U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang has issued a ruling that the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) by Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) likely violates the U.S. Constitution. The controversy began when the Trump administration, with Elon Musk serving as a key advisor, […]
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Trump Calls for Impeachment of Federal Judge Over Deportation Ruling, Chief Justice John Roberts issues statement
In a recent statement on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump has called for the impeachment of a federal judge who ruled against his administration’s deportation policies. U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg issued a ruling that challenged the Trump administration’s invocation of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to […]
Trump Fires Democratic FTC Commissioners in Move Seen as Challenge to Agency Independence
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump fired the two Democratic commissioners at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, in a move that critics argue is both unconstitutional and a direct challenge to the agency’s independence. This action leaves the FTC with only two Republican commissioners, Chair […]
Trump Dismantles of Voice of America, United States Agency for Global Media
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order aimed at dismantling the Voice of America (VOA), a federally funded news organization that has been a cornerstone of U.S. global influence since World War II. This decision not only affects VOA but also impacts other U.S.-funded media outlets through United States […]
Judge Rules DOGE Must Comply with FOIA Requests
U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper has ordered the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a component of the Trump administration’s efforts to streamline government operations, to comply with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. DOGE, which has been involved in significant restructuring and downsizing efforts within the federal government, has been […]
Arlington National Cemetery Removes Notable Black, Hispanic, and Female Veterans’ Histories Amid Pentagon DEI Purge
Arlington National Cemetery has removed links to pages featuring notable Black, Hispanic, and female veterans from its website. This decision is part of a larger effort by the Department of Defense (DOD) to scrub its digital platforms of DEI-related materials, following directives from Pentagon leaders and executive orders by President […]
EPA Under Trump and Zeldin Moves to Roll Back Environmental Regulations, Citing Business Growth
President Donald Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the leadership of Lee Zeldin has unveiled plans to roll back numerous environmental regulations across various industries, including energy, manufacturing, automotive, and infrastructure. This move is aimed at fostering business growth. Here are some key areas and specific regulations that will be […]
Trump Eliminates Additional Agencies with Executive Order
President Donald Trump issued an executive order to eliminate several agencies within the federal government on March 14. This order targets several key governmental entities, mandating the elimination of non-statutory components and functions while minimizing statutory roles to the bare legal requirements. Here’s a breakdown of the affected agencies and […]
Trump Administration Invokes 1798 Alien Enemies Act Against Venezuelan Gang, Faces Immediate Legal Blockade
On March 15, the Trump Administration, by way of an executive order, invoked the Alien Enemies Act in response to the activities of Tren de Aragua (TdA), a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization. This action targets Venezuelan citizens who are members of TdA and are present in the United States without […]
Coalition of Attorneys General Sues Trump Administration Over Department of Education Cuts
A coalition of 20 attorneys general, including Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in an effort to halt its plans to dismantle the Department of Education. The lawsuit argues that the administration’s actions, which include significant workforce reductions and program cuts, are both […]