Appeals court rules Trump administration can fire thousands of probationary federal workers
The Trump administration was given the green light to fire thousands of federal workers by an appeals court on Wednesday in a 2-1 ruling.
Justice Dept. Bars Its Lawyers From American Bar Association Functions
The punitive move comes amid the Trump administration’s pressure campaign against big law firms.
Trump Threatens Climate Policies in the States
After halting federal attempts to combat global warming, President Trump is now targeting efforts by states to reduce greenhouse gases, setting up a legal clash.
Trump orders DOJ to investigate ‘Anonymous’ author Miles Taylor: ‘I think he’s guilty of treason … We’ll find out’
Taylor in 2018 stoked massive public interest with a New York Times op-ed in which he purported to be “a senior official in the Trump administration.”
Mayor Adams reveals name of the independent party he’s running under as part of reelection bid
Eric Adams has unveiled the name of the party line under which he plans to make his long-shot bid for reelection this year: Safe Streets, Affordable City.
Trump’s Targeting of Homeless Agency Signals Sharp Shift in Policy
The president has all but shut down the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness, but his real goal appears to be a fundamental change of approach for getting people off the streets.
Republicans breathe giant sigh of relief as Trump shockingly halts most tariffs, doubles down on China
Trump’s announcement came just in time for House and Senate GOPers, who were due to head home later this week for a two-week recess coinciding with Passover and Easter.
FBI Director Kash Patel was removed as acting ATF director, US officials confirm
FBI Director Kash Patel was removed from his role as acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and replaced by Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, US officials confirmed
The Advisers Behind Trump’s Tariff Turmoil
The roller coaster of on-again, off-again tariffs have focused attention on the people behind President Trump’s trade strategy. Rob Copeland, a New York Times finance reporter, takes us inside Trump’s tariff team.