Judge blocks Trump’s executive order ending federal support for DEI programs

Trump administration sued over DEI President of the National Urban League on suing Trump administration over anti-DEI orders 07:23 A federal judge on Friday blocked a sweeping executive order from President Trump that sought to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. Judge Adam Abelson in Baltimore found it likely violates free-speech

Justice Department shuts down federal law enforcement misconduct tracker

The Department of Justice has eliminated its national database that tracked misconduct incidents among federal law enforcement officers. “Agencies can no longer query or add data” to the National Law Enforcement Accountability Database, the Justice Department posted in an online statement, confirming that it is being decommissioned as a result of an order signed by

Trump to meet with Polish president, amid discussions about Ukraine war

President Trump is expected to meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda on Saturday amid discussions about the Ukraine war, according to two sources familiar with the plans. Duda, a right-wing populist who has a warm relationship with Mr. Trump, is traveling to the U.S. to attend the Conservative Political Action conference, where he is expected

Supreme Court declines to intervene for now in bid to fire whistleblower office chief

Washington — The Supreme Court on Friday declined to intervene for now in President Trump’s bid to fire the head of the federal agency that protects whistleblowers while litigation over the removal moves forward, keeping Hampton Dellinger in his role as leader of the Office of Special Counsel for several more days. In an unsigned

Watchdog group sues for DOGE records

A nonpartisan watchdog group is suing President Trump, the Department of Government Efficiency and the DOGE administrator over the claim that DOGE is not subject to public records requests because it is shielded by the Presidential Records Act, or PRA.  Under the PRA, DOGE’s records could be sealed for up to 12 years after Mr.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption case continues for now, judge rules

Mayor Eric Adams addresses latest federal corruption case developments Mayor Eric Adams addresses latest federal corruption case developments 05:50 The corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams will continue, for now.  A judge on Friday appointed outside attorney Paul Clement to argue before the court over the U.S. Department of Justice’s request to drop

Associated Press sues three top Trump officials over access restrictions

The Associated Press sued three Trump administration officials Friday over access to presidential events, citing freedom of speech in asking a federal judge to stop the 10-day blocking of its journalists. The lawsuit was filed Friday afternoon in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. The AP says its case is about an unconstitutional effort by