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President Trump has inquired about the possibility of a rehearing or readjudication of the Supreme Court's tariff decision, according to CNBC. The article reports on his reaction to the ruling and explores potential legal options.
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. have asked the Supreme Court to block President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, arguing it is unconstitutional and undermines human dignity. They contend the order violates the 14th Amendment and discriminates against children born in the U.S. to undocumented parents, rendering some stateless. The bishops emphasized that the order is morally and legally unsupported and called for the protection of equal dignity for all persons born in the United States.
A draft executive order circulating among anti-voting groups proposes that President Trump declare a national emergency to take control over U.S. elections, but legal experts have stated such an order would be blatantly unconstitutional. The draft, dated April 12, 2025, contains inaccuracies and references laws that do not grant emergency powers, and Trump has denied knowledge of the order. White House officials confirmed that Trump has not considered or heard of such an executive order.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer stated he would not allow the US to use RAF bases for an attack on Iran, a stance viewed by some as a strategic and diplomatic mistake. The article argues that the UK should support military action against Iran due to its long history of hostile actions towards British interests and its ongoing threats, including nuclear proliferation and sponsorship of terrorism. Critics, including US officials, suggest that Starmer’s opposition hampers alliances and efforts to weaken or remove the Iranian regime.
Senator Peter Welch joined Senate Democrats in a forum to criticize President Trump's threats to influence elections, highlighting that claims of widespread voter fraud lack documentation. The event focused on defending election integrity and countering efforts like the proposed SAVE Act, which panelists described as voter suppression legislation. Participants included other Senators, election officials, and legal experts who discussed threats to voting rights and the importance of protecting election procedures for the 2026 midterms.
Parents and community members in Quakertown are calling for accountability following a protest on February 20 that ended in violence and five student arrests, during which police, including Chief Scott McElree, are seen confronting students, with McElree allegedly in a chokehold. Critics criticized the school's decision to cancel the protest and questioned the police response, while some supporters defended law enforcement actions. The incident is under investigation by the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office, and the school board acknowledged the need for reflection and learning from the events.
Nine U.S. Senate Democrats have petitioned the Treasury Department and Justice Department to investigate Binance's illicit finance controls amid reports of possible funding to terrorist groups and recent breaches of sanctions compliance. The lawmakers expressed concerns about Binance's potential role in facilitating terrorist funding and highlighted issues related to the company's anti-money laundering efforts, referencing its 2023 settlement and connections to controversial entities. This request occurs amidst ongoing legislative debates over cryptocurrency regulation and the wider industry's compliance risks.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to visit Jerusalem without travelling press corps, amidst regional tensions and internal warnings from the State Department to U.S. diplomats to avoid public statements that could undermine Iran negotiations. The visit, focused on issues including Iran, Lebanon, and Gaza, was postponed but remains significant, with reports indicating concerns over comments by U.S. officials potentially hardening Iran's stance. Despite ongoing tensions, Oman’s foreign minister expressed optimism about progress in indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran.
President Donald Trump stated that Secretary of State Marco Rubio was negotiating at a high level with the Cuban government, which he described as having no money or resources. Trump suggested that a "friendly takeover of Cuba" could occur, though he did not specify what he meant by this. His comments followed the administration's actions against the Cuban ally Nicolas Maduro and implied potential positive developments for Cuban exiles in the U.S.
The U.S. Justice Department has charged an additional 30 individuals in connection with a protest against ICE at a Minnesota church, increasing the total to 39 defendants. The charges include conspiracy against the right to religious worship and obstructing access to houses of worship, following a demonstration in St. Paul that involved disruptors shouting anti-ICE slogans. Former CNN anchor Don Lemon, among those initially charged, has pleaded not guilty, asserting his actions are protected by the First Amendment.
Thirty additional individuals have been charged in connection with an anti-ICE protest that disrupted a church service in Minneapolis in January, with federal authorities arresting 25 of them. The protest at Cities Church was in response to the death of Renee Good and involved accusations of conspiring against religious freedom, with some participants, including journalist Don Lemon, asserting their actions were protected by free speech laws. The DOJ is investigating the incident under the FACE Act, which safeguards access to places of worship and prohibits interference while allowing peaceful demonstrations.
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Cunningham Elementary School in Austin to promote the district’s school lunch program, which emphasizes local sourcing and scratch cooking, and to discuss federal dietary guidelines. His visit sparked protests from about 30 parents criticizing his anti-vaccination views and health policies, which they consider dangerous. Despite Kennedy praising the school’s food program as a model, some community members expressed frustration and concern over his presence and beliefs.