To understand the Justice Department’s struggles in representing President Donald Trump’s positions in court, look no further than a quick succession of losses last week that dealt a setback to the administration’s agenda.
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From Tokyo to Turin to LA, President Donald Trump’s policies loom over May Day marches
French union leaders condemned the “Trumpization” of world politics, while in Italy, May Day protesters paraded a puppet of the American president through the streets of Turin.
President Donald Trump’s health agency urges therapy for transgender youth, not broader gender-affirming health care
President Donald Trump’s administration released a lengthy review of transgender health care on Thursday that advocates for a greater reliance on behavioral therapy rather than broad gender-affirming medical care for youths with gender dysphoria.
Senate to vote on whether or not to block Trump’s global tariffs amid economic turmoil
Senate Democrats are forcing a vote Wednesday evening on whether to block global tariffs announced by Donald Trump earlier this month, a potentially tough vote for some Republicans who have expressed concerns about the policy but are wary of crossing the president.
Power to impose ‘snap’ teen curfew for top cop, Johnson deputy hits council hurdle
The decision stalls an effort by some aldermen to decisively shape Chicago’s policing policy in response to a handful of high-profile violent incidents at large gatherings of teens.
Downtown alderman considering Cook County Board run against Preckwinkle
Ald. Brendan Reilly told the Tribune he would make a final decision in the coming weeks, but claimed he’d been approached to take on board President Toni Preckwinkle.
Vermont judge orders release of a Palestinian man arrested at his US citizenship interview
A judge on Wednesday ordered the release of a Palestinian man who led protests against the war in Gaza as a student at Columbia University and was arrested by immigration officials during an interview about finalizing his U.S. citizenship.
Mayor Brandon Johnson pitches ‘modest’ Springfield wish list
Faced with ongoing reluctance from lawmakers and Gov. JB Pritzker, Mayor Brandon Johnson has fine-tuned his message to argue helping Chicago will help the rest of the state.
President Donald Trump’s tariffs loom over the economy as shipments from China fall
American businesses are cancelling orders from China, postponing expansion plans and hunkering down to see what trade policy surprises President Donald Trump plans to spring on them next.
Iran’s foreign minister says next round of talks with US over nuclear program will be held in Rome
Iran said Wednesday the next round of negotiations over its rapidly advancing nuclear program it will have with the United States will be in Rome on Saturday.