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Rulings coming fast and furious in lawsuits over Trump's policies on immigration, elections and DEI

The Trump administration was handed a rapid-fire series of court losses Wednesday night and Thursday in lawsuits filed over its policies on immigration, elections and its crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion programs in schools

Rulings coming fast and furious in lawsuits over Trump's policies on immigration, elections and DEI
Business|Economy|Environment|US

US aims to boost offshore oil drilling by easing pressure rules

The U.S.

US aims to boost offshore oil drilling by easing pressure rules
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Trading Day: Stocks rally for third day as earnings optimism trumps tariffs confusion

TRADING DAY Making sense of the forces driving global markets. By Alden Bentley, Americas Finance and Markets Breaking News Editor.

Trading Day: Stocks rally for third day as earnings optimism trumps tariffs confusion
Election|Political|US

Judge halts parts of Trump’s overhaul of US elections, including proof-of-citizenship requirement

A federal judge has agreed with voting rights groups and Democrats that the Constitution gives the power to regulate federal elections to states and Congress — not the president

Judge halts parts of Trump’s overhaul of US elections, including proof-of-citizenship requirement
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Wall Street watchdog staff shrinks 16% in last year, includes key units, sources say

The U.S.

Wall Street watchdog staff shrinks 16% in last year, includes key units, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks jump with tech shares; dollar dips after recent gains

Major stock indexes rose on Thursday, with technology shares leading Wall Street higher as investors awaited further developments in the U.S.-China trade

Stocks jump with tech shares; dollar dips after recent gains
Education|Political

Three judges, including two Trump appointees, rule against the Department of Education’s anti-DEI policy

Three judges, including two Trump appointees, rule against the Department of Education’s anti-DEI policy

Three judges, including two Trump appointees, rule against the Department of Education’s anti-DEI policy
Economy|Political|US

In unintended filing, federal attorneys poke holes in Trump administration's effort to end NYC toll

The federal prosecutor’s office in Manhattan has accidentally filed an internal memo that poked holes in the Trump administration’s strategy to kill New York’s $9 congestion toll in Manhattan

In unintended filing, federal attorneys poke holes in Trump administration's effort to end NYC toll
Education

Judges blocks Trump push to cut funding to public schools over diversity programs

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s guidance forbidding diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in K-12 public schools

Judges blocks Trump push to cut funding to public schools over diversity programs
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China pushes for tariff cancellation to end US trade war

China called for all "unilateral" U.S. tariffs to be cancelled on Thursday, as signs emerged that the Trump administration may de-escalate

China pushes for tariff cancellation to end US trade war
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Trump trade war is wrecking hope for 2025 US trucking rebound

U.S. truckers are moving record volumes of auto parts, appliances and sneakers after their customers stocked up ahead of President Donald Trump's tariffs, but

Trump trade war is wrecking hope for 2025 US trucking rebound
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology

IBM slides as federal spending cuts, uncertain economy impact consulting business

Shares of International Business Machines fell nearly 7% in morning trading on Thursday after the company said some of its federal contracts were suspended, while an uncertain economy poses

IBM slides as federal spending cuts, uncertain economy impact consulting business
Business|Economy|Political|US

US warns states they could lose transportation funding over immigration, DEI policies

The Trump administration said on Thursday states could lose transportation funding over a failure to cooperate on federal immigration enforcement efforts or

US warns states they could lose transportation funding over immigration, DEI policies
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Green energy supporters pushed for faster permitting. Trump is doing it, but not for solar or wind

For years proponents of green energy have argued that the slow, inefficient permitting process in the United States significantly hinders the transition to clean sources of electricity

Green energy supporters pushed for faster permitting. Trump is doing it, but not for solar or wind
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US|World

Drugmakers brace for Trump tariffs, while weighing numerous other worries

Major drugmakers were a standout on a tumultuous day of corporate earnings on Thursday, beating expectations even as they grapple with

Drugmakers brace for Trump tariffs, while weighing numerous other worries
Political|US

Judge bars Trump from denying federal funds to ‘sanctuary’ cities that limit immigration cooperation

A federal judge is barring the Trump administration from denying or conditioning the use of federal funds to “sanctuary” jurisdictions

Judge bars Trump from denying federal funds to ‘sanctuary’ cities that limit immigration cooperation
Business|Political|US

US emergency agency plan requires nearly all staff to be deployed, draft memo shows

The U.S. agency that manages disasters plans to require nearly all employees, including full-time headquarters and regional staff, to be deployed to emergency

US emergency agency plan requires nearly all staff to be deployed, draft memo shows
Crime|Education|Political|US

American Bar Association sues US Justice Department, claiming retaliation over grants

The American Bar Association sued the U.S.

American Bar Association sues US Justice Department, claiming retaliation over grants
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

CRE market sentiment dropped by most in Q1 since pandemic, survey finds

Optimism in the U.S. market for commercial real estate financing witnessed its second largest drop ever in the first quarter, triggered by President Donald Trump's

CRE market sentiment dropped by most in Q1 since pandemic, survey finds
Crime|Health|Political

Justice Department axes hundreds of grants that help crime victims and fight opioid abuse

Justice Department axes hundreds of grants that help crime victims and fight opioid abuse

Justice Department axes hundreds of grants that help crime victims and fight opioid abuse
Political|US|World

US judge orders return of second migrant deported to El Salvador

A federal judge has ordered the administration of President Donald Trump to facilitate the return of a second man sent to a prison in El Salvador back to the United

US judge orders return of second migrant deported to El Salvador
Political|US

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ban on transgender members of the military to take effect, for now

President Donald Trump’s administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow enforcement of a ban on transgender people in the military, while legal challenges proceed

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ban on transgender members of the military to take effect, for now
Political|US

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to let it enforce ban on transgender service members for now

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to let it enforce ban on transgender service members for now

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to let it enforce ban on transgender service members for now
Political|US|World

Maryland judge orders return of Venezuelan asylum seeker deported to El Salvador

Maryland judge orders return of Venezuelan asylum seeker deported to El Salvador

Maryland judge orders return of Venezuelan asylum seeker deported to El Salvador
Education|Political

What to know about the Trump administration task force targeting Harvard

What to know about the Trump administration task force targeting Harvard

What to know about the Trump administration task force targeting Harvard
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

What's on the table for US-South Korea trade talks?

When a South Korean delegation meets U.S. counterparts in Washington on Thursday for trade talks, they face a wide range of potential agenda items. U.S.

What's on the table for US-South Korea trade talks?
Health|Political|US

Attorney general directs Justice Department employees to enforce policies targeting care for transgender minors

Attorney general directs Justice Department employees to enforce policies targeting care for transgender minors

Attorney general directs Justice Department employees to enforce policies targeting care for transgender minors
Economy|Political|US|World

Foreign aid agency Millennium Challenge Corporation to shut down as part of DOGE efforts

Foreign aid agency Millennium Challenge Corporation to shut down as part of DOGE efforts

Foreign aid agency Millennium Challenge Corporation to shut down as part of DOGE efforts
Crime|Political|World

Federal judge temporarily halts order for details on any efforts to return Abrego Garcia to US

A federal judge has temporarily halted her order directing the government to explain what it’s done to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S. The ruling from U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis came Wednesday, just one day after she blasted the Trump administration for ignoring her orders by refusing to provide information

Federal judge temporarily halts order for details on any efforts to return Abrego Garcia to US
Education|Political|World

A Palestinian student arrested at US citizenship interview will stay in detention for now, ahead of a hearing next week

A Palestinian student arrested at US citizenship interview will stay in detention for now, ahead of a hearing next week

A Palestinian student arrested at US citizenship interview will stay in detention for now, ahead of a hearing next week
Education|Political

Head of NAACP disinvited from speaking to Texas state bar over suit against Trump administration

The State Bar of Texas has rescinded a speaking invitation to the NAACP’s president after the civil rights group challenged the Trump administration’s dismantling of the Education Department

Head of NAACP disinvited from speaking to Texas state bar over suit against Trump administration
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US|World

Trump’s trade deals vexed by cautious countries, legal challenges and haphazard strategy

Trump’s trade deals vexed by cautious countries, legal challenges and haphazard strategy

Trump’s trade deals vexed by cautious countries, legal challenges and haphazard strategy
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Trading Day: Wall Street extends rebound as trade war fears subside

Making sense of the forces driving global markets By Alden Bentley, Americas Finance and Markets Breaking News Editor.

Trading Day: Wall Street extends rebound as trade war fears subside
Crime|Political|US|World

US cancels hundreds of grants for police, crime victims, Justice Dept documents show

The U.S.

US cancels hundreds of grants for police, crime victims, Justice Dept documents show
Business|Economy|Political|World

Twelve states sue the Trump administration over ‘tax hikes’ through tariffs

Twelve states sue the Trump administration over ‘tax hikes’ through tariffs

Twelve states sue the Trump administration over ‘tax hikes’ through tariffs
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Bessent says China tariffs are not sustainable as US signals willingness to de-escalate

U.S.

Bessent says China tariffs are not sustainable as US signals willingness to de-escalate
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

IMF's Georgieva, World Bank's Banga need to earn Trump administration's trust, Bessent says

U.S.

IMF's Georgieva, World Bank's Banga need to earn Trump administration's trust, Bessent says
Political|US|World

Federal judge for the Abrego Garcia case had a contentious Senate confirmation

U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis is the latest judge at odds with the Trump administration

Federal judge for the Abrego Garcia case had a contentious Senate confirmation
Political|US

Veterans Affairs asks employees to report 'anti-Christian bias' for investigation by new task force

The Department of Veterans Affairs is establishing a task force to investigate employee reports of alleged anti-Christian bias

Veterans Affairs asks employees to report 'anti-Christian bias' for investigation by new task force
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

White House would consider cutting China tariffs as part of talks, source says

The Trump administration would look at lowering tariffs on imported Chinese goods pending talks with Beijing, a source familiar with the matter said on

White House would consider cutting China tariffs as part of talks, source says
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

US Treasury's Bessent urges IMF, World Bank to refocus on core missions

U.S.

US Treasury's Bessent urges IMF, World Bank to refocus on core missions
Business|Economy|Education

Federal student loan borrowers in default, CNN wants to hear from you

Federal student loan borrowers in default, CNN wants to hear from you

Federal student loan borrowers in default, CNN wants to hear from you
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology|World

Trump administration pauses new mine safety regulation − here’s how those rules benefit companies as well as workers

The democratic process of scientific study, public debate and comment helps regulators arrive at a rule that balances the needs and interests of workers, companies and the public.

Trump administration pauses new mine safety regulation − here’s how those rules benefit companies as well as workers
Environment|Opinion|Science

Trump is stripping protections from marine protected areas – why that’s a problem for fishing’s future, and for whales, corals and other ocean life

America’s marine protected areas help fish populations thrive. Trump’s plan to open them to industrial fishing may ultimately harm the fishing industry itself.

Trump is stripping protections from marine protected areas – why that’s a problem for fishing’s future, and for whales, corals and other ocean life
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political

Book publishers see surging interest in the US Constitution and print new editions

The Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution aren't only being read in classrooms these days

Book publishers see surging interest in the US Constitution and print new editions
Political|US|World

Orders to leave the country — some for US citizens — sow confusion among immigrants

The Trump administration is quietly revoking the temporary legal status of people who entered the country via an online appointment app at U.S. border crossings with Mexico

Orders to leave the country — some for US citizens — sow confusion among immigrants
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

Harvard’s fight with the Trump administration is just getting started. The cost is already high

Harvard’s fight with the Trump administration is just getting started. The cost is already high

Harvard’s fight with the Trump administration is just getting started. The cost is already high
Economy|Health|Political|US|World

US fertility rate hovers near record low as Trump administration pushes for a baby boom

US fertility rate hovers near record low as Trump administration pushes for a baby boom

US fertility rate hovers near record low as Trump administration pushes for a baby boom
Education|Political|US

Trump administration appears open to negotiation with Harvard after university’s lawsuit sets up a monumental clash

Trump administration appears open to negotiation with Harvard after university’s lawsuit sets up a monumental clash

Trump administration appears open to negotiation with Harvard after university’s lawsuit sets up a monumental clash
MidEast|Political|US

The US and Iran will resume nuclear talks on Saturday. Here’s what we know

The US and Iran will resume nuclear talks on Saturday. Here’s what we know

The US and Iran will resume nuclear talks on Saturday. Here’s what we know
Political|US|World

Judge castigates Trump administration for 'bad faith' in Abrego Garcia's deportation case

A federal judge says the Trump administration is ignoring court orders, obstructing the legal process and acting in “bad faith” by refusing to provide information about the steps they have taken, if any, to free a mistakenly deported man from an El Salvador prison and return him to the U.S. Tuesday's order from U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis gives the Trump administration until Wednesday evening to explain exactly why officials think the information should be considered protected state...

Judge castigates Trump administration for 'bad faith' in Abrego Garcia's deportation case
Business|Education|Political|Technology|World

What is the highly coveted H-1B visa? Trump administration moves put attention on the program

The H-1B visa has long been a highly coveted employment visa for foreign citizens with specialized skills to live and work in the U.S.

What is the highly coveted H-1B visa? Trump administration moves put attention on the program
Political|US

‘That ends now’: Judge overseeing Abrego Garcia case knocks Trump administration for repeated stonewalling

‘That ends now’: Judge overseeing Abrego Garcia case knocks Trump administration for repeated stonewalling

‘That ends now’: Judge overseeing Abrego Garcia case knocks Trump administration for repeated stonewalling
Political|US|World

Major cases involving Trump before the US Supreme Court

The U.S.

Major cases involving Trump before the US Supreme Court
Education|Political|US

The Latest: Vance calls for greater ties with India as he meets with Modi to discuss trade deal

While in India on Tuesday, U.S. Vice President JD Vance called for enhanced engagement with the South Asian country

The Latest: Vance calls for greater ties with India as he meets with Modi to discuss trade deal
Political|US

Trump administration proposes major shake-up of US State Department

The Trump administration is proposing a major overhaul of the U.S.

Trump administration proposes major shake-up of US State Department
Business|Political|US|World

Major changes in Trump's overhaul US State Department

The Trump administration on Tuesday proposed a major overhaul of the U.S.

Major changes in Trump's overhaul US State Department
Political|US|World

Federal judge blocks Trump administration from dismantling Voice of America

A federal judge has agreed to block the Trump administration from dismantling Voice of America, the 83-year-old international news service created by Congress

Federal judge blocks Trump administration from dismantling Voice of America
Political|US

Rubio unveils a massive overhaul of the State Department that would cut staff and bureaus

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has unveiled a massive overhaul of the State Department

Rubio unveils a massive overhaul of the State Department that would cut staff and bureaus
Americas|Political|US|World

Judges extend Venezuela deportation blocks, question Trump's use of wartime law

Two U.S. judges on Tuesday extended temporary blocks on some deportations of Venezuelan migrants and signaled that President Donald Trump's invocation of a

Judges extend Venezuela deportation blocks, question Trump's use of wartime law
Environment|Political|Science|US

Trump administration minimized federal climate scientists’ findings of record CO2 growth

Trump administration minimized federal climate scientists’ findings of record CO2 growth

Trump administration minimized federal climate scientists’ findings of record CO2 growth
Business|Economy|US

Bessent sees de-escalation in US-China trade tensions, talks to be 'a slog'

U.S.

Bessent sees de-escalation in US-China trade tensions, talks to be 'a slog'
Political|US

Divided Supreme Court finds some deadline flexibility for immigrants who agree to leave US

A divided Supreme Court ruled that immigrants who agree to leave the country are allowed some deadline flexibility in a case that was argued before President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown

Divided Supreme Court finds some deadline flexibility for immigrants who agree to leave US
Political|US

When billions in emergency funds were stalled, the Trump administration sped FEMA money to some GOP-led states

When billions in emergency funds were stalled, the Trump administration sped FEMA money to some GOP-led states

When billions in emergency funds were stalled, the Trump administration sped FEMA money to some GOP-led states
Business|Economy|Health|Political|US

Trump looking at cutting US drug prices to international levels, sources say

Drugmakers have been warned that the Trump Administration is considering linking U.S. medicine prices to lower amounts paid by other developed countries, according to

Trump looking at cutting US drug prices to international levels, sources say
Crime|Education|Political|US

Habeas corpus: A thousand-year-old legal principle for defending rights that’s getting a workout under the Trump administration

Habeas corpus – a Latin phrase meaning ‘you shall have the body’ – protects any person, whether citizen or not, from being illegally confined. It’s a crucial element of US law.

Habeas corpus: A thousand-year-old legal principle for defending rights that’s getting a workout under the Trump administration
Education|Political|US

US college presidents unite against Trump's higher education policies

More than 200 university and college presidents in a joint statement accused U.S.

US college presidents unite against Trump's higher education policies
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|Travel|US

Many Canadian 'snowbirds' in US looking to pack up and fly north - for good

The number of Canadian "snowbirds" planning to sell their second homes in sunny Florida and Arizona has surged this spring, many of them put off by

Many Canadian 'snowbirds' in US looking to pack up and fly north - for good
Election|Political|US

As Democrats rally around Abrego Garcia case, some worry a due process argument won’t land with voters

As Democrats rally around Abrego Garcia case, some worry a due process argument won’t land with voters

As Democrats rally around Abrego Garcia case, some worry a due process argument won’t land with voters
Environment|Political|US

Environmental lawyers get ready to pounce on Trump’s energy deregulation moves

U.S. environmental groups say they are hiring lawyers and preparing for a major legal showdown with President Donald Trump's administration over its

Environmental lawyers get ready to pounce on Trump’s energy deregulation moves
Americas|Crime|Political|US

US invokes RICO law in charging more alleged Venezuelan gang members

More than two dozen people whom the U.S. government says are current or past members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua have been charged with murder, sex trafficking and

US invokes RICO law in charging more alleged Venezuelan gang members
Education|Political|US

Harvard sues Trump administration to stop the freeze of more than $2 billion in grants

Harvard University has filed suit to halt a federal freeze on more than $2.2 billion in grants after recently announcing it would defy the Trump administration’s demands to limit activism on campus

Harvard sues Trump administration to stop the freeze of more than $2 billion in grants
Food|Health|Political|US

US FDA suspends milk quality tests amid workforce cuts

The Food and Drug Administration is suspending a quality control program for testing of fluid milk and other dairy products due to reduced capacity in its food

US FDA suspends milk quality tests amid workforce cuts
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Venezuelan migrants were set for deportation without judicial review, lawyers tell US Supreme Court

President Donald Trump's administration was prepared to carry out deportations of dozens of Venezuelan migrants detained in Texas under a 1798 law historically

Venezuelan migrants were set for deportation without judicial review, lawyers tell US Supreme Court