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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 - Feb. 10

Legal challenges to Trump executive orders

President Trump is pressing forward with his efforts to set his agenda in motion, despite several legal challenges to his flurry of executive orders. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more.

CBS News - 6d

A legal look at Trump's executive sprint

As President Trump tests the traditional limits of presidential power, Georgetown University legal scholar and constitutional expert Stephen Vladeck discusses what's legal, what's unprecedented, ...

CBS News - 3d

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 - Feb. 7

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 - Feb. 8

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 - Feb. 9

Fourth judge blocks Trump’s birthright executive order

A fourth federal judge blocked President Trump’s executive order to restrict birthright citizenship in the U.S., yet another blow to the president’s controversial idea. In a pair of lawsuits, U.S. ...

The Hill - 6d

Villagers killed execution-style in Sudan, activists say

Yahoo News - 2d

Villagers killed execution-style in Sudan, activists say

More than 200 civilians have been killed by paramilitaries, a rights group says.

BBC News - 2d

The Rising Coaches, Executives and Personalities Changing the N.F.L.

These young stars will help mold the league for years to come.

The New York Times - 1d

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 - Feb. 7

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 - Feb. 9

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 - Feb. 9

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 - Feb. 10

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 - Feb. 10

Outrage after JD Vance claims judges are not allowed to check executive power

Vice-president accused of threatening constitution after saying judges have no right to restrain president’s agenda. JD Vance , the US vice-president, has been accused of threatening the US ...

The Guardian - Feb. 10

Johnson: Courts should 'allow the executive and the legislative branches to work'

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on Monday he thinks the courts should let the Trump administration and Congress do their work as they continue their efforts to reshape the federal government. ...

The Hill - Feb. 10

Trump names Grenell as interim Kennedy Center executive director

President Trump on Monday named Richard Grenell, his envoy for special missions, the interim executive director of the Kennedy Center days after he named himself chair of a new board. “I am pleased ...

The Hill - Feb. 10

Trump signs executive order restoring plastic straw use in government

President Trump signed an executive order directing the federal government to return to using plastic straws. “We’re going back to plastic straws,” he said, adding that paper straws “don’t work.” ...

The Hill - Feb. 10

Breaking down the judicial branch's role in curbing executive power

Presidents and the judicial branch have tangled before, but what is new, is the gusto with which President Trump and his team have asserted the scope of executive power. Jessica Levinson breaks it ...

CBS News - Feb. 10

Louisiana resumes executions after 15 years, approves gas method

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry announced the state will resume executions after a 15-year hiatus, potentially using the experimental method nitrogen hypoxia.

CBS News - Feb. 11

Disney cuts diversity category from executive pay scheme

Entertainment group faced allegations from conservative politicians that it pushed ‘woke’ agenda

Financial Times - Feb. 11

Ford Chief Executive Says Trump Policies May Lead to Layoffs

The executive, Jim Farley, said President Trump’s tariff and auto policies would raise costs and could force the automaker to cut jobs.

The New York Times - Feb. 11

Trump signs executive order empowering DOGE; what's next for the Middle East

President Trump welcomed the king of Jordan to the White House on Tuesday, just one day after threatening to withhold aid to the Middle Eastern nation if it does not take in Palestinian refugees. ...

CBS News - Feb. 11

Fears of potential constitutional crisis amid challenges to Trump executive orders

President Trump has signed a barrage of executive orders since taking office for his second term, but many have been blocked in federal courts. That's causing some critics to wonder if his orders ...

CBS News - Feb. 12

Execution date set for inmate who says death sentence is "long overdue"

Arizona has set an execution date for a convicted killer on death row, marking the state's return to the death penalty after more than a decade of issues.

CBS News - Feb. 12

High School Trans Athletes Challenge Trump’s Executive Order in New Hampshire

A lawsuit appears to be the first challenge to the constitutionality of an executive order barring trans athletes from girls’ and women’s sports teams.

The New York Times - Feb. 12

What to know about Trump's executive order on foreign bribery practices

President Trump is pausing a federal law that criminalized foreign bribery practices among U.S. citizens and businesses. CBS News contributor Sam Vinograd has more.

CBS News - Feb. 12

Trump counselor Alina Habba warns of "repercussions" for defying executive orders

As President Trump signs executive order after executive order, the number of lawsuits the administration faces is also ticking up. Alina Habba, senior counselor to the president, warns that those ...

CBS News - Feb. 12

Executives at private prison firm say they expect 'significant growth'

Executives at the private prison firm CoreCivic say they anticipate the Trump administration's policies will lead to "the most significant growth" in the firm's history.

ABC News - Feb. 12

Texas to execute man for 2004 murders of strip club manager and friend

A Texas man who murdered his strip club manager and another man was scheduled to be executed Thursday.

NBC News - Feb. 13

He wanted his father’s killer to be executed. Until his wish was granted

Does the death penalty – ‘a life for a life’ – really help victims’ families achieve closure? A new documentary finds out. For almost 20 years, Aaron Castro was certain about what had to happen. ...

The Guardian - Feb. 13

Trump signs executive order to impose reciprocal tariffs – US politics live

US president says ‘whatever countries charge the United States of America, we will charge them’ in long-trailed announcement. Donald Trump said he plans to unveil reciprocal tariffs on Thursday ...

The Guardian - Feb. 13

Reeves was subject of expenses probe while bank executive, investigation finds

UK chancellor’s LinkedIn profile also changed after BBC says she spent five and a half years working at central bank

Financial Times - Feb. 13

Judge blocks Trump’s gender-affirming care executive orders nationwide

BALTIMORE — A federal judge Thursday blocked parts of two executive orders issued by President Trump that collectively seek to restrict gender-affirming care. U.S. District Judge Brendan Hurson at ...

The Hill - 6d

Trump's executive orders cause 'chaos' at the VA, some staffers say

President Donald Trump has implemented a flurry of executive orders and policies that have touched nearly every corner of the federal government, and the Department of Veterans Affair has not been ...

NBC News - 6d