Second Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Mail-Ballot Restrictions
The proposed Postal Service requirements remain frozen while the Supreme Court considers a related request from the administration.
Federal Judge Rules Plan to Cut FEMA Workforce in Half Was Unlawful
A federal judge found that DHS acted unlawfully when it directed FEMA to reduce its workforce by 50 percent.
Judge Blocks Political-Policy Question for Federal Job Applicants
A federal judge blocked a Trump administration question asking civil-service applicants how they would advance the president’s policies.
Twenty States Sue Over Changes to Endangered Species Protections
A coalition of 20 states and Washington, D.C., has filed two federal lawsuits challenging changes to the way the Endangered Species Act is enforced. The cases target rules issued by the U.S. Departments of the Interior and Commerce. The states argue that the changes weaken habitat protections and make it harder to safeguard species before […]
Muslim Identity Emerges as a U.S. Midterm Campaign Issue
Campaign statements involving Muslim candidates and communities are becoming a prominent issue in several 2026 U.S. midterm contests.
Australia Proposes an Opt-Out From Algorithmic Social-Media Feeds
Draft Australian rules would let users replace algorithmic recommendations with a feed limited to accounts they intentionally follow.
Britain, France and Canada Ban Goods From Israeli Settlements
Britain, France and Canada announced import restrictions on goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
U.N. Rights Chief Calls for Stronger Global Safeguards on Advanced AI
U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk is urging international red lines and stronger guarantees around advanced AI, while acknowledging that the worst outcomes remain forecasts.
AfD Wins Saxony-Anhalt Election but Falls Short of a Majority
Germany’s far-right AfD won nearly 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt but did not secure enough seats to govern alone, opening a difficult coalition fight.
Armed Man Arrested After Rushing Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Amy Acton at Canfield Fair
Amy Acton was unharmed after authorities say an armed man knocked people down while trying to reach her at the Canfield Fair. His motive remains unknown.