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.”
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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.
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.
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.
David J. Dreyer: Is it a constitutional crisis? Or just a stalemate?
In 2025, there is spirited discussion on all sides about whether we are undergoing a “constitutional crisis,” comparable to past historical examples.
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.
Judge rejects immediately restoring AP’s access to White House
U.S. District Judge Trevor N. McFadden’s decision was only for the moment, however. He told attorneys that the issue required more exploration before ruling.
Federal workers confront mass confusion as Musk’s deadline to list accomplishments looms
Cost-cutting chief Elon Musk’s unusual demand has faced resistance from several key U.S. agencies led by the president’s loyalists.
Ex-Secret Service agent and conservative media personality Dan Bongino picked as FBI deputy director
The selection places two staunch Trump allies atop the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency at a time when Democrats are concerned that the president could seek to target his adversaries.
Kids’ disability rights cases stalled as Trump began to overhaul Education Department
It’s not unusual for new presidential administrations to freeze cases while they adjust priorities, but exceptions typically are made for urgent situations, such as a child’s immediate learning situation. The freeze on pending cases and Trump’s calls to dismantle the Department of Education altogether left many parents worrying about the federal government’s commitment to disabled students’ rights.
Immigration enforcement campaign aimed at local governments, employers advances to Senate
House lawmakers on Thursday tussled briefly over legislation mandating local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and cracking down on employers using unauthorized labor.
Trump administration throws out protections from deportation for roughly half a million Haitians
The Trump administration is throwing out protections that shielded roughly half a million Haitians from deportation, meaning they would lose their work permits and could be eligible to be removed from the country by August.
DOGE notches courtroom wins as Elon Musk crusades to slash federal government
Most notably, DOGE critics are failing to obtain temporary restraining orders that would prevent Musk’s team from accessing sensitive government databases.
Justice Department official urges quick dismissal of criminal case against New York City mayor
A Manhattan federal declined to rule immediately, leaving in place for now charges that Adams accepted perks and illegal campaign contributions from foreign interests.
Trump administration gives schools a deadline to end DEI programs
Schools are being given 14 days to end any practice that treats students or workers differently because of their race.