Judge rules Trump can downsize federal government with worker buyouts Legal victory for Republican president is significant progress following string of courtroom setbacks The Guardian - US · Feb 13, 2025
Attorney General Pam Bondi rails against New York leaders as she announces immigration lawsuit President Donald Trump’s newly installed attorney general, Pam Bondi, is going after New York leaders over the state’s immigration policies The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025
AP Reporter Again Barred From Oval Office Over 'Gulf Of America' An AP reporter Wednesday was barred from attending White House events for the second straight day, as Donald Trump's administration sought to justify its actions against media that refuse to call the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America." International Business Times · Feb 12, 2025
Pardoned January 6 Proud Boy Leader Considers Run for Congress: 'I Want to Be in That Building They Accused Me' of Storming Pardoned Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio is considering a congressional run and wants to return to the U.S. Capitol, where he was accused of planning the insurrection. Latin Times · Feb 12, 2025
Musk’s ‘efficiency’ agency site adds data from controversial rightwing thinktank Website of ‘Doge’ includes information published by thinktank CEI, which claims to fight ‘climate alarmism’ The Guardian - US · Feb 12, 2025
President Trump Calls For Immediate Closure Of Education Department President Trump's proposal to close the Education Department sparks debate on its role and impact on US education system. Top News · Feb 12, 2025
Trump Admin Defends Kicking Reporter From White House for Refusing to Use 'Gulf of America': 'We Are Going to Hold Lies Accountable' Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt attacked news outlets on Wednesday for their resistance to use "Gulf of America" despite Google and Apple accepting the change. Latin Times · Feb 12, 2025
Trump Bans A.P. From Oval Office for Not Saying 'Gulf of America' A dust-up over geographical nomenclature is silly, but it signals the Trump administration's hostility to the First Amendment and freedom of the press. Reason · Feb 12, 2025
Students 'Afraid' to Go to School After Leaked Memo Reveals 'Large Scale' Immigration Action in LA LA immigrant communities are on edge after a leaked memo revealed plans for "large scale" immigration enforcement action in the city before the end of February. Latin Times · Feb 12, 2025
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Plans Future Hearings For Subcommittee Panel Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene leads hearings on USAID, NPR, and government efficiency, emphasizing transparency and accountability. Top News · Feb 12, 2025
Florida GOP Ends Weeks of Infighting With New Compromise Bills on Immigration A new set of immigration bills will be enacted in Florida after almost three-weeks of tension between the Florida Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis Latin Times · Feb 12, 2025
AP excoriates White House barring of reporters as ‘alarming precedent’ Editor Julie Pace writes to Trump’s chief of staff about ban on its journalists after AP declines to use ‘Gulf of America’ The Guardian - US · Feb 12, 2025
Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as US director of national intelligence The former congresswoman was seen as one of Trump’s most controversial picks by Republicans and Democrats alike. Al Jazeera · Feb 12, 2025
Teens fighting New Hampshire's ban on transgender girls in sports target Trump's order next Two students challenging New Hampshire’s ban on transgender athletes on girls sports teams will also fight President Donald Trump’s executive order, “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports.” The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025
The Guardian - US · Feb 12, 2025 Trump is the most lawless president in American history If Trump simply ignores the high court, is that the end of law?
The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025 Oil and gas advocate named by Trump to lead agency that manages federal lands President Donald Trump has nominated a longtime oil and gas industry representative to oversee an agency that manages a quarter-billion acres of public land concentrated in western states
The Conversation · Feb 12, 2025 Why federal courts are unlikely to save democracy from Trump’s and Musk’s attacks State governments, community groups, advocacy nonprofits and regular Americans have filed a large and growing number of federal lawsuits opposing President Donald Trump’s barrage of executive orders and policy statements. Some of his actions have been put on hold by the federal courts, at least temporarily.
Latin Times · Feb 12, 2025 Top Democrat Says Tulsi Gabbard Would Have Received 'No More Than 10 Votes' If Ballots Were 'Secret' Protesting Tulsi Gabbard's fitness for National Security Director, Chuck Schumer contended that most Republicans would not vote for her if votes were private.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2025 Malcolm X’s visit to West Midlands to be remembered in mural Street art will mark 60 years since US civil rights leader’s trip to Smethwick shortly before his assassination
The Texas Tribune · Feb 12, 2025 In quest to infuse more religion into Texas schools, advocates say courts are now on their side Past efforts to allow more religion in public schools have been hamstrung by legal challenges. But those on the religious right feel empowered by recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions.
The Guardian - US · Feb 12, 2025 US inspectors general fired by Trump sue to win jobs back Eight officials from variety of government agencies file lawsuit seeking redress for ‘unlawful and unjustified’ dismissals
The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025 Federal judge won't prevent withholding of FEMA funding for New York City migrant hotel stays A judge won't prevent the federal government from attempting to withhold tens of millions of dollars meant to cover hotel costs for migrants in New York
The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025 What does having the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on hold mean for consumers? The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is the latest U.S. government agency to have its work halted by the Trump administration
Latin Times · Feb 12, 2025 Elon Musk's Son Appearing to 'Shush' Trump During Oval Office Meeting Draws Hilarious Reactions: 'This Is a SNL Skit Happening in Real Time' X Æ A-Xii, Elon Musk's four-year-old son, visited the Oval Office where his antics included picking his nose and appearing to "shush" President Donald Trump.
Latin Times · Feb 12, 2025 Full List of Trump Cabinet Nominees Mitch McConnell Has Voted Against The former GOP leader has voted against Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence and Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary