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
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.
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
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
Enrique Tarrio on status with Proud Boys Enrique Tarrio says media shouldn’t call him “ex-Proud Boys leader” 04:05 Former Proud Boys national leader Enrique Tarrio was arrested Friday near the U.S. Capitol on a charge that he assaulted a woman protesting a gathering attended by Tarrio and others who received presidential pardons for crimes stemming
Several Republican lawmakers have faced backlash from constituents in recent days over President Trump’s sweeping cuts to the federal government, which have been spearheaded by the Department of Government Efficiency, a task force led by Elon Musk. With the House in recess, many members of Congress have held town halls and attended other events in
The Trump administration is considering moving the U.S. Postal Service, an independent federal agency, under the Commerce Department, two sources tell CBS News. The Commerce Department is headed by Howard Lutnick, a billionaire and close Trump ally. The change, should it take place, would occur through an executive action, the sources said. The Washington Post