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Trump increasingly asks the Supreme Court to overrule judges blocking key parts of his agenda
By MARK SHERMAN and LINDSAY WHITEHURSTUpdated 7:52 AM CDT, March 29, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — As losses mount in lower federal courts, President Donald Trump has returned to a tactic that he employed at the Supreme Court with remarkable success in his first term.
Three times in the past week, and six since Trump took office a little more than two months ago, the Justice Department has asked the conservative-majority high court to step into cases much earlier than usual.
The administration’s use of the emergency appeals, or shadow docket, comes as it faces more than 130 lawsuits over the Republican president’s flurry of executive orders. Many of the lawsuits have been filed in liberal-leaning parts of the country as the court system becomes ground zero for pushback to his policies.
Federal judges have ruled against the administration more than 40 times, issuing temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions, the Justice Department said Friday in a Supreme Court filing. The issues include birthright citizenship changes, federal spending, transgender rights and deportations under a rarely used 18th-century law.
The administration is increasingly asking the Supreme Court, which Trump helped shape by nominating three justices, to step in, not only to rule in its favor but also to send a message to federal judges, who Trump and his allies claim are overstepping their authority.
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Is helping people with disabilities a religious act? The core question in a Supreme Court case
A slew of religious rights cases arrives at the conservative Supreme Court. This week, it hears from a catholic charity group dealing with a tax fight.
www.usatoday.com
Trump says he won't 'fire people' over Signal messages, reiterates support of national security team
National security adviser, Mike Waltz, inadvertently added Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor of The Atlantic magazine, to a group text using the Signal encrypted messaging service where top officials were discussing plans to attack the Houthis.
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Trump says he ‘couldn’t care less’ if auto prices rise because of tariffs | CNN Business
President Donald Trump said Saturday he doesn’t care if automakers hike prices because of his tariffs. In fact, he encouraged them to.
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Trump admin live updates: Trump says he 'couldn't care less' if automakers raise prices in wake of tariffs
In an interview with NBC News, President Donald Trump reportedly said he “couldn’t care less” if automakers raise prices for consumers in the wake of U.S. tariffs.
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Transgender people are about 1% of the US population. Yet they're a political lightning rod
President Donald Trump has signed a slew of policies aimed at wiping transgender people out of government records, sports and even history.
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Big Law fights back against Trump’s retribution | CNN Politics
In recent weeks, some of America’s most powerful law firms have faced a defining choice: do a deal with the White House, or prepare to fight severe restrictions President Donald Trump has placed on firms and lawyers he opposes politically.
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Protests against Elon Musk's purge of US government swarm Tesla showrooms
Crowds have protested billionaire Elon Musk’s purge of the U.S. government under President Donald Trump outside Tesla dealerships throughout the U.S. and in some cities in Europe.
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How Trump-blocking judges managed to get past Senate judiciary hawks
There is some disagreement among experts and Republicans over whether enough was done to block Democratic-nominated judges, particularly those who are now blocking the Trump administration.
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Trump is using the power of government to punish opponents. They’re struggling to respond | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump is using the power of the federal government to intimidate or neuter potential sources of opposition to him.
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At least half of US states now outlaw devices that convert pistols into machine guns
At least half of U.S. states now outlaw devices that can convert pistols into machine guns. Alabama and New Mexico are the latest to take a stand against against so-called Glock switches.
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GOP vows to stop lone activist judges from halting Trump agenda
Republicans are bashing a federal judge's ruling blocking the deportation of suspected gang members and say they are moving to ensure such an occurrence does not happen again.
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As world leaders grapple with instability, Trump’s attacks are making moderates popular again
Electorates in Trump's crosshairs are scoring their leaders on their ability to navigate his chaotic approach to international trade and diplomacy.
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Republican congresswoman booed at a town hall in Indiana
As with other town halls held by Republicans across the country, Congresswoman Victoria Spartz was met in her Indiana district by a group of angry constituents who challenged her on the decisions being made by the Trump administration, from threatening to cut public media funding to deporting migran
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Protesters rally against Elon Musk at Tesla showrooms over the continued U.S. government purge
Protesters are trying to escalate a movement targeting Tesla dealerships and vehicles in opposition to Elon Musk's role in DOGE.
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Trump says he ‘couldn’t care less’ if foreign automakers raise prices due to tariffs
In a phone interview with NBC News, President Donald Trump also said he wouldn’t fire anyone involved in the Signal group chat.
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Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.
Here's what's happening…
-Republican AGs urge Trump to crack down on obscure 'loophole' cartels use to flood U.S. with fentanyl
-Where Trump stands 10 weeks into his second tour of duty in the White House
-House Republicans brush off Stefanik's Trump admin upheaval amid high-stakes Florida race
The White House considers the Signal group chat leak case "closed," Trump administration press secretary...
Continue reading...Here's what's happening…
-Republican AGs urge Trump to crack down on obscure 'loophole' cartels use to flood U.S. with fentanyl
-Where Trump stands 10 weeks into his second tour of duty in the White House
-House Republicans brush off Stefanik's Trump admin upheaval amid high-stakes Florida race
The White House considers the Signal group chat leak case "closed," Trump administration press secretary...