Government policy battles: FISA expiration, Education Dept dismantling, immigration enforcement, energy policy, Supreme Court rulings
Key Questions
What is happening with FISA Section 702?
FISA Section 702 is set to expire, and Trump has opposed a spy bill over voter ID requirements.
How is the Trump administration changing the Education Department?
The administration is further dismantling the Education Department by shifting special education and civil rights functions elsewhere.
What amount has been paid to cancel offshore wind projects?
The Trump administration paid $765 million to cancel offshore wind projects, bringing the total to $2.6 billion.
What Supreme Court rulings were issued recently?
The Supreme Court ruled that drug users do not lose their gun rights and sided with a Texas man regarding marijuana users possessing firearms.
What actions were taken regarding ICE detention centers?
Plans for ICE detention centers in Romulus, MI and Social Circle, GA were canceled. ICE spent $700 million on warehouses it now wants to sell.
How did courts rule on Trump's mail-in voting order?
A federal judge allowed challenges to Trump's mail-in voting order ahead of November elections.
What did Trump say about Utah mail-in voting?
Trump stated that the U.S. should stop Utah's mail-in voting practices.
What DOJ actions involved Virginia and transgender health?
The DOJ sued Virginia over its mask ban and filed suit against a transgender health group.
FISA Section 702 set to expire; Trump blows up spy bill over voter ID. Trump further dismantles Education Dept, shifts special ed and civil rights. Trump administration pays $765M to cancel offshore wind projects (total $2.6B). DOJ sues Virginia over mask ban. FTC sues transgender health group. Trump's FEMA nominee calls staff cuts a 'challenge'. Trump says U.S. would do better without USMCA. DNI nominee Clayton hearing postponed. Trump feuds with Senate Republicans. Supreme Court birthright citizenship decision looms. Court orders Ohio restrictions on kids' social media. DOJ opinion says states not required to give community-based care for disabled. Trump redirects millions from Secret Service for White House construction. Senator urges FAA to reject pressure from Trump to approve triumphal arch. DOJ doling out local police grants with a catch. Arizona prosecutors dismiss fake elector case but vow new indictment. US judge allows challenges to Trump's mail-in voting order. Trump says 'we should stop' Utah mail-in voting. Colorado governor overruled clemency board to release Tina Peters. DC mayoral primary: democratic socialist wins. ICE backs off plans for detention center in Romulus, MI. ICE spent $700M on warehouses, now wants to get rid of them. Social Circle ICE detention center plans canceled. USDA moving jobs from D.C. to North Texas. Democrats say money from Trump's tax cuts paying for White House ballroom. West Texas organization sues to stop border wall. Camp Mystic failed to prepare for deadly floods. Supreme Court rules drug users don't lose gun rights.