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Trump asks court to keep education layoffs in place
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to pause a ruling that reversed mass Education Department layoffs tied to plans to dismantle the agency.
Judge orders AmeriCorps to restore grants, service workers
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration must restore AmeriCorps grants and reinstate members in states that sued over funding cuts.
Trump asks Supreme Court to revive federal job cuts plan
Trump urges the Supreme Court to lift a block on federal downsizing, affecting agencies like the VA and EPA as lawsuits by cities and unions continue.
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU, 25% on smartphones
Trump proposes 50% tariffs on EU imports and 25% on smartphones not made in the U.S., escalating trade tensions and unsettling global markets.
RFK Jr.’s health report raises concerns for farmers, GOP
RFK Jr.'s MAHA report on childhood disease and chemicals draws backlash from farmers and Republicans over concerns about food supply and glyphosate use.
Trump limits COVID shot access to high-risk groups only
Trump’s new vaccine policy limits COVID-19 booster access to seniors and high-risk groups, ending universal guidance for annual shots.
Trump wildfire agency plan sparks chaos concerns
Trump’s plan to merge wildfire efforts into one agency draws warnings from ex-officials who fear chaos, rising risks and weakened fire prevention.
Weiser joins fight to block rollback of species protections
Attorney General Phil Weiser joins 16 AGs to oppose Trump plan weakening Endangered Species Act protections for wildlife and habitats.
Judge blocks Trump plan to cut $11B in health funding
Trump administration, public health funding, federal judge ruling, block grants, mental health, COVID-19 funding, Peter Neronha, HHS, pandemic recovery, healthcare cuts
Wildfire season at risk due to forest service staff cuts
Cuts to forest and park service staffing under the Trump administration are leaving wildland firefighting crews short ahead of a dangerous fire season in the West.
US ends tracking of climate-fueled weather disaster costs
NOAA will stop updating its climate disaster cost database, ending decades of tracking extreme weather losses linked to climate change.
Energy Star efficiency program faces elimination
EPA plan to cut Energy Star may end decades of consumer energy savings and environmental progress, sparking concern from climate and consumer advocates.
