Judge Blocks Trump Order Ending Deportation Protections for Somalis, for Now
The judge said she was staying the order indefinitely in large part because the Trump administration had been unprepared to defend it in court. Source: Original News
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Trump’s War Alliance With Israel Is Reshaping the Middle East. But It Carries Risks.
President Trump is the first American leader to embrace fighting a full-fledged, joint war with Israel. Washington has tried to avoid that level of coordination in the past. Source: Original News
New US trade probe targets EU, Canada, UK over forced labour
The US said it would examine whether countries are effectively blocking goods made with “forced labour”. Source: Original News
Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil – and will it help Putin?
The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin. Source: Original News
Petrol retailers in row with government over ‘rip off’ accusations
They briefly threatened to pull out of a government meeting, accusing ministers of using “inflammatory language” over rising fuel prices. Source: Original News
Judge says ‘no evidence’ to justify Federal Reserve probe
Jeanine Pirro said she would appeal the ruling, which blocks the subpoenas she issued to the central bank. Source: Original News
‘We’re not profiteering on fuel. But my staff still face abuse’
Independent retailer Goran Raven says the higher oil price is “horrific” for him as well as his customers. Source: Original News
Judge Quashes Justice Dept.’s Subpoenas of Fed, Crippling Its Pursuit of Trump’s Rivals
Judge James E. Boasberg derided the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington for pursuing a case against Jerome H. Powell that appeared to be motivated by President Trump’s desire for vengeance. Source: Original News
Kennedy Center’s President, Richard Grenell, Is Leaving After a Tumultuous Year
Since Richard Grenell was appointed by President Trump, the arts center has endured a wave of cancellations and departures. It will soon close for lengthy renovations. Source: Original News
Judge Orders V.A. to Restore Union Contract With 300,000 Workers
Doug Collins, the V.A. secretary, had moved to nullify the contract in August, after Trump sought to eliminate collective-bargaining rights for federal workers. Source: Original News