ABC sues Trump’s media regulator over demand for TV license renewals Network alleges FCC demand for early license renewal is retaliation for content the administration disapproves of The Guardian - US · Aug 18
Trump Takes $400 Million White House Ballroom Fight to Supreme Court, Warns Construction Halt Could Threaten National Security President Donald Trump’s administration has asked the Supreme Court to allow construction of his $400 million White House ballroom to continue. Benzinga · Aug 15
Andaman admin seeks firms to explore feasibility of AI data centre in Great Nicobar The Andaman and Nicobar administration seeks private companies for green AI data centres. Companies can explore feasibility for facilities in Great Nicobar or Little Andaman. This initiative aims to develop sustainable digital infrastructure leveraging island advantages. The administration issued an Expression of Interest for potential private sector involvement. Interested entities… The Economic Times · Aug 14
Donald Trump's Unsustainable Presidential Administration The second Trump Administration insists on acting unilaterally, and that will make many of its policy changes unsustainable over time. Reason · Aug 13
Elizabeth Warren Probes 'Cartoonish Corruption' After Accusing Belgium Diamond Industry of Gifting Trump a Diamond-Encrusted Ring Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) on Tuesday accused Belgium’s diamond industry of buying favor with President Donald Trump, citing a $1 million gold ring and a tariff exemption that followed weeks later. Benzinga · Aug 12
NH Federal Court Provisionally Certifies Class Of Pregnant ISIS Brides Seeking Birthright Citizenship For Their Children No, that didn't actually happen, but it is ripe for the Babylon Bee. In reality, the ACLU has filed a… The post NH Federal Court Provisionally Certifies Class Of Pregnant ISIS Brides Seeking Birthright Citizenship For Their Children appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Aug 12
Owner of 139-year-old bikemaker enters administration after 'every option explored' The owner of Raleigh, the iconic 139-year-old British bikemaker, has entered administration. The National (Scotland) · Aug 11
US Assistant Secretary Paul Kapur to visit India, Central Asian nations to boost trade, regional ties Assistant Secretary S. Paul Kapur will visit India and Central Asian nations from August 5 to 12. His trip aims to advance key bilateral and regional economic priorities for the administration. Discussions will focus on trade, investment, and strengthening supply chain resilience across the region. Kapur will meet with senior… The Economic Times · Aug 5
25 US states sue Trump administration over sweeping new tariffs The coalition of 25 US states argues the president exceeded his legal authority by imposing broad tariffs on dozens of trading partners under the guise of combating forced labour. The group is asking a federal court to block the measures and order refunds for importers. France 24 · Aug 4
Prospective Legal Challenges to Trump's Section 338 Tariffs Against Canada A guest post by Georgetown legal scholars Peter E. Harrell and Jennifer Hillman. Reason · Aug 3
ABC's Been Defending The View Against FCC Interference. The Latest Call Out The battle against Brandon Carr's agency continues. Cinemablend · Jul 31
Trump administration to let contract aiding unaccompanied minors expire US government, which owes legal services firm $65m, stopped paying in December, as contract runs out Friday The Guardian - US · Jul 31
Trump administration seeks millions to cover Freedom 250 celebrations IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 29
Trump Administration Pulls the Plug on a Medicare Subsidy That Cut Drug Premiums— Oz Says the 'Bailout' Is Over as Seniors Brace for 2027 Hikes The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Tuesday it will end the Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration after the 2026 plan year, ending a federal subsidy program that has helped keep prescription drug premiums lower and could result in higher costs for some seniors beginning in 2027. Benzinga · Jul 29
The Independent UK · Jul 24 Federal officials admit to withholding grants from states just because they didn’t vote for Trump The Trump administration previously claimed the funding cuts were meant to stop wasteful spending and were not influenced by politics
Benzinga · Jul 24 Top Economist Warns Trump's New Tariffs Are 'Same Rotten Policy' in a New Wrapper Even If They Survive Court: 'But They Will Fail To...' The Donald Trump administration has officially announced a sweeping new set of tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on 60 designated trading partners—encompassing over 80 individual countries when accounting for the European Union—to replace expiring temporary duties.
The Independent UK · Jul 23 More than two dozen states sue Trump administration over disaster aid conditions The lawsuit alleges the administration is compelling states to alter their election systems and assist DHS with immigration enforcement
Medical Daily · Jul 22 Trump Administration Freezes Over $1 Billion in Medicaid Payments to California and Minnesota Over Fraud Claims HHS and CMS froze $867M in California Medicaid and $200M in Minnesota Medicaid on July 21, citing fraud. States dispute the move. Here's what enrollees need to know.
Roll Call · Jul 22 GOP budget blueprint adopted in House as Senate resists The House adopted a GOP-backed budget resolution along party lines Wednesday, taking a critical first step toward passing a $95 billion reconciliation package focused mostly on the Iran war. The vote on the fiscal 2027 budget blueprint was 216-214, with only two Republicans — Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and…
Benzinga · Jul 22 Gavin Newsom Fires Back as Trump Officials Halt More Than $1 Billion in Medicaid Payments to California, Minnesota Over Suspected Billing Scams: 'Being Targeted for Political Reasons...' The Trump administration paused more than $1 billion in federal Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota on Tuesday, citing "suspected fraud and noncompliance," as Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) accused Washington of targeting California "for political reasons."
The Independent UK · Jul 20 The men behind Trump's $3.47 gas: An NFL coach, a GOP fundraiser and two New Jersey brothers President Donald Trump and his White House have enthusiastically promoted the Freedom Fuel Network, a chain of star-spangled gas stations
Benzinga · Jul 18 Trump Administration Seeks Control Over Who Gets OpenAI and Anthropic’s Most Powerful AI Models: Report The Donald Trump administration is reportedly seeking greater influence over which companies and organizations receive early access to frontier AI models developed by the likes of OpenAI and Anthropic.
We Got This Covered · Jul 17 House Democrat says Pete Hegseth’s testosterone plans point to Trump administration’s ‘intense homoerotic feelings towards men’ “The weird part is that they pretend that that’s not what it’s about."
The Economic Times · Jul 17 White House says Trump 'certainly agrees' with Vance's remark on Israeli govt elements influencing US opinion on Iran conflict The White House on Thursday (local time) said that US President Donald Trump "certainly agrees" with Vice President JD Vance's assertion that foreign countries, particularly Israel, seek to influence American public opinion, after Vance alleged that certain elements within the Israeli government were attempting to shape US opinion to prolong…
The Economic Times · Jul 16 Certain elements in Israeli govt want the war to continue indefinitely: US VP JD Vance US Vice President JD Vance accused Israeli government elements of influencing American public opinion. He stated these elements sought to prolong the conflict with Iran indefinitely. Vance alleged a foreign influence campaign aimed to derail diplomatic efforts he pursued. Reports indicate Israel allocated significant funds to bolster US support for…