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The case of two fired judges – and one who kept his job – offers a lesson in the administration’s view of free speech The Trump administration believes some noncitizens may not even have first amendment rights. And it’s turning that legal fantasy into a reality by making immigration judges choose between the constitution and … Read more

Scott O’Neil sends rallying cry to staff after reports McGinley says PGA Tour could now ‘play hardball’ LIV Golf has insisted the tour intends to continue “uninterrupted and at full throttle” this season amid claims its Saudi Arabian backers will imminently withdraw having funded the breakaway league to the tune of $5bn (£3.68bn). The future … Read more

America’s young men are increasingly turning to religion and professing that it is taking a more central role in their lives, according to a new Gallup poll. The poll released Wednesday found that 42% of men under 30 years old now profess that religion is “very important” to them. That number is up from 28% … Read more

Guardian readers describe how their lives have been upended by cost hikes stemming from Trump’s Iran war With the US and Israel’s war on Iran now in its seventh week, with a fragile ceasefire in place since earlier this month, Americans are continuing to feel the effects at the pump as global fuel prices rise. … Read more

Maine is on the verge of becoming the first state in the nation to slam the brakes on energy-hungry AI data centers, as lawmakers push back against tech giants over fears of higher power bills, strained grids and environmental impact. The measure, now headed to Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, would pause approvals for data centers … Read more

Senate Democrats blocked an attempt to defund and abolish a monument to a prominent labor union activist who was recently hit with bombshell allegations of being a serial predator. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, tried to pass legislation that would have defunded the monument to Cesar Chavez, who co-founded the United Farm Workers. The monument sits … Read more

Curry scores 35 points in dazzling display of shooting Golden State face Phoenix for place in playoffs 76ers progress after win over Orlando Magic Stephen Curry hit seven three-pointers while scoring 35 points with a dazzling display of his unmatched shooting skill as the Golden State Warriors won Wednesday’s play-in game against the Los Angeles … Read more

Congress has failed to pass limits on President Donald Trump’s war powers but a growing number of Republicans are voicing their concern about the war in Iran and its political impact. Several Republicans are now suggesting that the 60-day mark for the war could be an inflection point because the law requires congressional approval for … Read more

As the war in Iran continues, the markets saw a record-setting day of trading on Wednesday with both the Nasdaq and S&P 500 closing at all-time highs after President Donald Trump said the war in Iran is “very close to over.” Gas prices remain high, but Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested they will get into … Read more

Risks from cancer and other diseases could be hidden with little accountability if justices favor big firms, critics warn The US could face foreign attacks, food shortages and agricultural “devastation” if the supreme court rules against Monsanto in a closely watched case over pesticide regulation that is set for arguments later this month, according to … Read more