Trump administration plans 15% cut to VA workforce
VA is among the largest employers of federal workers, with most employed operating its network of hospitals around the country, according to Pew Research Center.
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Appeals court allows removal of watchdog agency head as battle rages over Trump firing
A three-judge panel on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit sided with the Trump administration in allowing the immediate removal of Hampton Dellinger from the Office of Special Counsel.
Divided Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to freeze nearly $2 billion in foreign aid
It was the second time the new administration had sought and failed to persuade the conservative-led court to rein in a federal judge who put the brakes on executive action taken by Trump.
Federal judge blocks drastic funding cuts to medical research
Separate lawsuits filed by a group of 22 states plus organizations representing universities, hospitals and research institutions nationwide sued to stop the cuts, saying they would cause “irreparable harm.”
Veterans are speaking out on the Trump administration’s plans to cut the VA’s budget
The Trump administration’s move to end hundreds of VA contracts — halted after public outcry — and ongoing layoffs are affecting the nation’s veterans.
Trump vows to press ahead on reshaping America in speech to Congress as Democrats register dissent
Trump’s prime-time speech Tuesday was the latest marker in his takeover of the nation’s capital, as he and his allies work to slash the size of the federal government.
Republicans target 4 ‘sanctuary’ cities as Trump pushes mass deportations
Republicans in Congress are taking aim at four cities — often called “sanctuary cities” — over their policies limiting cooperation with immigration enforcement with a hearing this week that comes as President Donald Trump presses ahead with his campaign of mass deportations.
China slaps extra tariffs of up to 15% on imports of major U.S. farm exports
China announced Tuesday it will impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on imports of key U.S. farm products, including chicken, pork, soy and beef.
Senate will vote on confirming leader for education agency Trump has vowed to close
Linda McMahon would face the competing tasks of winding down the Education Department while also escalating efforts to achieve Trump’s agenda.
Treasury ends enforcement of business database meant to stop shell companies
President Donald Trump praised the suspension of enforcement of the rule and said the database is “outrageous and invasive.”
Judge finds mass firings of federal probationary workers were likely unlawful
The judge ordered the Office of Personnel Management to inform certain federal agencies that it had no authority to order the firings of probationary employees.
Trump plans tariffs on Mexico and Canada for Tuesday, while doubling existing 10% tariffs on China
The prospect of escalating tariffs has already thrown the global economy into turmoil — with consumers expressing fears about inflation worsening.
Senate committee recommends Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s confirmation as Trump’s labor secretary
Members of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions voted 13-9 to recommend Chavez-DeRemer ‘s confirmation by the full Senate.
House GOP passes ‘big’ budget resolution, a crucial step toward delivering Trump’s agenda
House Speaker Mike Johnson had almost no votes to spare in his bare-bones GOP majority and fought on all fronts to advance the party’s signature legislative package.
A federal judge in Seattle blocks Trump’s effort to halt the refugee admissions system
The judge ruled the president cannot nullify the law passed by Congress establishing the program.
The White House says it ‘will determine’ which news outlets cover Trump
The move is a sharp break from a century of tradition in which a pool of independently chosen news organizations go where the chief executive does.
Judge gives Trump administration two days to release billions of dollars in blocked foreign aid
It’s the second time this month a judge has found the Trump administration did not follow a court order.
Law students, recent grads feel impact of federal job cuts
Some job offers were rescinded under President Donald Trump’s executive order issuing a federal government hiring freeze.
David J. Dreyer: Is it a constitutional crisis? Or just a stalemate?
In 2025, there is spirited discussion on all sides about whether we are undergoing a “constitutional crisis,” comparable to past historical examples.
Federal technology staffers resign rather than help Musk
The employees warned that many of those enlisted by Elon Musk were political ideologues who did not have the necessary skills or experience for the task ahead of them.