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- The Daily Beast
Judge Refuses to Let Trump Defy Order on Federal Funding Freeze
A federal judge indicated Monday he won’t sit idly as Donald Trump pushes the limits of his power. Judge John J. McConnell Jr. called out the Trump administration in an order, alleging the White House disobeyed a judicial mandate last month that required funding that was abruptly frozen by an Office of Management and Budget directive be resorted. McConnell, of Rhode Island, doubled down on his order from January and demanded the Trump administration must “immediately restore frozen funding.” If
- The Daily Beast
‘Big Balls’ DOGE Guy, 19, Is Now a ‘Senior Adviser’ in State Department
Elon Musk’s teenage acolyte known online as “Big Balls” has taken on a significant role in the U.S. State Department that has some officials on edge, a report claims. Edward Coristine, 19, now works as a “senior adviser” in the State Department’s Bureau of Diplomatic Technology, The Washington Post reported. That bureau is a data hub that serves as the IT department for Washington’s diplomatic apparatus. The role comes in addition to Coristine’s work at the Department of Government Efficiency, w
- The Independent
Trump orders Justice Department to stop enforcing foreign anti-bribery law
Trump orders Attorney General Pam Bondi to pause enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
- CNN
With billions at stake, Trump administration scrubs federal chips contracts for words like ‘diversity’ and ‘immigrant’
The Trump White House is demanding that government workers hunt for words like “immigrant” and “diversity” in billions of dollars worth of federal contracts with American companies to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing, raising concerns among staff that the contracts could modified or voided.
- CNN Business
Consumer watchdog ordered to stop fighting financial abuse and to work from home as HQ temporarily shuts down
Russell Vought, the newly installed acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, sent an email Saturday night ordering all employees at the consumer watchdog to stop virtually all work — including fighting financial abuse.
- The Independent
Alarm as JD Vance says federal judges ‘aren’t allowed’ to control president
Experts argued expansive view of executive power could cause constitutional crisis
- The Hill
Judge temporarily reinstalls fired head of whistleblower protection office
A federal judge temporarily reinstalled the head of the Office of the Special Counsel, allowing Hampton Dellinger to return to his post after he was fired Friday by President Trump. The order from Judge Amy Berman Jackson temporarily rebuffs Dellinger’s firing, allowing him to return to work through the end of the day Thursday. Dellinger…
- USA TODAY
Arizona congressman Andy Biggs wants to abolish OSHA oversight nationwide
Here's what we know about Biggs' Nullify Occupational Safety and Health Administration Act.
- Evening Standard
London nail bars and car washes targeted as 4,000 illegal workers arrested in immigration raids
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said criminal gangs are encouraging record numbers to cross the Channel in small boats
- HuffPost
Federal Judge Says Trump Administration Is Violating His Order To Halt Funding Freeze
The administration is still freezing federal funds in violation of a judicial order stopping it from doing so.
- The Daily Beast
CNN Host Loses It With Scott Jennings: ‘Let Me Explain More Slowly’
Republican strategist Scott Jennings said during a CNN appearance that the Trump administration should ignore federal court rulings that don’t fall in line with the president’s policy objectives, prompting host Abby Phillip to shoot back that his argument was “not connected to the facts.” “If a district court judge tries to usurp the authority of the chief executive of this country, he should absolutely defy it,” Jennings told a panel on Monday‘s CNN NewsNight. “There’s a difference between broa
- ITN
Charles takes Starmer and Rayner on visit to development
King Charles takes prime minister Sir Keir Starmer and deputy prime minister Angela Rayner on a visit to a Cornish development he inspired. The trip comes days before Starmer is expected to set out new measures as part of a pledge to build 1.5 million homes ahead of the next election. .
- BBC
Judge finds White House violated court order to stop funding freeze
The Trump administration said it intended to appeal the judeg's decision and asked the order to be paused.
- Australian Associated Press
Fired US whistleblower chief temporarily reinstated
An official charged with protecting whistleblowers was fired and temporarily reinstated by a court, as the Trump administration dismantles checks and balances.
- PA Media: UK News
‘Government not gangs’ should decide who enters UK as 19,000 migrants removed
The Home Office has shared photos of removing migrants for the first time to give better understanding of the process despite backlash from some MPs.
- The Hill
What to know about the fight over ‘debanking’
“Debanking” has become an increasingly popular talking point for Republicans in recent weeks, as they take aim at Biden-era regulators who they accuse of boxing conservatives and cryptocurrency firms out of the financial system. Despite its newfound traction, debanking isn’t an entirely new issue, with Republicans airing grievances over the issue since the Obama administration. …
- Reuters
Protest erupts after US consumer watchdog boss tells staff to stop work
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the office of the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Monday after President Donald Trump's newly installed chief of the consumer watchdog told all of the agency's staff to stay away from the office. The consumer watchdog has served as a critical safeguard for consumers, reaping billions in repaid funds to wronged parties, its backers say. But the financial industry and Republican lawmakers have griped the CFPB is too powerful and lacks accountability.
- The Independent
Fresh ethnic violence plunges northeast Indian state into political crisis as chief minister resigns
State expected to be put under president’s rule
- CNN
Zeleny on Trump’s mindset after pardoning former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich
President Donald Trump on Monday pardoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was sent to prison on corruption charges surrounding his time in office. CNN’s Jeff Zeleny reports the latest.
- Sky News
Met Police cannot dismiss officers by removing their vetting clearance, High Court rules
The Metropolitan Police cannot dismiss officers by removing their vetting clearance, the High Court has ruled. The court ruled against the force in what has been described as a "test case" that could have major implications for the sacking of police officers accused of misconduct who cannot hold the minimum level of vetting. Sergeant Lino Di Maria, who had his vetting removed because of rape allegations, brought a legal challenge, supported by the Metropolitan Police Federation, to the court claiming the process was unlawful.