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SEC will keep $50 million of Ripple fine and refund the rest to wrap case, legal officer says
Ripple has agreed to withdraw its cross-appeal, Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty said on X Tuesday.CNBC - 3d -
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 - Mar. 21 -
The Top 5 Legal Landmines Every Med Spa Owner Must Navigate
With varied laws by state, it’s easy to do the wrong thing.Inc. - Mar. 11 -
Trump turns to one judge to back legality of order limiting federal union rights
The Trump administration is turning to a one-judge district in Texas to assert that its move stripping bargaining rights from federal employees is legal. President Trump late Thursday signed an ...The Hill - 20h -
Trump turns to one judge to back legality of order limiting federal union rights
The Trump administration is turning to a one-judge district in Texas to assert that its move stripping bargaining rights from federal employees is legal. President Trump late Thursday signed an ...The Hill - 20h -
Trump made clear ‘Elon Musk is your partner’ in Cabinet meeting, says Commerce secretary
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick says that President Trump made clear to his Cabinet that Elon Musk is “a partner” in deciding who and what will be cut ...NBC News - Mar. 9 -
What Is DOGE and Who Runs It? Trump Says One Thing, Government Lawyers Say Another.
The Department of Government Efficiency described in court filings bears little resemblance to the no-holds-barred approach taken by Elon Musk and praised by President Trump.The New York Times - Mar. 22 -
Trump praises Cannon in Justice Department speech
President Trump praised Judge Aileen Cannon during his speech at the Justice Department, calling her “strong” and “brilliant.” “We had an amazing judge in Florida, and her name is Aileen Cannon,” ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
‘Remarkable sloppiness’: Trump officials’ chat breach shakes Washington
Law enforcement agencies silent on what legal experts say could be a violation of the US espionage actFinancial Times - 4d -
White House calls judge challenging Trump deportation order a ‘Democrat activist’
Press secretary says judge who weighed legality of Trump deportation order ‘does not have that authority’. The White House on Wednesday labeled the federal judge challenging the Trump ...The Guardian - Mar. 19 -
Federal judge orders Trump admin to reinstate thousands of probationary employees
A federal judge is ordering the Trump administration to reinstate thousands of previously terminated probationary employees across 18 different agencies.ABC News - Mar. 14 -
Columbia cedes to Trump admin. demands after threat to withhold funds
Columbia University appears to have ceded to the Trump administration’s demands after a threat to withhold $400 million in federal funds.ABC News - Mar. 21 -
Trump admin's shifting explanations for how a journalist was added to Signal chat
The Trump administration has offered different, and at times contradictory, explanations for how Jeffrey Goldberg got included on the sensitive Signal chat.ABC News - 1d -
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 -
Trump to speak on "law and order" at Justice Department as purge continues
President Trump is expected to deliver remarks Friday at the Department of Justice focused on "law and order." The visit comes amid mass layoffs and demotions at the department. David Weigel, ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Trump attacks Biden administration in rare visit to Justice Department
In a rare visit to the Justice Department, President Donald Trump lashed out at his perceived political enemies and claimed the department was weaponized against him while he was running for ...NBC News - Mar. 14 -
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 - Mar. 18 -
US education department plans to cut half its workforce
The mass layoffs will impact nearly 2,100 people who are set to be placed on leave from 21 March.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Why student-loan borrowers ‘are going to feel the brunt’ of the Education Department layoffs
The cuts come during what was already set to be a period of mass upheaval for the student-loan system.MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
Shutting the Education Department won’t change curriculums — but it could impact funding of programs
The battle over the agency centers around what’s taught in K-12 schools, but one of its main functions is sending out funds to schools and colleges.MarketWatch - Mar. 20 -
Trump Admin Plans to Cut Team Responsible for Critical Atomic Measurement Data
As the Trump administration continues its efforts to slash the US federal workforce, the team responsible for publishing data used in advanced research in astrophysics, nuclear fusion, and other ...Wired - 3d -
Trump admin sued for arresting students and faculty linked to pro-Palestinian protests
Academic groups of professors and scholars have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, claiming the arrests of noncitizen students and faculty who participate in pro-Palestinian protests ...NBC News - 2d -
Trump admin investigates Maine for claims of withholding gender transitions from parents
PORTLAND, Maine — The administration of President Donald Trump is investigating Maine with a claim that dozens of school districts in the state violate federal law by withholding information about ...NBC News - 19h -
Trump admin investigates Maine for claims of withholding gender transitions from parents
PORTLAND, Maine — The administration of President Donald Trump is investigating Maine with a claim that dozens of school districts in the state violate federal law by withholding information about ...NBC News - 19h -
Novo Nordisk says copycat compounders are hurting Wegovy sales, may take legal action
Novo Nordisk said Thursday that the rampant growth of the U.S.' compounded drug industry was hurting Wegovy sales, and warned it was considering legal action against companies it believes to be ...CNBC - 1d -
Novo Nordisk says copycat compounders are hurting Wegovy sales, may take legal action
Novo Nordisk said Thursday that the rampant growth of the U.S.' compounded drug industry was hurting Wegovy sales, and warned it was considering legal action against companies it believes to be ...CNBC - 1d -
Whistleblower sheds light on Trump's purge at Justice Department
Stacey Young, an 18-year veteran of the Justice Department who resigned a few weeks ago, is now leading a group of former officials helping those still inside the department facing demotions or ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Judge lashes out at Trump admin over deportation flights
A federal judge lashed out at the Trump administration Monday for refusing to answer questions about flights deporting Venezuelan migrants under the Alien Enemies Act after he ordered them to turn ...The Hill - Mar. 17 -
Trump admin applauds Columbia's 'first step' toward restoring funding
The Trump administration on Monday cheered Columbia University’s decision last week to comply with its demands to change disciplinary procedures and other policies in order to begin talks to ...The Hill - 4d -
Columbia student sues Trump admin over efforts to deport her
Columbia University student Yunseo Chung is suing the Trump administration amid its efforts to deport the 21-year-old, who has been in the U.S. since she was 7 and has lawful permanent resident ...The Hill - 4d -
Warner: Trump admin’s defense of Signal chat ‘doesn’t pass the smell test’
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) argued that the Trump administration’s defense in the aftermath of its Signal group chat leak “doesn’t pass the smell test.” Warner, the vice chair of the Senate ...The Hill - 2d -
'You shouldn't be doing open heart surgery on the team'
Liverpool should be "doing everything they possibly can" to keep "unique players" Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk at the club, fan Ben Kent has told BBC Radio Merseyside. ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Trump takes victory lap during Justice Department speech
President Trump on Friday visited the Justice Department (DOJ) for a remarkable victory lap eight weeks into his triumphant return to the White House. Trump has long blamed the department under his ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
US will be ‘central’ to climate fight even without Trump, says Cop30 president
André Corrêa do Lago suggests US organisations can play a constructive role even if government limits participation. The US will be “central” to solving the climate crisis despite Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Trump calls for jailing his perceived opponents in Justice Department speech
Speaking from the Great Hall of the Justice Department, Trump targeted former special counsel Jack Smith and referred to Jan. 6 rioters as "hostages."NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Judge Says Khalil’s Deportation Case Can Be Heard in New Jersey
The Trump administration has sought to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate, though he is a legal permanent resident and has not been charged with a crime.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
Signal group chat about Yemen strike raises questions about the Espionage Act
A century-old law aimed at cracking down on disloyal wartime activities is in the spotlight after Trump admin's use of Signal group chat to discuss Yemen strike plans.ABC News - 2d -
West Virginia governor says he'll take legal action against NCAA over tournament snub
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) on Monday said he will take legal action against the NCAA over West Virginia University’s (WVU) snub from the March Madness tournament. “I've asked Attorney ...The Hill - Mar. 17 -
Treasury Department is set to lay off a 'substantial' number of employees, official says
The department is planning to furlough workers as part of Elon Musk's efforts to shrink the size of the federal government.CNBC - 2d -
Trump’s Deportation Agenda Expands to Legal Immigrants and Tourists
U.S. border officials are using more aggressive tactics at ports of entry as the administration scrutinizes green card and visa holders who have expressed opposition to its policies.The New York Times - Mar. 22
