Thursday, March 20, 2025

Trump actions on Courts, FTC, and DOE

 How Trump Is Trying to Consolidate Power Over Courts, Congress and More - The New York Times

President Trump’s expansive interpretation of presidential power has become the defining characteristic of his second term.

Trump Fires Democrats on Federal Trade Commission - The New York Times

The decision to fire the two members of the traditionally independent regulatory body is likely to face a legal challenge.

Trump to Sign Order Aimed at Dismantling Education Department - The New York Times

The order, which President Trump may sign on Thursday, will lay the groundwork for eventually shuttering the agency, reassigning some of its primary duties.

Opinion | The Tom and Daisy Presidency: Trump Is Breaking Things. They Can’t All Be Fixed by the Courts. - The New York Times

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The University of California Will Stop Requiring Diversity Statements in Hiring - The New York Times

White House Expected to Pause $175 Million for Penn Over Transgender Policy - The New York Times