Second judge blocks Trump’s Pentagon policy banning transgender troops

Judge blocks Trump’s order banning transgender troops in military A federal judge has temporarily blocked the enforcement of US President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender military service while a lawsuit challenging the policy proceeds. unbranded – Newsworthy A second federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked the Pentagon’s policy banning transgender troops, after two Air Force … Read more

Supreme Court debates racial gerrymandering challenge from Louisiana

SCOTUS ruling on ‘reverse discrimination’ civil rights case The Supreme Court justices questioned whether an extra hurdle for people of “majority backgrounds” is required to prove discrimination. WASHINGTON – Louisiana’s solicitor general asked the Supreme Court on Monday to help resolve a conundrum. The state had been sued for not including enough majority-Black districts in … Read more

Seth Moulton blasts Steve Witkoff for ‘insane’ pro-Putin interview

President Trump to speak with Putin about ceasefire negotiations President Donald Trump said he will speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin about potential ceasefire negotiations. WASHINGTON − Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., blasted recent comments on Russia and Ukraine by special envoy Steve Witkoff as “insane,” accusing President Donald Trump’s real estate mogul friend of “negotiating … Read more

Trump, lawyers clash over lawsuits against admin

Protests erupt over President Donald Trump’s policies Demonstrators across the U.S. protested President Donald Trump’s executive actions at state capitals nationwide. WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump directed the Justice Department to investigate “frivolous” lawsuits against the administration, but some lawyers say he’s trying to intimidate them and attack the rule of law. Trump cited “rampant … Read more

Yes, border control can go through your phone

Good morning!🙋🏼‍♀️ I’m Nicole Fallert. Allergy sufferers, the sniffles are about to get bad. Take a quick look at Monday’s news: Immigration officers increasingly search electronic devices of travelers More travelers are facing scrutiny by immigration and border control officers, including searches through electronic devices, amid orders by the Trump administration to increase national security. Why it matters: … Read more