Palantir, a company known for its data analysis and technology, has been quietly expanding its influence within the federal government. This expansion began under the Trump administration, which has been actively seeking ways to consolidate and share data across various government agencies. The push for greater data sharing started with an executive order signed...
The Supreme Court is in the spotlight again, this time tackling a big question: Can the president end birthright citizenship with just a signature? This isn't just about one order, it's about the power struggle between the president and the courts. The 14th Amendment is clear: anyone born in the US is a citizen. But the Trump administration thinks there's a loophole...
The legal world is in a tug-of-war. Some law firms are standing up to President Trump's moves against them. Others are trying to make peace. Two big firms, Jenner & Block and WilmerHale, took a stand. They filed lawsuits against the Trump administration. Their goal? To block executive orders that could hurt their work. These orders could cause big problems. They migh...
The Smithsonian Institution, a name synonymous with knowledge and culture, is in the spotlight. President Donald Trump has made a striking move. He wants to reshape the Smithsonian's narrative. This is not just about changing exhibits. It's about controlling the story of America's past. The Smithsonian is huge. It's got 21 museums and a zoo. Millions flock to its si...
Imagine this: essential health information vanishes from government websites. This isn’t a dystopian movie plot, but a real-life issue that came to a head recently. A federal judge stepped in, ordering agencies to bring back health-related webpages and datasets that had been taken down. This move came after a group of doctors raised a red flag, concerned that crucial...
In a surprising move, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers rapidly increased water flow from two dams in Tulare County. This water was sent down to rivers in the San Joaquin Valley. The increase happened early one morning, days after a certain president boasted about sending water to California. The president had mentioned that the U. S. military had entered Californ...
Suddenly a storm of disruption hit the healthcare world. At its center? A new directive from the White House that some hospitals are struggling to navigate. Hospitals in Colorado, Virginia, and the nation’s capital have hit the pause button on gender-affirming care for young people under 19. Why? They are reviewing an executive order from the Trum...
President Donald Trump’s recent executive order, aiming to end birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants, has sparked a legal battle. One of the first tests for this order took place in a Seattle courtroom. A federal judge, John C. Coughenour, temporarily blocked the order and labeled it "blatantly unconstitutional. " The concept of birthright citizen...
President Trump just shook up the crypto world by forming a new working group. Led by ex-PayPal exec David Sacks, this team will review regulations for digital assets like cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. They'll also look into creating a national crypto stockpile. This comes right after the SEC launched a crypto task force, showing a renewed focus on this area. Tr...
Former President Trump has kicked off his push to roll back environmental policies, focusing on electric vehicles and tailpipe emissions. He's signed orders aiming to stop funding for EV charging stations and weaken emission standards. This move could let cars pollute more, but the auto industry is still invested in electric vehicles. Companies have poured billions i...