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FCC chair’s meetings with Trump, White House and right-wing media revealed in documents: report

Newly released calendar logs show FCC Chair Brendan Carr made at least eight visits to the White House and held scheduled calls with senior officials

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Revealed: FCC chair Brendan Carr’s close coordination with White House and rightwing media

Internal documents obtained by Guardian show White House meetings, scheduled calls with top Trump officials and communications with Fox News producers

The Guardian - US · Aug 19

Top Democrats simulate election threats as Trump continues assault on voting

Chuck Schumer and other senators took part in exercises in which legal experts laid out election disruption scenarios

The Guardian - US · Aug 9

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Democracy Forward sues USCIS over records on immigration database use in US elections

The lawsuit seeks documents about using federal databases for voter eligibility verification. This action follows the administration's expansion of access to the SAVE database for states. Supporters claim this enhances election integrity, while critics fear voter disenfranchisement. The group wants records before the upcoming 2026 elections for public understanding.

The Times of India · Aug 5

US judge blocks Trump administration from stripping immigrants of work permits

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy. This policy aimed to restrict work authorization for immigrants with Temporary Protected Status. The ruling protects tens of thousands of individuals from losing their livelihoods. The judge will decide on a longer-term pause by August 5. USCIS cannot strip people…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

From the Mexican border to Washington: A tiny Texas town fights Trump's wall plan

A small Texas town is challenging the Trump administration's border wall plans, arguing they could cause flooding and bypass legal processes

The Independent UK · Jul 22

Hegseth, Rubio and other government officials continued to use Signal app after embarrassing leak: report

Previously unreported chats have group names including ‘Iran/Ukraine Planning’ and ‘State USAID’

The Independent UK · Jun 30

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Existential Crisis in Presidio: Why a Tiny Texas Town Is Hauling the Feds Into Court

Presidio Municipal Development District sues DHS, warning that building a 30-foot border wall on a West Texas levee will cause catastrophic flooding.

Latin Times · Jun 18

Federal Judge Condemns and Orders Restoration of Trump's Removal of Slavery and Climate Exhibits From National Parks

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore historical exhibits on slavery, climate change, and civil rights in national parks, criticising their removal as an attempt to rewrite history.

International Business Times UK · Jun 14

Trump Just Pulled the Rug Out From Under Thousands of Federal Workers With a Shocking New Executive Order

Trump tried something similar during his first term with a plan called Schedule F.

The Mary Sue · Jun 4

Trump Strips Protections From 8,000 Federal Workers, Allowing Firings for 'Subversion' of Directives

Donald Trump has signed an executive order, which has stripped away long‑standing civil service protections from staff in key policy roles.

International Business Times UK · Jun 4

Trump signs order to make it easier to fire 8,000 highly paid federal workers

Order strips job protections from workers earning up to about $200,000 a year and deemed to be ‘influencing’ policy

The Guardian - US · Jun 3

Where Was $1.776 Billion Going? The Shocking List of People Blocked by New 'Slush Fund' Bill

US senators Mark Kelly, Adam Schiff and Elissa Slotkin have introduced the Drain the Slush Fund Act to shut down Donald Trump's $1.776 billion 'anti‑weaponisation' fund.

International Business Times UK · Jun 2

Trump panel recommends slashing FEMA in half and letting states handle disaster response

‘At the end of the day, we know FEMA is broken and it needs to be fundamentally transformed,’ a panel member said

The Independent UK · May 7

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The Independent UK · May 6

Toxic debris from Trump’s ballroom project is being dumped at a public golf course, report finds

The debris tested positive for lead, pesticides and PCBs, according to the National Parks Service

The Independent UK · May 4

‘I’m no Amy Poehler’: Judge declines to immediately stop Trump’s takeover of DC golf course

The D.C. judge referenced actor Amy Poehler’s hit show Parks and Recreation when deciding to continue necessary renovations at East Potomac Golf Links

Latin Times · Apr 10

U.S. Marshals Granted Federal Powers to Musk's Security Despite Training Gaps

Newly disclosed internal emails from the U.S. Marshals Service are raising fresh concerns about how federal law enforcement authority was extended to members of Elon Musk's private security detail during his time inside the Trump administration.

The Independent UK · Apr 7

Elon Musk’s bodyguards made federal agents despite lack of training

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The Independent UK · Apr 7

Elon Musk’s private security deputized as US Marshals while at DOGE despite missing experience requirements

The former DOGE head’s bodyguards were exempt from rules requiring that deputies complete a ‘basic law enforcement training program’

International Business Times · Apr 6

Emails Show U.S. Marshals Bypassed Training Rules to Deputize Musk's DOGE Security Detail: Report

The U.S. Marshals Service waived parts of its own training and experience standards to deputize armed members of Elon Musk's private security team while he was leading DOGE, according to a new report.

Axios · Feb 13

Trump judge slams DHS for blocking detainees' access to lawyers

It's estimated to be the 45th time a Trump judge has ruled against the administration on mass immigration detention in the past year.

The Guardian - US · Feb 5

Trump administration issues rule that makes it easier to fire federal workers

New rule would strip job safeguards for 50,000 federal employees and change how whistleblowers are protected

The Independent UK · Jan 28

Trump wants to cut FEMA staffing by 50% as he pushes to shrink disaster relief agency, lawsuit alleges

The lawsuit alleges FEMA cuts could impact the agency’s ability to respond to disasters

The Guardian - US · Dec 27, 2025

Dragged down by an unpopular president, Republicans are bracing for a midterm trouncing

As Americans tire of Donald Trump, a Democratic midterm ‘tsunami’ could sweep the GOP out of power

The Guardian - US · Dec 23, 2025

Trump administration bans US veterans agency from providing abortions

Department of Veterans Affairs says justice department found procedure not to be legally sound

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