It Is Happening Every Day, Every Where
After a post from Elon Musk, the Trump administration issued orders that effectively halted $100 billion worth of FEMA disaster recovery grants nationwide. Christopher Flavelle, a New York Times reporter who covers disaster policy, describes how people hit by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina are still waiting for emergency funds.
A FEMA funding freeze illustrates the extraordinary power of Elon Musk and DOGE, who have made claims of undue benefits for undocumented immigrants and spurred swift action by federal officials.
President Trump and other officials have given shifting, varied, implausible and sometimes conflicting explanations for how highly sensitive military information was shared in a group chat.
The measure, which is intended to bring car factories to the United States, could significantly raise prices for consumers.
The judge said he needed more time to determine whether a longer-term halt should apply to the entire country or be restricted to certain states while the case proceeds.
A legal battle over Tesla sales in Wisconsin is the quiet backdrop to a big State Supreme Court race.
The move to disqualify the judge was emblematic of the Trump administration’s broader attacks on the federal judiciary, which in recent weeks has pushed back against executive actions.
Carmakers’ declines extended in after-hours trading on the news of 25% tariffs on imported vehicles. The drop reflected concerns about inflation.
The panel will be led by a federal judge from Maryland, seeking to protect against threats as President Trump and his allies single out judges that have blocked parts of his agenda.
A far-reaching executive order aims to reshape the country’s voting laws, is sure to be challenged in court and reflects the president’s concerted push to expand his power.