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Trump delivers remarks at the Department of Justice
Watch live coverage as President Trump travels to the Department of Justice to deliver remarks.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Why Trump’s Ultimatum to Columbia Could Upend Higher Education
A demand for the university’s administration to place the Middle Eastern studies department under receivership could signal a broader crackdown across the United States.The New York Times - Mar. 20 -
Pentagon releases guidance on trans military ban, seeks to lift court order
The Defense Department released new guidance on how it will enforce President Trump’s ban on transgender people in the military, and asked a federal judge to lift her recent order blocking the ban.NBC News - Mar. 21 -
Trump deflects on deportation order invoking Alien Enemies Act: 'Other people handled it'
President Trump on Friday deflected when asked if he signed the order to invoke the Alien Enemies Act, an 18th-century wartime law, to deport Venezuelan migrants allegedly linked to the Tren de ...The Hill - 6d -
Judge blocks Trump’s transgender military ban
A federal judge Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender people from enlisting or serving in the military.NBC News - Mar. 19 -
Federal judge blocks Trump transgender military ban
A federal judge has blocked President Trump's executive order which would prevent transgender people from serving in the military.NBC News - Mar. 19 -
Trump could be pushing South Africa closer to China
On Feb. 7, Trump issued the executive order “Addressing Egregious Actions of the Republic of South Africa.”The Hill - 2d -
DOJ reduces ADA compliance guidance, pointing to Trump order
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday removed what it called "outdated" and "unnecessary" red tape for businesses to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The department ...The Hill - Mar. 20 -
Trump's order to overhaul elections will likely be challenged in court: Election law expert
Voting rights groups are speaking out against President Donald Trump's executive action calling for sweeping changes to how elections are conducted. UCLA Law professor Rick Hasen joins Meet the ...NBC News - 2d -
Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in birthright citizenship cases
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to limit three lower court orders that blocked enforcement of his birthright citizenship executive order nationwide.CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Trump dismantles Voice of America and other government-funded news outlets
President Trump is dismantling Voice of America and other government-funded news outlets. All full-time employees and contractors with the broadcaster have been put on leave with staff losing ...CBS News - Mar. 17 -
NAACP president: Trump ‘deliberately dismantling the basic functions of our democracy’
Derrick Johnson, the president and CEO of the NAACP, said he believes President Trump is “deliberately dismantling the basic functions” of U.S. democracy. In a post on the social platform X, ...The Hill - Mar. 20 -
Department of Education slashing nearly 50% of workforce; Steel and aluminum tariffs take effect
The Department of Education says half its workers are losing their jobs in a move that Education Secretary Linda McMahon says is meant to ensure "resources are directed where they matter most." CBS ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Justice department removes disability guidelines for US businesses
Multiple pages scrubbed from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) website due to a Trump order. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key stories in real ...The Guardian - Mar. 19 -
US energy groups call on Trump to take steadier approach on policy
Executives seek more predictable long-term rules after executive order whirlwind on climate, LNG, drilling and windFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Courts grapple with 'King' Trump
The White House sees few, if any, limits on President Trump's executive powers in his second term, but the federal court system is much less sure. Trump's mass firings and dismantling of various ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
The Republican plan to dismantle the Affordable Care Act
The GOP's proposed Medicaid cuts and Trump's unilaterally slashing funding for ACA navigators are the next steps in dismantling the Affordable Care Act, which has successfully reduced the country's ...The Hill - 4d -
Legal community shaken by a powerful law firm's decision to give in to Trump's demands
President Donald Trump rescinded his executive order targeting Paul Weiss — after the law firm agreed to certain conditions.NBC News - Mar. 22 -
Paul Weiss chair says Trump executive order could have destroyed law firm
Brad Karp defends decision to cut a deal with White House in note to colleaguesFinancial Times - 5d -
Trump takes aim at Fed
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump doubles down on Fed rate cut pressure President Trump pressured the Federal ...The Hill - Mar. 21 -
Trump takes aim at Fed
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump eyes Fed as tariffs, inflation collide President Trump is zeroing in on the ...The Hill - 3d -
Education Department guts its workforce as it looks to wind down agency
Around 3,000 people work in the department's Washington headquarters, and roughly 1,000 are staffed in 10 regional offices across the country.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
VA halts gender-affirming care for transgender veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will no longer offer gender-affirming medical treatment to transgender former service members, the department announced Monday, citing an executive order ...The Hill - Mar. 17 -
Bitcoin falls as much as 6.5% as volatility continues after Trump's bitcoin reserve plan
President Donald Trump's executive order to create a U.S. strategic bitcoin reserve disappointed investors.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
Trump signs order to increase critical mineral production in the U.S.
The U.S. is depends on imports for some critical mineral needs.CNBC - Mar. 20 -
China’s Xi calls on top executives to help restore global order as trade tensions with U.S. rise
U.S. President Donald Trump has raised tariffs by 20% on China since January over its alleged role in the U.S. fentanyl crisis, and threatened a swath of new tariffs.CNBC - 1d -
China’s Xi calls on top executives to help 'uphold global order' as trade tensions with U.S. rise
U.S. President Donald Trump has raised tariffs by 20% on China since January over its alleged role in the U.S. fentanyl crisis, and threatened a swath of new tariffs.CNBC - 1d -
Union sues Trump administration for shutting down student loan repayment plans
The American Federation of Teachers is suing the U.S. Department of Education for shutting down access to affordable repayment plans for student loan borrowers.CNBC - Mar. 19 -
Small Business Association to oversee student loans, Trump says
The president also said the Department of Health will handle special education and school nutrition programs.NBC News - Mar. 21 -
Judge blocks implementation of Trump's transgender military ban
A federal judge on Tuesday indefinitely blocked implementation of President Trump’s executive order effectively barring transgender people from serving openly in the military, a stark blow to the ...The Hill - Mar. 18 -
Inter-American Foundation sues to block takeover as DOJ says Trump can appoint new leaders
The Justice Department (DOJ) on Tuesday defended the right of President Trump to dismantle two development organizations in the face of a lawsuit from the Inter-American Foundation (IAF). Through ...The Hill - Mar. 18 -
Trump has ‘no respect for the courts or the rule of law’: Fmr. Trump WH attorney
Former Trump White House attorney Ty Cobb joins Meet the Press NOW to react to President Trump pushing back against the judicial system as courts challenge his executive orders. NBC News’ Aaron ...NBC News - Mar. 19 -
Tribes, Native American students sue over Bureau of Indian Education firings
The lawsuit was filed against the heads of the Interior Department, the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Office of Indian Education Programs.CBS News - Mar. 8 -
Education Dept. opens investigation into California schools' gender identity law
The Department of Education is investigating a California law that bars public schools from disclosing to parents the sexual orientation of their children.NBC News - 1d -
Education Dept. opens investigation into California schools' gender identity law
The Department of Education is investigating a California law that bars public schools from disclosing to parents the sexual orientation of their children.NBC News - 1d -
Why Trump is visiting the Justice Department
President Trump is visiting the Department of Justice and could lay out his vision for the branch in an unusual move for the commander in chief. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Trump on plan for Department of Justice visit
President Trump spoke to reporters about his take on the Department of Justice a day before he is expected to speak to the branch about its work. CBS News' Scott MaFarlane reports.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
"Dismantling" independent oversight in D.C.
In its purge of federal employees, the Trump administration has fired independent inspectors general, heads of government watchdog agencies, and everyday civil servants. Here's why so many ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Watch live: Trump speaks at the Department of Justice
President Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks to the Department of Justice on Friday afternoon. Trump told reporters on Thursday the speech would include his ideas for the department and “the ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
President Donald Trump to reportedly pause $175M to University of Pennsylvania over transgender athletes
In February, the Department of Education said it would investigate Penn for possible Title IX violations.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19