Musk's Attempt Block

Judge Blocks Trump Orders to Stop Funds for Trans Youth Health Providers

The ruling affects hospitals nationwide, putting on hold the administration’s plan to withhold research grants from those that offer gender transition treatments to young people.

The New York Times - 1d

Judge orders nationwide block on Trump’s transgender youth health care policy

A federal judge has extended a nationwide block on President Donald Trump’s executive orders halting federal funding for providers of gender-affirming health care for transgender people under age 19

ABC News - 23h

Co-op admits unlawfully blocking rival store openings

The grocer admits breaching an order aimed at giving shoppers choice and access to the cheapest prices.

BBC News - 22h

Election security aid is on the chopping block, rattling local officials

The White House is supposed to decide March 6 whether cuts to election security resources for state and local elections will be permanent.

NBC News - 21h

Federal judge extends block on funding cuts to medical research

A federal judge is preventing the Trump administration from drastically cutting medical research funding.

CBS News - 7h

Elon Musk Zeroes In on the I.R.S.

The tech mogul’s cost-cutting initiative is seeking sensitive taxpayer data, drawing concerns about privacy, potential political retribution and more.

The New York Times - Feb. 18

Musk, a chainsaw and an adoring crowd

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk's rock star chainsaw moment at CPAC Tech billionaire Elon Musk was one of the main attractions at ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

Agencies grapple with Musk order

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Agencies grapple with responding to Musk order The Office of Personnel Management ...

The Hill - Feb. 24

Musk's CFPB conflict

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk's X payment plans loom over CFPB seige Elon Musk’s plans to add payment services to X, his social ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

Senators fume over Musk

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story GOP senators frustrated over Musk's campaign Republican senators vented their concerns about Elon Musk’s ...

The Hill - 6d

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) urged President Trump to fire Elon Musk, wittingly quoting the leader’s remarks during his Tuesday address to Congress. “I agree with Donald Trump that an unelected ...

The Hill - 1d

Agencies push back on Musk ultimatum

Elon Musk and DOGE sent an email to federal employees demanding they list five things they worked on in the past week, saying failure to respond would be taken as resignation. But multiple agency ...

CBS News - Feb. 23

Trump and Musk risk radicalizing veterans

President Trump and Elon Musk's efforts to cut funding for programs and fire thousands of federal workers, including veterans, have raised concerns and may negatively impact the Republican Party's ...

The Hill - 5d

Are Trump and Musk killing all the lawyers?

Trump wants to investigate everyone in sight, and an inquisition requires a Torquemada.

The Hill - 1d

Elon Musk is the fox in the henhouse of science

The businessman’s central role in threatening American research has sparked protests in the UK’s Royal Society

Financial Times - 1d

Musk to speak to Senate Republicans on Wednesday

Tech billionaire Elon Musk, the moving force behind the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), will meet with Senate Republicans on Wednesday to answer their questions and concerns about his ...

The Hill - 17h

Judge denies bid to block Trump administration from placing USAID workers on leave

President Trump has targeted the U.S. Agency for International Development as part of his plan to shrink the size of the federal government.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Block shares plunge 18%, for worst day on market in 5 years after earnings miss

Block had its worst day on the stock market since 2020 after the company reported an earnings miss.

CNBC - Feb. 21

Morant's 4th-quarter burst, Jackson's last-second block give Grizzlies 105-104 win over Magic

Ja Morant scored 10 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter and Jaren Jackson Jr. blocked a driving floater by Orlando’s Paolo Banchero in the final second to give the Memphis Grizzlies a 105-104 ...

ABC News - Feb. 21

Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. boosts NBA Defensive Player of the Year chances with game-saving block

Jackson blocked Paolo Banchero's leaner as time expired to save the Grizzlies' win over the Magic.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22

US supreme court temporarily blocks firing of head of federal whistleblower protection office

Trump administration is seeking to oust Hampton Dellinger, head of the office of special counsel. The US supreme court on Friday temporarily kept on the job the head of the federal agency that ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

Judge blocks DOE, OPM from disclosing troves of sensitive personal data to DOGE

A federal judge on Monday temporarily barred the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing troves of sensitive personal data from federal agencies. U.S. District Judge Deborah ...

The Hill - Feb. 24

Judge blocks Department of Education, federal personnel office from sharing data with DOGE

A federal judge in Maryland has blocked the Department of Education and Office of Personnel Management from sharing the personal information of plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the Trump ...

NBC News - Feb. 24

Timberwolves complete historic comeback, stun Thunder in overtime thanks to clutch Anthony Edwards block

Minnesota ended regulation on an improbable 16-0 run with Edwards on the bench

CBS Sports - Feb. 25

Block's Bitkey rolls out bitcoin inheritance fix for 'multibillion-dollar problem waiting to happen'

After announcing its bitcoin inheritance product in November, Block's Bitkey is rolling out the offering on Wednesday.

CNBC - Feb. 26

Judge blocks Trump immigration policy allowing arrests in churches for some religious groups

Lawyers for plaintiffs said many immigrants are afraid to attend religious services while the government enforces the new rule.

NBC News - Feb. 26

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Yahoo News - 6d

US judge temporarily blocks White House from ordering mass firing of federal workers

Ruling deals blow to efforts by Donald Trump and Elon Musk to shrink government workforce

Financial Times - 6d

Block's 28% plunge in February leads fintech sell-off, while Stripe shows benefit of staying private

Fintech stocks plummeted in February, paced by Block's drop, but Stripe's valuation soared to a near-record high in the private market.

CNBC - 5d

Judge Blocks Trump’s Plan to End Funds for Trans Youth Health Providers in 4 States

The states — Washington, Oregon, Minnesota and Colorado — had sued to block President Trump’s plan to withhold federal funds from hospitals that offer transgender treatment to people under 19.

The New York Times - 4d

Senate Democrats block GOP-led bill to ban transgender athletes from women's sports

Senate Democrats voted unanimously to block a Republican-led bill Monday evening that would prohibit federally funded schools’ athletic programs from allowing transgender athletes from ...

NBC News - 2d

Minnesota considers blocking 'nudify' apps that use AI to make explicit images without consent

Minnesota is considering a new strategy for cracking down on deepfake pornography

ABC News - 1d

Supreme Court seems poised to block Mexico's lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers

There is only one store in Mexico where people can legally purchase firearms, but hundreds of thousands of guns are making it into the hands of cartel members each year. The Mexican government says ...

CBS News - 1d

Judge blocks Trump order threatening funding for institutions that provide gender-affirming care for minors

A federal judge on Tuesday issued a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the Trump administration’s executive order threatening federal funding for institutions that provide ...

NBC News - 1d

The Showdown Between Elon Musk and Sam Altman

This week, the Uncanny Valley hosts discuss the lawsuits, bidding wars, and power plays over OpenAI.

Wired - Feb. 20

Elon Musk Is Focused on DOGE. What About Tesla?

Mr. Musk, one of President Trump’s main advisers, has not outlined a plan to reverse falling sales at the electric car company of which he is chief executive.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

5 takeaways from Musk's CPAC talk

Elon Musk served as one of the main attractions at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Thursday evening with a late-scheduled appearance that saw him wield a chainsaw and discuss ...