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NEW YORK (AP) — An executive order signed by President Donald Trump late Thursday aims to give political appointees power over the billions of dollars in grants awarded by federal agencies. Scientists say it threatens to undermine the process that has helped make the U.S. the world leader in research and development. The order requires all federal agencies, including FEMA, …

Trump’s federal crackdown on D.C. causes confusion: What to know  Axios President Trump taps federal law enforcement agencies to police Washington, D.C.  NPR ‘Disproportionate’ and ‘extreme’: DC officials protest Trump’s policing incursion  Politico Trump Threatens Federal Takeover of Washington After Member of DOGE Is Assaulted  The New York Times ‘Back the hell up’: Michael Steele takes on Trump over his threats to federalize D.C.  MSNBC …

EPA terminates federal union contracts, effective immediately EPA’s announcement makes it the second known agency to officially cancel its union contracts, coming just after the Department of Veterans Affairs. Drew Friedman@dfriedmanWFED August 8, 2025 6:18 pm 3 min read Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with comments from EPA. The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it will no longer …

Capitol Police are among the law enforcement agencies tapped by President Donald Trump on August 7 to increase federal law enforcement presence in Washington DC. JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump is directing federal law enforcement agencies to increase the police presence in Washington, D.C., after a former staffer …

Vaccines Respiratory viruses Donald Trump Corporate news See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link This week, President Donald Trump called Operation Warp Speed, a public-private federal program that helped speed up the development and distribution of mRNA Covid-19 vaccines in record time “one of the most incredible things ever done in this country.” It was just a day after US …

The White House said Thursday night that there will be an increased presence of federal law enforcement in the nation’s capital to combat crime for at least the next week, amid President Donald Trump’s suggestions that his administration could fully take over running the city. Trump has repeatedly suggested that the rule of Washington could be returned to federal authorities. …

Facebook Tweet Email Link A divided federal appeals court on ruled Friday that US District Court Judge James Boasberg cannot move ahead with criminal contempt proceedings against Trump administration officials involved in a high-stakes immigration case. The 2-1 ruling from the US DC Circuit Court of Appeals wipes away a ruling from Boasberg, an appointee of former President Barack Obama, …

A Miami federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order on “Alligator Alcatraz,” pausing construction involving the controversial migrant detention center as attorneys argue whether it violates environmental laws. During Thursday’s hearing, U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said the temporary restraining order will last 14 days and puts a pause on any construction projects involving Alligator Alcatraz, including lighting, paving, excavation, …

A federal judge in Maryland ruled late Thursday that President Trump’s administration cannot withhold citizenship from children born to people in the country illegally or temporarily, issuing the fourth court decision blocking the president’s birthright citizenship order nationwide since a key U.S. Supreme Court ruling in June.   U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman’s preliminary injunction was expected after the judge …

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Thursday night that there will be increased presence of federal law enforcement in the nation’s capital to combat crime for at least the next week, amid President Donald Trump ‘s suggestions that his administration could fully take over running the city. “Washington, DC is an amazing city, but it has been plagued by …