The Trump Administration Is Taking Credit for a Long-Running Murder Decline 2025 is on track to have the largest drop in the murder rate in recorded history. Reason · Feb 6
The world just lost its final nuclear safety net The Trump administration could have saved it, but of course, they did nothing. We Got This Covered · Feb 6
Lifeline for global health with new $50bn US aid package – but climate crisis ignored The overall package is nearly $20 billion more than the Trump administration initially requested The Independent UK · Feb 6
The Trump Administration Has a Conflicted Relationship with the Second Amendment The right to bear arms is inherently anti-authoritarian at a time when Trump wields authority. Reason · Feb 6
US strike on alleged narco-trafficking ship near Colombia kills two The US Southern Command confirmed a new lethal attack in international waters near Colombia, as part of its Operation Southern Lance against South American drug traffickers. Euronews · Feb 6
Poll shows majority of Americans don’t believe Trump admin’s account of Alex Pretti shooting Pressure for independent investigation into killing grows amid chorus of bipartisan anger at ICE activities in Minneapolis and beyond The Independent UK · Feb 5
DOJ wants to turbocharge deportations by swiftly dismissing immigration court appeals Trump administration’s proposal to eliminate Board of Immigration Appeals hearings takes a ‘sledgehammer’ to due process, critics fear The Independent UK · Feb 5
‘Definitely not working smarter’: Thousands of ICE agents join forum to complain about their jobs, report says Immigration agents have taken to venting about their frustrations online as they have been placed at the center of the Trump administration’s crackdown The Independent UK · Feb 5
Court Dismisses Trump Administration Effort to Block Michigan Climate Lawsuit The Department of Justice failed to demonstrate that the court had jurisdiction to hear the (premature) claims. Reason · Feb 4
Trump’s Black History Month proclamation dismisses Black history Since returning to office, Trump has sought to downplay the US’s history of slavery to reframe a more positive narrative of the country The Independent UK · Feb 4
Iran and US agree to high-stakes nuclear talks in Oman, Iranian foreign minister says Foreign Minister Araghchi's announcement on Wednesday came after hours of indications that the anticipated talks were faltering, and some media reports that they had been cancelled over changes in the format and content of the talks. Euronews · Feb 4
Judicial Misconduct Complaint Against Judge Boasberg Dismissed Judge Sutton concludes there was not much to the complaint submitted by the Department of Justice. Reason · Feb 4
New York and New Jersey sue Trump administration over $16B funding freeze for Hudson River tunnels New York and New Jersey have sued the Trump administration for freezing $16 billion in federal funding for a new rail tunnel under the Hudson River The Independent UK · Feb 4
4 Ways the Trump Administration Can Decrease the Retirement Costs in the Next 3 Years Learn how the Trump administration could use policy changes to reduce retirement costs over the next three years and what it may mean for you. GOBankingRates · Feb 3
Salon · Feb 3 Democrats must take a moral stand on ICE Party leaders must decide whether to press their moral advantage or default to performative bipartisanship
Tom’s Hardware · Feb 2 Trump administration plans $12bn critical minerals stockpile to offset China supply risk — initiative to create 60-day reserve of rare earths for electronics manufacturing The Trump administration will soon launch a $12 billion critical minerals stockpile designed to insulate U.S. manufacturing from supply disruptions tied to China’s dominance of mining and refining.
The Independent UK · Feb 2 Trump administration to create a strategic reserve for rare earths elements The Trump administration plans to deploy nearly $12 billion to create a strategic reserve of rare earth elements
Reason · Feb 2 Trump Administration Insists Blowing Up Boats Is Not 'Hostilities' The legal rationale for bombing suspected drug boats in the Caribbean doesn't stand up to scrutiny.
The Independent UK · Feb 1 The Grammys bring more celebrity pushback to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown Artists this awards season are having to decide whether and how to join the growing cultural revolt against the Trump administration's immigration crackdowns
The Guardian - US · Feb 1 Resistance to Trump 2.0 is getting more confrontational In Trump’s first term, activists focused on lobbying and voting. Now tactics are shifting to nonviolent civil disobedience
The Guardian - US · Jan 31 Gregory Bovino reportedly mocked US Minnesota attorney’s Jewish faith Bovino, recently demoted, used the term ‘chosen people’ in sarcastic way as attorney Daniel Rosen observed Shabbat
Reason · Jan 31 Federal District Court Judge Rejects Minnesota's Anti-Commandeering Arguments Against DHS "Operation Metro Surge" (and with Good Reason) There may be lots of things wrong with the way the Trump Administration is handling immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, but commandeering is not among them.
The Independent UK · Jan 30 Judge calls Justice Department's statements on slavery exhibit display 'dangerous' and 'horrifying' A federal judge warned Justice Department lawyers that they were making “dangerous" and “horrifying” statements when they said the Trump Administration can decide what part of history to display at National Park Service sites
The Independent UK · Jan 30 New US sanctions against Iran target interior minister over crackdown on protesters The Trump administration has imposed sanctions against Iran’s interior minister, accusing Eskandar Momeni of repressing nationwide protests that have challenged Tehran’s theocratic government
Roll Call · Jan 30 As ICE arrests increased, a higher portion had no U.S. criminal record FactCheck.org examines the Trump administration’s claims that they are focusing on “the worst of the worst” in immigration enforcement.