Veterans are speaking out on the Trump administration’s plans to cut the VA’s budget
The Trump administration’s move to end hundreds of VA contracts — halted after public outcry — and ongoing layoffs are affecting the nation’s veterans.
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Trump vows to press ahead on reshaping America in speech to Congress as Democrats register dissent
Trump’s prime-time speech Tuesday was the latest marker in his takeover of the nation’s capital, as he and his allies work to slash the size of the federal government.
Supreme Court will hear from US gun makers sued by Mexico for $10 billion
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday in a $10 billion lawsuit Mexico filed against top firearm manufacturers in the U.S., alleging their business practices have fueled cartel gun violence.
Republicans target 4 ‘sanctuary’ cities as Trump pushes mass deportations
Republicans in Congress are taking aim at four cities — often called “sanctuary cities” — over their policies limiting cooperation with immigration enforcement with a hearing this week that comes as President Donald Trump presses ahead with his campaign of mass deportations.
China slaps extra tariffs of up to 15% on imports of major U.S. farm exports
China announced Tuesday it will impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on imports of key U.S. farm products, including chicken, pork, soy and beef.
Senate will vote on confirming leader for education agency Trump has vowed to close
Linda McMahon would face the competing tasks of winding down the Education Department while also escalating efforts to achieve Trump’s agenda.
Treasury ends enforcement of business database meant to stop shell companies
President Donald Trump praised the suspension of enforcement of the rule and said the database is “outrageous and invasive.”
US Supreme Court won’t hear a challenge to IU’s bias reporting policy
Speech First, a group of conservative college students, alleged that Indiana University’s bias-response team stifled speech on campus by allowing anonymous reports about things that appear prejudiced or demeaning.
Judge finds mass firings of federal probationary workers were likely unlawful
The judge ordered the Office of Personnel Management to inform certain federal agencies that it had no authority to order the firings of probationary employees.
Law school project finds slavery citations still being used today
The Citing Slavery Project at Michigan State University found that more than 7,000 direct citations of slavery-law precedents continue to guide lawyers and judges.
Trump plans tariffs on Mexico and Canada for Tuesday, while doubling existing 10% tariffs on China
The prospect of escalating tariffs has already thrown the global economy into turmoil — with consumers expressing fears about inflation worsening.
Senate committee recommends Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s confirmation as Trump’s labor secretary
Members of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions voted 13-9 to recommend Chavez-DeRemer ‘s confirmation by the full Senate.
Supreme Court seems likely to rule for woman claiming job bias because she’s straight
The outcome of the case could remove an additional requirement that some courts apply when members of a majority group, including those who are white and heterosexual, sue for discrimination under federal law.
House GOP passes ‘big’ budget resolution, a crucial step toward delivering Trump’s agenda
House Speaker Mike Johnson had almost no votes to spare in his bare-bones GOP majority and fought on all fronts to advance the party’s signature legislative package.
A federal judge in Seattle blocks Trump’s effort to halt the refugee admissions system
The judge ruled the president cannot nullify the law passed by Congress establishing the program.
The White House says it ‘will determine’ which news outlets cover Trump
The move is a sharp break from a century of tradition in which a pool of independently chosen news organizations go where the chief executive does.
Judge gives Trump administration two days to release billions of dollars in blocked foreign aid
It’s the second time this month a judge has found the Trump administration did not follow a court order.
Federal technology staffers resign rather than help Musk
The employees warned that many of those enlisted by Elon Musk were political ideologues who did not have the necessary skills or experience for the task ahead of them.
Judge blocks Trump immigration policy allowing arrests in churches for some religious groups
U.S. District Judge Theodore Chang found that the Trump administration policy could violate their religious freedom.
Supreme Court throws out Oklahoma inmate’s murder conviction and death sentence
The justices found that Glossip’s trial violated his constitutional rights because prosecutors did not turn over evidence that might have bolstered his defense.