Trump Legal & Governance
Latest in Trump Legal & Governance· Nov 11
The Kennedy family filed suit to block construction of a Trump memorial near President John F. Kennedy's grave at Arlington National Cemetery, arguing the proximity violates federal regulations governing the cemetery's sacred grounds. The lawsuit centers on whether the proposed site meets distance requirements from existing graves and whether the Trump family obtained proper authorization for the project. The case will test how Arlington's governing rules apply to presidential memorials and whether the Kennedy family has legal standing to challenge the placement. No court date has been set.
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- Single source1 day ago
Kennedy family sues to halt Trump memorial near JFK burial site
BBC News
- Reported by 2 outlets1 day ago
Trump administration faces staff departures as Democrats gain in elections
US House Republicans blocked an impeachment motion against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, halting the effort for now.
BBC News · Aaron Parnas
- Reported by 2 outlets5 days ago
Trump directs DOJ to investigate alleged threats targeting Republicans, names Slotkin
Trump calls for DOJ investigation into alleged Democratic threats against Republicans, targeting Michigan Democrat Slotkin.
CNBC · Al Jazeera
- Single source5 days ago
Pardon power lets Trump shield corporate associates from investigation
Constitutional absurdity: the presidential pardon authority enables protection of those facing corruption allegations.
Al Jazeera
- Reported by 3 outlets6 days ago
Trump names Stephen Miller to lead White House staff, replacing Wiles
Trump announced Miller will become his top staffer, succeeding Wiles three days after Democrats won midterm control of Congress.
Al Jazeera · CNBC · Aaron Parnas
- Reported by 2 outlets6 days ago
Stephen Miller replaces Susie Wiles leading Trump's staff
Stephen Miller took over as Trump's chief of staff after Wiles departed the position during post-election personnel changes.
Al Jazeera · BBC News
- Reported by 2 outlets7 days ago
Trump bars successors from altering Oval Office design
Trump signs executive order restricting future presidents' ability to alter the Oval Office.
BBC News · Al Jazeera
- Reported by 2 outlets8 days ago
White House postpones Cook Fed hearing over scheduling conflict
White House postpones hearing on Federal Reserve governor nomination.
CNBC · The New York Times
- Single source12 days ago
D.C. and Virginia challenge monument plan over traffic and historic district concerns
Washington D.C. and Virginia filed suit to block Trump's planned triumphal arch monument, citing environmental and zoning concerns.
Al Jazeera
- Reported by 3 outlets17 days ago
Justice Department indicts Comey, Trump's former bureau chief
Federal prosecutors have charged the ex-FBI leader whom Trump dismissed in 2017, continuing a years-long conflict between the two.
BBC News · CNBC · Al Jazeera
- Single source20 days ago
Justice Department probes Lewandowski for alleged DHS profiteering
US Justice Department investigates Corey Lewandowski over his Department of Homeland Security role.
BBC News
- Single source21 days ago
Virginia Democrat indicted on marijuana racketeering charges before midterms
State Senator L. Louise Lucas faces racketeering charges in a probe that began before the current administration, with her indictment coming shortly before midterm elections.
CNBC
- Single source30 days ago
Cook's attorney challenges Trump panel assembled to oust Fed governor
An attorney representing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook questioned whether the committee Trump formed to remove her can act impartially and fairly.
The New York Times
- Single source30 days ago
Trump removes Guilfoyle from Greece ambassador role amid misconduct claims
Guilfoyle was dismissed from her diplomatic post following corruption allegations, which she denies as false.
BBC News
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Trump considers removing Guilfoyle from Greece ambassador role
Trump considers firing Kimberly Guilfoyle from ambassador role to Greece over unspecified dissatisfaction.
CNBC
- Reported by 2 outletsabout 1 month ago
Trump orders White House probe into Fed Governor Cook over mortgage fraud allegations
The president announced an investigation into unsubstantiated claims against a Federal Reserve official and plans a hearing for next month.
The New York Times · CNBC
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Trump creates panel to examine Fed governor Cook over mortgage fraud claims
The president established an investigative committee regarding Cook, continuing removal efforts after courts blocked her prior termination.
The Guardian
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Trump establishes panel to examine Fed official Cook's public remarks
Trump created a committee to probe statements by Federal Reserve member Cook, whom he previously attempted to remove but was blocked by the Supreme Court.
CNBC
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Alito signals intention to remain on Supreme Court regardless of Senate control
Justice Alito signals he will remain on Supreme Court regardless of Senate control, removing speculation about potential resignation.
CNBC
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Justice Alito indicates he has considered stepping down amid uncertain Senate control
Supreme Court Justice Alito signals he has considered retirement as Senate control remains uncertain.
CNBC