Federal judge says DOGE takeover of U.S. Institute of Peace is ‘unlawful’
May 19 (UPI) -- A federal judge ruled Monday that a DOGE-lead takeover of the U.S. Institute of Peace by the Trump administration was "unlawful."…
Supreme Court allows Trump administration to revoke temporary protected status for Venezuelans
May 19 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to revoke special legal protections for nearly 350,000 Venezuelan nationals living…
Biden shares thanks for ‘love and support’ after prostate cancer diagnosis
May 19 (UPI) -- Former President Joe Biden sent out a thank you Monday to those who have shown concern since it was announced that…
Judge rules Trump unconstitutionally retaliated against ABA by canceling grants
May 15 (UPI) -- A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration unconstitutionally retaliated against the American Bar Association when it abruptly canceled millions…
For third straight day, Trump administration imposes Iran-related sanctions amid nuclear talks
May 14 (UPI) -- For a third straight day, the United States on Wednesday issued sanctions targeting Iran as the Trump administration attempts to negotiate…
John Ewing Jr. wins Omaha election; becomes city’s first Black mayor
May 14 (UPI) -- Democrat John Ewing Jr. defeated incumbent Republican Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert to become Omaha's first Black mayor. Ewing, a former Omaha…
U.S. imposes another round of Iran-related sanctions amid nuclear deal negotiations
The United States on Tuesday announced another round of sanctions targeting Iran as it tries to negotiate a new nuclear weapons deal with the Middle…
White House considering suspending habeas corpus for deportations, Trump adviser Steven Miller says
May 9 (UPI) -- The Trump administration is "actively looking at" suspending the writ of habeas corpus, which is the right to challenge the legality…
Trump fires librarian of Congress
May 9 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has fired the librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden, attracting swift and staunch condemnation from Democrats. The Trump administration…
Chief Justice Roberts reiterates support for judicial independence
May 8 (UPI) -- In a rare public appearance at a time when the courts have come under attack, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts…
Nearly 1 million Americans face losing health insurance as Aetna exits ACA marketplace
May 4 (UPI) -- Nearly a million people in 17 states face losing healthcare coverage after Aetna's parent company announced it would leave the federal…
Microsoft announces new European datacenters; pledges to follow laws
April 30 (UPI) -- Microsoft announced Wednesday that it has expanded its cloud and AI infrastructure in Europe and will follow local laws. The expansion…
Third round of Iran-U.S. nuclear talks show progress, both sides say
April 26 (UPI) -- The United States and Iran on Saturday concluded their third round of "indirect" nuclear talks mediated by host Oman with both…
Federal judge restricts Trump administration’s efforts to withhold school funding based on DEI
April 24 (UPI) -- A federal judge on Thursday restricted the Trump administration from denying funds to public schools that participate in diversity, equity and…
Sen. Dick Durbin, Senate’s number 2 Democrat, to retire in 2026
1 of 3 | Sen. Dick Durbin D-Ill., was a U.S. House member from Illinois from 1983 until his 1996 Senate election to succeed Democratic…
U.S. sanctions Iranian LPG magnate, son
April 23 (UPI) -- The United States has sanctioned an Iranian liquefied petroleum gas magnate, his son and a network of companies as the Trump…
California suing White House, DOGE over AmeriCorps cuts
1 of 3 | California is suing the White House and the federal Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, over cuts being made to AmeriCorps,…
Federal judge threatens Trump administration with criminal contempt over deportations
April 16 (UPI) -- This updated story includes a short statement from a DHS spokeswoman. Probable cause exists to prosecute members of the Trump administration…
U.S., Iran conduct ‘indirect’ nuclear talks in Oman
1 of 2 | Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L) shakes hands with his Omani counterpart Barr Bin Hamed Al Busaidi in Muscat on Saturday.…
Picture of Trump after the assassination attempt displaces Obama portrait at the White House
WASHINGTON — The White House on Friday hung a painting of President Trump depicting a moment after an assassination attempt against him last summer — bumping the…