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Federal judge says Trump administration ignoring his order to pause funding freeze

By Laura Barrón-López, Kyle Midura

A federal judge said that President Trump has violated his order to lift a blanket freeze on federal spending and again directed the administration to release the funds. That comes as top prosecutors in nearly half the country sued the…

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WATCH: Trump suggests ceasefire deal should be canceled if Hamas doesn't release all hostages by Saturday

By Zeke Miller, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

In comments to reporters after signing a series of executive orders, Trump said, “If they’re not here, all hell is going to break out.” He added, however, “I'm speaking for myself. Israel can override it.”…

Trump's latest tariff plans on steel, aluminum and other imports sow uncertainty

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

President Donald Trump plans to on Monday formally announce 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports as part of an aggressive effort to remake the existing terms of world trade that so far has compounded economic uncertainty.

Puerto Rico governor's effort to eliminate renewable energy goals sparks pushback

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

Puerto Rico legislators on Monday held a contentious public hearing on a governor-backed bill that would eliminate renewable energy goals and extend operations of the island's lone coal-fired plant, long accused of polluting low-income communities.

Trump administration takes USAID off its building lease

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

The eviction comes as a court temporarily blocked a Trump administration order that would have pulled all but a fraction of workers off the job worldwide.

How the Trump administration moved to shut down the consumer protection agency's headquarters

By Chris Megerian, Associated Press

Over the weekend, some staff members at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau saw a sign of trouble to come.

Vatican charity blasts Trump administration's plan to 'recklessly' gut USAID

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

Caritas on Monday warned that millions of people could die as a result of the “ruthless” U.S. decision to “recklessly” stop USAID funding.

Trump expected to pardon ex-Illinois Gov. Blagojevich 5 years after commuting his sentence

By Zeke Miller, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press

Trump already commuted Blagojevich’s 14-year sentence for political corruption charges during his first term.

Judge says Trump hasn't fully followed his order to unfreeze federal spending

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

A federal judge has found the Trump administration hasn’t fully followed his order to unfreeze federal spending and has ordered the White House to release all money.

Trump orders U.S. Treasury to stop minting new pennies, citing rising cost of producing the coin

By Jill Colvin, Associated Press

President Donald Trump says he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of producing the one-cent coin.