How Trump Plays Into Putin’s Hands, From Ukraine to Slashing U.S. Institutions
Many of President Trump’s actions have been seen as benefiting Russia either directly or indirectly, so much so that Russian officials have celebrated some of his moves.
2-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Was Deported ‘With No Meaningful Process,’ Judge Suspects
A federal judge in Louisiana said the deportation of the child to Honduras with her mother, even though her father had sought an emergency petition, appeared to be “illegal and unconstitutional.”
Trump Officials Weaken Rules Insulating Government Workers From Politics
A reinterpretation of the Hatch Act announced by the administration lets officials wear campaign paraphernalia like MAGA hats, and removes an independent board’s role in policing violations.
Trump Administration Opens Civil Rights Inquiry Into a Long Island Mascot Fight
President Donald Trump is weighing in on a school mascot dispute at Massapequa High School, where some parents are upset that a Chiefs mascot and logo must go under a state rule.
Trump Pardons Paul Walczak, Whose Family Sought to Publicize Ashley Biden’s Diary
The pardon of Paul Walczak, who had been convicted of tax crimes, comes as the president uses clemency to reward allies and swipe at perceived enemies.
Judge Blocks Trump Order Ending Union Protections for Federal Workers
An order signed by President Trump last month was aimed at stripping collective bargaining rights from hundreds of thousands of federal workers.
Justice Dept. Policy Now Allows Pursuit of Reporters’ Records in Leak Inquiries
A new memo suggests that investigations may be launched not just for leaks of classified information, but where disclosures “undermine” Trump administration policies.
Government Notices to Migrants Fall Short of Due Process, Legal Experts Say
Venezuelan migrants were given English-only notices with limited time to file court challenges, according to a newly unsealed declaration.
Fired U.S.A.I.D. Workers to Keep Government-Issued Phones and Computers
The devices will be remotely wiped “to simplify processes and to reduce burden” of terminating thousands of federal workers before the agency is closed.
Pakistan Official Calls for International Inquiry Into Kashmir Terror Attack
Amid rising tensions with India, Pakistan’s defense minister declared his country’s innocence in a terror attack that killed 26 people this week in Kashmir territory.