A report by Cyabra claims that approximately 33% of engagement with Nicki Minaj's political posts on X last fall was likely generated by fake accounts, with about 19,000 of over 55,000 involved being inauthentic. The report suggests these accounts were part of a coordinated campaign to amplify Minaj's political support, employing uniform language and mimicking organic behavior, and possibly overlapping with right-wing groups like Turning Point USA. Minaj's representatives deny any use of bots, asserting her genuine popularity, and the report indicates the campaign's primary aim was to create the appearance of broad support rather than ideological promotion.
The Supreme Court, in a 6–3 decision, struck down President Trump's use of tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), ruling that tariffs are not authorized by the law. The decision highlighted concerns about executive overreach and the legal limits on presidential power, with the majority opinion emphasizing that tariffs are a form of taxation, which Congress must approve. Despite the ruling, Trump announced new tariffs and raised existing rates, and the case's complex opinions reveal ongoing disagreements over the scope of executive authority and the application of the major-questions doctrine. The decision also leaves unresolved issues regarding tariffs' revenue and refunds, with a fractured court opinion reflecting broader debates over presidential powers.
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon blocked the release of former special counsel Jack Smith’s report on Trump’s handling of classified documents, citing issues with his appointment. Trump warned foreign countries of potential higher tariffs following the Supreme Court’s ruling that struck down his authority to impose certain duties under a national security law, and promised to enact a 15% global tariff through a different legal route. Meanwhile, the U.S. women’s hockey team declined an invitation to Trump’s State of the Union, and law enforcement shot and killed an armed man attempting to enter Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence.
The Investment Committee is analyzing how to respond to the market reactions following the Supreme Court's ruling against former President Trump's tariffs last week. The decision has prompted discussions on the potential implications for market strategies and trading approaches.
JPMorgan Chase has admitted in court filings that it closed President Donald Trump's bank accounts in February 2021, following the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, marking the first official acknowledgment of the debanking. Trump had sued the bank for $5 billion, alleging political discrimination and disruption of his business operations, while the bank sought to move the case to federal court in New York. The lawsuit also claims JPMorgan placed Trump and his businesses on a reputational "blacklist," a charge denied by the bank, which has previously maintained it did not admit to account closures. This case highlights ongoing tensions over the issue of debanking, particularly in the context of political and reputational considerations.
The Trump administration has filed motions to delete or strike key background facts from lawsuits related to government transparency and public records requests, a rare and often disfavored legal tactic intended to delay proceedings and avoid admitting damaging information. These motions seek to remove statements, quotes, and reports from court documents, which courts have rejected in some cases, emphasizing that they hinder case progress and are considered extreme. The tactic reportedly aims to avoid admitting or confirming facts that could be embarrassing or legally problematic for the administration, but judges have generally upheld the importance of including such background information in FOIA lawsuits.
The National Women’s Law Center and nine survivor advocacy groups have urged the Department of Education to investigate and resolve all pending sexual violence complaints under Title IX, criticizing the department for resolving none in 2025 and opening fewer than 10 investigations since March 2025. The organizations allege that the Department has neglected student survivors' cases while simultaneously targeting transgender students’ rights and argue that these actions reflect a broader pattern of disregard for victims of sexual violence in educational institutions.
A federal judge, Aileen Cannon, has permanently blocked the release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on President Donald Trump's classified documents case, citing concerns of a "manifest injustice" and preserving the presumption of innocence for Trump and his co-defendants. Cannon, who was nominated by Trump, issued the order despite legal and administrative recommendations that the report remain confidential, and despite critics arguing that withholding the report violates First Amendment rights. The investigation involved allegations of Trump hoarding sensitive documents at Mar-a-Lago and obstructing efforts to retrieve them, but charges related to this case were ultimately dismissed.
Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) faces opposition from both MAGA supporters and RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement amid his bid for re-election, due to his past criticism of Trump, his vote to confirm Kennedy as HHS Secretary, and disagreements over health policy changes. The MAHA movement, which endorses Cassidy’s primary opponent Julia Letlow and has criticized his health agency decisions, has attracted significant support among his political rivals. Louisiana’s new closed primary system further complicates Cassidy's campaign by favoring Trump-aligned voters, prompting Cassidy to propose health reforms aligned with Trump’s agenda.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized CNN for not covering Donald Trump's event honoring "Angel Families" victims of illegal immigrant violence, accusing the network of ignoring stories that do not align with what she called the "Left's narrative." CNN explained they were focused on a historic blizzard at the time. Trump used the event to highlight issues with illegal immigration and praised the families, while blaming the Biden administration for allowing illegal immigrants, including criminals, into the country.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk condemned the rise of impunity and the erosion of the rule of law by powerful nations, alluding to actions by the Trump administration such as military interventions and violations of international law. They highlighted ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and the West Bank, warning that political choices and power struggles are jeopardizing human rights and international stability. The officials called for collective action to defend human rights amid a shifting global power landscape characterized by increasing autocratic trends and the weaponization of economic leverage.
The SAVE Act, currently in the Senate, aims to require voters to provide proof of citizenship, such as a passport or birth certificate, which could disenfranchise millions lacking these documents and disproportionately impact women, elderly, and low-income voters. Critics argue the bill is a Republican effort to restrict voting rights under the guise of election security and may serve broader conservative agendas targeting women's rights and reproductive freedoms. Support from some GOP senators, like Susan Collins, moves the bill closer to passage, but it requires Democratic support or procedural changes to advance.
