Trump border czar Tom Homan criticized Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's response to the killing of ICU nurse Alex Pretti, declining to comment on the circumstances of the shooting or a related deposition involving Border Patrol officials, citing ongoing investigations and deflecting questions to Noem. Homan did not defend Noem's characterization of Pretti as a "domestic terrorist" and emphasized the importance of thorough investigations before making judgments.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump last year were unlawful, effectively invalidating those international tariffs.
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a 10% tariff on imports from all countries, following a Supreme Court ruling that declared his previous reciprocal tariffs illegal due to exceeding his authority.
The Trump administration has employed legal motions to delay or suppress court records related to Jeffrey Epstein and President Trump's connection to him, including attempting to strike public statements and factual information from the record. These motions, often denied, are seen as a delay tactic to avoid transparency and accountability, with some deadlines for future court decisions expected later in March. The move has drawn criticism for obstructing disclosure of potentially relevant information surrounding Epstein investigations.
The article highlights the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in the Inland Empire, emphasizing that such violence is part of a broader pattern of aggressive tactics used by agencies like ICE under the Trump administration. It calls for community action to push back against these practices, advocating for defunding ICE and reimagining immigration enforcement to prevent further human rights violations. The author stresses the importance of standing against state violence and systemic abuse to protect social and human rights.
The U.S. Supreme Court invalidated President Donald Trump's broad global tariffs, resulting in a significant legal setback for his trade policies. The ruling represents a notable defeat on an important economic issue.
More than 41,000 active duty and Reserve Coast Guard members face the risk of missing their paychecks due to the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown caused by Congress's failure to pass a funding bill. A group of lawmakers, led by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, urged President Trump to use his authority to ensure their payment, criticizing political disagreements for placing service members in this position. The shutdown affects several DHS agencies, including the Coast Guard and FEMA, and is part of the third government shutdown within three months.
The U.S. Supreme Court has invalidated President Donald Trump's broad tariffs imposed under emergency powers, ruling that the president cannot unilaterally set tariffs as this authority belongs to Congress. The 6-3 decision, authored by Chief Justice Roberts, emphasizes the constitutional limits on executive power over taxation and tariffs, rejecting Trump's use of emergency law to justify the tariffs. While Trump pledged to impose new tariffs under different laws, the ruling restricts his ability to use emergency powers for such economic measures. The decision has significant implications for U.S. trade policy and global economic relations.
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a ten- to fifteen-day deadline to Iran to negotiate a "meaningful" deal, amid increased U.S. military presence in the Middle East and ongoing indirect talks with Iran that have made some progress. Despite some diplomatic advances, differences remain mainly over Iran’s nuclear program, missile development, and support for regional groups, with many analysts doubt a deal will be reached. Concurrently, Iran has conducted military drills and expressed willingness to target any hostile forces, signaling heightened tensions. Widespread protests and unrest within Iran and abroad reflect ongoing opposition to the regime, adding to the volatile situation.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump lacked the authority under a 1977 economic emergency law to impose most of his tariffs, resulting in their invalidation and representing a significant legal defeat. President Trump criticized the decision and announced his plan to impose a 10% global tariff under a different law, while he also expressed distrust of the justices who ruled against him. The ruling emphasized the need for clear congressional authorization for expansive executive powers, and court analysts noted it was a legal, rather than personal, rebuke of the administration's use of tariffs.
The article discusses former President Donald Trump's reaction to the Supreme Court's rejection of his tariffs scheme, framing it as a downward emotional progression through five stages of grief. Jen Psaki analyzes how tariffs have historically been used by Trump to assert power, highlighting a pattern of behavior in response to setbacks.
The Department of Justice fired James Hundley, who was appointed as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia by federal judges, shortly after his appointment was signed by Chief Judge M. Hannah Lauck. Hundley, a seasoned Virginia litigator, expressed his continued support for the justice system despite his dismissal, which followed the previous unlawful appointment of Lindsey Halligan and similar recent removals of U.S. attorneys appointed by federal judges. The firings of Hundley and others highlight ongoing conflicts between judicial appointments and Department of Justice authority.
