State Dept. trying to evade refugee admissions court order, aid groups say

Seattle — Refugee aid groups said in a federal court filing Thursday that President Trump’s administration appears to be trying to circumvent a ruling this week that blocked his efforts to suspend the nation’s refugee admissions program. U.S. District Judge Jamal Whitehead, in Seattle, had determined Tuesday that while the president has broad authority over

Federal Judge Declines to Halt Firings of CIA Officers Tied to DEI Programs

U.S. District Judge Anthony Trenga in Virginia had previously issued an administrative stay to pause the firings. A federal judge declined on Thursday to grant a temporary restraining order that would have extended a block on the termination of dozens of CIA officers who worked in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs, which President

REVIEW: ‘The Brutalist’

The most impressive film of 2024, up for 10 Oscars this weekend, is The Brutalist. It is an extraordinary achievement—nearly three-and-a-half hours and never less than gripping, beautifully rendered dialogue, stunning cinematography and music, all in support of a re-creation of post-World War II America, striking in its specificity and level of detail. It is