The Latest Breaking News from Trump Administration

Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Lighthiser v. Trump Kids' Climate Suit

Yet another federal court opinion dismissing constitutional climate change claims.

Reason · Jun 3

Bed bugs torment Trump administration's USDA office as infestation returns to APHIS building in Maryland

Bed bugs torment Trump administration's USDA office after an infestation was reported at the George Washington Carver Center in Maryland. Employees were sent home during treatment and later returned. Bed bugs appeared again, creating new concerns among workers. USDA officials said personal belongings left in offices contributed to the issue.…

The Economic Times · Jun 2

Trump Administration Will Appeal Ruling Requiring Tariff Refunds

They claim the injunction requiring refunds cannot be universal, and can only apply to those businesses who filed lawsuits seeking recovery.

Reason · May 30

Truck drivers say ‘racism’ behind Trump administration’s license restrictions on immigrants

Rule prevents many immigrant truckers from renewing driver’s license – even if they’ve driven legally for years

The Guardian - US · May 26

Who Is Tulsi Gabbard's Husband Abraham Williams? Trump's DNI Chief Quits Cabinet Allegedly Due to Spouse's Bone Cancer Diagnosis

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as US Director of National Intelligence to support her husband, Abraham Williams, diagnosed with a rare bone cancer, prompting leadership changes in the Trump administration.

International Business Times UK · May 22

Ex CDC head warns Ebola outbreak will become a ‘very significant pandemic’

An aid group has said Trump administration health cuts contributed to the slow detection of the outbreak

The Independent UK · May 22

Inside the legal battle over undocumented immigrants’ right to challenge their detention

Last year the Trump administration launched a policy of keeping all immigrants arrested by ICE in detention without the right to request bond, reversing decades of established law.

The Texas Tribune · May 21

What Is Presidential Records Act Ruling? Trump Administration Faces Urgent Court Clash as Judge Rejects DOJ Legal Opinion in Injunction

Federal judge rules Presidential Records Act is likely constitutional, ordering Trump administration to comply despite DOJ legal opinion.

International Business Times UK · May 21

Self-censorship, more stress, tougher recruiting – we asked US researchers how the Trump administration’s science policies have affected them

The American academic research engine has long been the envy of the world. Generally well-funded, labs in the United States have been able to attract the best minds who generate breakthroughs and train the next generation workforce that powers the U.S. economy. But since the start of the second Trump…

The Conversation · May 19

A Ship with Donations from Mexico and Uruguay Reached Cuba: What Did it Bring?

A ship carrying humanitarian aid from Mexico and Uruguay docked in Havana on Monday, bringing food and hygiene products to Cuba as the island confronts a worsening economic and energy crisis tied to fuel shortages, aging infrastructure, and renewed U.S. pressure on countries that supply it with oil.

Latin Times · May 19