Rubio warns court order blocking deportations to South Sudan causes ‘irreparable harm’ to foreign policy
The Trump administration is challenging a court ruling on a deportation flight, citing threats to U.S. foreign policy and Article II authority.
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What to Know About Trump’s Battle With Watchdog Agency Over Federal Spending
The stage is set for a constitutional battle between President Donald Trump and a federal watchdog over the extent of presidential authority on spending, as Trump seeks to make sweeping federal spending and personnel cuts. Trump and administration officials want to reduce existing restrictions on the president’s impoundment power, which allows a president to decline
Trump Tells West Point Graduates to ‘Think Big’ in Commencement Address
The graduating class consisted of 1,002 cadets; approximately 82 percent of the students who enrolled four years ago. WEST POINT, N.Y.—President Donald Trump returned to the Army’s United States Military Academy—known as West Point—on May 24 to deliver the graduation commencement address to the class of 2025. Thousands in attendance roared in approval when the
Guatemalan man deported to Mexico should be returned to U.S., judge orders
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration late Friday to facilitate the return of a Guatemalan man it deported to Mexico in spite of his fears of being harmed there. The man, who is gay, was protected from being returned to his home country under a U.S. immigration judge’s order at the time. But the
Rubio Confirms Trump Is ‘Right-Sizing’ National Security Council Amid Reports of Staff Cuts
Rubio says the changes will better align the National Security Council with Trump’s agenda, but White House has yet to confirm any details. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed that the Trump administration is “right-sizing” the National Security Council (NSC), offering the first on-the-record statement about what appears to be a significant restructuring of
Trump praises West Point cadets, takes credit for U.S. military might
West Point, N.Y. – President Trump used his first military commencement address since returning to office to congratulate the cadets at West Point for their achievements and take credit for the United States’ military power. “You will become officers in the greatest and most powerful Army the world has ever known,” Mr. President said, “And
Planned Parenthood affiliate to close 4 Minnesota clinics, 4 in Iowa
Four Planned Parenthood clinics in Minnesota and four of the six in Iowa will shut down in a year, the Midwestern affiliate operating them said Friday, blaming a freeze in federal funds, budget cuts proposed in Congress and state restrictions on abortion. Two of the Minnesota clinics closing are in the Twin Cities area, in