Federal-State Relations (US)

12 States Sue Trump Over His Tariffs

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The lawsuit, filed by Democratic attorneys general, said the president’s tariffs have hurt their economies and residents.

Whitmer Shows How Democrats Are Playing With Fire in Cozying Up to Trump

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The Michigan governor’s awkward Oval Office appearance reflected how several Democratic state leaders are cultivating cordial but politically risky relationships with the president.

Appeals Court Clears Path for Trump to Resume Firing Probationary Workers

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit sided with the government to block a lower-court ruling that had led to the reinstatement of thousands of federal workers.

Trump Threatens Climate Policies in the States

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After halting federal attempts to combat global warming, President Trump is now targeting efforts by states to reduce greenhouse gases, setting up a legal clash.

The Three States That Are Especially Stuck if Congress Cuts Medicaid

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States that were once reluctant to expand Medicaid now have their state budgets tied to the fate of the program by constitutional amendments.

Trump Is on Shaky Legal Ground With Mass Layoffs at H.H.S., Experts Say

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Job and program cuts at the Department of Health and Human Services have teed up court challenges and prompted bipartisan criticism in Congress.

Judge Blocks H.H.S. From Terminating $11 Billion in Public Health Grants

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A coalition of states sued over the Trump administration’s unexpected move to cut off the funds, which they said imperiled everything from childhood vaccination programs to opioid addiction treatment.

Trump Administration Threatens to Withhold Funds From Public Schools

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State education officials will be required to verify that they have eliminated all programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion that the administration deems unlawful, according to a new memo.