The Trump administration’s DHS secretly retracted $80M from NYC funds on Feb. 12, citing misuse of FEMA aid for migrant housing. NYC officials contest the unprecedented action.
Philippine VP Sara Duterte seeks Supreme Court intervention to void her impeachment, citing political persecution.
During her Senate confirmation, Linda McMahon, Trump’s Education Secretary nominee, did not confirm if schools could lose funding for teaching Black history due to an executive order banning DEI programs. This uncertainty raises concerns about the potential impacts on educational content and funding, especially in states where Black history is a curriculum mandate. McMahon’s lack of clarity and her controversial background add to the debate, as schools navigate the implications of federal funding tied to curriculum choices.
President Trump’s second term may rely on the Supreme Court for support on controversial actions, testing its limits.
Tension rises as Trump pardons 1,500 Capitol rioters, provoking a rift between House Republicans and major police unions. Unions criticize undermining the rule of law, while GOP leaders defend Trump’s actions as fulfilling campaign promises.
Iraq’s top court halted three bills, including one affecting women’s rights, due to a disputed parliamentary vote.
McDonald’s revises scholarship criteria for Latino students after lawsuit, now open to those impacting the community.
During his Senate confirmation hearing on January 29, RFK Jr. avoided committing to Medicaid funding protection, amid GOP plans to cut $2.3 trillion.
Copland Rudolph’s vote may not count in a North Carolina Supreme Court race as candidate Griffin challenges ballots.
House Republicans propose cutting Medicaid to fund tax breaks for billionaires, risking health coverage for millions. Key discussions include a $2-3.5 trillion spending cut, per capita caps, and work requirements, potentially impacting 70 million Americans.
A$AP Rocky appears at an L.A. courthouse facing trial on felony assault charges involving a semiautomatic firearm.
The Minnesota Supreme Court will hear arguments on a partisan struggle affecting the state House quorum and power-sharing.
