Supreme Court pauses Trump administration’s effort to fire head of whistleblower protection agency

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday paused the Trump administration’s efforts to dismiss the head of an independent agency charged with investigating whistleblower claims as the president seeks to remake the federal government.  The decision allows Hampton Dellinger, a Biden appointee, to remain as head of the Office of Special Counsel at least through Feb. … Read more

Judge blocks parts of Trump DEI executive orders, citing free speech

A federal judge on Friday granted a preliminary injunction over parts of the Trump administration’s executive orders on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). The injunction largely blocks the sections of President Donald Trump’s orders that seek to end federal support for programs deemed to be DEI-related, and prevents the Trump administration from canceling contracts that … Read more

Alleged fentanyl-smuggling immigrants lead police on dangerous cornfield chase

New exclusive video obtained by Fox News reveals intense moments from a high-speed vehicle chase as law enforcement pursued two illegal immigrants suspected of carrying fentanyl through a cornfield in Grundy County, Illinois, late last year.  A Grundy County official told Fox News that Illinois sanctuary state policies allowed the two Honduran illegal immigrants to … Read more

Slashing energy development red tape, beating China in ‘AI arms race’ top priorities for nations’ governors

“It shouldn’t take longer to approve an [energy] project than it takes to build it,” said National Governors Association Vice Chair Kevin Stitt at Friday’s conference in Washington. That, the Oklahoma Republican said, is the collective picture painted of all the problems with government bureaucracy at all levels that imperils the U.S.’ ability to stay … Read more

Maine female athlete ‘grateful’ for Trump’s focus on trans competitors after local leaders ‘failed’ girls

A high school female track and field athlete is praising President Donald Trump for doing what she said state lawmakers won’t: protect women from biological males competing against them in sports. Zoe, who competed in shot put at Maine’s Class B state indoor championship meet on Monday, said she is “grateful” for the president’s announcement … Read more

Karoline Leavitt offers words of wisdom to young women at CPAC: ‘Just believe in yourself’

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt offered words of wisdom to young women across the nation from the stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference Friday evening, urging them to “stay strong, speak the truth,” and believe in themselves.  Leavitt sat down for a fireside chat hosted by former White House communications director Mercedes Schlapp, … Read more

US judge temporarily blocks Trump’s anti-DEI purge

Adam Abeldon rules that president’s efforts to ban DEI programs likely violate first amendment of constitution A federal judge in Maryland on Friday temporarily blocked Donald Trump from implementing bans on diversity, equity and inclusion programs at federal agencies and by businesses that contract with the federal government. US district judge Adam Abelson said the … Read more