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Organizations file suit challenging Trump's effort to overhaul election system
A group of advocacy organizations has filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's executive order that seeks to overhaul the U.S. election system.ABC News - 3d -
Democrats sue over Trump election overhaul order
The Democratic National Committee (DNC), aligned groups and party leaders filed a lawsuit on Monday over President Trump's March executive order, which would overhaul elections. Trump's order would ...The Hill - 3d -
Germany sees Ukraine truce efforts as deadlocked, China says talks are encouraging
Germany’s chief diplomat is describing U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to secure a truce in the three-year war between Russia and Ukraine as deadlockedABC News - 3d -
Trump steps up efforts to exert control over DC
President Trump is growing more aggressive in his posture towards Washington, D.C, threatening to exert more control over the local affairs of the nation's capital. The president signed an ...The Hill - 3d -
A Kremlin official says Russia sees efforts to end Ukraine war as a drawn-out process
A Kremlin spokesman says Russia views efforts to end its three-year war with Ukraine as “a drawn-out process,” after U.S. President Donald Trump expressed frustration with the two countries’ ...ABC News - 4d -
Thousands of US health agency workers laid off in overhaul led by RFK Jr
Trump administration begins reducing Health and Human Services workforce as Kennedy plans up to 10,000 job cuts. Thousands of Health and Human Services (HHS) employees across the country are being ...The Guardian - 3d -
U.S. Judge Orders Halt to Trump’s Effort to Dismantle Voice of America
Voice of America journalists argued in a lawsuit that the administration’s actions violated their First Amendment rights.The New York Times - 6d -
In Trump era, companies are rebranding DEI efforts, not giving up
Most companies are continuing related work, but shifting the language.CNBC - 5d -
Trump says he expects Musk to eventually return to running companies
President Trump on Monday said he expects Elon Musk will eventually return to running his companies after his work overhauling the federal government. A reporter noted that Musk, the CEO of Tesla ...The Hill - 3d -
Nonprofit groups and Democrats sue Trump administration over election executive order
President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to overhaul the nation’s elections faced its first legal challenges Monday as the Democratic National Committee and a pair of nonprofits filed two ...NBC News - 3d -
Watch: House Democrats speak out against Trump agenda, mass layoffs
House Democratic leaders gave remarks Tuesday morning in opposition to President Trump's moves to overhaul the federal government. Democrats have taken to holding town halls in GOP districts and ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump Administration Begins Layoffs at CDC, FDA and Other Health Agencies
The cuts were part of a Trump administration plan announced last week to dismiss thousands of employees and drastically overhaul the Health and Human Services Department under Secretary Robert F. ...The New York Times - 2d -
Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Bid to End Deportation Protections for Venezuelans
Venezuelans with Temporary Protected Status are challenging the Trump administration’s efforts to end the program for many migrants.The New York Times - 3d -
UK consults business on retaliation against Trump tariffs
Starmer pledges to redouble efforts to strike trade deal with the USFinancial Times - 1d -
Several federal agencies launch a new 'deferred resignation' effort to encourage workers to leave their jobs
WASHINGTON — At least five federal agencies are offering workers a new "deferred resignation" opportunity in the latest attempt by the Trump administration to slash the size of the U.S. government.NBC News - 3d -
The right’s legal heavyweight takes on Trump
President Trump has an unlikely foe in his efforts to target Big Law firms: Paul Clement. Clement is a conservative legal heavyweight who served as solicitor general in President George W. Bush’s ...The Hill - 2d -
Mistaken deportation to Salvadoran prison highlight stakes of Trump plans
The Trump administration’s admission that it sent a Maryland man to a Salvadoran prison in error shows the need for outside oversight, critics say, as they fight efforts to ship migrants to ...The Hill - 1d -
Congress tries to restrain Trump on tariffs: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, our Capitol Hill team explores how Republicans are joining with Democrats in efforts to check President Donald Trump’s tariffs.NBC News - 22h -
Trump's biggest tariff was on tiny Lesotho. Here's what to know.
Trump hit the small African kingdom of Lesotho with his highest tariff this week at 50%, fueling urgent efforts by the country to seek a deal, and new trade partners.CBS News - 3h -
Federal judge temporarily pauses RFK Jr. effort to rescind billions of public health funds
A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order Thursday that stops the Trump administration from pulling back more than $11 billion in public health funding from state and local health ...The Hill - 23h -
Greece vows to spend $27B on armed forces overhaul centered on high-tech warfare technology
Greece has announced a $27 billion defense overhaul focused on high-tech warfare, including AI-powered missile systems, drones, and next-generation military gearABC News - 2d -
The Florida and Wisconsin election results are a warning for Trump and Republicans | Lloyd Green
Republicans in Florida couldn’t re-create Trump’s November margins, while Musk’s efforts in Wisconsin failed. Donald Trump and the Republicans ought to be wary of a possible blue wave in next ...The Guardian - 2d -
Elite Law Firms’ Deals With Trump Decried by Their Associates
The discontent does not appear to be resonating with leaders at Paul Weiss and Skadden, but it could hamstring their recruitment efforts.The New York Times - 2d -
Two more law firms reach deals with Trump to avoid executive orders: ‘They’re all bending’
Settlements, one with Doug Emhoff’s firm, come as many fear Trumps’s effort to target firms affiliated with his rivals. Two more legal firms have reached agreements with Donald Trump to avoid ...The Guardian - 1d -
Senate Republicans urge Trump, allies to stop threatening courts
Republican senators are warning that any efforts to impeach James Boasberg, the judge who ruled against President Trump's deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members and is now handling a ...The Hill - 4d -
Treasury secretary to meet with House Republicans as Trump eyes new tariffs
It's the latest meeting House GOP conference chair Lisa McClain has set up with members of Trump's Cabinet in an effort to keep lawmakers in the loop on White House plans.NBC News - 3d -
Trump administration cuts 10,000 HHS jobs to downsize bureaucracy
In an effort to cut spending, the Trump administration laid off 10,000 federal workers from the Department of Health and Human Services. Meanwhile, in a symbolic move, Democratic Senator Cory ...NBC News - 2d -
U.S. stocks plunge after Trump's tariff shock to global trade
President Donald Trump's rollout of sweeping tariffs on virtually all U.S. imports shattered markets Thursday, as investors dealt an emphatic rebuke of his effort to reorder global trade.NBC News - 1d -
Trump backs Luna push for House parental proxy voting
President Trump said Thursday he supports the effort to allow for proxy voting for new parents in Congress, while the standoff between House GOP leadership and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) ...The Hill - 22h -
Why Did Trump Impose Tariffs, and What’s Next? Everything to Know.
The president announced sweeping tariffs on Wednesday in an effort to reset global trading relationships. Here’s what you need to know.The New York Times - 23h -
With Painful Layoffs Ahead, Agencies Push Incentives to Quit
Another round of “deferred resignation” offers is part of the Trump administration’s stepped-up effort to rapidly downsize the government.The New York Times - 2d -
Apple loses more than $300bn in market value from Trump tariff hit
iPhone maker one of Wall Street’s biggest casualties despite Tim Cook’s efforts to court US presidentFinancial Times - 23h -
Myanmar quake death toll tops 2,000 as destruction hampers relief efforts
The earthquake death toll in Myanmar is rising fast as rescue and recovery efforts are hampered by badly damaged infrastructure.CBS News - 3d -
Miami Hurricanes’ overhauled secondary starting to jell in spring camp
CORAL GABLES — It would be understandable if members of the Hurricanes’ secondary wore nametags for the first few practices. Five defensive backs arrived via the transfer portal, and three freshmen ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Real Madrid’s defensive overhaul could spell the end for veteran superstar
According to a recent report from SPORT, Real Madrid defender David Alaba’s future is now clouded with uncertainty, especially following a poor performance in the Copa del Rey semi-final against ...Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Putin open to contacts after Trump criticism: Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he's open to staying in touch with the White House after critical comments from the U.S. president toward Russia's leader, which have been rare amid his ...The Hill - 4d -
House Republicans torpedo Johnson effort to block proxy voting for new parents
A group of House Republicans rebelled against GOP leaders on Tuesday over their effort to block a vote on allowing proxy voting for new parents — thwarting other party priorities in the process and ...The Hill - 3d -
Senators revive efforts to strip tech companies of key legal protection
Senators from both sides of the aisle are reigniting efforts to crawl back technology companies' legal immunities with hopes bipartisan support in Congress could push the bill across the finish ...The Hill - 2d
