Workers at the Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) broadcast networks filed a motion requesting a restraining order against the news outlets being shut down. On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth granted the request and further ordered that “the defendants and their agents take no steps and impose no obligations relating to closing out the plaintiff's grant.”
President Donald Trump’s plan to dismantle the federal Department of Education will not cause widespread financial issues for public schools, according to S&P Global Ratings. The credit-rating agency stated that while some K-12 education providers may experience operational challenges, large-scale financial deterioration or credit downgrades are not expected.
The Trump administration petitioned the Supreme Court on Monday to block a lower court order mandating the reinstatement of over 16,000 fired federal workers. The order, issued on March 13 by Clinton-appointed U.S. District Court Judge William Alsup, has been criticized by the administration as an overreach into executive authority.
President Donald Trump stated during a White House Cabinet meeting on Monday that his administration has identified approximately $4 trillion worth of companies moving back to the United States due to his tariff policies. Trump highlighted the return of industries that had previously relocated overseas, emphasizing job creation and economic growth.
Radio host Charlamagne Tha God questioned why anyone would oppose the Trump administration’s deportation of criminal gang members after President Donald Trump used the Alien Enemies Act to remove Tren de Aragua (TdA) members from the U.S.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sent letters to twenty law firms requesting information pertaining to any diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policy held by the firms.
Border Czar Tom Homan criticized a federal judge’s decision to block the Trump administration’s deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members. Homan defended President Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act, calling it a “game changer” for national security. The administration had already deported over 200 individuals before the judge’s order took effect.
The Trump administration has opted not to renew a key waiver allowing Russian banks to conduct energy-related transactions, further tightening sanctions on Russia. The decision, reported by CBS News on Thursday, follows the expiration of a 60-day waiver implemented during the Biden administration that permitted sanctioned Russian banks to process oil and gas payments through European financial institutions.
Former President Donald Trump reportedly directed the U.S. military to develop plans for increasing the American troop presence in the Panama Canal, according to NBC News. U.S. Southern Command is said to be evaluating multiple options, including diplomatic cooperation with Panama and potential direct action to regain control of the critical shipping lane.
