The Trump administration told Congress on Thursday that it believed President Trump had the constitutional power to summarily fire administrative law judges at will, despite […]
Month: February 2025
Overnight ‘Vote-a-Rama’ in the Senate Frames a Contentious Budget Debate
The Senate was on track to pass Republicans’ budget plan on a straight party-line vote sometime early Friday morning. But first, it was time for […]
Justice Dept. to Drop Discrimination Case Against Elon Musk’s SpaceX
The U.S. Justice Department said Thursday that it would dismiss a case against Elon Musk’s SpaceX, in which the rocket company had been accused of […]
Costa Rica Receives First Flight of Trump Deportees From Faraway Countries
Migrants from around the world — including dozens of children — landed on Thursday evening in San José, Costa Rica’s capital, after having been deported […]
South Korea requests to be excluded from Trump’s efforts to increase tariffs
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean officials have asked the Trump administration to exclude their country from U.S. plans to impose aggressive tariffs on trade […]
Trump Marks Black History Month, Even as He Slams the Value of Diversity
The Black History Month reception held at the White House on Thursday had all of the pomp of celebrations past. Guests sipped champagne and snacked […]
Musk and His Millions Enter Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
Elon Musk’s super PAC is back. Mr. Musk, the country’s largest donor during the 2024 election, is returning to campaigns by funding a new effort […]
Ex-Spain soccer boss Rubiales guilty of sexual assault and fined for World Cup kiss
MADRID — Former Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales was found guilty of sexually assaulting player Jenni Hermoso on Thursday for kissing her after the 2023 […]
Yankees and manager Aaron Boone agree to 2-year contract extension through 2027 season
TAMPA, Fla. — Aaron Boone and the New York Yankees agreed Thursday to a two-year contract extension through the 2027 season. Boone is entering his […]
Trump Signs Order Targeting Federal Benefits for Migrants: What to Know
President Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday aimed at eliminating federal benefits for undocumented migrants, saying those benefits are an incentive for people to […]