#federal-changes

[ follow ]
#supreme-court #birthright-citizenship #trump-administration #trump #14th-amendment #legal-challenges
#donald-trump
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 hours ago

Trump Crashes Out At Supreme Court - See Generally - Above the Law

Donald Trump's legal challenges and actions have sparked controversy and criticism, particularly regarding birthright citizenship and his administration's decisions.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Next Attorney General Has an Impossible Job

Donald Trump has reverted to firing Cabinet members, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, due to perceived failures in handling political issues.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 hours ago

Trump Crashes Out At Supreme Court - See Generally - Above the Law

Donald Trump's legal challenges and actions have sparked controversy and criticism, particularly regarding birthright citizenship and his administration's decisions.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Next Attorney General Has an Impossible Job

Donald Trump has reverted to firing Cabinet members, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, due to perceived failures in handling political issues.
more#donald-trump
#higher-education
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago
US news

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they don't consider race in admissions

Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Federal judge halts White House effort to collect university data on applicants' race

A federal judge halted data collection efforts by the Trump administration regarding race in college admissions, citing rushed implementation and potential privacy risks.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago
US news

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they don't consider race in admissions

Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Federal judge halts White House effort to collect university data on applicants' race

A federal judge halted data collection efforts by the Trump administration regarding race in college admissions, citing rushed implementation and potential privacy risks.
more#higher-education
Left-wing politics
fromAxios
3 hours ago

Dems weighing 2028 campaigns run from 2020 positions

Democrats are distancing themselves from recent left-leaning policies ahead of the 2028 election, citing voter dissatisfaction as a key reason for 2024 losses.
SF politics
from24/7 Wall St.
14 hours ago

This Trump Administration Move May Cause Lasting Damage to Social Security

The Trump Administration's staffing cuts at the Social Security Administration may lead to long-lasting damage to the Social Security benefits program.
#birthright-citizenship
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago
Social justice

I'm fighting Trump's birthright citizenship order at the supreme court. Will we adhere to the best of our history? | Cody Wofsy

fromPoynter
4 days ago
US Elections

As the Supreme Court weighs birthright citizenship, Trump's claims don't add up - Poynter

Right-wing politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Commentary: Birthright citizenship secured my family's American dream. No wonder Trump hates it

Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship is under Supreme Court review, despite strong public support for the policy.
NYC parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

But What About the Constitution?' Amy Coney Barrett Warns of Messy' Outcome If Trump Wins Birthright Case

Justice Barrett questioned the implications and practicalities of ending birthright citizenship during oral arguments.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Babies are an afterthought in the birthright citizenship case, advocates say

Birthright citizenship impacts every baby born in America, providing them with immediate access to essential support and services.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

The Supreme Court Absolutely Shredded Trump's Birthright Citizenship Case

Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship faces legal challenges based on the 14th Amendment and Supreme Court precedent.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

I'm fighting Trump's birthright citizenship order at the supreme court. Will we adhere to the best of our history? | Cody Wofsy

The challenge to Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship raises fundamental questions about American identity and equal citizenship principles.
US Elections
fromPoynter
4 days ago

As the Supreme Court weighs birthright citizenship, Trump's claims don't add up - Poynter

The Supreme Court will decide on the constitutionality of birthright citizenship, a significant ruling affecting many U.S.-born babies.
more#birthright-citizenship
#trump-administration
fromFortune
1 day ago
Non-profit organizations

The Trump administration is blurring the public and private sector workforce, and OPM director Scott Kupor won't rule out conflict of interest risks | Fortune

fromAP News
1 day ago
Higher education

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they aren't considering race in admissions

fromAxios
4 days ago
NYC parents

What's at risk if SCOTUS sides with Trump in birthright citizenship case

fromAbove the Law
4 days ago
Right-wing politics

Donald Trump Went To Supreme Court To Watch Live As Birthright Citizenship Policy Got Thoroughly Smoked - Above the Law

Washington DC
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Trump Budget Boosts War Spending While Slashing Domestic Programs

The Trump administration's fiscal 2027 budget requests a 43% increase in defense spending and a 10% decrease in non-defense funding.
Non-profit organizations
fromFortune
1 day ago

The Trump administration is blurring the public and private sector workforce, and OPM director Scott Kupor won't rule out conflict of interest risks | Fortune

Trump's second-term appointments created the wealthiest presidential administration, emphasizing ties between private sector and government.
Higher education
fromAP News
1 day ago

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they aren't considering race in admissions

A federal judge halted the Trump administration's data collection on race in college admissions, citing a rushed process and potential privacy risks.
NYC parents
fromAxios
4 days ago

What's at risk if SCOTUS sides with Trump in birthright citizenship case

Trump's order limits citizenship for children born in the U.S. to those with at least one legal parent, affecting many immigrant families.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US judge upholds decision to toss subpoenas into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Judge Boasberg rejects Trump's subpoenas for Federal Reserve chairman Powell, citing improper purpose and lack of convincing arguments from the administration.
Right-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Donald Trump Went To Supreme Court To Watch Live As Birthright Citizenship Policy Got Thoroughly Smoked - Above the Law

Trump's administration faces legal challenges as Republican justices rule against his tariffs and birthright citizenship arguments.
more#trump-administration
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Two dozen Democrat-led states sue Trump over mail-in ballot limits

Rights groups are challenging Trump's executive order limiting mail-in ballots, claiming it undermines voting access before the midterm elections.
#supreme-court
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

The Supreme Court Keeps Ignoring Actual LGBTQ+ People in Its Gay Rights Cases

The Supreme Court's decision in Chiles v. Salazar shows a lack of empathy for LGBTQ+ adolescents affected by conversion therapy.
Social justice
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Sotomayor Grills Trump Solicitor General: Are You Asking to Allow the Government to Unnaturalize People?'

Sonia Sotomayor challenged Solicitor General John Sauer on the implications of ending birthright citizenship during Supreme Court oral arguments.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago
US news

Supreme Court seems poised to reject Trump's birthright citizenship limits as he attends arguments

Right-wing politics
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Trump's birthright citizenship ban may fail - but the administration already got too far

The Supreme Court's consideration of birthright citizenship indicates significant gains for nativist movements since Trump's first term.
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago
Right-wing politics

Supreme Court hears challenge to birthright citizenship as Trump attends arguments

LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

The Supreme Court Keeps Ignoring Actual LGBTQ+ People in Its Gay Rights Cases

The Supreme Court's decision in Chiles v. Salazar shows a lack of empathy for LGBTQ+ adolescents affected by conversion therapy.
Social justice
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Sotomayor Grills Trump Solicitor General: Are You Asking to Allow the Government to Unnaturalize People?'

Sonia Sotomayor challenged Solicitor General John Sauer on the implications of ending birthright citizenship during Supreme Court oral arguments.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago
US news

Supreme Court seems poised to reject Trump's birthright citizenship limits as he attends arguments

Right-wing politics
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Trump's birthright citizenship ban may fail - but the administration already got too far

The Supreme Court's consideration of birthright citizenship indicates significant gains for nativist movements since Trump's first term.
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago
Right-wing politics

Supreme Court hears challenge to birthright citizenship as Trump attends arguments

more#supreme-court
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

Tech bills of the week: Limiting adversaries' access to US tech; and boosting cyber apprenticeships

New legislation aims to strengthen U.S. export controls on sensitive technologies to prevent adversaries from exploiting them for economic gain.
European startups
fromAxios
3 days ago

Trump administration announces new tariffs on drugmakers

Tariffs on pharmaceuticals incentivize companies to enter pricing deals and invest in domestic manufacturing to avoid higher rates.
Europe politics
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

State official to EU: Work with us on tech policy or fall behind a generation

The EU's regulatory regime hinders innovation and collaboration with the U.S., threatening economic competitiveness and technological advancement.
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

HHS reverses Biden-era restructuring of its IT and tech operations

HHS Chief Information Officer Clark Minor stated that consolidating the CTO, CDO, and CAIO roles within his office allows the department to move faster on shared platforms and protect systems more effectively.
Healthcare
fromAllthingssmitty
6 days ago

You probably don't need to lift state - Matt Smith

Keep state as close as possible to where it's actually used. Lift it when multiple components need it or you need to coordinate behavior between components.
React
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Reportedly Plots Bigger DOJ Shakeup After Bondi Ouster

Trump is considering further changes at the Department of Justice after firing Attorney General Pam Bondi.
#ai-regulation
fromFast Company
1 week ago
US politics

How Trump's AI plan to override state laws could undercut key safeguards

The Trump administration urges Congress to create a federal AI regulatory framework to prevent state-level laws that could hinder innovation.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How Trump's AI plan to override state laws could undercut key safeguards

The Trump administration urges Congress to create a federal AI regulatory framework to prevent state-level laws that could hinder innovation.
more#ai-regulation
fromPOLITICO
2 days ago

Trump asks Congress to supersize military budget, slash domestic programs

The White House is seeking a 10 percent cut to nondefense spending, proposing a reduction of $73 billion from federal programs outside the military, targeting environmental initiatives.
Washington DC
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Trump makes case for Iran war. And, SCOTUS leans toward upholding birthright citizenship

Trump stated that the war has been a military success and he expects U.S. forces to leave the country in a few weeks, emphasizing the need for allies to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for oil access.
US news
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
2 days ago

Republicans want to go it alone on ICE funding. It might be a slippery slope.

Republicans blame Democrats for the shutdown due to disagreements over funding and immigration enforcement, risking future bipartisan cooperation.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

The Judiciary Is Still Unaccountable, And This Congress Won't Fix It - Above the Law

The Judiciary Accountability Act aims to extend anti-discrimination protections to judiciary employees, promoting transparency and accountability in the judicial system.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Democratic governor says "Hell no" to five anti-trans bills on Transgender Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Tony Evers vetoed five anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Wisconsin, reaffirming his commitment to protect LGBTQ+ rights.
#congress
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
US politics

Fox News Host Has a Direct Question for Republican Lawmaker: What Exactly Does Congress Do These Days?'

Congress appears ineffective as responsibilities shift to the courts and executive branch amid ongoing government shutdown.
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago
US politics

The Anger Trailing Congress Around the Country

Congress failed to fund the Department of Homeland Security, risking federal employee paychecks amid rising public anger and potential electoral consequences for Republicans.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Fox News Host Has a Direct Question for Republican Lawmaker: What Exactly Does Congress Do These Days?'

Congress appears ineffective as responsibilities shift to the courts and executive branch amid ongoing government shutdown.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

The Anger Trailing Congress Around the Country

Congress failed to fund the Department of Homeland Security, risking federal employee paychecks amid rising public anger and potential electoral consequences for Republicans.
more#congress
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Hospital visit fuels speculation about Samuel Alito's future on supreme court

Justice Samuel Alito was hospitalized for dehydration, raising speculation about his potential retirement and Donald Trump's opportunity to appoint a new justice.
#trump
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Trump attends Supreme Court arguments over his executive order, a presidential first

Trump became the first sitting president to attend oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court regarding his executive order on birthright citizenship.
fromJezebel
4 days ago
US Elections

GOP Congressmen Won't Pass the SAVE Act, so Trump Is Trying to Seize Control of Voting with Executive Orders Instead

US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Judge rules White House ballroom construction must halt until Congress OK's it

Construction on Trump's White House ballroom must stop until Congress authorizes its completion, according to Judge Richard Leon's ruling.
US Elections
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Trump Attends Supreme Court Arguments After Slamming Justices Who Are "Disloyal"

Trump's attendance at the Supreme Court raised concerns of intimidation regarding his executive order on birthright citizenship.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Trump attends Supreme Court arguments over his executive order, a presidential first

Trump became the first sitting president to attend oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court regarding his executive order on birthright citizenship.
Washington DC
fromAxios
3 days ago

Trump to circumvent Congress with order to pay all DHS workers

Trump plans to pay all DHS employees directly, bypassing Congress amid ongoing government shutdown negotiations.
US Elections
fromJezebel
4 days ago

GOP Congressmen Won't Pass the SAVE Act, so Trump Is Trying to Seize Control of Voting with Executive Orders Instead

The Senate GOP lacks votes to pass Trump's voter disenfranchisement bill, leading him to pursue executive orders instead.
US Elections
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Trump Attends Supreme Court Arguments After Slamming Justices Who Are "Disloyal"

Trump's attendance at the Supreme Court raised concerns of intimidation regarding his executive order on birthright citizenship.
more#trump
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Trump exempts oil drilling companies from the Endangered Species Act by invoking special powers

The Trump administration used the 'God Squad' to bypass endangered species protections for increased oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.
US politics
fromCommon Dreams
2 days ago

As Trump Pushes 'Polluters First Agenda,' 2027 Budget Blasted as 'Bloody New Deal' | Common Dreams

Trump's 2027 budget request prioritizes military spending while cutting social and scientific programs, raising concerns about accountability and environmental impact.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

Judges are increasingly using AI to draft rulings and prepare for hearings

Federal judges increasingly use AI tools for case preparation, improving efficiency and decision-making.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Trump threatens 100% tariff on US drug makers that don't strike deals to lower prices

Donald Trump threatens 100% tariffs on pharmaceutical companies not lowering US drug prices, exempting generics and some specialty drugs.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

Trump's Order Restricting Mail Voting Is Blatantly Unconstitutional

Trump's executive orders on election administration violate the U.S. Constitution's provisions regarding state control over elections.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

The loophole that keeps a Trump loyalist serving as L.A.'s top federal prosecutor

Bill Essayli operates as a de facto U.S. attorney in Los Angeles, pursuing aggressive legal actions aligned with Trump's administration despite challenges to his position.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.
#dhs
US politics
fromIntelligencer
3 days ago

Johnson Caves on DHS, But Shutdown Deal Could Unravel Again

The Senate passed a bill to reopen DHS, but House Republicans rejected it until a sudden agreement was reached with Trump's assurance of funding.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Senate Unanimously Passes DHS Funding Bill to End Partial Shutdown, Sending It Back to the House

The Senate approved a bill to partially reopen DHS, moving closer to ending the longest government shutdown.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Republican leaders agree to advance funding deal to end DHS shutdown

Congress is advancing legislation to fund DHS operations, excluding immigration enforcement, potentially ending the longest funding lapse in US history.
more#dhs
#immigration
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago
US politics

The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security: What's next, and Trump's deadline

Congress is deadlocked over immigration funding, leading to the longest partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security in U.S. history.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

How Trump uses non-immigration government agencies to aid his deportation campaign

The Trump administration's new HUD regulations target undocumented immigrants in rental assistance households, risking family separation and affecting thousands of eligible citizens.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security: What's next, and Trump's deadline

Congress is deadlocked over immigration funding, leading to the longest partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security in U.S. history.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

How Trump uses non-immigration government agencies to aid his deportation campaign

The Trump administration's new HUD regulations target undocumented immigrants in rental assistance households, risking family separation and affecting thousands of eligible citizens.
more#immigration
#pam-bondi
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Why did Trump fire Pam Bondi from Justice Department, who is Todd Blanche?

Trump fired Pam Bondi as Attorney General, transitioning her to a private sector role after a 14-month tenure.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general, elevates Todd Blanche

Pam Bondi has been removed as attorney general amid criticism of politically motivated prosecutions and her handling of the Epstein files.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Why did Trump fire Pam Bondi from Justice Department, who is Todd Blanche?

Trump fired Pam Bondi as Attorney General, transitioning her to a private sector role after a 14-month tenure.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general, elevates Todd Blanche

Pam Bondi has been removed as attorney general amid criticism of politically motivated prosecutions and her handling of the Epstein files.
more#pam-bondi
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Republicans in Congress say they have a deal to end the record-long shutdown at DHS

Republican leadership has revived a plan to fund the Department of Homeland Security after a 47-day funding lapse, excluding ICE and Border Patrol initially.
US politics
fromAxios
4 days ago

Exclusive: Trump's DOJ says he's not required to turn over official records

The Presidential Records Act mandates that presidential records belong to the U.S. government, a law Trump has challenged by retaining documents.
US Elections
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

Trump signs executive order setting rules for mail-in voting and eligibility lists

Trump signed an executive order to implement stricter mail-in voting rules and create a list of eligible U.S. voters.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Trump Administration Learns To Its Dismay It 'Cannot Alter Substantive Rights' - Above the Law

A federal judge ruled ICE cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because the statutory 90-day removal period expired long ago, so detention authority has lapsed.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

White House to make it harder for US federal workers to challenge firings

If the proposal is implemented, workers would not be able to seek remedy through an independent review board. The administration of United States President Donald Trump is making it harder for fired federal employees to get their jobs back by limiting their right to appeal dismissals to an independent review board. The change was proposed as part of a government plan released on Monday by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
US politics
[ Load more ]