Judge extends block on Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’
A federal judge has extended a court-ordered block on the Trump administration’s creation and operation of a $1.8 billion settlement fund.
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Trump review that could shutter Mexican consulates stokes worries
The Trump administration’s review of Mexico’s 53 U.S. consulates has stoked worries among Mexicans in the U.S. that some could be shuttered, making it harder for them to access important services.
Iran stops talking to mediators over Israel fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon, Iranian reports say
Iran stopped communicating with mediators after Israel threatened to bomb Beirut as it continues fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Tensions linger between Republicans and White House over the ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
The impasse with Trump over the “anti-weaponization” fund could be an inflection point as Republicans try to keep a majority in the midterms
Puerto Rico’s development agency chief resigns after claiming government interference
The departure of Sebastián Negrón Reichard from the powerful government agency comes at a critical moment for the U.S. territory, which is seeking to revive its economy and attract wealthy investors.
Trump says he’ll move to suspend federal gasoline tax. He can’t do it on his own
President Donald Trump is moving to suspend the federal tax on gasoline to help Americans shoulder surging fuel prices caused by the Iran war.
Indiana becomes the latest state to receive flexibility from Trump on federal education spending
The Trump administration is giving Indiana more flexibility over how it decides to spend its federal grant money. It’s the third state to receive such exemptions from the Education Department as it seeks to “return education to the states.”
Republicans expected to abandon $1B security proposal for White House and Trump’s ballroom
Senate Republican leaders are expected to abandon a proposal for $1 billion in security money for the White House complex & Trump’s ballroom
Tech is turning increasingly to religion in a quest to create ethical AI
The goal is to create a set of norms informed by various faiths.
Trump visit cancels Knicks MSG watch party for NBA Finals Game 3 Monday
A spokesperson said the NYPD expects watch parties to resume at MSG for Game 4.