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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s $11 Billion Public Health Grant Cuts
The administration argued the pandemic-era grants were no longer needed while plaintiff states argued that the cuts were illegal and hurt public health.
Federal Judge Orders NYC to Hand Over Jail System to Outside Official
The order says that that official is responsible for the ’remediation of the ongoing violations of the constitutional rights ... in the New York City jails.’
End of Ranching in Iconic California Community Signals Bigger War on Land Use in West
The questions Point Reyes raises will determine more than the fate of the National Seashore.
Judge Warns Trump’s Order May Violate Previous Ruling on Sanctuary Cities
The Trump administration argued that the issue was premature since no funding had been withdrawn.
Secretary of Labor Warns States Could Lose Federal Funding If Illegal Immigrants Get Unemployment Benefits
The decision comes after the DHS announced a comprehensive optimization of an immigrant database to verify non-citizen status nationwide.
Transportation Secretary Threatens to Cut Funds Over New York City Congestion Tolls
State officials, Sean Duffy wrote in a letter to the governor, have ‘publicly declared that New York will continue to collect tolls in open defiance.’
Trump Directs DOJ to Challenge State Energy Rules That Could Be Unconstitutional
A new order aims to identify any state laws, regulations, policies, or practices that may be unenforceable.
Democratic State Attorneys General Sue Over Trump’s Voting Executive Order
The lawsuit challenges an order that aims to require voters to prove they are citizens in order to vote.
House Panel to Consider Bill for Concealed-Carry Permit Reciprocity
The NRA is prioritizing its support for the bill this Congress, while the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys will continue its opposition to the plan.
Federal Investigation Finds Maine Department of Education in Violation of Title IX
Maine Gov. Janet Mills has been officially notified that her state is out of compliance with Title IX and could face the loss of federal funds and worse.
Maryland Launches Plan to Help Fired Federal Workers Find New Jobs
The governor’s effort to reemploy federal workers comes as many of those federal employees are taking legal action to get their jobs back.
AG Bondi Sues New York Over Handling of Illegal Immigration
AG Bondi warned other states they could face lawsuits if they didn’t comply with federal law.
Conservation Groups Urge Government to Cooperate With Landowners, Outdoors Enthusiasts
The American Wildlife Conservation Partners has released its list of nine recommendations for Trump’s second term.
Massachusetts Governor Says She Won’t Obstruct ICE Efforts to Deport Criminals
Healey also said that Massachusetts State Police would ‘absolutely not’ assist the administration with its promised mass deportation efforts.
Trump Gives 2 Conditions to California Before Offering Federal Aid for Wildfires
They involve voter identification rules and water, the president signaled.
Senate Passes Laken Riley Act, First Bill Approved by New Congress
The bill passed with support of two-thirds of the Senate, and amendments expanding the list of crimes it covers.
Iowa Sues Federal Government Over Access to Citizenship Records
State officials seek injunction for access to voter citizenship data, claiming federal noncompliance jeopardizes election integrity.
Trump Set Ambitious Goals for DOGE—Can It Succeed?
‘Trump has enormous power in the budget,’ economist and fiscal expert Chris Edwards said.
Texas Democrat Says He Can Find Common Ground With Trump’s Border Czar
‘We can do so many things on policies that can work right away,’ Rep. Henry Cuellar says.
Trump’s Incoming Border Czar Warns Denver Mayor Over Sanctuary City Policy
Tom Homan was asked about the Denver mayor’s comments about blocking immigration enforcement.
