Semafor • Sep 1, 2025
Trump deportations face further legal setbacks
Trump has used executive orders and other legal instruments to step up deportations and declare emergencies.
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Semafor • Aug 31, 2025
Trump tariff ruling represents major setback, analysts say
A US court ruling that President Donald Trump’s tariffs are illegal represents a major setback for his economic agenda, analysts said.
Semafor • Aug 31, 2025
US court says Trump can’t impose tariffs
Judges ruled that the levies were an illegal use of emergency powers, but did not immediately block them.
Lever News • Aug 31, 2025
LEVER WEEKLY: This Family Feud Could Tank The Economy
Federal agency cannibalism, Wall Street’s public utility takeover, and more from The Lever this week.
Current Affairs • Aug 29, 2025
“AI Ethics” Discourse Ignores Its Deadliest Use: War
AI Ethics is a hot topic in the artificial intelligence world. It features in keynote speeches at major conferences and spawns entire dedicated safety teams at large companies—all the while, government, industry and academic leaders make a point of how hard they’re working to make sure AI proceeds in an ethical way. Ostensibly, this is a response to well-founded fears about the technology’s possible (and proven) downsides, like its threat to the job market, or potential for harm in mental health settings.
Semafor • Aug 29, 2025
Warren backs Commerce on easing Syria export controls
A new rule issued Thursday removes restrictions on Syria-bound exports of certain US products.
Semafor • Aug 29, 2025
Shutdown fight descends on DC
Senators in both parties want to see a bipartisan funding deal for less controversial government functions and a stopgap spending bill for the rest.
Semafor • Aug 28, 2025
Europe moves to reimpose Iran sanctions
The countries accused Tehran of reneging on its 2015 nuclear deal, triggering “snapback” provisions effective in 30 days.
Semafor • Aug 28, 2025
Mexico suspends parcel shipments to US over ‘de minimis’ rule ending
The end of the “de minimis” exemption, which applies to packages valued under $800, has sparked concern and confusion among international exporters and mail carriers.
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400 headlinesMichigan Lawsuit Calls Big Oil a “Cartel” That’s Driving High Energy Bills
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ICE and Border Patrol in Minnesota − accused of violating 1st, 2nd, 4th and 10th amendment rights − are testing whether the Constitution can survive
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Congress has exercised minimal oversight over ICE, but that might change
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Medicare is experimenting with having AI review claims – a cost-saving measure that could risk denying needed care
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Kristi Noem’s Throttling of FEMA Funds Constitutes a Preventable Disaster
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American Reich: Kristi Noem’s DHS is the Department of Homeland Subjugation
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Federal power meets local resistance in Minneapolis – a case study in how federalism staves off authoritarianism
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Report: Education Department’s “Efficiency” Layoffs Cost At Least $28 Million
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Trump Goes Public With Plan to “Take Over” Elections
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Denmark’s generous child care and parental leave policies erase 80% of the ‘motherhood penalty’ for working moms
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