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Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, upending central plank of economic agenda
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs on Friday, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda. The 6-3 decision centers on tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law, including the sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs he levied on nearly every other country.
Appeals court clears the way for the Trump administration to fire thousands of probationary workers
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court cleared the way Wednesday for President Donald Trump's administration to fire thousands of probationary workers, halting a judge’s order requiring them to be reinstated. A split panel for the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found the government will probably win by showing the mass firings must be appealed through a separate employment process rather than fought out in federal court.
Appeals court clears the way for the Trump administration to fire thousands of probationary workers
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court cleared the way Wednesday for the Trump administration to fire thousands of probationary workers, halting a judge’s order requiring them to be reinstated. A split panel for the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found that the workers let go in mass firings must appeal the dismissals through a separate employment process. kAm%96 564:D:@? :? 2 42D6 7:=65 3J ?62C=J EH@ 5@K6? DE2E6D :?
Appeals court clears the way for the Trump administration to fire thousands of probationary workers
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Appeals court clears the way for the Trump administration to fire thousands of probationary workers
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court cleared the way Wednesday for President Donald Trump's administration to fire thousands of probationary workers, halting a judge’s order requiring them to be reinstated in a legal win for Trump's effort to downsize the federal workforce. The decision comes a day after the Supreme Court also sided with the Trump administration in another lawsuit filed over mass firings.
Supreme Court appears divided over whether states can cut off Planned Parenthood funding
Abortion-rights activists and anti-abortion demonstrators rally outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Jose Luis Magana - FR159526 AP Abortion-rights activists and anti-abortion demonstrators rally outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Jose Luis Magana - FR159526 AP Abortion-rights activists rally outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
Truck driver can seek triple damages in lawsuit over THC content in CBD product, Supreme Court says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday sided with a truck driver who wants to sue for triple damages over a CBD hemp product he says was falsely advertised as being free from marijuana’s active ingredient and resulted in him getting fired. The 5-4 opinion clears the way for the trucker to seek triple damages under an anti-mob law. It doesn't decide his underlying claims that the product's THC content got him fired. kAms@F8=2D w@C? D2:5 96 H2?E65 E@ EC62E 49C@?:4 D9@F=56C 2?5 324< A2:?
Supreme Court appears divided over whether states can cut off Planned Parenthood funding
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court appeared divided Wednesday over whether states should be able cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, a case that comes amid a wider push from abortion opponents to defund the nation’s leading abortion provider. Low-income patients who go there for things like contraception, cancer screenings and pregnancy testing could see their care upended if the court sides with South Carolina leaders who say no public money should go the organization.
Truck driver can seek triple damages in lawsuit over THC content in CBD product, Supreme Court says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday sided with a truck driver who wants to sue for triple damages over a CBD hemp product he says was falsely advertised as being free from marijuana’s active ingredient and resulted in him getting fired. The 5-4 opinion clears the way for the trucker to seek triple damages under an anti-mob law. It doesn't decide his underlying claims that the product's THC content got him fired.
Supreme Court weighs whether states can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
WASHINGTON (AP) — There are just two Planned Parenthood clinics in South Carolina, but every year they take hundreds of low-income patients who need things like contraception, cancer screenings and pregnancy testing. The organization has long been at the center of the debate over abortion, but its clinics across the U.S. also provide a range of other services.
Supreme Court weighs whether states can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
WASHINGTON (AP) — There are just two Planned Parenthood clinics in South Carolina, but every year they take hundreds of low-income patients who need things like contraception, cancer screenings and pregnancy testing. The organization has long been at the center of the debate over abortion, but its clinics across the U.S. also provide a range of other services.
Supreme Court seems likely to side with Catholic Charities in religious-rights case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court appeared Monday to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court. In a case that could have wide-ranging effects, the justices suggested the Catholic Charities Bureau should not have to pay unemployment taxes because the work of the social services agency is motivated by religious beliefs, and the state exempts religious groups from the tax.
Supreme Court seems likely to side with Catholic Charities in religious-rights case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court appeared Monday to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court. The justices suggested the Catholic Charities Bureau should not have to pay unemployment taxes because the work of the social services agency is motivated by religious beliefs, and the state exempts religious groups from the tax.
Supreme Court seems likely to side with Catholic Charities in religious-rights case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court appeared Monday to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court. The justices suggested the Catholic Charities Bureau should not have to pay unemployment taxes because the work of the social services agency is motivated by religious beliefs, and the state exempts religious groups from the tax.
Appeals court clears way for DOGE to keep operating at USAID
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court on Friday lifted an order blocking Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from further cuts at the U.S. Agency for International Development. The lawsuit was among of the first filed against Musk himself. It argued that DOGE's actions were unconstitutional because he was wielding significant power without being elected or Senate approved.
Appeals court clears way for DOGE to keep operating at USAID
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court on Friday lifted an order blocking Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from further cuts at the U.S. Agency for International Development. The lawsuit was among of the first filed against Musk himself. It argued that DOGE's actions were unconstitutional because he was wielding significant power without being elected or Senate approved.
Supreme Court upholds Biden rule requiring serial numbers and background checks for ghost guns
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a Biden administration regulation on the nearly impossible-to-trace weapons called ghost guns, clearing the way for continued serial numbers, background checks and age verification requirements to buy them in kits online. Seven justices joined the opinion, authored by Justice Neil Gorsuch, upholding the rule. Two justices, Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, dissented.
Supreme Court upholds Biden rule requiring serial numbers and background checks for ghost guns
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a Biden administration regulation on the nearly impossible-to-trace weapons called ghost guns, clearing the way for serial numbers, background checks and age verification requirements to buy them in kits online.
Supreme Court upholds Biden rule requiring serial numbers and background checks for ghost guns
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Le gouvernement Trump s’adresse à la Cour suprême pour suspendre la réembauche de milliers de fonctionnaires
Le gouvernement Trump a demandé à la Cour suprême des États-Unis de suspendre une décision ordonnant la réembauche de milliers de fonctionnaires fédéraux congédiés dans le cadre de licenciements massifs visant à réduire considérablement les effectifs de l’État fédéral. Dans cet appel d’urgence, il soutient que le juge ne peut pas contraindre l’exécutif à réembaucher quelque 16 000 fonctionnaires en période d’essai.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to halt judge's order to rehire probationary federal workers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to halt a ruling ordering the rehiring of thousands of federal workers let go in mass firings across several agencies. In an emergency appeal filed Monday, the Republican administration argued the ruling should be put on hold because the judge didn’t have the authority to order some 16,000 probationary employees be hired back. kAm%96 @C56C 42>6 7C@> &]$] s:DEC:4E yF586 (:==:2> p=DFA :? $2?
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to halt judge's order to rehire probationary federal workers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to halt a ruling ordering the rehiring of thousands of federal workers let go in mass firings across several agencies. In an emergency appeal filed Monday, the Republican administration argued the ruling should be put on hold because the judge didn’t have the authority to order some 16,000 probationary employees be hired back.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to halt judge's order to rehire probationary federal workers
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to halt judge's order to rehire probationary federal workers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to halt a ruling ordering the rehiring of thousands of federal workers let go in mass firings across several agencies. In an emergency appeal filed Monday, the Republican administration argued the ruling should be put on hold because the judge didn’t have the authority to order some 16,000 probationary employees be hired back.
DOGE blocked in court from Social Security systems with Americans' personal information, for now
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans, calling their work there a “fishing expedition.” The order also requires the team to delete any personally identifiable data in their possession.
Federal judge blocks DOGE from accessing Social Security personal information for now
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans, calling their work there a “fishing expedition.” The order also requires the team to delete any personally identifiable data in their possession. kAm&]$] s:DEC:4E yF586 t==6? w@==2?56C :? |2CJ=2?5 7@F?5 E92E E96 E62> 8@E 3C@25 2446DD E@ D6?D:E:G6 :?7@C>2E:@? 2E E96 $@4:2= $64FC:EJ p5>:?:DEC2E:@?
Federal judge blocks DOGE from accessing Social Security personal information for now
Demonstrators gather outside of the Edward A. Garmatz United States District Courthouse in Baltimore, on Friday, March 14, 2025, before a hearing regarding the Department of Government Efficiency's access to Social Security data. Stephanie Scarbrough - AP Demonstrators gather outside of the Edward A. Garmatz United States District Courthouse in Baltimore, on Friday, March 14, 2025, before a hearing regarding the Department of Government Efficiency's access to Social Security data.
DOGE blocked in court from Social Security systems with Americans' personal information, for now
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans, calling their work there a “fishing expedition.” The order also requires the team to delete any personally identifiable data in their possession.
Federal judge blocks DOGE from accessing Social Security personal information for now
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked Elon Musk ’s Department of Government Efficiency from Social Security Administration systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans. The decision from U.S. District Judge Ellen Hollander in Maryland also requires the team to delete any personally identifiable data they may have. It comes after labor unions and retirees asked for an emergency order limiting DOGE access to the agency and its vast troves of personal data.
DOGE blocked in court from Social Security systems with Americans' personal information, for now
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans, calling their work there a “fishing expedition.” The order also requires the team to delete any personally identifiable data in their possession.
Federal judge blocks DOGE from accessing Social Security personal information for now
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked Elon Musk ’s Department of Government Efficiency from Social Security Administration systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans. The decision from U.S. District Judge Ellen Hollander in Maryland also requires the team to delete any personally identifiable data they may have. It comes after labor unions and retirees asked for an emergency order limiting DOGE access to the agency and its vast troves of personal data.
DOGE blocked in court from Social Security systems with Americans' personal information, for now
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans, calling their work there a “fishing expedition.” The order also requires the team to delete any personally identifiable data in their possession.
Judge rules DOGE's USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development likely violated the Constitution and blocked billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from further cuts. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. Get complete access for 24 hours to all of the content on our site, including breaking news, e-editions, archives (2010 to current) and special sections.
Appeals court lifts blocks on Trump's orders restricting diversity, equity and inclusion programs
WASHINGTON – An appeals court Friday lifted a block on executive orders seeking to end government support for diversity, equity and inclusion programs, handing the Trump administration a win after a string of setbacks defending President Donald Trump’s agenda from dozens of lawsuits. The decision from a three-judge panel allows the orders to be enforced as a lawsuit challenging them plays out.
Vendredi, une cour d’appel américaine a levé le blocage des décrets visant à mettre fin au soutien gouvernemental aux programmes de diversité, d’équité et d’inclusion (DEI), offrant ainsi une victoire à l’administration Trump après une série de revers subis par la défense du programme du président contre des dizaines de poursuites judiciaires. La décision d’un panel de trois juges autorise l’application des décrets pendant la durée du procès intenté contre eux.
Appeals court lifts blocks on Trump's orders restricting diversity, equity and inclusion programs
WASHINGTON (AP) — An appeals court on Friday lifted a block on executive orders seeking to end government support for diversity, equity and inclusion programs, handing the Trump administration a win after a string of setbacks defending President Donald Trump's agenda against dozens of lawsuits. The decision from a three-judge panel allows the orders to be enforced as a lawsuit against them plays out. The judges halted a nationwide injunction from U.S. District Judge Adam Abelson in Baltimore.
Appeals court lifts blocks on Trump's orders restricting diversity, equity and inclusion programs
WASHINGTON (AP) — An appeals court on Friday lifted a block on executive orders seeking to end government support for diversity, equity and inclusion programs, handing the Trump administration a win after a string of setbacks defending President Donald Trump's agenda against dozens of lawsuits. The decision from a three-judge panel allows the orders to be enforced as a lawsuit against them plays out. The judges halted a nationwide injunction from U.S. District Judge Adam Abelson in Baltimore.
Appeals court lifts blocks on Trump's orders restricting diversity, equity and inclusion programs
WASHINGTON (AP) — An appeals court on Friday lifted a block on executive orders seeking to end government support for diversity, equity and inclusion programs, handing the Trump administration a win after a string of setbacks defending President Donald Trump’s agenda from dozens of lawsuits. The decision from a three-judge panel allows the orders to be enforced as a lawsuit challenging them plays out.
Appeals court lifts blocks on Trump's orders restricting diversity, equity and inclusion programs
WASHINGTON (AP) — An appeals court on Friday lifted a block on executive orders seeking to end government support for diversity, equity and inclusion programs, handing the Trump administration a win after a string of setbacks defending President Donald Trump's agenda against dozens of lawsuits. The decision from a three-judge panel allows the orders to be enforced as a lawsuit against them plays out. The judges halted a nationwide injunction from U.S. District Judge Adam Abelson in Baltimore.
Judge won't block destruction of old USAID classified documents as the building is cleaned out
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge refused Friday to block the destruction of classified documents as part of the building cleanout at the U.S. Agency for International Development, finding that records slated for shredding or burning are old or no longer needed. The documents don’t appear to be related to the ongoing court battles over the near-dismantling of USAID by the Trump administration, U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols found as he refused to grant a temporary restraining order.
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A judge in the nation's capital declines to block DOGE from Treasury systems
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge in Washington refused Friday to block employees of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Treasury systems containing sensitive personal data for millions of Americans. She acknowledged, however, privacy concerns about their work. DOGE is still limited by a different court order in New York.
Supreme Court seems likely to block Mexico's $10 billion lawsuit against US gun makers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed likely Tuesday to block a $10 billion lawsuit Mexico filed against top firearm manufacturers in the U.S. alleging the companies have fueled cartel gun violence. Both liberal and conservative justices appeared skeptical that the claims could clear hurdles in U.S. law that largely shield gun makers from lawsuits when their products are used in crime. kAmq:8\?2>6 >2?F724EFC6CD =:<6 $>:E9 U2>Aj (6DD@?
Supreme Court will hear from US gun makers sued by Mexico for $10 billion
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday in a $10 billion lawsuit Mexico filed against top firearm manufacturers in the U.S., alleging their business practices have fueled cartel gun violence. The gun makers reject those claims. They appealed to the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that let the lawsuit move forward even though U.S. law largely shields gun makers from lawsuits. kAms6A6?5:?8 @?
Supreme Court seems likely to block Mexico's $10 billion lawsuit against US gun makers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed likely Tuesday to block a $10 billion lawsuit Mexico filed against top firearm manufacturers in the U.S. alleging the companies have fueled cartel gun violence. Both liberal and conservative justices appeared skeptical that the claims could clear hurdles in U.S. law that largely shield gun makers from lawsuits when their products are used in crime.
Supreme Court will hear from US gun makers sued by Mexico for $10 billion
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday in a $10 billion lawsuit Mexico filed against top firearm manufacturers in the U.S., alleging their business practices have fueled cartel gun violence. The gun makers reject those claims. They appealed to the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that let the lawsuit move forward even though U.S. law largely shields gun makers from lawsuits.
Supreme Court won't hear a challenge to college programs for reporting bias allegations
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday it won't hear a challenge from conservative college students who say their freedom of speech is violated by a university program for reporting allegations of bias. Two of the nine justices, Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas, publicly said they would have heard the case. kAm%96 DEF56?ED D2J x?5:2?2 &?:G6CD:EJ’D 3:2D\C6DA@?D6 E62> DE:7=6D DA6649 @?
Supreme Court won't hear a challenge to college programs for reporting bias allegations
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Supreme Court won't hear a challenge to college programs for reporting bias allegations
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday it won't hear a challenge from conservative college students who say their freedom of speech is violated by a university program for reporting allegations of bias. Two of the nine justices, Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas, publicly said they would have heard the case. The students say Indiana University’s bias-response team stifles speech on campus by allowing anonymous reports about things that appear prejudiced or demeaning.
Supreme Court rules against drivers in a case advocates say could make civil-rights claims harder
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Tuesday that people who win early rulings in civil rights cases won't necessarily be able to recover their legal fees, a finding that both conservative and liberal groups had argued could make it harder to fight for people's rights in court. The high court ruled 7-2 against Virginia drivers who sued after their licenses were suspended under a law they argued was unconstitutional.
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