Politics

In a surprising 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court temporarily halted President Trump's massive federal workforce reduction plan that threatened 180,000 government jobs. Three conservative justices joined their liberal colleagues in ruling that the administration overstepped executive authority, marking a significant check on presidential power over federal agencies.

House Republicans' proposal to end the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit and roll back fuel economy standards has sparked an unusual political divide, with automakers and GOP senators from manufacturing states pushing back against the abrupt elimination of incentives that have driven billions in domestic investment.

An alarming internal review reveals FEMA is "not ready" for the 2025 hurricane season starting June 1, facing a 30% workforce reduction, suspended training programs, and coordination breakdowns just as forecasters predict above-average storm activity.

A historic wave of coordinated teacher strikes across 12 major US cities has affected more than 2 million students, as educators demand clear guidelines on AI implementation in classrooms alongside traditional concerns about compensation. Eight state legislatures have proposed emergency funding measures in response to the crisis.

The unprecedented surge of over 250,000 migrant encounters at the U.S.-Mexico border in May 2025 has triggered sweeping federal policy changes, including expanded detention, militarization of the border, and suspension of asylum processing. Border states are demanding billions in federal aid as they struggle with overwhelming financial and operational burdens.

The Supreme Court heard arguments in May 2025 on President Trump's controversial executive order limiting birthright citizenship for certain children born in the United States. While the order aims to reinterpret the 14th Amendment, justices across the ideological spectrum focused primarily on whether lower courts have the authority to issue nationwide injunctions, revealing deep tensions between executive power and judicial oversight.

In a consequential ruling with vast humanitarian implications, the U.S. Supreme Court has permitted the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status for approximately 350,000 Venezuelans living in the United States, despite the State Department's ongoing classification of Venezuela as unsafe for travel.

A federal judge has halted the Trump administration's attempt to withhold Title I funding from schools with diversity programs, citing First Amendment violations. The ruling preserves billions in critical education funding as 31 Republican-led states mount a challenge, escalating a constitutional battle over federal authority in education.

Former partner Cassie Ventura's testimony of abuse, corroborated by multiple witnesses and surveillance footage, forms the backbone of the federal prosecution's case against music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, while his defense team attempts to reframe their relationship as "consensual but toxic."

After tariffs escalated to unprecedented levels of 145% on Chinese imports and 125% on U.S. exports, negotiators reached a 90-day agreement dramatically reducing trade barriers. The historic Geneva deal creates breathing room for the world's largest economies while establishing a framework for continued talks.

Recent staffing disruptions at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have severely compromised the agency's ability to predict severe weather events. With hurricane season approaching, meteorologists warn that reduced forecasting capabilities could have life-threatening consequences for communities in storm-prone regions.

With federal AI regulation stalled, two competing state-level frameworks have emerged in 2024, with Colorado focusing on high-risk use cases while California emphasizes computational capabilities. These pioneering approaches have sparked a nationwide wave, with 31 states now developing their own AI governance models, primarily favoring Colorado's pragmatic sector-specific regulations.

Columbia University's decision to suspend pro-Palestinian student protesters has catalyzed demonstrations at nearly 140 campuses across 45 states, while civil rights organizations challenge the university's enforcement actions as violations of student rights and due process.

A catastrophic tornado outbreak on May 19, 2025, has left communities in Kentucky and Missouri reeling, with at least 28 confirmed fatalities and thousands of buildings damaged. Federal and state emergency responses are underway as residents begin the difficult process of recovery.

A car bombing at a Palm Springs fertility clinic, driven by anti-natalist extremism, killed one person and injured four others. The FBI has classified the incident as an act of terrorism, marking a disturbing evolution in threats against reproductive healthcare facilities.

Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an advanced form of prostate cancer at Mayo Clinic. The former president's condition, while serious with a Gleason score of 9 and bone metastasis, is hormone-sensitive and treatable according to medical experts.