POLITICS/GOVERNMENT
Judge rules that Trump administration wrongly ended humanitarian parole for hundreds of thousands
Read full article: Judge rules that Trump administration wrongly ended humanitarian parole for hundreds of thousandsA federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration wrongly ended humanitarian parole for hundreds of thousands of people allowed to live in the United States temporarily.
Trump administration says it's working to return a Guatemalan man deported to Mexico
Read full article: Trump administration says it's working to return a Guatemalan man deported to MexicoThe Trump administration says it's working to return a Guatemalan man who was deported to Mexico over his fears of being harmed there.
Trump administration cancels $766 million Moderna contract to fight pandemic flu
Read full article: Trump administration cancels $766 million Moderna contract to fight pandemic fluThe Trump administration has canceled $766 million awarded to drugmaker Moderna Inc. to develop a vaccine against potential pandemic influenza viruses, including H5N1 bird flu.
Ex-Connecticut Gov. John Rowland, who resigned amid a corruption scandal, pardoned by Trump
Read full article: Ex-Connecticut Gov. John Rowland, who resigned amid a corruption scandal, pardoned by TrumpFormer Connecticut Gov. John Rowland, whose promising political career was upended by a corruption scandal, has been pardoned by President Donald Trump.
Federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law
Read full article: Federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers lawA federal court is blocking President Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law.
Fired federal tech staffers file retaliation claim to a panel whose chairwoman Trump also fired
Read full article: Fired federal tech staffers file retaliation claim to a panel whose chairwoman Trump also firedA group of roughly 80 fired federal employees are appealing their terminations to an administrative body in charge of protecting the rights of federal employees from partisan political practices.
Trump pardons former NY Rep. Michael Grimm after tax fraud conviction
Read full article: Trump pardons former NY Rep. Michael Grimm after tax fraud convictionPresident Donald Trump has pardoned former U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm, a New York Republican who resigned from Congress after a tax fraud conviction.
Trump rejects claim he's 'chickening out' on tariffs just because he keeps changing rates
Read full article: Trump rejects claim he's 'chickening out' on tariffs just because he keeps changing ratesPresident Donald Trump wants the world to know he’s no “chicken” just because he’s repeatedly backed off high tariff threats.
Ex-Trump defense lawyer Emil Bove, a top Justice Department official, is picked to be federal judge
Read full article: Ex-Trump defense lawyer Emil Bove, a top Justice Department official, is picked to be federal judgePresident Donald Trump says he's nominating his former criminal defense lawyer Emil Bove to become a federal appeals court judge.
Judge refuses to temporarily block the Trump administration from removing Copyright Office director
Read full article: Judge refuses to temporarily block the Trump administration from removing Copyright Office directorA federal judge has refused to temporarily block the Trump administration from removing and replacing the director of the U.S. Copyright Office.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US will begin revoking the visas of Chinese students
Read full article: Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US will begin revoking the visas of Chinese studentsSecretary of State Marco Rubio says the U_S_ will begin revoking the visas of some Chinese students, “including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields.”.
Trump pardons a labor union leader on the eve of sentencing for failing to report gifts
Read full article: Trump pardons a labor union leader on the eve of sentencing for failing to report giftsA labor union leader who pleaded guilty to failing to report gifts from an advertising firm has been pardoned by President Donald Trump on the eve of his sentencing.
217 days and counting: Trump's rules slow the release of migrant children to their families
Read full article: 217 days and counting: Trump's rules slow the release of migrant children to their familiesReleases of immigrant children in U.S. custody have slowed dramatically since the Trump administration increased vetting of people seeking to take care of them.
A judge refuses to toss states' lawsuit against Elon Musk and DOGE
Read full article: A judge refuses to toss states' lawsuit against Elon Musk and DOGEA federal judge has refused to throw out a lawsuit that accuses billionaire Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency of illegally accessing government data systems, canceling government contracts and firing federal employees.
Jacksonville takes a step toward reviving historic Snyder Memorial Church with extra $1 million in restoration funds
Read full article: Jacksonville takes a step toward reviving historic Snyder Memorial Church with extra $1 million in restoration fundsThe Downtown Investment Authority is redirecting funds to help prepare the long-vacant 1903 church for private redevelopment, aiming to bring new life to the downtown landmark.
Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after leading effort to slash federal government
Read full article: Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after leading effort to slash federal governmentElon Musk is leaving his government role as a top adviser to President Donald Trump after spearheading efforts to reduce and overhaul the federal bureaucracy.
The Latest: Federal court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs, citing economic chaos
Read full article: The Latest: Federal court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs, citing economic chaosA federal trade court on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law.
Trump says he warned Netanyahu to hold off on an Iran strike to give US more time for nuclear talks
Read full article: Trump says he warned Netanyahu to hold off on an Iran strike to give US more time for nuclear talksPresident Donald Trump says he has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold off on an Iran strike to give his administration more time time to push for new nuclear deal with Tehran.
Trump administration sues North Carolina over its voter registration records
Read full article: Trump administration sues North Carolina over its voter registration recordsThe Trump administration has accused North Carolina’s election board of violating federal law by failing to ensure that registration records of some applicants contained identifying numbers.
US stops scheduling visa interviews for foreign students while it expands social media vetting
Read full article: US stops scheduling visa interviews for foreign students while it expands social media vettingU.S. officials say the State Department has halted the scheduling of new visa interviews for foreign students hoping to study in the U.S. while it prepares to expand the screening of their activity on social media.
Trump set to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley of fraud and tax evasion convictions
Read full article: Trump set to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley of fraud and tax evasion convictionsPresident Donald Trump says he’s planning to pardon TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, famous for “Chrisley Knows Best,” a reality show that followed their tight-knit family and extravagant lifestyle.
Trump's campaign against law firms dealt another setback as judge blocks executive order
Read full article: Trump's campaign against law firms dealt another setback as judge blocks executive orderPresident Donald Trump’s campaign against the legal profession has hit another setback as a federal judge struck down yet another executive order that sought to sanction one of the country’s most prestigious law firms.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump from retaliating against New York over congestion toll
Read full article: Judge temporarily blocks Trump from retaliating against New York over congestion tollA federal judge has temporarily prevented President Donald Trump from retaliating against New York over its Manhattan congestion toll.
California opens track-and-field finals to more girls after success of trans athlete
Read full article: California opens track-and-field finals to more girls after success of trans athleteThe governing body for California high school sports has changed its competition rules for this weekend's state track-and-field championship.
Politics & Power: Did Biden deceive the Democratic Party, or were the party’s eyes closed to reality?
Read full article: Politics & Power: Did Biden deceive the Democratic Party, or were the party’s eyes closed to reality?Political analyst Sean Freeder joins News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton to break down the questions around Biden’s decline and what’s on the horizon for the Democrats on this week’s episode of Politics & Power.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to halt judge's order on deportations to South Sudan
Read full article: Trump administration asks Supreme Court to halt judge's order on deportations to South SudanThe Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to halt a judge’s order allowing migrants to challenge their deportations to South Sudan.
Supreme Court rejects appeal of Massachusetts student who wanted to wear 'only two genders' T-shirt
Read full article: Supreme Court rejects appeal of Massachusetts student who wanted to wear 'only two genders' T-shirtThe Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of a Massachusetts student who was barred from wearing a T-shirt to school proclaiming there are only two genders.
The Supreme Court rejects a plea to block a copper mine on land in Arizona that's sacred to Apaches
Read full article: The Supreme Court rejects a plea to block a copper mine on land in Arizona that's sacred to ApachesThe group Apache Stronghold is vowing to carry on the fight against a massive copper mining project on land the Apaches hold sacred, after a Supreme Court decision that is expected to let the mine proceed.
NPR sues Trump administration over executive order to cut federal funding to public media
Read full article: NPR sues Trump administration over executive order to cut federal funding to public mediaNational Public Radio and three local stations are suing President Donald Trump, arguing that an executive order aimed at cutting federal funding for the organization is illegal.
Trump administration moves to cut $100 million in federal contracts for Harvard
Read full article: Trump administration moves to cut $100 million in federal contracts for HarvardThe Trump administration is asking federal agencies to cancel contracts with Harvard University worth about $100 million.
The Latest: NPR and stations file lawsuit against Trump, arguing ending federal funding is illegal
Read full article: The Latest: NPR and stations file lawsuit against Trump, arguing ending federal funding is illegalNational Public Radio and three local stations filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump, arguing that an executive order aimed at cutting federal funding for the organization is illegal.
Nets and high-tech hijackings: Anti-drone systems offer new ways to counter rising threats
Read full article: Nets and high-tech hijackings: Anti-drone systems offer new ways to counter rising threatsRising concerns about the misuse of drones have led to the development of new technologies designed to counter unmanned aircraft.
Community urged to share thoughts on Duval County jail debate during City Council public comment
Read full article: Community urged to share thoughts on Duval County jail debate during City Council public commentThis issue of whether to renovate or relocate the jail has been debated for years, and now some residents in Duval County want to be sure their voices are heard.
Trump's immigration crackdown unnerves Cuban exiles long shielded from deportation
Read full article: Trump's immigration crackdown unnerves Cuban exiles long shielded from deportationPresident Donald Trump's crackdown on Cuban immigration has riveted a community that strongly backed him twice.
President Donald Trump hints at an announcement in the 'next two days' on Iran nuclear talks
Read full article: President Donald Trump hints at an announcement in the 'next two days' on Iran nuclear talksPresident Donald Trump is indicating that there has been progress with Iran on its nuclear program and hinted that an announcement could come in the “next two days.”.
President Donald Trump says Russian leader Vladimir Putin 'has gone absolutely CRAZY!'
Read full article: President Donald Trump says Russian leader Vladimir Putin 'has gone absolutely CRAZY!'President Donald Trump is making clear he is losing patience with Vladimir Putin, leveling some of his sharpest criticism at the Russian leader as Moscow pounds Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with drones and missiles for a third straight night.
Trump says he'll delay a threatened 50% tariff on the European Union until July
Read full article: Trump says he'll delay a threatened 50% tariff on the European Union until JulyPresident Donald Trump says the U.S. will delay implementation of a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union from June 1 until July 9 to buy time for negotiations with the bloc.
Powell defends Federal Reserve in Princeton speech amid onslaught of attacks from Trump
Read full article: Powell defends Federal Reserve in Princeton speech amid onslaught of attacks from TrumpFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is defending the central bank’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.