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Advocates and experts describe the Trump administration’s climate rollbacks as gifts to polluters at expense of planetThe US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is ⁠poised to formally repeal carbon pollution standards for coal- and gas-fired power plants, according to reports.The Trump administration’s latest climate rollback is expected to ⁠come as soon as Monday on the sidelines of the G20 energy ministers’ meeting in Houston, ⁠Texas, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday, citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter. Continue reading...

• Donald Trump praised the election victory of Germany's hard-right AfD party on Monday, blaming the result on "horrible" immigration rules. • Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk criticized supporters of the party in his own country, stating on X that only "idiots or traitors" would celebrate the AfD triumph. • Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez warned that an "extremist threat" is currently advancing on a global scale.

• Judge Indira Talwani criticized a new Postal Service rule regarding mail-in voting that she believes could lead to major disenfranchisement of voters. • The judge described the rule as a haphazard experiment that could result in valid ballots being tossed. • This ruling suggests that state legislators in places like Texas should pass their own laws to ensure election integrity rather than relying on the U.S. Postal Service to screen votes.

• The Trump administration has petitioned the Supreme Court to allow a specific mail-in ballot rule to proceed as the 2024 election cycle approaches. • In a separate legal development, a judge blocked an executive order from the Trump administration regarding birthright citizenship. • A court ruled that Missouri will use its previous district lines for the November election, requiring a referendum to determine if a new Republican-led redistricting map can be used.

• Lawsuits and whistleblower claims have been filed to challenge the Trump administration's attempts to alter mail-in voting rules ahead of the upcoming elections. • Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) highlighted a whistleblower letter alleging the U.S. Postal Service is rushing to create an online ballot screening system. • Critics argue these policy changes and technical implementations could jeopardize the integrity and efficiency of the midterm elections.

• The Trump administration has petitioned the First Circuit Court of Appeals to revive key portions of a U.S. Postal Service rule regarding mail-in ballots. • The request seeks to pause a federal judge's temporary 14-day block on the rule, arguing the lower court's order should be treated as an appealable preliminary injunction. • This legal battle is significant as it impacts the administration's ability to implement specific USPS regulations governing the handling and processing of mail ballots.

• Election officials are resisting proposed mail ballot rules from the Trump administration, stating it is too late in the election cycle to implement the changes. • The dispute centers on the handling of election ballots, with officials facing both legal challenges and practical logistical hurdles. • In response, the U.S. Postal Service has spent months developing a Federal Ballot Mail Portal to securely share lists of mail-in ballot recipients with state officials.

• Former President Donald Trump dismissed the idea of using nuclear weapons against Iran, calling the suggestion a "stupid question." • In separate developments, Israel is managing a potential Ebola case involving a traveler returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. • Approximately 33,000 Israeli expats are seeking flights to return home for upcoming voting, supported by a nonprofit organization.

• The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4, along political lines, to allow Donald Trump to resume construction of a $400 million ballroom at the White House. • The justices determined that the group filing the legal challenge against the project lacked the necessary legal standing to bring the case forward. • This decision removes a significant legal hurdle, enabling the high-cost construction project to proceed without further judicial delay.

Move from USPS comes amid Trump administration’s efforts to restrict mail-in voting in November’s midtermsThe US Postal Service (USPS) said on ​Thursday ‌that ‌new ‌requirements for mail-in ‌voting are ​now ⁠in effect as Donald Trump seeks to crack down on the practice. The move is expected to trigger a new round of legal challenges.The Trump administration has sought to impose new rules requiring state election leaders to submit their voter rolls for inspection as part of a broader bid to increase federal government oversight over voting and elections. Continue reading...

• In a 6-3 decision on Monday, the Supreme Court ruled to lift a major procedural block on an executive order issued by President Trump regarding mail-in voting. • The ruling allows parts of the president's changes to the voting process to move forward, removing a significant legal hurdle. • This decision is critical as it sets the stage for a broader constitutional battle over the legality and administration of election laws.

• California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the state will sue the Trump administration to block new rules intended to curb mail-in voting, which he described as "Orwellian." • The legal challenge follows a US Supreme Court ruling that allows the Trump administration to proceed with its crackdown on mail-in ballot processes. • Separately, House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is facing backlash from his own party after reports surfaced of a meeting with Jared Kushner.

Justices’ ruling comes after lower courts had blocked president’s election order ahead of November midtermsDonald Trump’s administration can proceed with a nationwide crackdown on mail-in voting, the US supreme court has ruled, approving its emergency appeal.It remains unclear, however, how his administration can implement the decision in time for the midterm elections in November, and the ruling leaves room for legal challenges. Continue reading...

Almost 45m acres of national forests could be potentially opened to road construction, drilling and loggingThe Trump administration said on Tuesday it plans to rescind the “roadless rule” that has protected old growth forests in the US for 25 years, potentially opening up almost 45m acres of national forests to road construction, drilling and logging.Conservationists had feared the announcement was coming since last summer after Brooke Rollins, Trump’s secretary of agriculture, targeted a rule brought in by Bill Clinton’s administration, describing it as “overly restrictive” and an “absurd obstacle” to development. Continue reading...

• A federal judge in Maryland has blocked the Trump administration from scrapping a plan to relocate the F.B.I. headquarters. • The ruling ensures the agency will move from the deteriorating J. Edgar Hoover Building to a new facility located in Prince George’s County, Md. • This decision prevents the administration from abandoning the existing relocation agreement in favor of an alternative plan.

• The Trump administration has urged the U.S. Supreme Court to quickly rule on a case regarding an executive order that seeks to limit vote-by-mail options for the upcoming midterm elections. • The request follows conflicting rulings from district and circuit courts, leaving the Supreme Court's emergency docket to determine if the restrictive rulemaking can proceed. • If upheld, the order would require states to provide the federal government with lists of intended mail-in voters, significantly impacting voting methods in several Western states.

Move blocking funds through Medicaid and Chip to make it harder for vulnerable children to get healthcare, experts sayThe Trump administration finalized a rule on Tuesday to end gender-affirming care through Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (Chip), a move that will make it harder for vulnerable children to access healthcare and that eschews evidence to advance an anti-transgender ideology, opponents say.The rule is set to take effect on 13 October – but legal challenges could delay or block it entirely. Continue reading...

EPA tosses out scientific research carried out under Biden and says toxic sludge not a significant threat to publicThe Trump administration has killed proposed regulations for sewage sludge contaminated with Pfas and spread on farmland as fertilizer, a practice that has sickened farmers, destroyed their livelihoods, killed livestock, polluted water supplies, and poisoned meat and food products sold to the public.The proposed regulations would largely have ended the use of sludge, also called biosolids, in the nation’s food system. But the Environmental Protection Agency tossed out its scientific research from less than two years ago that formed the basis of the proposed regulations. It justified the decision by declaring that sludge was not a wide threat to the public because it is mostly used on farms, and only a small percentage of cropland. Continue reading...

• Former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta is urging the EU to shift from a "defensive" banking strategy to one focused on scale and growth to better compete with U.S. giants. • The push for deregulation follows a stark disparity in market power, noting that JP Morgan's market capitalization exceeds that of the 10 largest EU banks combined. • Letta proposes facilitating cross-border mergers to overcome fragmented national markets and expanding the mandate of financial watchdogs to prioritize growth alongside stability.

Government had been forced to pay back duties to companies that imported goods into the US that were hit by Trump’s tariffsThe US government has already paid back tens of billions of dollars in tariffs it collected before the supreme court ruled them illegal, according to budget figures released on Monday.Tariffs – taxes on imported goods – have been a key part of president Donald Trump’s game economic plan since he took office again last year. Continue reading...

• Donald Trump has threatened to abolish birthright citizenship through Congress following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that upheld the practice. • In the same series of rulings, the Supreme Court allowed states to ban transgender women from female sports and removed limits on federal campaign spending. • Financial disclosures revealed Trump earned over $80 million from media company settlements and millions more from overseas property licensing.

• The US Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling against a directive from Donald Trump that sought to end birthright citizenship. • The decision affirms that nearly all infants born on US soil automatically acquire citizenship, upholding long-standing legal interpretations. • This ruling represents a significant legal defeat for Trump, as it prevents the administration from unilaterally altering citizenship eligibility.

• The US Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling rejecting a directive from Donald Trump aimed at ending birthright citizenship. • The decision affirms that nearly all infants born on US soil automatically acquire citizenship, upholding long-standing legal interpretations. • This ruling represents a significant legal blow to Trump's efforts to restrict citizenship eligibility for children of non-citizens.

• The U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship in a ruling issued on Tuesday. • The decision occurred alongside separate rulings that favored bans on transgender athletes participating in women's sports. • Justice Amy Coney Barrett faced intense backlash from conservative figures, including Senator Eric Schmitt and author Hans Mahncke, for joining liberal justices on related election law issues.

• The Supreme Court issued several rulings regarding Donald Trump's agenda, balancing the expansion of presidential authority with significant legal setbacks. • The Court rejected the government's attempt to fire Federal Reserve official Cook, ruling that doing so would improperly transform "for-cause protection" into "at-will employment" and threaten central bank independence. • In a separate decision, the Court ruled that states may count mail-in ballots cast by Election Day even if they arrive later, dismissing a GOP challenge to Mississippi's specific ballot laws.

• The US Supreme Court ruled 5-4 against an executive order issued by Donald Trump that sought to limit birthright citizenship. • Chief Justice Roberts stated that the order violated the 14th Amendment, citing the long-standing legal precedent established by the case of Wong Kim Ark. • This decision is significant as it reaffirms the constitutional guarantee that all children born in the United States and subject to its power are granted citizenship.

Decision in case concerning Rebecca Slaughter overturns decades of precedent curbing executive power. Plus how one man survived eight days lost in the Pacific OceanGood morning. Yesterday the US supreme court handed Donald Trump – and all future presidents – the power to fire leaders of independent agencies or commissions, overturning 90 years of court precedent curbing executive power.While Trump celebrated the decision on Truth Social as a “big win”, labor advocates, unions, and consumer advocacy groups criticized the decision on the case, Trump v Slaughter, and warned of the long-term impacts for democracy in the US. Rebecca Slaughter, the federal trade commissioner fired last March, said she was “profoundly disappointed about today’s decision” during a press call. Our columnist, Moira Donegan, says the court’s verdict has again undermined the power of Congress.What have lawyers said about the verdict? Stephen Vladeck, a Georgetown law professor, wrote: “There’s no sugar-coating [it]. It’s an enormously important ruling. It’s a huge win for Trump/the executive. And it’s going to have massive ramifications for the functioning of the government long after Trump is gone.”What other decisions did the court make? The supreme court sided against national Republicans and Trump’s administration to allow mail-in ballots that arrive after election day to be counted, upholding the law in more than a dozen states. It also ruled that law enforcement’s use of sprawling warrants that sweep up smartphone location data requires privacy protections under the fourth amendment, in a boost to critics who view their use as an unconstitutional dragnet.How did Trump and Carroll react? The US president wrote on Truth Social: “Surprisingly, the supreme court declined to ‘review’ a Fake Case brought against me”. Roberta Kaplan, Carroll’s attorney, also issued a statement in response to the decision, saying: “Today’s supreme court decision affirms once and for all the jury’s unanimous verdict that President Donald J Trump sexually assaulted and defamed E Jean Carroll.” Continue reading...

• The Supreme Court rejected a Republican-led legal challenge that sought to ban the counting of mailed ballots arriving after Election Day. • The ruling upholds laws in the District of Columbia and more than half of U.S. states that allow late-arriving ballots to be counted if they are postmarked by the election date. • This decision prevents a significant shift in voting rules that Donald Trump and his allies had targeted ahead of the midterm elections.