Federal judge okays ‘vindictive prosecution’ hearing for Kilmar Garcia
A federal judge in Tennessee granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's request for a hearing to determine if his federal prosecution for alleged human trafficking and conspiracy…
Supreme Court puts off decision on whether Trump may fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday put off a decision on whether President Trump can fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and said it would hear…
Supreme Court says Federal Reserve’s Lisa Cook can remain governor for now
1 of 2 | On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook (pictured Feb. 2022 on Capitol Hill in Washington,…
Government shutdown puts federal workers, public services at risk
C-SPAN televised on Capitol Hill shows the U.S. Senate vote ahead government shutdown in Washington on Tuesday. Photo by Bridget Erin Craig/UPI WASHINGTON, Sept. 30…
Federal government shutdown anticipated after Senate funding vote
Sept. 30 (UPI) -- A lot of federal government employees might be laid off after the Senate votes on a continuing resolution to keep the…
Trump seeks to make Harvard ineligible for federal funds
The Trump administration on Monday referred Harvard to the Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights to consider if it should be…
White House threatens to permanent fire federal works in event of shutdown
Sept. 25 (UPI) -- The White House has warned federal workers there will be more mass firings if Congress is unable to agree on a…
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell Just Cut Interest Rates. 3 Top Stocks to Buy Now.
These stocks will benefit in a big way from heightened economic activity. It wasn't a big surprise that Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell cut interest…
‘We’re not North Korea.’ Newsom signs bills to limit immigration raids at schools and unmask federal agents
In response to the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration raids that have roiled Southern California, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday signed a package of bills aimed…
Trump’s New York Times lawsuit dismissed by federal judge
Sept. 19 (UPI) -- A $15 billion lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump against the New York Times was rejected by a federal judge Friday.…
Federal judge tosses Trump’s $15B defamation lawsuit against the New York Times
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A Florida federal judge on Friday tossed out a $15-billion defamation lawsuit filed by President Trump against The New York Times.U.S. District…
Federal judge says she is ‘inclined’ to order Trump restore $500 million in UCLA grants
A federal judge Thursday said she was “inclined to extend” an earlier ruling and order the Trump administration to restore an additional $500 million in…
Trump asks Supreme Court to uphold his firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
WASHINGTON — President Trump appealed to the Supreme Court on Thursday seeking to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook from the independent board that can raise or…
US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for the first time since December | Business and Economy News
BREAKINGBREAKING, The central bank’s cut comes amid a cooling labour market, which has stalled economic growth.The United States Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by…
Federal Reserve expected to issue first rate cut since late 2024
Sept. 17 (UPI) -- The Federal Reserve on Wednesday is expected to announce fresh rate cuts in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's demands…
Trump approves federal disaster aid for storms and flooding in 6 states
President Trump has approved federal disaster aid for six states and tribes following storms and floods that occurred this spring and summer.The disaster declarations, announced…
Trump administration appeals ruling blocking him from firing Federal Reserve Gov. Cook
WASHINGTON — President Trump’s administration on Wednesday appealed a ruling blocking him from firing Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook as he seeks more control over the traditionally…
Chief justice lets Trump remove member of Federal Trade Commission for now
WASHINGTON — Chief Justice John Roberts on Monday let President Trump remove a member of the Federal Trade Commission, the latest in a string of high-profile firings…
Assembly panel recommends Becerra for state attorney general after he promises to protect California against ‘federal intrusion’
Reporting from Sacramento — An Assembly panel on Tuesday recommended the confirmation of Los Angeles Rep. Xavier Becerra as state attorney general after the nominee pledged to…
Thousands protest for a ‘Free D.C.’ on the fourth week of federal control in Washington
WASHINGTON — Thousands of protesters marched across Washington, D.C., on Saturday in one of the largest demonstrations against President Trump’s federal takeover of policing in the nation’s…