Judge warns of consequences if Trump administration violated deportation order
The Trump administration could face consequences if it violated a judge’s order temporarily blocking the deportation of hundreds of Venezuelan migrants, the judge said on Wednesday even as he gave the government more time to elaborate on the expulsions. Washington-based…
Union sues Trump administration for halting student loan repayment plans
A major U.S. teachers union has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education accusing Republican President Donald Trump’s administration of unlawfully shutting down access to income-driven repayment plans used by millions of student loan borrowers. The American Federation of…
US Postal Service seeks DOGE’s help on retail leases, counterfeit postage
WASHINGTON-U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said on Monday he had asked the government efficiency team led by Elon Musk for assistance with a number of issues, including a review of the agency’s retail center lease renewals and combating counterfeit postage….
Some 80,000 pages of JFK files will be released Tuesday, Trump says
WASHINGTON- U.S. President Donald Trump, who has ordered the release of classified documents related to the 1963 assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, said on Monday that his administration will make public around 80,000 pages of files related to…
Judge questions Trump’s deportation of Venezuelans as White House defends move
WASHINGTON- A U.S. judge on Monday ordered the Trump administration to explain whether it defied a court order by deporting hundreds of Venezuelans the White House says are violent criminals, a move officials defended but several legal experts said appeared…
US expels South Africa’s ambassador, calling him ‘race-baiting’ Trump hater
WASHINGTON/JOHANNESBURG-The U.S. has is expelling South Africa’s ambassador, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, calling the envoy a “race-baiting politician” who hates President Donald Trump. Ties have slumped since Trump cut U.S. financial aid to South Africa, citing disapproval of…
Trump administration probes 45 universities on race policies
WASHINGTON- The U.S. Department of Education on Friday said its office for civil rights is investigating 45 universities, citing complaints that the schools engaged with a program that set eligibility based on race. Since Donald Trump returned to the presidency…
Trump targets law firm Paul Weiss in order restricting government access
WASHINGTON-U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday suspending security clearances for lawyers and other employees at New York law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, and restricting their access to federal buildings and officials. “Today, President…
Trump administration weighs travel ban on dozens of countries
WASHINGTON-The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban, according to sources familiar with the matter and an internal memo seen by Reuters. The memo lists a…
US Senate government spending bill advances toward passage
WASHINGTON- The U.S. Senate on Friday looked set to advance a bill that would prevent a partial government shutdown, after a sufficient number of minority Democrats joined with the majority Republicans in support. Voting continued.
US court allows Trump to enforce ban on DEI programs, for now
A U.S. appeals court on Friday said the Trump administration could temporarily implement a ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs at federal agencies and businesses with government contracts, which had been blocked by a judge. The Richmond, Virginia-based 4th…