Harvard University is set to begin oral arguments in a $2 billion lawsuit against the federal government, challenging accusations of civil rights violations and threats to academic freedom.

The 41-year-old mother, who crossed into the United States from Mexico more than two decades ago and married an American carpenter, fears federal agents may be on the hunt for her.

Part of the nation’s suicide and crisis hotline that was specifically aimed at helping LGBTQ+ youth was shut down this week, the latest action by the Trump administration to limit the LGBTQ+ community’s access to government services – but experts say it won’t be the last,

China has declined to comment on the alleged exit ban, saying only that it handles all cases according to the law.

Climate facts are inconvenient — so Trump is making them disappear. This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration.

Becoming a federal prosecutor was a longtime professional dream for Erika Evans, one she achieved nearly four years ago.

The Trump administration and lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia reached an agreement to delay his deportation for a period of 30 days while his criminal case proceeds in Tennessee.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has bought Starlink services — but also fell into the crosshairs of Musk. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in 2024, Musk said FEMA was blocking deliveries of the terminals, a claim the agency called false. FEMA did not respond to repeated requests for comment on its use of Starlink.

Just days after the Supreme Court again made it clear that the separation of powers is sacrosanct, Indira Talwani, an Obama appointed federal judge