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Trump admin moves to withhold federal funds from Maine over trans athlete dispute

Saturday, April 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Department of Education said Friday that it will proceed with withholding federal funds from Maine after officials in the state refused to sign a Title IX resolution agreement that would bar transgender athletes from competing in girls' sports in the... Read More.

Trump admin tells prosecutors to ease up on crypto enforcement

Tuesday, April 8 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration is pulling back its enforcement of crypto regulations, disbanding a unit dedicated to cryptocurrency enforcementThe Justice Department instructed federal prosecutors to "no longer target virtual currency exchanges, mixing and tumbling services, and offline wallets for the acts of their... Read More.

Trump admin asks Supreme Court to block return of wrongly deported Maryland man

Monday, April 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court for emergency intervention in the case of a Maryland man the government -- by its own admission -- removed to El Salvador by mistake and now must return by 11:59 p.m. on Monday under... Read More.

Documents appear to show how Trump admin identifies Venezuelan gang members: ACLU

Monday, March 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- In a recent court filing, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has submitted what they believe is a document that the Trump administration uses to identify members of a Venezuelan gang and remove them under the Alien Enemies Act.The filing is part... Read More.

Trump admin asks Supreme Court to block reinstatement of fired probationary employees

Monday, March 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court for an emergency stay of a district court judge's order that 16,000 terminated federal probationary employees across six agencies and departments be immediately reinstated.The request is the latest challenge to a nationwide preliminary injunction... Read More.

Federal judge denies DOJ request to delay Trump admin paying nearly $2B in foreign aid to nonprofits

Wednesday, February 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- U.S. District Judge Amir Ali denied the Department of Justice's request to push the midnight deadline by which the Trump administration needs to pay more than $1.9 billion in foreign aid.The case is now in the hands of a panel of three... Read More.

NYC congestion pricing generates nearly $50M in 1st month as Trump admin moves to kill plan

Tuesday, February 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New York City's congestion pricing toll generated nearly $50 million in revenue in its first month, officials said Monday, as the Trump administration moves to kill the first-in-the-nation program.From Jan. 5, the first day of the program, to Jan. 31, tolls... Read More.

Biden admin to announce AI rule to enhance national security and economic might

Tuesday, January 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Biden administration is rolling out a new rule that is aimed at responsible use of artificial intelligence technology.According to a press release about the rule, this action "streamlines licensing hurdles" and "provides clarity to allied and partner nations about how they... Read More.

NYC deputy mayor for public safety resigns, latest in Adams admin to leave

Monday, October 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New York City's deputy mayor for public safety, Phil Banks III, resigned Monday in the latest fallout from the corruption scandal engulfing the administration of Mayor Eric Adams."We spoke yesterday and we spoke again this morning and he stated he wants... Read More.

Biden admin targets Russia over 2024 election disinformation efforts

Wednesday, September 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Attorney General Merrick Garland announced a sweeping crackdown Wednesday on dueling efforts by the Russian government to influence the upcoming 2024 election through covert networks aimed at spreading disinformation to American voters.For months, the Biden administration has been publicly warning of Russia's... Read More.

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