Hello! It's Rebecca Morin, senior national news reporter at USA TODAY. The snow has almost completely melted away here in the D.C. area, so that means you'll find me jogging outside again. |
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump's pause on grants and loans |
A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump's policy that directed agencies to pause federal grants and loans so they can be reviewed to see if they fit the president's priorities. U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan ordered the Trump administration not to halt grant funding until at least Feb. 3, when another hearing will be held on the dispute. Read more. |
The judge's ruling comes after a coalition of advocacy groups asked for a temporary restraining order to prevent the pause, saying it would cause "catastrophic" harm if it was enacted. Six Democratic-led states were also fighting against the memo. |
First White House press briefing | White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt walks to deliver remarks during her first daily briefing at the White House on Tuesday. Carlos Barria, REUTERS |
Caroline Kennedy calls cousin, RFK Jr., a 'predator' before HHS hearing |
Caroline Kennedy, the only living child of former President John F. Kennedy, wrote in a letter to senators warning that her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is a "predator" and "addicted to attention and power." The letter comes one day before RFK Jr. faces a confirmation hearing to become Donald Trump's Health and Human Services secretary. Read more. |
| • | Some of the president's most controversial nominees are still set to face questions from senators this week, including RFK Jr., Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel. But other Trump nominees have gotten some bipartisan support, including Sean Duffy, a former MTV reality show cast member and a Fox News host, who was confirmed as secretary of Transportation on Tuesday. | |
Trump order recognizes only two sexes. Advocates call it 'cruel,' 'lawless.' |
More than 175 organizations that advocate for women's and transgender rights blasted Donald Trump in a letter released Tuesday for his requirement that federal agencies only recognize two sexes, male and female. The groups, which include the National Women's Law Center, Transgender Law Center, and dozens more, argue that the president's order could put people in harm's way of spreading disinformation and lead to harassment. Read more. | | | | Mysterious drones that hovered over New Jersey last month were authorized by the FAA for research and recreation purposes, the White House says. | | | | Donald Trump said the U.S. military entered California and opened a large flow of water to fight fires, but state officials denied those claims. | | | | The pressure comes after President Trump issued an executive order directing government agency chiefs to dismantle DEI policies at federal agencies. | | | | President Trump said in the "very near future" he will impose tariffs on steel, aluminum, copper, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals and other imports. | | | | The speech kicks off Republicans' House issues conference held at Trump's property in Miami. | | | | The "Emilia Pérez" star said "I don't know what to do," seemingly in response to Trump's promise to "mass" deport Americans without legal status. | | | | | | | Sign up for the news you want | Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. | | | | | | |
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