Trump Suspension of Refugee Funds Challenged by Catholic Bishops
The Trump administration’s abrupt cancellation of funds for a program that helps refugees relocate in the US was unlawful, the US Conference of Catholic Bishops says in a lawsuit filed in federal court.
Fact check: Trump distorts the facts in attack on the courts
In several court cases, federal judges have temporarily blocked the Trump administration from broadly cutting or freezing federal spending. President Donald Trump claimed that the judges “want to try and stop us from looking for corruption” and “hold us back from finding all of this fraud.
Bishops sue Trump administration over refugee resettlement funds
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops sued the Trump administration over the suspension of funding of refugee resettlement assistance.
Court Issues “Pause” in NTEU Lawsuit Against CFPB
As discussed here, on February 9, the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU), which includes members employed by the Consumer Financial
Trump asks court to allow firing of watchdog agency official
The Trump administration on Sunday asked the Supreme Court to block an order by a federal judge in Washington, D.C., that would require the president to temporarily reinstate the head of an independent agency tasked with protecting federal employees,
Fourteen state attorneys general sue Trump Administration, Elon Musk, challenging constitutionality of DOGE authority
On February 13, fourteen state attorneys general (AGs) filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia challenging
CFPB union files complaint and emergency temporary restraining order to halt dismantling of CFPB and restore its operations
On February 13, a union representing CFPB employees and other organizations filed an amended complaint and an emergency motion for a
D.C. FD partners with university to train at least 50 paramedics a year
“We have about 400 paramedics in the department right now, and what we, what we’d like to do is have more so that we can expand and get more ALS care in the field,” D.C. Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly said. “So, there isn’t a finite number I’m trying to get. I’ll take them all.”
Local Roundup: Balanced Taholah routs Columbia Adventist in district-tournament opener
Taholah got balanced scoring in a district-tournament win over Columbia Adventist as we review local sports in the Twin Harbors. Taholah opened its district-tournament journey with a convincing 69-37 victory over Columbia Adventist Academy on Saturday at Taholah High School.
Trump Nominates Ed Martin, Jan. 6 Defender, as Top DC Prosecutor
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he’ll nominate Edward Martin Jr. as the top federal prosecutor in Washington, according to a post in Truth Social.
Trump Backs Edward Martin for Full D.C. Prosecutor Role Amid Controversies
President Trump plans to nominate Edward Martin for a full term as U.S. Attorney for D.C. Martin, already serving in an interim capacity, faces scrutiny due to conflicts of interest in cases related to the January 6 Capitol riot.
Trump nominates his top prosecutor in DC for permanent term
Republican U.S. President Donald Trump nominated his top prosecutor in Washington, Edward Martin, for a full and permanent term of U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Trump said on social media on Monday.
Trump nominates Ed Martin for permanent fix as US attorney for DC
Ed Martin has solidified himself as a strong supporter of Donald Trump and Elon Musk since taking the interim role.
Who Is Ed Martin? Trump Nominates Jan. 6 Defense Attorney As Top DC Prosecutor
Martin was a leader of the “Stop the Steal” movement—and is now targeting prosecutors who went after the Jan. 6 rioters he helped defend.