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Evening Report — Trump opens second term with high approval, order frenzy
Presented by March of Dimes — President Trump's job approval rating after three tumultuous weeks in office is as high as it’s ever been, despite outrage in Washington {beacon} Evening Report TRUMP ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump sued over order suspending refugee admissions
A coalition of refugee resettlement organizations sued President Trump on Monday over an executive order from the first day of his administration that indefinitely suspends the U.S. Refugee ...The Hill - 2d -
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 -
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 -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 -
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 -
What would happen if Musk tries to defy court orders?
With Musk flirting with defying court orders or targeting judges, the third branch of government might soon confront an unprecedented scenario in modern history.ABC News - 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 -
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 -
Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy warns of Trump's 'assault on the Constitution'
In an interview on ABC News' "This Week" on Sunday, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy warned of an "assault on the Constitution" under President Donald Trump.ABC News - 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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
On earnings calls, executives are trying to figure out Trump’s tariffs
McDonald’s and Coinbase report this week amid fast-food struggles and promises of crypto deregulation.MarketWatch - 4d -
How "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo is defying gravity
Cynthia Erivo, the dynamic vocalist who has won a Tony Award, a Grammy, and an Emmy, is now up for a best actress Oscar for playing Elphaba in the movie version of the musical "Wicked." She joins ...CBS News - 4d -
European companies warn over Trump tariff uncertainty
Executives left guessing at scale and impact of any US levies on EU importsFinancial Times - 4d -
Scientists warn Trump’s $4bn funding cuts will harm US medical research
Academics say the move imperils scientific progress and helps America’s rivalsFinancial Times - 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 - 4d -
While Trump blathers about tariffs and Gaza, Musk is executing a coup d’état | John Naughton
Don’t be distracted by the president’s calculated bluster – it’s his unelected sidekick who’s taking over the US government. Way back in 2019, Steve Bannon, then a Trump consigliere , outlined in ...The Guardian - 4d -
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 - 4d -
Former top NOAA scientist under Trump issues a "Sharpie-gate" warning
Craig McLean said many scientists "are worried about President Donald Trump's return to office — after he undermined science in his first term."CBS News - 5d -
Trump wants to wipe out Gaza’s history. Saving its mosques and churches would defy him | Raja Shehadeh
The US president’s real-estate fantasies rely on the erasure of Gaza’s people and culture. Now we must act to preserve them. It might already be too late to save the homes where many of the people ...The Guardian - 5d -
Trump Executive Order Halts Aid to South Africa, Claiming Mistreatment of Afrikaner Landowners
The president ordered that all foreign assistance to South Africa be halted and said his administration would prioritize the resettling of white, “Afrikaner refugees” into the United States.The New York Times - 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 and the 'unitary executive': The presidential power theory driving his 2nd term
President Trump's flurry of executive actions and orders spark a critical question: Does he have the power he claims to have?ABC News - 5d -
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 - 5d -
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 -
Europe’s Trump Playbook: Offer Carrots but Warn That You Have a Big Stick
The European Union’s so-called Trump task force spent 2024 preparing for a possible trade dispute. Specifics are secret, but guiding principles are becoming clear.The New York Times - 6d -
Go behind a gravity-defying 'Wicked' flight
Visual effects supervisor Pablo Helman is proud of his team's dazzling work but is quick to note that storytelling was at the heart of everything in the film, creating dynamic scenes that connect ...Los Angeles Times - Feb. 6 -
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