Prosecutors in San Antonio are putting human smugglers on trial, as legal avenues into the United States are closed off and dangers to undocumented migrants may be rising. Source: Original News
The mother at the center of the case, January Littlejohn, was a guest of the first lady Melania Trump at President Trump’s speech to Congress last week. Source: Original News
Mr. Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has largely been shrouded in secrecy, but court cases are one way opponents of President Trump’s overhaul efforts have sought clarity. Source: Original News
Trump administration lawyers asked the justices to limit the sweep of decisions by three lower courts that had issued nationwide pauses on the policy. Source: Original News
Trade wars with allies could spiral as the president tries to get trading partners to back down from retaliation with new threats of his own. Source: Original News
U.S. officials were in Moscow for talks, and the Russian leader said he was open to a cease-fire, but President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine expressed skepticism. Source: Original News
The real estate developer and president’s friend lacks diplomatic experience, but the new administration might view that as a plus. Source: Original News
The cost-cutting group removed hundreds of contracts from its “wall of receipts,” added back many of them, and inflated savings values. Source: Original News
Industry representatives warned that a 200 percent tax on European wines and spirits would halt shipments to the United States and wipe €4 billion off France’s trade balance. Source: Original News
Attempts by Elon Musk’s team to gain access to I.R.S. data have raised legal concerns at the agency. Source: Original News
