8 inspectors general fired by Trump file lawsuit challenging dismissals

Elon Musk’s X Settles Trump Lawsuit

The social media site agreed to pay in the range of $10 million to settle with the president, who had sued over the suspension of his account in 2021.

The New York Times - 13h

Inspectors general fired by Trump file lawsuit to get their jobs back

Eight inspectors general who were fired by Donald Trump are suing the federal government over what they allege are "unlawful and unjustified purported termination[s]."

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Former U.S. deputy assistant attorney general explains why Trump firing FBI agents could be a danger

The head of the FBI Agents Association is urging Congress to protect nearly 1,000 federal agents against potential termination by the Trump administration. Former U.S. Deputy Assistant Attorney ...

CBS News - 13h

Inspectors general fired by Trump sue his administration

Eight fired inspectors general are suing the Trump administration over what they are calling "unlawful and unjustified" termination. Meanwhile, in her first press conference as attorney general, ...

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Senate Dems ask for Homeland Security hearing over inspectors general firing

Senate Democrats asked for a Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing over the recent inspectors general firings by President Trump, in a letter Wednesday. “President Trump's ...

The Hill - 15h

Trump Deputy Attorney General Nominee Decries Treatment of His Client

Mr. Blanche made clear that his prior work as a personal lawyer for the president informed his approach to the job of deputy attorney general.

The New York Times - 16h

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 - 18h

High school athletes challenge Trump's order on trans athletes

A federal judge on Wednesday granted a request from two transgender high school athletes in New Hampshire to add the Trump administration to a lawsuit challenging a state law barring trans athletes ...

The Hill - 19h

Fired inspectors general sue Trump over their 'unlawful' termination

Eight inspectors general who were fired by Trump filed a lawsuit Wednesday charging their terminations were unlawful and seeking their immediate reinstatement.

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8 fired government watchdogs sue Trump administration

Eight federal watchdogs ousted by President Trump last month are suing to get their jobs back on the basis that their dismissals were unlawful. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday, asserts Congress was ...

The Hill - 22h

Trump fires USAID inspector general as federal shake-up continues

The Trump administration continued its campaign to shake-up the federal government with the firing of the USAID inspector general, a day after USAID released a report detailing the negative impact ...

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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 ...

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As Trump pushes whirlwind agenda, DOJ is challenged to defend his orders in court

As Donald Trump presses his breakneck effort to remake the government, the flurry of lawsuits pushing back have seemingly overwhelming the lawyers defending his orders.

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White House fires USAid inspector general who issued damning report on Trump’s funding freeze – live

Paul Martin reportedly dismissed one day after damning report detailing impact of sudden dismantling of agency. Donald Trump announced he is dispatching Treasury secretary Scott Bessent to ...

The Guardian - 1d

White House fires USAID inspector general following critical report

President Trump’s White House fired the inspector general for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) on Tuesday, a day after the watchdog office issued a report that was critical of ...

The Hill - 1d

President Trump fires inspector general of USAID

President Trump officially fired the inspector general at the U.S. Agency for International Development a day after his office released a report detailing the negative impact of the Trump ...

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Trump fires USAID's inspector general after his office released a report critical of the administration

Paul Martin's office put out a report Monday detailing the negative impact of the Trump administration’s push for drastic cuts at the agency.

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What are the key lawsuits against the Trump administration?

Since President Trump's inauguration three weeks ago, he has taken dozens of actions in an attempt to reshape the government and his executive power. Many have been met with legal challenges. CBS ...

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100+ new child sex abuse lawsuits filed against Illinois youth detention centers

Dozens more victims have come forward claiming they were sexually assaulted while in juvenile correction centers run by the state of Illinois and Cook County.

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1st lawsuits targeting foreign aid freeze bemoan 'chaos' in Trump order

Several nonprofit groups are accusing the Trump administration of failing to disperse congressionally approved funds by freezing all foreign aid for 90 days.

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How to ensure Trump's new inspectors general are watchdogs, not lapdogs

It is critical that President Trump nominate qualified individuals to those positions — not just in the sense of technical competence, but also in their willingness to conduct fair, objective and ...

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Court dismisses appeal of Trump's classified documents case

Two weeks after the DOJ, under new leadership, moved to dismiss their appeal of President Trump's classified documents case, a court has formally dismissed the appeal.

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Court dismisses case against Trump's co-defendants in documents probe

A federal appeals court granted the Justice Department's request to drop the case against two of President Trump's co-defendants in the Mar-a-Lago documents probe.

CBS News - 1d

Examining the latest lawsuits against the Trump administration

Since his return to the White House, President Trump hasn't been shy about using his executive powers. However, many of his actions are being met with legal challenges. Skye Perryman, president and ...

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Woman Files First U.S. Lawsuit Against Andrew Tate and His Brother

A woman who gave testimony to Romanian prosecutors accused Andrew and Tristan Tate in a lawsuit of conspiring to traffic her for sex work. The brothers have sued her for defamation.

The New York Times - 2d

NASCAR heads into 2025 with plenty of storylines, none bigger than a lawsuit filed by Michael Jordan

NASCAR has no shortage of storylines headed into its 76th season

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Federal employees union files lawsuits over CFPB shutdown, DOGE access

A union representing employees across dozens of federal agencies filed two lawsuits on Sunday against the acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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Vance Challenges Courts’ Power, and Trump Targets the Penny

Plus, why golden retrievers keep losing.

The New York Times - 3d

GOP senators terrified of crossing Trump, facing Musk-funded challengers

GOP senators are terrified over the prospect of facing primary challengers funded by Elon Musk if they stick their necks out by opposing President Trump's agenda The White House has signaled that ...

The Hill - 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 policies challenged on passports, gender-affirming care for minors

A group of transgender people sued in federal court over an order that led to the halting of allowing gender markers to be changed on passports and barring the use of the "X" marker used by many ...

CBS News - 4d

Trump amends CBS '60 Minutes' lawsuit and demands $20 billion

President Trump doubled the damages he is seeking from CBS and its parent company, Paramount Global, which needs FCC approval for its pending merger.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

8 injured, dozens rescued in fire at former electrical plant in Moscow

At least eight people were injured after a fire at a former electrical plant building in Moscow, Russian state media reported

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Trump dismisses head of the National Archives

President Donald Trump dismissed the head of the National Archives, a White House official said, following through on a vow last month to dismiss Colleen Shogan.

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Trump dismisses Archivist of the United States

President Trump dismissed Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan, a decision he previewed a month earlier before assuming office on Jan. 20. “At the direction of @realDonaldTrump the ...

The Hill - 5d

Family files lawsuit seeking to halt sales of Galaxy Gas and other nitrous oxide after woman's death

Nitrous oxide sold in colorful tanks with candy-like flavors that consumers are inhaling to get high is creating a “veritable national health crisis,” a lawsuit says.

NBC News - 5d

Trump administration drops challenge in transgender care dispute

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story DOJ flips on gender-affirming care SCOTUS case President Trump’s Department of Justice switched positions on ...

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Trump Lawsuits Against Media Gain Momentum

First Amendment experts say Mr. Trump’s lawsuits, based on an unproven legal theory, lack merit. But more could be on the way.

The New York Times - 5d

8 inspectors general fired by Trump file lawsuit challenging dismissals

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