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US politics

How would recent events in America appear if they happened elsewhere? | Moira Donegan

SF politics

fromAbove the Law

Circuit Scoop - February 2025 - Above the Law

Federal courts are playing a critical role in interpreting laws and balancing individual rights against governmental authority in recent key decisions.

fromwww.theguardian.com

US politics

How would recent events in America appear if they happened elsewhere? | Moira Donegan

Right-wing politics

Marco Rubio Claims He Can Kick Lawful Permanent Residents Out Of The US On The Basis Of Their 'Expected Beliefs;' Immigration Judge Says 'Sounds Good' - Above the Law

fromwww.mediaite.com

SF politics

Video Proves DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's Top Deputy Lied About Senator Being Forcibly Removed By Federal Agents

fromAbove the Law

Right-wing politics

Marco Rubio Claims He Can Kick Lawful Permanent Residents Out Of The US On The Basis Of Their 'Expected Beliefs;' Immigration Judge Says 'Sounds Good' - Above the Law

fromwww.mediaite.com

SF politics

Video Proves DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's Top Deputy Lied About Senator Being Forcibly Removed By Federal Agents

more#immigration

Party Politics Is Said to Have Played a Role in Kennedy's Firing of Vaccine Advisers

The secretary has ultimate authority, but he can't exercise that authority arbitrarily, casually, haphazardly he actually needs to use a deliberative process.

NYC politics

#trump-administration

Judges Are Pushing Back on Trump's Actions. Here's a Look at Key Rulings.

Federal judges are rapidly issuing rulings against President Trump's expansive use of executive power, highlighting legal challenges against his administration's authority.

Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass reacts to federalized National Guard troops in her city

President Trump deployed National Guard troops to Los Angeles without state consent, marking a significant federal intervention.

1 month ago

Federal judge blocks Trump's takeover of U.S. Institute of Peace

A federal judge blocked Trump's takeover of the U.S. Institute of Peace, declaring the actions unlawful and reinstating its leadership.

Washington DC

At the U.S. Institute of Peace, It's War When Musk's Team Arrives

Elon Musk's team forcibly entered the U.S. Institute of Peace, leading to a legal standoff over authority and independence.

fromThe Atlantic

Left-wing politics

The Question Progressives Refuse to Answer

Judges Are Pushing Back on Trump's Actions. Here's a Look at Key Rulings.

Federal judges are rapidly issuing rulings against President Trump's expansive use of executive power, highlighting legal challenges against his administration's authority.

Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass reacts to federalized National Guard troops in her city

President Trump deployed National Guard troops to Los Angeles without state consent, marking a significant federal intervention.

1 month ago

Federal judge blocks Trump's takeover of U.S. Institute of Peace

A federal judge blocked Trump's takeover of the U.S. Institute of Peace, declaring the actions unlawful and reinstating its leadership.

Washington DC

At the U.S. Institute of Peace, It's War When Musk's Team Arrives

Elon Musk's team forcibly entered the U.S. Institute of Peace, leading to a legal standoff over authority and independence.

fromThe Atlantic

more#trump-administration

Left-wing politics

The Question Progressives Refuse to Answer

1 month ago

El Salvador president orders arrest of bus company heads for defying free ride policy

Nayib Bukele's government faced backlash after ordering arrests of bus company heads, illustrating his authoritarian style and the chaos from a supposed free transport initiative.

US news

fromBoston.com

Judge in Boston orders federal agencies to release billions of dollars from two Biden-era initiatives

A federal judge mandated the release of frozen funds essential for climate and infrastructure projects, emphasizing agencies' limited authority under federal law.

Right-wing politics

fromThe Nation

We Are Asking the Wrong Questions About Mahmoud Khalil's Arrest

Government actions against citizens can occur due to a monopoly of force, raising questions about authority and legality.

Russo-Ukrainian War

At Least 70 Killed as Syria's Security Forces Clash With Assad Loyalists

Syria faces escalating violence between new authorities and Assad loyalists, with at least 70 fatalities reported amid widespread protests demanding withdrawal of government forces.

US: Judge won't block Musk from firing federal workers DW 02/19/2025

Judge Chutkan upheld DOGE's authority while questioning its legitimacy amid a lawsuit from several states.

fromBoston.com

Some Trump officials push back against Musk's ultimatum to workers

Elon Musk's authority in federal bureaucracy is being challenged by Trump-appointed officials who refuse to comply with his demands.

fromBusiness Insider

4 months ago

White House says Elon Musk doesn't have any 'formal authority' over DOGE

Elon Musk lacks formal authority within the DOGE agency despite being regarded as its leader.

fromwww.dw.com

4 months ago

US: Judge won't block Musk from firing federal workers DW 02/19/2025

Judge Chutkan upheld DOGE's authority while questioning its legitimacy amid a lawsuit from several states.

fromBoston.com

Some Trump officials push back against Musk's ultimatum to workers

Elon Musk's authority in federal bureaucracy is being challenged by Trump-appointed officials who refuse to comply with his demands.