Federal judge blocks Trump administration’s mass layoffs at Education Department
President Donald Trump appears with Education Secretary Linda McMahon in March, when Trump issued an executive order that sought to close the department, despite the…
Kid Cudi to testify on past with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in federal trial
May 22 (UPI) -- Rapper Kid Cudi will take the stand Thursday in the closed door federal sex-trafficking trial against Sean "Diddy" Combs in a…
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."…
Trump, alongside the first lady, signs a bill to make posting ‘revenge porn’ a federal crime
WASHINGTON — President Trump, alongside his wife, Melania, on Monday signed the Take It Down Act, a measure the first lady helped usher through Congress to set…
Court allows Trump to stop collective bargaining for thousands of federal workers
May 17 (UPI) -- A federal appeals court reversed a lower court decision, allowing President Donald Trump to move ahead with a directive to end…
Grand jury indicts Wisconsin judge accused of helping migrant evade federal arrest
May 13 (UPI) -- A federal grand jury in Wisconsin has indicted Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan, whose arrest last month on allegations of…
California to ask federal judge for sweeping pause to Trump’s tariffs
WASHINGTON — The California attorney general’s office said Tuesday it will seek a preliminary injunction in its case challenging President Trump’s tariff policy, a move that could…
Homeland Security investigates L.A. County for providing federal benefits to unauthorized immigrants
The Trump administration announced Monday that it has launched an investigation into California’s Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants, a state program that provides monthly cash…
Trump administration appeals order temporarily blocking federal workforce reductions
May 10 (UPI) -- The Trump administration is appealing a district judge's order that temporarily blocked plans to reduce the federal workforce and reorganize 21…
Tufts University doctoral student detained by ICE granted bail in federal hearing
Rumeysa Ozturk, the Tufts University doctoral student grabbed by ICE in Massachusetts and imprisoned in Louisiana, was granted bail from ICE detention Friday. Protesters supporting…
California judge pauses much of Trump slashing of federal agencies
SAN FRANCISCO — The Trump administration must halt much of its widescale downsizing of the federal workforce, a California judge ordered Friday.U.S. District Judge Susan Illston in…
Federal Reserve maintains interest rate amid economic uncertainty
May 7 (UPI) -- The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced the lending rate would hold steady due to economic uncertainty caused by the Trump administration's…
US Federal Reserve holds rates steady, warns of higher unemployment | Business and Economy News
The central bank will hold steady amid economic uncertainty driven by tariffs.The US Federal Reserve has kept interest rates unchanged, brushing off President Donald Trump’s…
Newsom wants a federal tax credit to save Hollywood. Why that’s a long shot
Shortly after President Trump stunned Hollywood with his call for tariffs on films produced overseas, California Gov. Gavin Newsom waded into the debate with an…
L.A. federal prosecutors resign over plea offer to deputy, sources say
Several federal prosecutors — including the chief of the Public Corruption and Civil Rights Section — have submitted their resignations following a plea deal offered…
Trump signs executive order directing federal funding cuts to PBS and NPR
WASHINGTON — President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aiming to slash public subsidies to PBS and NPR as he alleged “bias” in the broadcasters’ reporting.The…
Canadian PM Carney’s Liberals poised to win federal election dominated by Trump
April 28 (UPI) -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Liberal Party were poised to lead a fourth consecutive government late Monday, as voters…
Musk’s conflicts: $2.37 billion in possible federal penalties, report says
Elon Musk and his companies faced at least $2.37 billion in potential federal fines and penalties the day President Trump took office, according to a…
Canadians head to polls in federal election
Canadians take to the polls Monday to vote on whether Liberal Party leader Mark Carney will stay on as prime minister. Pool Photo by Neil…
Campgrounds, visitor centers at federal lakes closing amid Trump’s budget cuts
TOPEKA, Kan. — Campgrounds, boat ramps and other facilities in at least 30 locations at federal lakes and reservoirs in six states will be closed or have…