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• U.S. Court of International Trade rules against Trump's tariffs — A three-judge panel at the U.S.

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• Appeals court pauses ruling overturning Trump’s tariffs — An appeals court has temporarily paused a federal court ruling that overturned many of Donald Trump’s tariffs, allowing the tariffs to remain in place while the appeals court reviews the arguments.
• U.S. Court of Appeals pauses ruling on Trump's tariffs — The U.S.
• Court rulings against tariffs prompt administration appeal — In the past week, several court rulings have been issued against the Trump administration's tariffs, leading the administration to initiate appeals.

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• Appeals court grants temporary pause on ruling against Trump tariffs — An appeals court has granted a temporary pause on a ruling by the New York-based court of international trade that declared Donald Trump's tariffs illegal.
• Motion granted — Oregon v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Ct. Intl. Trade) 1:25-cv-00077 — The Federal Circuit granted Defendants' motion to consolidate the appeal with V.O.S.
• Motion granted — V.O.S. Selections Inc. v. Trump (Ct. Intl. Trade) 1:25-cv-00066 — The Federal Circuit granted Defendants' motion to consolidate the appeal with State of Oregon v.

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• Appeal filed — Oregon v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Ct. Intl. Trade) 1:25-cv-00077 — The court granted plaintiffs summary judgment holding the tariffs unlawful.
• Summary judgment ruling — V.O.S. Selections Inc. v. Trump (Ct. Intl. Trade) 1:25-cv-00066 — The court granted plaintiffs' summary judgment holding the tariffs unlawful.
• Federal Courts Rule Trump's Tariffs Unconstitutional — Two federal courts have ruled that the majority of tariffs imposed by former President Trump violate the Constitution.

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• Motion to dismiss decided — New Mexico et al. v. Musk (D.D.C.) 1.25-cv-00429 — Judge Chutkan issued an order and memorandum opinion that granted Defendant's motion to dismiss the complaint against Trump but denied the motion to dismiss for all other Defendants.
• Federal Judge Rules Elon Musk Must Face Lawsuit Over DOGE — A federal judge ruled that Elon Musk must face a lawsuit filed by Democratic state attorneys general, claiming he is illegally wielding power through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in violation of the
• U.S. District Judge rules against Trump administration in lawsuit involving Elon Musk — U.S.

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• Summary judgment ruling — Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr v. Executive Office of the President (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-00917 — Judge Richard Leon dismissed with prejudice Plaintiffs' counts VIII (equal protection), IX (right to counsel) and XI (spending power), but granted summary judgment for Plaintiffs on the other eight counts.
• Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Executive Order Against Law Firm — A federal judge blocked President Trump's executive order targeting the law firm WilmerHale, declaring the move unconstitutional.
• U.S. District Judge strikes down Trump's executive order targeting law firm — U.S.

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• Trump cuts ties with Harvard — The Trump administration ordered all federal agencies to sever ties with Harvard University and revoke existing contracts and grants, totaling around $100 million.
• Trump orders federal agencies to cut ties with Harvard — The Trump administration has directed federal agencies to cancel all government contracts with Harvard University, totaling an estimated $100 million.

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• US judge overturns Trump order targeting Jenner & Block — A US district judge, John D Bates, overturned an executive order issued by Donald Trump that targeted the law firm Jenner & Block.
• Summary judgment ruling — Jenner & Block v. Department of Justice (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-00916 — Judge John Bates issued an order and opinion granting Jenner & Block's motion for summary judgment and denied the government's motion to dismiss, declaring EO 14, 246 unlawful and “null and void” because it violates

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• US Supreme Court Blocks Religious Charter School in Split Ruling — The US Supreme Court issued a 4-4 ruling that blocked the establishment of St Isidore of Seville Catholic virtual school in Oklahoma, leaving intact a lower court's decision.
• Supreme Court Deadlocks on Religious Schools Funding Case — The Supreme Court deadlocked 4-4 on a case regarding public funding for religious schools, leaving a lower court ruling in place.

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• Supreme Court allows Trump to control independent agencies — The Supreme Court issued an unsigned order pausing lower court rulings that allowed board members at two independent agencies to remain in their positions despite attempts by Trump to fire them.
• Motion granted — Cathy A. Harris v. Bessent et al (D.C. Cir.) 25-5037 — The Supreme Court granted the government's request for a stay while the case is on appeal.
• Motion granted — Gwynne A. Wilcox v. Donald J. Trump et al (D.C. Cir.) 1:25-cv-00334 — The Supreme Court granted the federal government's request for a stay in the case of Trump v.

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• US Supreme Court Restores Maine Lawmaker's Right to Vote After Censure — The US Supreme Court issued a brief order restoring Maine lawmaker Laurel Libby's right to vote in the state house, despite her censure and voting ban following a controversial social media post about a transgender

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• U.S. Approves $2 Billion Arms Sale to Qatar — In March 2025, the Trump administration approved a $2 billion arms sale to Qatar, which included advanced military equipment such as drones and munitions.
• US and Qatar Sign Defense and Aviation Deal — On May 14, 2025, the United States and Qatar signed a significant defense and aviation agreement during Donald Trump's visit to Doha.
• Trump promises $142 billion in defense equipment to Saudi Arabia — President Donald Trump promised Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman $142 billion in state-of-the-art defense and security equipment from U.S.

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• Chuck Schumer announces hold on DOJ nominations over Qatar jet gift — Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer announced he would obstruct all Trump administration justice department nominations until the White House provides answers regarding the acceptance of a luxury aircraft from Qatar

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• Republicans Remain Silent on Suspension of Habeas Corpus — Republican senators did not publicly disavow White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller's statement regarding the potential suspension of habeas corpus, which would effectively declare martial law.

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• Jay Bratt summoned by House judiciary committee — Jay Bratt, the former special counsel prosecutor who led the Mar-a-Lago case against Donald Trump, is scheduled to appear before the Republican-led House judiciary committee.
• Jay Bratt asserts Fifth Amendment rights before House committee — Jay Bratt, a former special counsel prosecutor, invoked his Fifth Amendment right to remain silent during a deposition before a Republican-led House committee.

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• White House Blocks Pentagon Chief of Staff Appointment — The White House has intervened to block US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's choice of Marine Col Ricky Buria as his chief of staff.

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• Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Efforts to Dismantle VoA — A federal judge, Royce Lamberth, blocked the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle Voice of America (VoA) and other USAGM outlets.
• Appeal filed — Abramowitz v. Lake (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-00887 — The D.C.
• Appeal filed — Widakuswara v. Kari Lake (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-01015

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• Appeals court blocks reinstatement of Voice of America employees — A federal appeals court has blocked the reinstatement of over 1,000 Voice of America (VoA) employees, siding with the Trump administration.
• Appeal filed — Abramowitz v. Lake (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-00887 — The D.C.
• Appeal filed — Widakuswara v. Kari Lake (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-01015 — In March 2025, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the Voice of America (VOA) by cutting off its funding through its parent company, the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM).

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• Trump ends diversity, equity, and inclusion programs government-wide — President Trump has ended diversity, equity, and inclusion programs across the federal government, following recommendations from Project 2025.
• Trump signs executive order to dismantle the Department of Education — President Trump signed an executive order directing the education secretary to begin dismantling the Department of Education, a move that aligns with Project 2025's recommendations.
• Trump signs executive order to reclassify civil service roles — President Trump signed an executive order in April to reclassify tens of thousands of civil service roles as political appointments.

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• Trump Criticizes Judges for Blocking His Policies — During a rally in Michigan, President Trump criticized "communist radical-left judges" for obstructing his administration's policies, particularly those related to immigration and national security.

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• Trump Administration Sues Michigan and Hawaii Over Climate Laws — The Trump administration sued Michigan and Hawaii to stop them from filing lawsuits against major oil companies for their role in the climate crisis.
• Trump Administration Sues States Over Climate Lawsuits — The Trump administration sued Michigan and Hawaii to prevent them from filing lawsuits against major oil companies for their role in the climate crisis.
• DoJ Sues States to Block Climate Litigation Against Oil Companies — The U.S.

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• Trump signs executive order targeting sanctuary cities — On April 28, 2025, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the attorney general and the secretary of homeland security to publish a list of state and local jurisdictions that obstruct the
• Executive Order: Protecting American Communities from Criminal Aliens — On April 28, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Protecting American Communities from Criminal Aliens." The order directs the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security to
• Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting Sanctuary Cities — On April 28, 2025, Trump signed an executive order threatening to cut federal funding from sanctuary cities and jurisdictions that "obstruct the enforcement of Federal immigration laws." This order is part of the

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• Harvard University sues Trump administration over funding threats — Harvard University has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in response to threats of cutting $9 billion in federal funding.

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• Federal judge blocks Trump administration from withholding funds from sanctuary cities — On April 24, 2025, U.S.
• Preliminary injunction ruling — City and County of San Francisco v. Donald J. Trump, et al (N.D. Cal.) 3:25-cv-01350 — Judge William Orrick granted a preliminary injunction .

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• Federal judge blocks Trump order requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration — On April 23, 2025, US District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly blocked an executive order by Donald Trump that sought to add a proof of citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form.
• Preliminary injunction ruling — League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) v. Executive Office of the President (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-00946 — Judge Kollar-Kotelly granted a preliminary injunction , with the exception of the Democracy Party Plaintiffs' motions as to Sections 2(b), 7(a), and 7(b) of the EO.