Nonprofit groups and Democrats sue Trump administration over election executive order

Judge blocks dismantling of CFPB, orders employees reinstated

The judge's order requires the Trump administration to reinstate terminated CFPB employees among other steps.

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Judge orders White House to restore legal aid to unaccompanied migrant children

The temporary restraining order is another setback in less than a week for Trump’s immigration crackdown. A federal judge in California has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore ...

The Guardian - 1d

4 GOP senators vote with Democrats to undo Trump tariffs on Canada

A group of Republican senators voted along with Democrats on Wednesday for a resolution to undo President Trump's 25 percent tariffs on Canadian imports, dealing an embarrassing blow to Trump. The ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump administration ramps up threat to cut school funding over DEI

The Trump administration threatened to cut school funding if states don’t certify that they do not have unlawful diversity, equity and inclusion practices.

NBC News - 5h

The history of Voice of America

The Congressionally funded broadcaster is both a global information source and an American foreign policy tool. Now, with an executive order, the Trump administration silenced VOA for the first ...

CBS News - 6h

Europe has 'strong plan' to hit back against U.S. tariffs, E.U. chief warns

Trump to sign new executive orders this afternoon

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Musk visits Wisconsin ahead of critical election

Elon Musk is supporting the conservative candidate for Wisconsin's open state Supreme Court seat. Several groups aligned with Democrats accuse Musk of trying to buy the seat. The election there is ...

NBC News - 4d

Senate Democrats: Trump Myanmar earthquake response 'lagging'

Senate Democrats in a Wednesday letter criticized the Trump administration’s response to a recent earthquake in Myanmar that left thousands dead. “We write with urgent concerns about the lagging ...

The Hill - 10h

Judge orders legal aid restored for unaccompanied migrant children, for now

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore legal aid to migrant kids in the U.S. without a parent or guardian.

CBS News - 1d

Democrats Show a Pulse: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Elections

Energized against the new Trump era, and against Elon Musk, Democrats pulled off a crucial judicial victory in Wisconsin and cut into Republican margins in two Florida congressional races.

The New York Times - 1d

Hakeem Jeffries threatens lawsuit over delayed Texas special election

One month after Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner's death, Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott has yet to call a special election to fill his seat.

NBC News - 1d

Trump administration cuts 10,000 HHS jobs to downsize bureaucracy

In an effort to cut spending, the Trump administration laid off 10,000 federal workers from the Department of Health and Human Services. Meanwhile, in a symbolic move, Democratic Senator Cory ...

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Appeals panel temporarily halts order blocking Trump admin from dismantling CFPB

A federal appeals court on Thursday temporarily paused an order that blocked the Trump administration from effectively dismantling the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). A panel of three ...

The Hill - 13h

Two more law firms reach deals with Trump to avoid executive orders: ‘They’re all bending’

Settlements, one with Doug Emhoff’s firm, come as many fear Trumps’s effort to target firms affiliated with his rivals. Two more legal firms have reached agreements with Donald Trump to avoid ...

The Guardian - 1d

Goldberg on risk of legal action from Trump administration: 'I don’t get bullied'

Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic’s editor in chief, brushed off the risk of a legal threat from the Trump administration after he reported on a Signal group chat featuring top Trump administration ...

The Hill - 4d

McMahon meeting with House Democrats over Education Department layoffs

Education Secretary Linda McMahon is having a meeting with House Democrats Wednesday over their concerns surrounding the layoffs at the Department of Education, which she and President Trump have ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump ordered to pay legal fees in 'Steele dossier' lawsuit

A judge in the United Kingdom has ordered President Trump to pay more than $820,000 in legal fees to the company representing former British spy Christopher Steele after he unsuccessfully sued over ...

The Hill - 9h

U.S. Says Deportation of Maryland Man Was an ‘Administrative Error’

Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, who was in the U.S. legally, is now in prison in El Salvador, and federal courts have no jurisdiction to order his release, the Trump administration said in a court ...

The New York Times - 2d

Political pendulum swings back toward Democrats

Embattled Democrats have new reason to hope. The party has spent the early months of the year soul-searching the causes of a bitter election defeat and fighting internally over how best to counter ...

The Hill - 18h

Steve Kornacki: How Democratic voter intensity powered Susan Crawford to a win in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Supreme Court election underscored that Democrats hold a key advantage in lower-profile contests in the Trump era.

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Democrats’ deference to Biden was a disaster. They still haven’t learned their lesson | Norman Solomon

Conformity and fear of party leadership are impairing Democrats’ ability to fight Trump and drive a progressive agenda. Joe Biden’s insistence on running for re-election was certainly disastrous. ...

The Guardian - 14h

Voice of America | Sunday on 60 Minutes

Voice of America, the U.S. government-funded international broadcaster with an 83-year history, is now off the air due to a Trump administration executive order. Bill Whitaker reports, Sunday.

CBS News - 1d

Senate Republicans consider joining Democrats to oppose Trump over tariffs

Republican defections would amount to rare public rebuke as concerns mount over impact of president’s plans. US politics live – latest updates On the eve of Donald Trump’s so-called ...

The Guardian - 2d

Radio Free Europe sues over U.S. funding cuts | 60 Minutes

Radio Free Europe, which has been a vital tool in the fight against disinformation and authoritarianism, filed a lawsuit after President Trump moved to cut funding to U.S. government-run broadcasters.

CBS News - 3d

Trump tracker: the latest data on US tariffs, trade and economy

As the president launches a trade war, follow the latest on tariffs and executive orders

Financial Times - 13h

Democratic group focused on downballot races hauls in $600K in first quarter

A Democratic group focused on downballot races said Thursday that it hauled more than $600,000 in the first quarter of 2025. In a Thursday press release, the Democratic Association of Secretaries ...

The Hill - 7h

Progressive groups: Attacks on judiciary 'unprecedented constitutional danger'

More than 80 national and local progressive groups are warning that the country is facing an “unprecedented constitutional danger” over recent attacks against judges by President Trump and his ...

The Hill - 8h

Judge orders restoration of legal aid to unaccompanied migrant children

A Northern California judge ruled Tuesday that the Trump administration must temporarily restore legal aid to unaccompanied migrant children in the U.S., effectively blocking a stop-work order ...

The Hill - 1d

Why a Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Is All About Trump

Elon Musk’s prominent role in the most expensive judicial race in American history has helped turn Tuesday’s election into a battle over national politics.

The New York Times - 3d

House Intel Democrats call for damage assessment on Signal chat

Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee on Monday requested an independent assessment into Trump administration officials' use of Signal to discuss an airstrike, asking that Director of ...

The Hill - 3d

Wall Street Journal: Election results reflect 'MAGA backlash'

The editorial board of The Wall Street Journal is calling Tuesday night's election results in Wisconsin in Florida a wake-up call for President Trump and Republicans. "Democrats solidified their ...

The Hill - 1d

What to watch as Wisconsin and Florida host the first major elections of Trump's second term

Get the latest on today's Wisconsin Supreme Court and other races, as well as Florida special elections. Find out how these races impact the Trump administration and what to watch for.

NBC News - 2d

O'Reilly: 'Democrats will win the midterms' if 'economy is wobbly,' prices high

Conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly predicts Democrats will have success in the 2026 midterm elections if President Trump does not do more to improve the economy. "He’s running an enormous ...

The Hill - 2d

The key places to watch in Tuesday's elections in Wisconsin and Florida

A handful of elections in Florida and Wisconsin have become key tests of President Donald Trump’s political standing just over two months into his second term in the White House

ABC News - 3d

Trump administration cuts tens of millions of dollars from Planned Parenthood – live

HHS reportedly gives organization 10 days to prove that they’ll comply with orders that ban DEI and other initiatives. Immigration remains a strength for Donald Trump, but his handling of tariffs ...

The Guardian - 3d

From Hillary to Hegseth, our politicians are a national security problem

Democrats have criticized the Trump administration for its handling of classified information, with Hillary Clinton expressing concern over the lack of standards and the potential for national ...

The Hill - 2d