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Trump argues lawsuit seeking to halt White House UFC fight was brought too ‘late’

The Trump administration is urging a federal judge to allow a controversial UFC event planned at the White House to proceed, arguing that last-minute legal efforts to block the fight would unfairly disrupt preparations, athletes, and thousands of fans.

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Federal judge voids Trump’s $100,000 fee requirement for H-1B visas

A federal judge struck down President Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa application fee, ruling that only Congress—not the White House—has the authority to impose such a requirement on skilled-worker immigration programs.

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Trans youth and their parents fight back against efforts to get their detailed medical records

The Trump administration’s effort to obtain sensitive medical records of transgender minors is facing mounting legal challenges, as federal prosecutors increasingly rely on grand jury subpoenas to pursue investigations into gender-affirming care providers.

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Judge says Trump can’t add his name to Kennedy Center and blocks planned closure

A federal judge blocked plans to rename the Kennedy Center after Donald Trump and halted its temporary closure, ruling both actions likely violated federal law.

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Federal judge halts work on Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’

A federal judge temporarily blocked Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” amid legal challenges over its constitutionality.

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Supreme Court Questions Trump Push to End Birthright Citizenship

The Supreme Court of the United States expressed skepticism during arguments over Donald Trump’s effort to end automatic birthright citizenship, raising questions about constitutional interpretation and historical precedent.

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Federal appeals court says Trump unlawfully invoked the Alien Enemies Act for deportations

A divided federal appeals court on Tuesday said President Donald Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to rapidly deport alleged Venezuelan gang members is unlawful and blocked its use in several southern states, issuing another blow to Trump’s invocation of the 18th century law.

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Caption: Kilmar Abrego Garcia is seen at prayer vigil in Baltimore, Maryland, on August 25. Mandatory Credit: Robyn Stevens Brody/Sipa/AP via CNN Newsource

Attorneys for Kilmar Abrego Garica, the man wrongly deported to El Salvador earlier this year, are yet again asking the federal judge overseeing his human smuggling criminal case to order Trump administration officials to stop making negative comments about him that they say could jeopardize his right to a fair trial.

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Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues to challenge Trump’s attempt to fire her, setting up a showdown over presidential power

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is suing to keep her job on the board, which helps set interest rates, after President Donald Trump said he was removing her from her role earlier this week.

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Supreme Court allows Trump to proceed with mass firings at Education Department

The Supreme Court on Monday said President Donald Trump may proceed with his plan to carry out mass layoffs at the Department of Education in the latest win for the White House at the conservative high court.

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