NEW: In new suit, preservation groups challenge Trump plan to turn West Potomac Park into "National Garden of American Heroes"
Suit cites ballooning costs of Trump DC projects (Reflecting Pool & ballroom) & argues it'll impair recreational uses of park
https://t.co/JZDhfCXllq
FIVE FULL DAYS remaining for Justice Dept to put in writing that the Trump slush fund is not moving forward
Judge's order in Virginia requires an official statement for the court by the end of week
WIN: A court ordered the Trump-Vance admin to stop censoring science and history at national parks – and within three weeks restore any materials it altered or removed.
This ruling ensures that America's largest classroom will continue to tell our country's vital stories. #OurParksOurHistory
A federal judge in Virginia on Friday indefinitely barred Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund from moving forward and said she would give administration officials one week to provide a written guarantee that it is dead.
https://t.co/AKvMGx3LgK
Judge extends block on Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund. Judge Leonie Brinkema (Clinton/EDVA) says Acting AG Todd Blanche's unwillingness to rescind order for fund creates "a big gap in the record" & undermines DOJ argument that suits over fund are moot https://t.co/mQ0CfzoN3F
BREAKING: Judge Leonie Brinkema (Clinton/EDVA) issues preliminary injunction against Trump Anti-Weaponization Fund but says she's likely to drop case in 1 week if Blanche and Bessent sign under penalty of perjury statement saying it is dead
FLASH: In Virginia, Judge Leonie Brinkema has issued an injunction halting Trump’s Slush fund.
The Justice Dept has one week to produce EVIDENCE that the slush fund is abandoned and won’t move forward ever, or she’ll allow civil case to go forward
Big loss for team Trump
NEW: Chief Judge McConnell (Obama/RI) sternly tells USCIS to immediately halt several Trump policies blocking immigration benefits: 'There is no excuse this time; the Govt has an obligation to immediately comply'
https://t.co/GR0cg57Tn8
SCOOP: Despite insisting that a $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund has been scrapped, the administration is quietly assuring allies that payout plans remain on track, @S_Fitzpatrick reports.
https://t.co/MD2pfzIGIZ
EXCLUSIVE : “Right now, you have to be an insider to know who to talk to,” one attorney who had advised multiple individuals seeking compensation told me. @TheAtlantic https://t.co/gtRsuJYe5L
Plaintiffs in Virginia federal court case challenging Trump's $1.7 billion slush ask judge to permit some "discovery" and review... to determine if the slush fund truly has been scrapped by Trump Admin.
Attorney for plaintiffs: “We’ve seen this administration say one thing and do the complete opposite far too many times, and we’re asking the court to have them show us the truth about their assurances that the slush fund has actually been abandoned"
Q: Are you concerned about the latest inflation numbers that came out this morning?
TRUMP: No, I love it. I love the inflation. You know why? Because as soon as this war is over -- do you know we've been taking out millions of barrels of oil? Nobody knows it. You know who doesn't know? Iran until right now.
The court's ruling reaffirms: the federal government cannot shut down lawful immigration pathways based on political targeting, fear, and discrimination.
We're pleased the court recognized the devastating human consequences of these policies.
https://t.co/x9XdGaVYpG
JUST IN: Judge blocks series of Trump administration immigration policies adopted following National Guard shooting in DC last November. Judge John McConnell (Obama/RI) says holds on USCIS asylum grants & work permits are illegal. Doc: https://t.co/rBmcKeCiqd
The Trump administration's slush fund is unconstitutional and corrupt. It would take taxpayer money without Congressional authorization to possibly reward people convicted of beating police officers. I'm fighting in Congress to stop it - and today I'm taking new action to block in the courts.
https://t.co/CraGdnj68Q
NEWS: In an 8-1 decision, SCOTUS rejects attempts by major corporations to evade accountability for failing to protect consumers' rights.
This decision allows the FCC, and all government agencies, to do their job.