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Trump reignites legal fight over freezing billions in federal funding

Tuesday, February 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration is reigniting a legal fight over whether it can unilaterally freeze billions of dollars in funding in loans, grants and financial assistance.Lawyers with the Department of Justice asked the Boston-based 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to stay a... Read More.

1st lawsuits targeting foreign aid freeze bemoan chaos in Trump order

Tuesday, February 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- In a pair of lawsuits filed over the past 24 hours, several nonprofit groups that rely on government funds to provide healthcare and other services abroad are accusing the Trump administration of failing to disperse congressionally approved funds by freezing all foreign... Read More.

Some Republicans defend courts against Trump administrations efforts to push them aside

Tuesday, February 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Following Vice President JD Vance’s comments Sunday arguing that “judges aren't allowed to control the executive's legitimate power,” some Republican lawmakers have pushed back and reiterated the power of the courts.As President Donald Trump continues to try to remake the federal government... Read More.

FEMA officials fired after Musk claims they paid to house migrants in luxury NYC hotels

Tuesday, February 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- After Elon Musk complained about federal spending for housing migrants in what he called "luxury hotels" housing in New York City, the Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday four FEMA officials who it said made the payments had been fired.The... Read More.

Trump pardons former Democratic Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich

Tuesday, February 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pardoning Rod Blagojevich, the former Illinois governor who was sentenced to 14 years in prison before Trump commuted his sentence in 2020."It's my honor to do it," Trump said during remarks from the Oval... Read More.

Steve Bannon pleads guilty in border wall fraud case, avoids jail time

Tuesday, February 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Steve Bannon, the confidante of President Donald Trump, pleaded guilty Tuesday to defrauding New Yorkers who donated to "We Build the Wall," an online fundraiser for Trump's signature project during his first term, in exchange for a sentence without prison time."The... Read More.

Trump says he could withhold aid from Jordan and Egypt if they reject his Gaza development plan

Tuesday, February 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration is gearing up for potentially contentious meetings with Arab power players this week as President Donald Trump continues to press his plan for what he calls U.S. "ownership" of Gaza, going so far as to threaten cutting off U.S.... Read More.

Judge orders FBI to release some information in Trump documents case

Tuesday, February 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge has ordered that the FBI must release some records related to its investigation of President Donald Trump's handling of presidential records that have been sought under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).In a memorandum opinion issued Monday, Judge Beryl... Read More.

As Musk, Trump administration target CFPB, Democrats defend consumer watchdogs impact

Monday, February 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, an independent agency formed in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis to safeguard Americans against unfair business practices, is the newest target of Elon Musk and the Trump administration.The agency is at a virtual standstill after... Read More.

Hegseth orders immediate pause on gender-affirming medical care for transgender service members

Monday, February 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered an immediate pause on gender-affirming medical care procedures for all active-duty service members in a memo that was addressed to senior Pentagon leadership and military command.The Feb. 7, 2025, memo, which was obtained today by ABC News,... Read More.

Trump reignites legal fight over freezing billions in federal funding

1st lawsuits targeting foreign aid freeze bemoan chaos in Trump order

Some Republicans defend courts against Trump administrations efforts to push them aside

FEMA officials fired after Musk claims they paid to house migrants in luxury NYC hotels

Trump pardons former Democratic Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich

Steve Bannon pleads guilty in border wall fraud case, avoids jail time

Trump says he could withhold aid from Jordan and Egypt if they reject his Gaza development plan

Judge orders FBI to release some information in Trump documents case

As Musk, Trump administration target CFPB, Democrats defend consumer watchdogs impact

Hegseth orders immediate pause on gender-affirming medical care for transgender service members

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