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Trump administration ordered to lift payment block on health agency
Federal judge tells White House to unlock billions in funding for clean energy projects earmarked under Inflation Reduction ActFinancial Times - 2d -
Tuesday Briefing: Trump’s New Tariff Fight
Plus, Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl show.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump ordered by judge to immediately restore frozen funding
John McConnell says administration had defied earlier order to resume disbursement of billions of dollars. A federal judge said on Monday that the Trump administration had defied his order to ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump Killed a Major Report on Nature. They’re Trying to Publish It Anyway.
The first full draft of the assessment, on the state of America’s land, water and wildlife, was weeks from completion. The project leader called the study “too important to die.”The New York Times - 2d -
House Republicans could raise student loan bills to pay for Trump's tax cuts
As House Republicans look for ways to slash spending to fund President Donald Trump’s tax cuts, they’ve floated proposals that could raise federal student loan bills for millions of borrowers.NBC News - 3d -
The legal blowback to Trump's executive orders
The judicial branch is reviewing legal challenges to President Trump's sweeping executive actions, which could lead to rulings against some of his decisions. CBS News legal contributor Jessica ...CBS News - 3d -
To pay for Trump's tax cuts, House Republicans could raise student loan bills for millions of borrowers
As House Republicans look for ways to cut spending to fund President Trump's tax cuts, they've floated plans that may raise student loan bills for millions.CNBC - 3d -
Trump’s tariffs wars and aid shutdowns are foolish and immoral
All of this madness will lead to increased famine, disease, suffering and economic instability, while handing geopolitical influence to China and Russia.The Hill - 3d -
Judge directs Trump administration to comply with order to unfreeze federal grants
A federal judge in Rhode Island on Monday ordered the Trump administration to comply with his order to unfreeze federal grants, after attorneys general for several Democratic states claimed the ...The Hill - 3d -
Schumer warns of 'Trump shutdown,' lays out 4-pronged plan for Democrats
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) in a letter to colleagues Monday warned of the possibility of a “Trump shutdown” and reminded fellow senators that Democrats have the power to make or ...The Hill - 3d -
A Third Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
The judge in New Hampshire said an injunction would be issued immediately, with an explanation of his reasoning to follow on Tuesday.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump takes aim at 'wasteful' government spending by ordering end to penny production
The president said in a Truth Social post that stopping the mint from coining new pennies is another way to reduce 'wasteful' government spending.CNBC - 3d -
Third federal judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship executive order
U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplante agreed to grant a preliminary injunction sought by immigrant-rights groups.CBS News - 3d -
Trump Orders Treasury to Halt Minting New Pennies to Cut Waste
Can he do that? It’s not clear. But President Trump is right when he says that pennies “literally cost us more than 2 cents.”The New York Times - 3d -
Third judge blocks Trump birthright citizenship executive order
A third federal judge indefinitely blocked President Trump’s executive order to restrict birthright citizenship, dealing another stark blow to the controversial directive. U.S. District Judge ...The Hill - 3d -
Senate Republicans just keep rolling over for Trump
Republican senators have no backbone when it comes to Trump's nominees.The Hill - 3d -
Markets Play Down the Hit From Trump’s Latest Trade Fight
Global markets are in a wait-and-see mode as President Trump vows to slap steel and aluminum tariffs, among other levies, on trading partners.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump to set tariffs on aluminum and steel; orders end of of pennies
President Donald Trump announces that “any steel coming into the United States is going to have a 25% tariff” as the fate of the penny hangs in the balance after he instructs the Treasury to stop ...NBC News - 3d -
Can Trump bring unions into the GOP fold? His labor nominee presents a major test
President Donald Trump has repeatedly challenged Senate Republicans with his Cabinet picksABC News - 3d -
House, Senate Republicans race each other to advance Trump agenda
House and Senate Republicans are racing each other this week to see who can advance President Trump’s sprawling domestic agenda, as the two chambers move forward with their contrasting legislative ...The Hill - 3d -
After Trump’s DEI Order, Companies Navigate a Legal Minefield
Companies navigate a legal minefield as President Trump wages war on diversity programs, but they still have to guard against complaints of bias.The New York Times - 3d -
In Super Bowl interview, Trump says Musk is "not gaining anything" with DOGE
President Trump told Fox News' Bret Baier in an interview ahead of Super Bowl 2025 that he'd "love to" bring the country together, but "there's only one way to do it and that's massive success."CBS News - 3d -
Federal Courts Are the Frontline for Those Opposing Trump Executive Orders
With a compliant Congress and mostly quiet streets, the president’s opponents are turning to the judicial branch with a flurry of legal actions. But can the courts keep up?The New York Times - 3d -
Monday Briefing: The Last Guard Against Trump’s Orders?
Plus, a study in swearing.The New York Times - 3d -
A Guide to the Lawsuits Against the Trump Executive Orders
Dozens of suits have been filed that seek to stop some of President Trump’s executive orders. Here’s a brief rundown.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump’s acting chief of federal financial watchdog orders staff to pause activity
Russell Vought is now acting head of CFPB, created in wake of 2008 financial crash to supervise financial companies. Russell Vought, Donald Trump’s newly installed acting head of the US Consumer ...The Guardian - 4d -
How environmental groups are responding to Trump's executive orders
Environmental nonprofits are gearing up to challenge the number of actions President Donald Trump has issued since he took office.ABC News - 5d -
Trump orders U.S. to prioritize refugee resettlement of White Afrikaners
President Trump directed officials to prioritize the resettlement of Afrikaners in South Africa through the U.S. refugee program, which he suspended on his first day in office.CBS News - 5d -
Major cancer research group calls on Trump administration to restore data access
The American Cancer Society is calling on the Trump administration to restore access to comprehensive scientific data.ABC News - 5d -
Trump signs order to establish White House Faith Office
President Trump signed an executive order Friday to establish a White House Faith Office in an effort to empower faith-based entities. The office will be part of the Domestic Policy Council and ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump hits pause on blocking a trade loophole. Temu parent’s stock gains.
The U.S.-listed shares of Temu parent PDD Holdings finished higher Friday after the Trump administration pulled back on its effort to close a so-called de minimis exemption that lets shipments ...MarketWatch - 5d -
Trump Says Nippon Steel Will Make Major Investment in U.S. Steel
President Trump supports the Japanese company’s taking a stake in the American steel maker after the U.S. blocked a $14 billion takeover bid.The New York Times - 5d -
Here’s how Democrats should fight back against Trump | Margaret Sullivan
Democrats in a new generation are punching back hard. And, in so doing, showing their colleagues how to overcome their reputation for dithering. It’s easy to be disgusted with the Democratic party ...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump Lawsuits Against Media Gain Momentum
First Amendment experts say Mr. Trump’s lawsuits, based on an unproven legal theory, lack merit. But more could be on the way.The New York Times - 6d -
Dozens of Clinical Trials Have Been Frozen in Response to Trump’s USAID Order
The stop-work order on U.S.A.I.D.-funded research has left thousands of people with experimental drugs and devices in their bodies, with no access to monitoring or care.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump’s Executive Orders Leave Imprint on the Fed
The central bank has halted hiring to align with a White House directive and pulled back its work on climate change.The New York Times - 6d -
Google Unwinds Diversity Goals, Citing Trump’s DEI Orders
The Silicon Valley giant also said it was reviewing other diversity programs and initiatives and would update them if they seemed risky or ineffective.The New York Times - Feb. 5