news2shortsThe Trump administration’s efforts to swiftly remake the federal government notched some big wins in court this week — including a ruling that allows its firing spree to continue — but a number of the president’s other initiatives are facing significant roadblocks.
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
“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
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
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
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
Pete Hegseth supports cuts of up to 8% of civilian workforce as Trump bids to institute massive government cuts The Pentagon announced plans Friday to fire 5-8% of its civilian workforce, staring next week with layoffs of 5,400 probationary workers, a Department of Defense official said in a statement. The initial layoffs will be followed … Read more
Some states have raised minimum wage for employees as the federal level has stayed at $7.25 an hour since 2009. The Trump administration has not signaled plans to boost the minimum wage, so what does that mean for low income workers living in states that match the federal guidelines? NBC News’ Christine Romans explains.
A federal judge on Friday granted an injunction requested by 19 attorneys general to prevent the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from having access to the Treasury Department’s central payment system. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas extends the pause by issuing a preliminary injunction, a legal step that blocks access … Read more
A stop-work order had been issued to government-funded attorneys to cease counsel for about 26,000 minors The Trump administration has rescinded its decision to cut off legal aid for unaccompanied immigrant children, just three days after it ordered government-funded attorneys across the country to immediately stop their work. The Acacia Center for Justice and the … Read more
