
Justice Sotomayor defends courts amid criticism from Trump and his allies
Liberal Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor said that courts must use their “soft power” to persuade people to comply with rulings on contentious issues.NBC News - 6h -
Trump meets with king of Jordan amid growing tensions
The country of Jordan is about 300 miles from the Gaza Strip, but Tuesday in the Oval Office, Jordan's leader King Abdullah was right in the middle of the Gaza Strip's future. President Trump ...CBS News - 6h -
Trump says he could withhold aid from Jordan and Egypt if they reject his Gaza plan
It comes as Jordan's King Abdullah visited the White House on Tuesday.ABC News - 7h -
As Trump pushes whirlwind agenda, DOJ is challenged to defend his orders in court
As Donald Trump presses his breakneck effort to remake the government, the flurry of lawsuits pushing back have seemingly overwhelming the lawyers defending his orders.ABC News - 9h -
Some Republicans defend courts against Trump administration attacks
After Vance’s comments that “judges aren't allowed to control the executive's legitimate power,” some Republican lawmakers find themselves defending the judicial branch.ABC News - 11h -
NATO allies await US defense secretary's visit, the first by a member of the Trump administration
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will become on Wednesday the first member of the new Trump administration to visit NATOABC News - 13h -
Pope Criticizes Trump’s Deportation of Migrants, Calling It a Violation of Dignity
In a letter to American bishops, Francis leveled unusually direct criticism at the administration on an issue he has made central to his papacy.The New York Times - 14h -
Trump's signature issue is at the center of Congress' fight over his agenda: From the Politics Desk
House and Senate Republicans remain on a collision course over Donald Trump’s agenda. And the president’s signature issue is at the center of it.NBC News - 7h -
Trump says he'll abide by court orders that block parts of his agenda
President Trump said Tuesday he would abide by court rulings if they blocked parts of his agenda amid uproar over comments from some allies about defying the legal system. “I always abide by the ...The Hill - 9h -
Evening Report — Trump tussles with the courts
Presented by March of Dimes {beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © UPI Trump locked in court battles as Dems fear 'constitutional crisis' IT'S PRESIDENT TRUMP VS. THE COURTS, as Democrats ...The Hill - 9h -
Amid trade angst, fans ejected from Mavs' loss
With emotions from the Luka Doncic trade still raw, multiple fans were ejected in the second half of the Dallas Mavericks' 129-128 home loss to the Sacramento Kings on Monday at the American ...ESPN - 12h -
What if Trump Just Ignores the Courts?
Quinta Jurecic discusses the constitutional crisis that the Trump administration could trigger.The New York Times - 14h -
Court blocks Trump administration from deporting 3 Venezuelan immigrants to Guantanamo Bay
A federal judge is blocking three Venezuelan immigrants from being transferred to Guantanamo Bay, which is being used in part as a facility to house migrant detainees as part of President Trump's ...CBS News - 14h -
Trump border czar knocks Pope Francis's criticism: 'Fix the Catholic Church'
"Border czar" Tom Homan, who oversees President Trump’s mass deportation program, shot back at Pope Francis after he chastised the administration’s approach to immigration enforcement. “I’ve got ...The Hill - 15h -
Ukraine 'may be Russian someday,' Trump says, as the U.S. ups the pressure on Kyiv and allies
Washington's envoys will push partners to take on more responsibility for Kyiv, when U.S. and European officials meet for Ukraine talks this week.CNBC - 15h -
Pope criticizes Trump administration's immigration policies
Pope Francis criticized President Trump’s mass deportation plans in a letter urging compassion and the preservation of dignity for migrants in the U.S. The pope, in his letter, recognized “the ...The Hill - 16h -
Trump should be using this heavy-handed diplomacy against adversaries, not allies
The Trump administration needs to figure out the proper balance between coercion and diplomacy, and how it affects international respect for the United States.The Hill - 16h -
Court dismisses case against Trump's co-defendants in documents probe
A federal appeals court granted the Justice Department's request to drop the case against two of President Trump's co-defendants in the Mar-a-Lago documents probe.CBS News - 16h -
Trump’s proposal for Gaza entangles Arab allies
President Trump’s proposal to permanently resettle Palestinians from the Gaza Strip is complicating relationships with allies in the Arab world. His meeting Tuesday with Jordan’s King Abdullah II ...The Hill - 20h -
Bosnian students rally for justice, drawing inspiration from anti-graft struggle in Serbia
Students in Bosnia and Montenegro have rallied against corruption, drawing inspiration from their fellow students in neighboring Serbia whose anti-graft protests have shaken the government and ...ABC News - 1d -
Push to Drop Adams Charges Reveals a Justice Dept. Under Trump’s Sway
Eric Adams cultivated a close relationship with President Trump. Now, U.S. prosecutors in Manhattan have been told to drop the corruption case against the New York City mayor.The New York Times - 1d -
Eric Adams Urges N.Y.C. Officials to Avoid Criticizing Trump Administration
In response to concerns about his cooperation with the Trump administration, Mayor Eric Adams on Monday told top aides that being confrontational could hurt New York City.The New York Times - 1d -
The Memo: Trump, allies ramp up attacks on courts
Monday brought another legal setback for President Trump and his administration — and there is every indication it will add more fuel to the fire of MAGA grievances against the judiciary. The issue ...The Hill - 1d -
Fiery Directives Under Trump’s Justice Dept. Signal a Significant Shift
The new tone of the department, current and former officials say, appears to promise a campaign of intimidation against career employees viewed as insufficiently loyal.The New York Times - 1d -
Court blocks Trump administration from sending three migrants to Guantánamo
A federal court on Sunday blocked the Trump administration from sending three migrants to the detention center at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. U.S. District Judge Kenneth J. Gonzales temporarily halted ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump Argues That Courts Cannot Block Elon Musk’s DOGE Team From Treasury Systems
The president’s lawyers argued that the distinction between civil servants and political appointees was unworkable and unconstitutional. A hearing is set for Friday.The New York Times - 1d -
Justice Department, FBI bracing for more firings amid Trump changes
More shake-ups are expected at the Department of Justice as Pam Bondi's first full week as U.S. attorney general begins with new policies and initiatives likely. CBS News congressional ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump ramps up NFL kickoff criticism after Super Bowl
President Trump ramped up his criticism of this season's new NFL kickoff rules in the wake of the Super Bowl late Sunday night. The NFL, to protect player safety, instituted new rules this year ...The Hill - 1d -
Egypt announces emergency Arab summit after Trump's Gaza plan infuriates key allies
Egypt has announced it will host an emergency Arab summit on Feb. 27 to discuss “new and dangerous developments” after U.S. President Donald Trump proposed to resettle Palestinians from the Gaza StripABC News - 2d -
Jordan defends DOGE, Musk influence under Trump
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), a close ally of President Trump’s, defended tech billionaire Elon Musk’s efforts to reshape the government through the inaugural Department of Government Efficiency ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump’s claim that Mexican cartels and government are allied is not reality
Corruption in Mexico is a problem, experts say, but any claim the two are linked shows a lack of comprehension. Mexico breathed a sigh of relief this week when Donald Trump delayed his threatened ...The Guardian - 2d -
Teddy bear helps hostage’s family come to terms with grief amid joy over his release
As Gillian Brisley and her husband, Pete, watched their son-in-law’s release from captivity, she clutched a teddy bear to her chestABC News - 3d -
What's next for USAID workers amid Trump changes
A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from putting 2,200 U.S. Agency for International Development employees on leave. However, the White House still has the agency ...CBS News - 4d -
At Justice Dept., Bove Emerges as Trump’s Enforcer
As the acting deputy attorney general, Emil Bove has overseen the forced transfers of senior officials and an effort to collect the names of F.B.I. agents who worked on Jan. 6 cases.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump issues sanctions against the International Criminal Court
The International Criminal Court is condemning President Trump's recent executive order imposing sanctions on the body. Meanwhile, Hamas released the names of three Israeli hostages that it plans ...CBS News - 4d -
USAID signage stripped from D.C. headquarters amid agency dismantling
Letter by letter, crews removed the signage displaying “U.S. Agency for International Development” from the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington where the agency's headquarters once was. The seal ...NBC News - 4d -
Trump imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court
President Donald Trump signed an executive order sanctioning the International Criminal Court, accusing it of improperly targeting the U.S. and Israel. The order includes both financial sanctions ...NBC News - 4d -
To Keep Aid Coming, Ukraine Appeals to Trump Allies: Conservative Christians
A Ukrainian delegation to the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington will make the case that Russia threatens the religious freedom of Christians who don’t follow the Russian Orthodox Church.The New York Times - 5d