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Federal judge blocks Trump administration from banning transgender people from military service
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes ruled Trump’s order to exclude transgender troops from military service likely violates their constitutional rights.
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Federal judge blocks Trump admin from banning transgender people from military service
A federal judge has blocked enforcement of President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender people from serving in the U.S. military.
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Trump policies ‘promise' an economic downturn, says prominent forecaster in first-ever ‘recession watch'
The UCLA Anderson Forecast, citing substantial changes to the economy from policies of the Trump administration, issued its first-ever “recession watch” on Tuesday.
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Uncertainty on immigration leads Boston school to suspend study abroad programs
With President Donald Trump’s immigration policy leading to concern among international students, Bunker Hill Community College says it is making changes to protect the safety of students and staff
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Bunker Hill Community College suspends study abroad programs
The Trump administration’s immigration policy is prompting concerns about international travel among schools and students.
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Judge rules DOGE's USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development likely violated the Constitution in an order that blocked Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from making further cuts to the agency. U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ordered the Trump administration to restore email and computer access to all employees of USAID, including those who...
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Chief justice rebukes Trump's call to impeach judge
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare statement Tuesday rebuking President Donald Trump and his allies for calling to impeach judges who have ruled against his administration.
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Trump administration says it is working to reinstate more than 24,000 fired federal workers
Many of the reinstated employees are being placed on administrative leave, without full pay and benefits, court filings show.
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Deported family of U.S. girl recovering from brain surgery alleges rights abuses
A family that was deported to Mexico is requesting an investigation into abuses they say they faced in U.S. detention.
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‘I have made some mistakes': Social Security chief vows to learn from first month
Lee Dudek, the acting Social Security Administration commissioner, sent a memo to staff Tuesday outlining his vision for the agency moving forward.
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Trump administration says Maine violated Title IX by allowing transgender student to play girls' sports
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights said Monday that Greely High School, the Maine Principals’ Association and the Maine Department of Education violated Title XI by alowing a transgender student to compete in girls’ sports. The agency said it is giving the three entities 10 days to commit to resolving the matter through a…
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‘Very concerning': Healey highlights impact of NIH funding cuts to Boston Children's Hospital
There was a tone of woe and worry at Boston Children’s Hospital Monday as the iconic health care facility operates in a state of flux. The hospital fears its $230 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health could be cut off. Gov. Maura Healey said at least half of that total is at risk as President Donald Trump…
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Trump says he's ending Secret Service protection for Biden's adult children
President Donald Trump said Monday he was ending “immediately” the Secret Service protection details assigned to Joe Biden’s adult children, which the former president had extended for six months shortly before leaving office in January.
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Healey highlights NIH funding cuts' impact on Boston Children's Hospital
Gov. Maura Healey and hospital leaders are calling on the Trump administration to change course on cuts to the National Institutes of Health.
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Semisonic objects to White House using their song ‘Closing Time': ‘You missed the point'
The band Semisonic is pushing back at the White House for using their hit song “Closing Time” over a social media post that shows a shackled deportee.
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Tariffs on lumber and appliances set stage for higher costs on new homes and remodeling projects
Shopping for a new home? Ready to renovate your kitchen or install a new deck? You’ll be paying more to do so. The Trump administration’s tariffs on imported goods from Canada, Mexico and China — some already in place, others set to take effect in a few weeks — are already driving up the cost of building materials used in...
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Judge in Alien Enemies Act case chides DOJ lawyer over refusal to answer key questions about deportations
The court fight focuses on the Trump administration’s use of a 1798 law to deport people it claims are part of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.
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Trump says autopen voids Biden's pardons for Jan. 6 committee
President Donald Trump is claiming that Joe Biden’s pardons for members of the House Jan. 6 committee are invalid because Biden didn’t use a real pen.
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Trump administration touts deportations under Alien Enemies Act after judge temporarily blocked its use
Administration officials said they expect the fight over using the wartime act to ultimately head to the Supreme Court.
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Houthis vow to retaliate after rebel group says US strikes on Yemen kill at least 53
At least 53 people have been killed and 98 injured after the United States launched a series of airstrikes on Yemen on Saturday, according to the Houthi health ministry.