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Republican Judge Jefferson Griffin’s attempt to throw out votes on military and overseas absentee ballots is unconstitutional, federal District Judge Richard Myers ruled Monday. In a 68-page ruling, Myers said the state Board of Elections should certify the election results based on the tally of all eligible votes in November, …

A federal appeals court on Monday dealt a significant blow to President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda, refusing to allow his administration to revoke temporary legal protections for hundreds of thousands of migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. The decision from the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston …

The Trump administration on Monday asked a federal judge in Texas to dismiss a lawsuit from three Republican-led states seeking to roll back telehealth access to the abortion pill mifepristone, arguing that the states lack legal standing to bring the case. Justice Department attorneys did not address the broader implications …

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Monday that the agency will provide $1,000 in what it called “travel assistance” to people in the United States without permanent legal status if they self deport. It’s the latest attempt by DHS to try to meet the Trump administration’s goal of removing …

Israel’s Security Cabinet has unanimously approved a new military plan to seize full control of the Gaza Strip, signaling a dramatic escalation in the war against Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the decision late Sunday, describing the upcoming operation as “intensive” and “powerful,” with the objective of permanently defeating …

Former Vice President Mike Pence received the prestigious John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award on Sunday for his refusal to support President Donald Trump’s unlawful efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation honored Pence “for putting his life and career …

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday his intention to impose a sweeping 100% tariff on all foreign-produced films entering the United States, arguing that other countries are “stealing” Hollywood’s business and using film as a tool of propaganda. “Hollywood, and many other areas within the U.S.A., are being devastated,” Trump …

President Donald Trump has stirred fresh controversy over his hardline immigration agenda, suggesting in an interview with NBC News’ Meet the Press that constitutional due process rights might not apply to all immigrants facing deportation. In a wide-ranging interview aired Sunday, Trump defended his efforts to implement the “largest deportation …

President Donald Trump, in a sweeping interview with NBC’s Kristen Welker at Mar-a-Lago, defended his embattled economic strategy and escalated his administration’s conflict with elite academic institutions, most notably Harvard University. As signs of economic strain emerge, Trump is urging Americans to endure short-term hardship in pursuit of what he …

President Donald Trump on Friday escalated his campaign against Harvard University, renewing his threat to revoke the institution’s tax-exempt status — a move that has drawn fierce legal and political criticism and raised serious constitutional questions. “We are going to be taking away Harvard’s Tax Exempt Status,” Trump posted on …

President Donald Trump released a 40-page budget proposal Friday that calls for steep cuts to public health, education, and clean energy programs, while increasing spending on border security and the military, positioning the plan as a reflection of his “America First” priorities. In a letter accompanying the proposal, Office of …

President Donald Trump signed a late-night executive order Thursday directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to end public funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), citing “biased and partisan news coverage” as justification. The order, which immediately drew backlash and threats of legal action, …

The U.S. Army is drafting detailed plans for a massive military parade on June 14 — a date that coincides with the service’s 250th anniversary and former President Donald Trump’s birthday — according to documents obtained by the Associated Press. Although final approval from the White House is still pending, …

In a major rebuke to the Trump administration’s hardline immigration tactics, a federal judge appointed by President Donald Trump ruled Thursday that the administration cannot use the centuries-old Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans allegedly linked to the criminal group Tren de Aragua. U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr., presiding …

In a move that underscores both a shakeup in his national security team and his enduring trust in key loyalists, President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he will nominate National Security Adviser Mike Waltz to serve as the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. The announcement came just hours …