Appeals Court Allows Trump to Fire Heads of 2 Independent Boards

The ruling, in a case seen as a test of the president’s push for expansive executive authority, cripples the operations of the Merit Systems Protection Board and the National Labor Relations Board.

In Wisconsin Supreme Court Race, Republicans Shrug at Democrats’ Focus on Elon Musk

Both Republicans and Democrats think Elon Musk will help them win a key race the Wisconsin Supreme Court next week.

Rubio Says He Has Revoked 300 or More Visas in Trump’s Deportation Push

The secretary of state said he was trying to expel “lunatics” who had taken part in campus movements, as well as criminals. Some are permanent U.S. residents.

Trump’s Deportation Efforts Hit Roadblock After Judge Issues Temporary Order

A temporary order will give some migrants a chance to convince the government that deporting them to “third countries” such as El Salvador would put them at risk.

Trump Administration Moves to Eliminate USAID With Final Cuts

The staff of U.S.A.I.D. will be reduced to some 15 legally required positions. The agency employed about 10,000 people before the Trump administration entered office.