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The Trump administration plans to lift export controls on Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 AI model as soon as Tuesday night, a U.S. official tells Axios.
Why it matters: The Trump administration plans to lift export controls on Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 AI model as soon as Tuesday night, a U.S. official tells Axios.
On the surface, Monday's Supreme Court ruling that keeps Lisa Cook in place as a Federal Reserve governor for now was a win for believers that the central bank works best when insulated from the day-to-day control of...
Why it matters: On the surface, Monday's Supreme Court ruling that keeps Lisa Cook in place as a Federal Reserve governor for now was a win for believers that the central bank works best when insulated from the day-to-day control of...
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected an executive order that sought to limit birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, reinforcing judicial limits on unilateral executive changes to immigration policy and preserving established rules affecting births and legal status.
Why it matters: The U.S. Supreme Court rejected an executive order that sought to limit birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, reinforcing judicial limits on unilateral executive changes to immigration policy and preserving established rules affecting births and legal status.
Decision in case concerning Rebecca Slaughter overturns decades of precedent curbing executive power. Plus how one man survived eight days lost in the Pacific Ocean Good morning.
Why it matters: Decision in case concerning Rebecca Slaughter overturns decades of precedent curbing executive power. Plus how one man survived eight days lost in the Pacific Ocean Good morning.
Today is the final day for the supreme court to lay out the last rulings of its nine-month term Hello, and welcome to the US politics live blog.
Why it matters: Today is the final day for the supreme court to lay out the last rulings of its nine-month term Hello, and welcome to the US politics live blog.
Across a two-lane highway from Florida State Prison, people prayed as an execution was carried out on June 2. Alec Soth/Magnum This spring, Father Dustin Feddon began waking up in the middle of the night.
Why it matters: Across a two-lane highway from Florida State Prison, people prayed as an execution was carried out on June 2. Alec Soth/Magnum This spring, Father Dustin Feddon began waking up in the middle of the night.
Venezuela's La Guaira state bore the brunt of the earthquake damage, bringing memories of a 1999 disaster that became President Hugo Chávez's first major test. Now, it's the acting leader's challenge.
Why it matters: Venezuela's La Guaira state bore the brunt of the earthquake damage, bringing memories of a 1999 disaster that became President Hugo Chávez's first major test. Now, it's the acting leader's challenge.
A Supreme Court ruling gives the Trump administration space to strip this status from hundreds of thousands of more people from the few remaining countries with this program. (Image credit: Michael M. Santiago)
Why it matters: A Supreme Court ruling gives the Trump administration space to strip this status from hundreds of thousands of more people from the few remaining countries with this program. (Image credit: Michael M. Santiago)
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court struck down a 91-year-old precedent that has prevented presidents from removing members of independent agencies meant to be a check on his power. (Image credit: Kevin Dietsch)
Why it matters: In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court struck down a 91-year-old precedent that has prevented presidents from removing members of independent agencies meant to be a check on his power. (Image credit: Kevin Dietsch)
The Supreme Cour t on Monday cleared the way for President Trump to freely fire officials from the Federal Trade Commission and most — though not all — agencies that have long been politically independent.
Why it matters: The Supreme Cour t on Monday cleared the way for President Trump to freely fire officials from the Federal Trade Commission and most — though not all — agencies that have long been politically independent.
Case focused on White House’s March 2025 firing of Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Slaughter US supreme court decisions – live updates Sign up for the Breaking News US email The US supreme court ruled that...
Why it matters: Case focused on White House’s March 2025 firing of Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Slaughter US supreme court decisions – live updates Sign up for the Breaking News US email The US supreme court ruled that...
The Supreme Court said Monday that President Trump could not fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, a blockbuster ruling that limits the president's influence on the central bank.
Why it matters: The Supreme Court said Monday that President Trump could not fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, a blockbuster ruling that limits the president's influence on the central bank.
South American migrants deported to the Democratic Republic of the Congo say they are being pushed to give up and go home. The case matters because it shows federal power being...
Why it matters: South American migrants deported to the Democratic Republic of the Congo say they are being pushed to give up and go home. The case matters because it shows federal power being...
A lead prosecutor has been removed from the federal investigation into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress. That change matters because personnel moves ins...
Why it matters: A lead prosecutor has been removed from the federal investigation into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress. That change matters because personnel moves ins...
Trump’s Iran threat has set off a fresh fight over whether he can be pushed out of office under the 25th Amendment or impeached. The stakes are immediate because this is not jus...
Why it matters: Trump’s Iran threat has set off a fresh fight over whether he can be pushed out of office under the 25th Amendment or impeached. The stakes are immediate because this is not jus...
The U.S. has deported eight people described as being of African origin to Uganda, and critics say the move was illegal and dehumanizing. It matters because deportation is one o...
Why it matters: The U.S. has deported eight people described as being of African origin to Uganda, and critics say the move was illegal and dehumanizing. It matters because deportation is one o...
The Trump administration has pushed out Army Chief of Staff Randy George in another Pentagon shake-up. This is not normal turnover. It is a power move that tightens control over...
Why it matters: The Trump administration has pushed out Army Chief of Staff Randy George in another Pentagon shake-up. This is not normal turnover. It is a power move that tightens control over...
Trump’s deputy attorney general publicly bragged about cleaning out the DOJ and FBI and demanding loyalty to the president. That matters because federal law enforcement is suppo...
Why it matters: Trump’s deputy attorney general publicly bragged about cleaning out the DOJ and FBI and demanding loyalty to the president. That matters because federal law enforcement is suppo...
The New York State Board of Education has denied a bid to return a removed Syracuse school board member to office. The ruling matters because it decides who gets to sit in a loc...
Why it matters: The New York State Board of Education has denied a bid to return a removed Syracuse school board member to office. The ruling matters because it decides who gets to sit in a loc...