Josh Gerstein

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Judge tosses Democratic Party challenge to Trump order’s impact on FEC

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Josh Gerstein |Kyle Cheney

A federal judge has dismissed a Democratic Party lawsuit claiming an executive order issued by President Donald Trump was intruding on the independence of the Federal Election Commission. In a ruling Tuesday night, U.S. District Judge Amir Ali said the Democratic Party groups’ case was simply too speculative to justify emergency intervention from the court.
Judge orders Trump admin to maintain gender-affirming care for transgender inmates

4 days ago | yahoo.com | Josh Gerstein |Kyle Cheney

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to continue providing gender-affirming care to hundreds of transgender prison inmates, ruling that an abrupt decision to curtail their medical care was not based on any “reasoned” analysis, as the law requires.
New Jersey mayor sues Trump ally Alina Habba over charges

4 days ago | yahoo.com | Madison Fernandez |Ry Rivard |Kyle Cheney |Josh Gerstein

The mayor of New Jersey’s largest city is suing the Trump administration for “malicious prosecution,” after federal prosecutors dropped a criminal charge against him for allegedly trespassing at an immigrant detention facility. Attorneys for Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who is one of the six Democratic candidates running for governor, say interim U.S. attorney Alina Habba “directed and ratified the unlawful arrest” of Baraka.
Trump goes after Leonard Leo and the Federalist Society in fury over court ruling

1 week ago | politico.com | Gregory Svirnovskiy |Josh Gerstein

Trump’s attack came after the U.S. Court of International Trade struck down his tariffs, a blow to the primary pillar of his economic agenda. President Donald Trump's over-the-top trashing of Leonard Leo, a devout Catholic, as a “sleazebag” could further sour the president's relationship with some longtime legal conservatives.
Federal judge temporarily reinstates Trump's tariffs on dozens of countries

1 week ago | politico.com | Josh Gerstein |Daniel Desrochers |Ari Hawkins |Kyle Cheney

The federal appeals court granted an ‘administrative stay’ of a Wednesday evening ruling striking down the tariffs. A federal appeals court has temporarily reinstated President Donald Trump’s sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs as it considers the administration’s request to leave the tariffs in place while litigation over their legality continues.
Judge extends block on Trump’s bid to boot Harvard’s foreign students

1 week ago | politico.com | Josh Gerstein |Kelly Garrity |Bianca Quilantan

The ruling came after the Trump administration revealed it would give the school 30 days to contest the cancellation of its ability to enroll students from abroad.
Judge extends block on Trump’s bid to boot Harvard’s foreign students

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Josh Gerstein |Kelly Garrity |Bianca Quilantan

BOSTON — A federal judge on Thursday extended her block on the Trump administration’s bid to prevent Harvard University from enrolling foreign students. U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs announced her plan during a court hearing shortly after the administration revealed that it would give the university a 30-day reprieve before canceling its authority to admit students from abroad.
Sąd podcina skrzydła Donaldowi Trumpowi. Decyzja uderza w filar jego prezydentury niczym grom z jasnego nieba

1 week ago | wiadomosci.onet.pl | Josh Gerstein |Doug Palmer |Kyle Cheney

Decyzja jest dla Trumpa jak grom z jasnego nieba, ponieważ uderza w jeden z głównych filarów jego programu gospodarczego. Następuje ponadto w kluczowym momencie, gdy prezydent stara się wykorzystać cła jako środek nacisku w negocjacjach handlowych na całym świecie.
Sąd podcina skrzydła Donaldowi Trumpowi. "Katastrofalne, lekkomyślne, niezgodne z prawem". Decyzja uderza w filar jego prezydentury

1 week ago | wiadomosci.onet.pl | Josh Gerstein |Doug Palmer |Kyle Cheney

Decyzja jest dla Trumpa jak grom z jasnego nieba, ponieważ uderza w jeden z głównych filarów jego programu gospodarczego. Następuje ponadto w kluczowym momencie, gdy prezydent stara się wykorzystać cła jako środek nacisku w negocjacjach handlowych na całym świecie.
Federal court strikes down Trump's tariffs on countries around the world

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Doug Palmer |Kyle Cheney |Josh Gerstein

12 hours agoHow Trump is building a crypto empire out of ‘thin air’Critics say Trump’s growing footprint in the industry could become a new means for corporate actors and foreign entities to influence the administration. Washington’s most powerful cryptocurrency champion is starting to become a headache for the industry.