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Judge won’t take further steps to enforce his order in AP case against Trump administration
Read full article: Judge won’t take further steps to enforce his order in AP case against Trump administrationA federal judge who ordered the Trump administration to stop blocking The Associated Press’ from presidential events has refused to take immediate steps to get White House officials to comply.

Judge pauses Trump administration's plans for mass layoffs at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Read full article: Judge pauses Trump administration's plans for mass layoffs at Consumer Financial Protection BureauPresident Donald Trump’s attempt to fire nearly everyone at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been paused by a federal judge, who says she's “deeply concerned” about the plan.

10,000 pages of records about Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 assassination are released, on Trump's order
Read full article: 10,000 pages of records about Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 assassination are released, on Trump's orderAbout 10,000 pages of records related to the 1968 assassination of Sen. Robert F.

Wisconsin governor can lock in 400-year school funding increase using a veto, court says
Read full article: Wisconsin governor can lock in 400-year school funding increase using a veto, court saysThe Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the Democratic governor legally used the state’s uniquely powerful veto to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years.

FDA hiring contractors to replace fired staff who supported safety inspections
Read full article: FDA hiring contractors to replace fired staff who supported safety inspectionsThe Food and Drug Administration is scrambling to hire contractors to replace fired employees who helped plan thousands of food and drug safety inspections throughout the world.

The Latest: Federal judge to pause the Trump administration’s plans for mass layoffs at the CFPB
Read full article: The Latest: Federal judge to pause the Trump administration’s plans for mass layoffs at the CFPBA federal judge who blocked Donald Trump’s administration from dismantling the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has ruled that the agency can’t go forward immediately with plans to fire hundreds of employees.

Surprise open governor's seat in Iowa signals competitive GOP primary, glimmer of hope for Democrats
Read full article: Surprise open governor's seat in Iowa signals competitive GOP primary, glimmer of hope for DemocratsIowa looked a lot different in 2010, when Republican Kim Reynolds was first elected to statewide office.

Texas hemp farmers fear full THC ban would nip industry in the bud
Read full article: Texas hemp farmers fear full THC ban would nip industry in the budAs lawmakers work to close loopholes that allow minors access to cannabis consumables, hemp farmers warn a total THC ban would strangle a once-hailed crop.

Iran-US talks over Tehran's nuclear program hinge on a billionaire and a seasoned diplomat
Read full article: Iran-US talks over Tehran's nuclear program hinge on a billionaire and a seasoned diplomatAs far as biographies go, the two men in charge of the delicate negotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program couldn’t be more different.

Trump says Ukraine-Russia talks 'coming to a head' and 'no one is playing' him in push to end war
Read full article: Trump says Ukraine-Russia talks 'coming to a head' and 'no one is playing' him in push to end warPresident Donald Trump says negotiations between Ukraine and Russia are “coming to a head” and insists that neither side is “playing” him in his push to end the grinding war.

Career diplomat becomes the face of Trump's 'America First' agenda at the UN
Read full article: Career diplomat becomes the face of Trump's 'America First' agenda at the UNA career diplomat has become the unexpected face of President Donald Trump's “America First” agenda at the United Nations.

US seeks to turn deportations into an efficient business ‘like Amazon’
Read full article: US seeks to turn deportations into an efficient business ‘like Amazon’The world's largest immigration detention system is on the cusp of explosive growth as President Donald Trump pursues his signature campaign promise of mass deportations.

US intelligence contradicts Trump claims linking gang to Venezuelan government to speed deportations
Read full article: US intelligence contradicts Trump claims linking gang to Venezuelan government to speed deportationsU.S. officials say a new intelligence assessment finds no coordination between the Tren de Aragua gang and the Venezuelan government.

Federal judge in Baltimore temporarily limits DOGE access to Social Security data
Read full article: Federal judge in Baltimore temporarily limits DOGE access to Social Security dataA federal judge has imposed new restrictions on the Department of Government Efficiency’s access to Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans.

The Abrego Garcia case pulls Democrats into the immigration debate Trump wants to have
Read full article: The Abrego Garcia case pulls Democrats into the immigration debate Trump wants to haveFor Democrats, Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case is about fundamental American ideals, including due process, following court orders and preventing government overreach.

US to withdraw 600 troops from Syria, leaving fewer than 1,000 to help counter IS militants
Read full article: US to withdraw 600 troops from Syria, leaving fewer than 1,000 to help counter IS militantsThe U.S. will withdraw about 600 troops from Syria, leaving fewer than 1,000 to work with Kurdish allies to counter the Islamic State group.

In private school voucher push, Gov. Abbott breaks through by playing hardball
Read full article: In private school voucher push, Gov. Abbott breaks through by playing hardballAnti-voucher Republicans said they voted for the bill so they could fight to improve it, and also to fend off political retribution.

Trump's attacks on Powell threaten the Fed's independence. Here's why it matters
Read full article: Trump's attacks on Powell threaten the Fed's independence. Here's why it mattersDonald Trump has stepped up his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the same time that the Supreme Court is considering a case that could make it easier for the president to fire him.

AP and the Trump administration argue over presidential access before appeals judges
Read full article: AP and the Trump administration argue over presidential access before appeals judgesThe Associated Press and Trump administration were back in a Washington court as part of a high-stakes battle over who can control which journalists can question the president.

George Santos is 'unrepentant' as he faces years in prison for fraud, prosecutors say
Read full article: George Santos is 'unrepentant' as he faces years in prison for fraud, prosecutors sayFederal prosecutors say disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos “remains unrepentant” as he faces years in federal prison for fraud and identity theft.

Pennsylvania intruder faced little resistance as Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family slept
Read full article: Pennsylvania intruder faced little resistance as Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family sleptThe arsonist who broke into the Pennsylvania governor’s residence while Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family slept upstairs faced little resistance as he smashed windows, ignited Molotov cocktails and crawled inside.

Virginia Democrats reap fundraising gains as they center campaigns around Elon Musk
Read full article: Virginia Democrats reap fundraising gains as they center campaigns around Elon MuskVirginia Democrats are vying to shield their statehouse majority while flipping the governor’s mansion in November, and new reports show they have a cash advantage in those races against Republicans.

Nearly 90% of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau cut as Trump's government downsizing continues
Read full article: Nearly 90% of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau cut as Trump's government downsizing continuesThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is being downsized by President Donald Trump.

White House proposes eliminating Head Start funding as part of sweeping budget cuts
Read full article: White House proposes eliminating Head Start funding as part of sweeping budget cutsThe Trump administration is asking Congress to eliminate the Head Start program, a move that would cut early education for some of the nation’s neediest children as part of drastic proposed cuts to federal health funding.

Bill would stop Texas oil drillers from secretly burying toxic waste on private property
Read full article: Bill would stop Texas oil drillers from secretly burying toxic waste on private propertyHouse Bill 4572 would introduce new requirements for pits where drillers bury oil and gas waste.

House Republicans refuse to pass ceremonial resolution honoring Cecile Richards
Read full article: House Republicans refuse to pass ceremonial resolution honoring Cecile RichardsNormally, memorial resolutions to honor Texans who have died are passed without controversy. But the resolution for Richards, a former president of Planned Parenthood who died this year, sparked a cascade of outrage from conservatives.

Trump officials' defiance over Abrego Garcia's deportation is 'shocking,' appeals court says
Read full article: Trump officials' defiance over Abrego Garcia's deportation is 'shocking,' appeals court saysA federal appeals court says it is “shocking” that The Trump administration claims it can’t do anything to free Kilmar Abrego Garcia from an El Salvador prison and return him to the U.S. A three-judge panel from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday unanimously refused to suspend a judge’s decision to order sworn testimony by Trump administration officials to determine if they complied with her instruction to facilitate Abrego Garcia’s return.

Afghanistan Medal of Honor recipient reenlists in Marine Corps reserves after 15 years
Read full article: Afghanistan Medal of Honor recipient reenlists in Marine Corps reserves after 15 yearsDakota Meyer, a Marine who was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism in the Afghanistan War, has reenlisted in the the military and will serve in the Marine Reserves.

Supreme Court keeps hold on Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship but sets May arguments
Read full article: Supreme Court keeps hold on Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship but sets May argumentsThe Supreme Court is keeping a hold on President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship but will hear arguments on the issue in May.

At contentious Wisconsin elections meeting, Democratic chair threatens to oust Republican official
Read full article: At contentious Wisconsin elections meeting, Democratic chair threatens to oust Republican officialA Wisconsin Elections Commission discussion of uncounted ballots in Madison devolved into a shouting match, with the Democratic chair threatening to kick a Republican commissioner out of the meeting.

Some Pennsylvania Jews reminded of Tree of Life shooting after arson attack on Josh Shapiro's home
Read full article: Some Pennsylvania Jews reminded of Tree of Life shooting after arson attack on Josh Shapiro's homePennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mansion was the target of an arson attack last weekend, but the attacker's motives are unclear.

East Texans united to stop a water sale to Dallas suburbs — for now
Read full article: East Texans united to stop a water sale to Dallas suburbs — for nowAfter a deal to pipe water from Lake O’ the Pines to North Texas came to light, residents voiced opposition everywhere they could to block it.

Draft budget plan proposes deep cuts across federal health programs
Read full article: Draft budget plan proposes deep cuts across federal health programsA draft budget proposal circulating among federal officials would dramatically deepen cuts at the nation’s top health agency, eliminating some public health programs entirely and serving as a roadmap for more mass firings.

Former Pentagon spokesman tied to online DEI purge was asked to resign, official says
Read full article: Former Pentagon spokesman tied to online DEI purge was asked to resign, official saysFormer Pentagon spokesman John Ullyot has been asked to resign following a contentious start for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's communications office.

Trump administration takes aim at Harvard's international students and tax-exempt status
Read full article: Trump administration takes aim at Harvard's international students and tax-exempt statusPresident Donald Trump's administration has escalated its ongoing battle with Harvard, threatening to block the university from enrolling international students, who make up 27% of the campus.

The Latest: Trump says trade deals could be done within a month
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says trade deals could be done within a monthAfter saying earlier in the day that he was “in no rush” to finish trade deals, President Donald Trump said he thought he could wrap up tariff talks “over the next three or four weeks.”.

Federal judge will wait to rule on an effort to block Trump's executive order on elections
Read full article: Federal judge will wait to rule on an effort to block Trump's executive order on electionsA federal judge won't yet decide on a request from Democrats and voting rights groups to block parts of President Donald Trump's recent executive order on elections.

Trump suggests he can remove Fed Chair Powell and says he's 'not happy' with him over interest rates
Read full article: Trump suggests he can remove Fed Chair Powell and says he's 'not happy' with him over interest ratesPresident Donald Trump has attacked Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for not cutting interest rates.

Former OneRepublic bassist to take on California House Republican in tight district
Read full article: Former OneRepublic bassist to take on California House Republican in tight districtDemocrats are hoping pop rock star power will help oust a long-serving Republican east of Los Angeles in the fight for the U.S. House.

In historic first, Texas House approves private school voucher program
Read full article: In historic first, Texas House approves private school voucher programThe bill would let families use taxpayer dollars for their children’s private schooling. Lawmakers also signed off on a sweeping $7.7 billion package to boost public school funding.

Tennessee’s GOP leads the fight to deny public education to children without documents
Read full article: Tennessee’s GOP leads the fight to deny public education to children without documentsA growing number of conservative leaders are pushing states to upend the long-standing U.S. constitutional right to free public education for children, regardless of immigration status.

Trump says he's in 'no rush' to end tariffs as he meets with Italy's Meloni
Read full article: Trump says he's in 'no rush' to end tariffs as he meets with Italy's MeloniPresident Donald Trump says he's in “no rush” to reach any trade deals because he views tariffs as making the United States wealthy.

San Francisco's new mayor is starting to unite the fractured city
Read full article: San Francisco's new mayor is starting to unite the fractured cityDemocrats nationally may be in turmoil, but liberals in San Francisco are hopeful over a new mayor's collaborative style in a city known for its infighting and chaotic streets.

Judge says labor unions' lawsuit over DOGE access to Labor Department systems can move forward
Read full article: Judge says labor unions' lawsuit over DOGE access to Labor Department systems can move forwardA federal judge says he won’t dismiss a lawsuit from labor unions seeking to block Elon Musk’s team from accessing systems at the Labor Department.

Head Start funding lags by nearly $1 billion this year, causing some preschool closures
Read full article: Head Start funding lags by nearly $1 billion this year, causing some preschool closuresFederal databases show Head Start centers across the U.S. have received nearly $1 billion less in federal funding compared with this time last year.

What happens next after judge warns of possible contempt prosecution over deportation flights order
Read full article: What happens next after judge warns of possible contempt prosecution over deportation flights orderA federal judge’s ruling that the Trump administration appears to have willfully violated his order to turn around planes of migrants headed for El Salvador increases the prospect of officials being held in criminal contempt of court and potentially facing possible prosecution.