Trump Administration's Assault on Federal Institutions and Rule of Law
Key Questions
What changes did Trump make to federal civil service positions?
Trump signed an executive order reclassifying 8,000 senior federal positions into Schedule Policy/Career, reviving Schedule F. This move is part of a broader 'Department of Revenge' narrative.
What EEOC policy shifts occurred under the Trump administration?
The EEOC ended EEO-1 data collection and rescinded affirmative action guidelines. House Democrats have also sought Vance's testimony related to Epstein.
What constitutional concerns have arisen regarding habeas corpus?
The White House reportedly studied suspending habeas corpus, posing a direct threat to judicial review. A federal judge has extended a block on Trump's $1.8B anti-weaponization fund amid related fights over FISA Section 702.
Trump signs executive order reclassifying 8,000 senior federal positions into Schedule Policy/Career, reviving Schedule F. EEOC ends EEO-1 data collection and rescinds affirmative action guidelines. House Dems seek Vance's testimony on Epstein. 'Department of Revenge' narrative detailed. FISA Section 702 fight after Bill Pulte's appointment disrupts talks. Federal judge extends block on Trump's $1.8B anti-weaponization fund. Trump backs off Iran strikes. Newsom accuses Trump of politicizing DOJ. Graham grills OMB nominee on defense spending and government fraud. New: White House reportedly studied suspending habeas corpus—a direct threat to judicial review.