What if Trump Just Ignores the Courts?

Court Halt on Trump Cuts for Medical Research Is Extended Nationwide

The federal order temporarily halts the Trump administration’s plans to slash $4 billion in overhead costs for research at universities and medical centers into diseases like cancer.

The New York Times - 1h

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.

ABC News - 5h

The Eagles played a perfect game, and the Chiefs were a disaster. What just happened?

Philadelphia bullied Kansas City in Super Bowl LIX, forcing Patrick Mahomes into one of the worst games of his career. Here's how the Eagles did it.

ESPN - 6h

Keir Starmer is in a tight spot, but a ‘Trump, baby, Trump’ strategy just won’t work | Marina Hyde

The president has his own laws of physics. The real thing is bad enough: a pale copy doesn’t stand a chance here or in the US. It’s fun that Keir Starmer has finally unveiled a personality – it’s ...

The Guardian - 6h

What happens if the Trump administration ignores court orders?

NBC’s Laura Jarrett joins TODAY to weigh in on legal hurdles faced by the Trump administration and what happens if they attempt to ignore orders from judges.

NBC News - 8h

What if Donald Trump calls the courts’ bluff?

The US judiciary poses the ultimate test of whether the president will break the system

Financial Times - 9h

Canada’s Liberal party was left for dead, but Trump might have just given it a second chance

Experts say the US president’s takeover threat will shift election priorities to who seems best suited to face Trump. Until just a few weeks ago, it was an exhilarating time to be a Conservative in ...

The Guardian - 10h

What Type of Business Should You Start? 20 Years Ago, Steve Jobs Needed Just 7 Words to Provide the Answer

Entrepreneurs seize opportunities. Just make sure you seize the right opportunity for you.

Inc. - 11h

Trump’s Labor Department Pick Shows He May be Courting Unions

His nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer will challenge the Senate and could show an unusual bipartisan mix on confirmation vote.

Inc. - 1d

As Trump steamrolls Washington, courts flex their power to slow him down

Numerous federal district judges around the country have blocked major portions of Trump's early agenda — but Supreme Court showdowns loom.

Politico - 2d

Court Halt on Trump Cuts for Medical Research Is Extended Nationwide

The federal order temporarily halts the Trump administration’s plans to slash $4 billion in overhead costs for research at universities and medical centers into diseases like cancer.

The New York Times - 3h

Trump’s Ultimatum to Hamas, and Showdown Looms Between White House and the Courts

Plus, a surprise blockbuster.

The New York Times - 4h

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 - 6h

Trump, Vance and Musk take aim at the courts as judges halt some of 2nd term agenda

President Donald Trump and key members of his administration are lashing out at judges who have halted some of his second-term agenda.

ABC News - 8h

What happens if the Trump administration ignores court orders?

NBC’s Laura Jarrett joins TODAY to weigh in on legal hurdles faced by the Trump administration and what happens if they attempt to ignore orders from judges.

NBC News - 8h

Officials bristle at courts throttling Trump actions and Hamas postpones hostage exchange: Morning Rundown

Court rulings against parts of Donald Trump's agenda put White House officials on the defensive.

NBC News - 9h

What’s behind Donald Trump’s plastic straws move

Paper straws are, objectively, the worst. There’s the race against the clock to use them before they turn to mush, the temperature problem — good for neither hot nor frozen — and, worst of all, the ...

The Hill - 10h

Who is Rod Blagojevich, who was just pardoned by Trump?

President Trump on Monday signed a full and unconditional pardon for Rod Blagojevich, the former Democratic governor of Illinois, who served eight years in prison on corruption charges until Trump ...

The Hill - 17h

White House officials bristle as the courts throttle parts of Trump's agenda

The nation may be edging closer to a constitutional crisis as senior White House officials bristle over a string of court orders stymieing Trump’s agenda.

NBC News - 17h

Judge finds Trump administration violated court order halting funding freeze

A federal judge in Rhode Island on Monday said that the Trump administration had violated his order halting a sweeping federal funding freeze and ordered the government to “immediately restore ...

NBC News - 18h

What are the ramifications of Trump's Gaza plan?

President Trump has said the U.S. is committed to buying and owning the Gaza Strip, despite the Palestinian Authority saying the land is not for sale. Matthew Kroenig, an expert with the Atlantic ...

CBS News - 19h

The Memo: Trump, allies ramp up attacks on courts

Monday brought another legal setback for President Trump and his administration — and there is every indication it will add more fuel to the fire of MAGA grievances against the judiciary. The issue ...

The Hill - 21h

What's at stake for consumers as Trump officials target the CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s recent rules on overdraft and credit card late fees are in jeopardy, while others face an uncertain future.

NBC News - 21h

Court blocks Trump administration from sending three migrants to Guantánamo

A federal court on Sunday blocked the Trump administration from sending three migrants to the detention center at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. U.S. District Judge Kenneth J. Gonzales temporarily halted ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump Argues That Courts Cannot Block Elon Musk’s DOGE Team From Treasury Systems

The president’s lawyers argued that the distinction between civil servants and political appointees was unworkable and unconstitutional. A hearing is set for Friday.

The New York Times - 1d

Senate Republicans just keep rolling over for Trump

Republican senators have no backbone when it comes to Trump's nominees.

The Hill - 1d

The bond market just sent a message about Trump’s second term. Stock investors should listen.

Calm in bonds suggests it’s time to pencil in stocks you like — but wait for market-moving headlines from Washington.

MarketWatch - 1d

What would happen if Musk tries to defy court orders?

With Musk flirting with defying court orders or targeting judges, the third branch of government might soon confront an unprecedented scenario in modern history.

ABC News - 1d

Vance Challenges Courts’ Power, and Trump Targets the Penny

Plus, why golden retrievers keep losing.

The New York Times - 1d

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 - 1d

What's next for USAID workers amid Trump changes

A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from putting 2,200 U.S. Agency for International Development employees on leave. However, the White House still has the agency ...

CBS News - 3d

Trump issues sanctions against the International Criminal Court

The International Criminal Court is condemning President Trump's recent executive order imposing sanctions on the body. Meanwhile, Hamas released the names of three Israeli hostages that it plans ...

CBS News - 3d

Trump says Elon Musk and DOGE will review "just about" every federal agency

President Trump said nearly every federal agency in the U.S. government could fall under the scrutiny of Elon Musk and the White House's Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE. CBS News ...

CBS News - 3d

Trump says Musk will review "just about" every federal agency

In a press conference with the Japanese prime minister, President Trump indicated Elon Musk has wide latitude to review nearly every federal agency.

CBS News - 4d

The Guardian view on Trump and the international criminal court: following the law of the jungle | Editorial

The US president’s attack on an essential institution speaks volumes about his broader foreign policy. Donald Trump’s vicious assault on the international criminal court is no surprise. His last ...

The Guardian - 4d

Trump imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court

President Donald Trump signed an executive order sanctioning the International Criminal Court, accusing it of improperly targeting the U.S. and Israel. The order includes both financial sanctions ...

NBC News - 4d

Donald Trump's NIH Pick Just Launched a Controversial Scientific Journal

The journal’s editorial board includes multiple scientists, such as Trump health nominees Jay Bhattacharya and Marty Makary, who opposed Covid public health measures.

Wired - 4d

What if Trump Just Ignores the Courts?

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