Trump's effort to withhold federal funding will trigger 'imminent legal action'

• Examining the legality of Trump's buyout offer to federal workers

  President Trump is offering around two million federal workers to resign and be paid through September. Some Democratic lawmakers are pushing back against the buyouts, claiming they aren't legal. ...
  
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  Trump funding freeze a blatant violation of Constitution, federal law: Legal experts

  The Constitution, federal law and court decisions make it clear: President Donald Trump's order to pause federal funding is against the law, legal experts tell ABC News.
  
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• Lawmakers react to Trump ordering federal funding freeze

  President Trump's memo calling for a freeze on federal funding for all public loans, grants and other aid is getting sharp criticism from lawmakers on Capitol Hill. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
  
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  Dem states signal imminent legal action against Trump administration over federal grant freeze

  Several Democratic states have signaled imminent legal action to block a Trump administration order directing federal agencies to pause the disbursement of loans and grants while the government ...
  
  The Hill - 1d
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  Democrats question legality of Trump freeze on federal grants

  Democrats are sounding “extreme alarm” over a recent memo issued by the Trump administration directing federal agencies to temporarily pause disbursement of loans, grants and other financial ...
  
  The Hill - 1d
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  Trump signs actions curtailing federal funding for abortion

  President Trump on Friday took a pair of actions to limit U.S. government funding for abortions, reversing some of the Biden administration's efforts to increase access to the procedure. Trump ...
  
  The Hill - 5d

• Can Trump really end birthright citizenship? The legality of Trump's executive actions

  President Trump on Monday issued an order to federal agencies to deny birthright citizenship to children of parents who are unauthorized immigrants or temporary visa holders, seemingly defying the ...
  
  CBS News - Jan. 21

• Inside Trump legal team's effort to block Jack Smith report

  Attorneys for President-elect Donald Trump are trying to stop the release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on two dismissed criminal cases against Trump. CBS News political reporter Olivia ...
  
  CBS News - Jan. 7

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  Massive rescue effort underway after plane and Army helicopter collide near D.C.

  The latest news and live updates on the plane crash into the Potomac River.
  
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  What we know after plane collides with helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport

  An American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter collided over Washington, D.C., Wednesday night. The number of casualties is unclear and a search-and-rescue mission is ongoing.
  
  NBC News - 1h

• Watch: EarthCam video shows explosion over Potomac River

  EarthCam footage appears to show an explosion over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. This happened amid reports that a regional jet collided in midair with a helicopter while on approach to ...
  
  NBC News - 3h
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  NBC Washington coverage of Potomac crash

  Initial reports indicate an American Airlines regional jet and a helicopter have collided, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
  
  NBC News - 3h
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  Trump directs Pentagon and DHS to prepare migrant housing at Guantánamo Bay

  Trump said earlier Wednesday that the U.S. has "30,000 beds in Guantanamo to detain the worst criminal illegal aliens threatening the American people."
  
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  What to Know About the Plane and Helicopter Crash Near Washington

  American Eagle Flight 5342 crashed into the Potomac River after colliding with an Army helicopter while approaching Reagan National Airport.
  
  The New York Times - 12m
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  DC plane crash live updates: Helicopter was on training mission; fatalities reported

  Reagan Airport live update: White House says military helicopter collided with regional jet
  
  ABC News - 13m
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  What we know so far about Washington DC plane crash

  The aircraft collided with a military helicopter that was on a training flight as it approached the runway.
  
  BBC News - 19m

• What we know so far about the midair collision over the Potomac River

  A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet carrying several dozen people collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter. Reagan National Airport has grounded all flights.
  
  CBS News - 21m

• What we know about the midair collision outside D.C.

  A passenger jet carrying more than 60 people collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter carrying three soldiers near Reagan National Airport Wednesday night. Major Garrett is joined by CBS News ...
  
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