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Several of Trump's executive actions blocked due to legal challenges

From birthright citizenship to a freeze on federal funding, judges have blocked President Trump from implementing some of his agenda. Here's what to know.

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Delhi CM News Highlights: BJP returns to power in Delhi after 27 years, sweeps away AAP; Historic, says PM Modi

The exit polls predicted that the BJP is likely to form a government in Delhi after 27 years. The poll of polls predicted 41 seats for BJP, 29 for AAP and nil for Congress.

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Federal judge blocks Musk's DOGE from accessing sensitive Treasury material

A federal judge early Saturday blocked Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Treasury Department records that contain sensitive personal data such as Social Security and bank account numbers for millions of Americans.

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Federal judge blocks Elon Musk's DOGE access to critical Treasury payment system

A federal judge, citing a risk of "irreparable harm," early Saturday temporarily restricted Elon Musk's government efficiency team from accessing a critical Treasury Department payment system.

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Here are all the agencies that Elon Musk and DOGE have been trying to dismantle so far

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency group has made swift work of the billionaire's goal to curtail the government. Here are some of the direct actions.

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Delhi Election Results 2025 LIVE: BJP wins, PM Modi slams AAP's 'short-cut politics' in victory speech

Amit Shah spoke about BJP moving closer to victory, stating that it was 'victory of Modi ki guarantee.' Stay tuned to Mint for Delhi Elections 2025 LIVE updates

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Trump 2nd term live updates: Kennedy Center says it hasn't heard from Trump

President Donald Trump has begun his second administration with a series of controversial moves and decisions.

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How Trump's hobbling of USAID cedes Southeast Asia to Chinese influence

The Trump administration's 'America first' focus lets China fill the vacuum in Southeast Asia and set the rules for engagement in the region The Trump administration's decision to freeze international assistance and gut federal agencies has sent shock waves across the globe,

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BJP vs AAP Delhi Election Results 2025 Highlights: 'We accept the mandate,' Arvind Kejriwal congratulates BJP

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal says the party accepts the mandate of the people with great humility. 'I congratulate the BJP for this victory and I hope they will fulfil all the promises for which people have voted them.

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Trump 2nd term live updates: Kennedy Center says Trump hasn't communicated with board

Trump signed an executive order Friday afternoon aimed at protecting Second Amendment rights. The order directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to review violations on the right to bear arms that may have occurred during the Biden administration.

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The latest on Trump's efforts to overhaul the federal government

President Donald Trump made a flurry of moves this week aimed at a dramatic overhaul of the federal government. A judge has temporarily halted his staffing purge at USAID, and he faces legal challenges to several other of his initial policy moves.

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Delhi CM News LIVE Updates: BJP returns to power in Delhi after 27 years, sweeps away AAP; Historic, says PM Modi

The exit polls predicted that the BJP is likely to form a government in Delhi after 27 years. The poll of polls predicted 41 seats for BJP, 29 for AAP and nil for Congress.

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Transgender, nonbinary people sue Trump administration over passport policy

The complaint, filed Friday in U.S. District Court in Massachusetts, accuses the State Department of rejecting some applications from transgender citizens or issuing documents with their sex assigned at birth. The lawsuit also accused the department of holding some passports and other documents submitted by transgender and nonbinary people.

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Ecuador votes for a new president after years of violence and blackouts

Ecuadorian voters are preparing to cast their ballots for a new president for the second time in 18 months amid an unprecedented security crisis in the country.

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Delhi assembly election results 2025: What worked for BJP and what did not for AAP?

The BJP secured a sweeping victory in Delhi, winning 48 out of 70 assembly seats. Key factors included early campaigning, targeting the middle class, exposing alleged irregularities in AAP's welfare schemes,

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Rise and fall: A crusader who became part of politics he set out to dismantle

No longer a commoner but one of India's top leaders and a two-term chief minister, the 56-year-old now faces an existential crisis.

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Gujarat CM inaugurates Millet Mahotsav, highlights PM Modi's push for natural farming

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel emphasised that by promoting the expansion of Shree Anna (millets) and natural farming, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has led the nation and the world toward a healthier lifestyle with the mantra of 'Back to Basics',

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NEET UG 2025 registration: Latest updates, exam pattern, and more. Check Here

NEET UG 2025 registration has begun on the official website. This year, several changes will be implemented in the exam. Check details on the exam pattern and new rules here.

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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Elon Musk's DOGE From Sensitive Treasury Payment System

A federal judge on Saturday temporarily blocked Elon Musk's government efficiency probe from peering into the Treasury Department system that distributes tax returns, federal employee salaries and benefits like Social Security,

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Trump revokes Biden's security clearances, cites 'poor memory' and national security concerns

The White House announced on its X account that it is revoking President Joe Biden's security clearances and halting his daily intelligence briefings, citing concerns over his ability to handle sensitive information.

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US Judge denies requests to block Elon Musk's D.O.G.E from the labor department

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Labour minister sacked after leaked messages reveal he 'wished pensioner would die'

A Labour MP who joked about an elderly woman dying in a group chat has been sacked and dismissed from the party. Andrew Gwynne, MP for Gorton and Denton, also posted racist remarks about fellow MP Diane Abbott and sexist remarks about Angela Rayner.

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China makes some of Americans' most common medicines. They won't be spared from Trump's tariffs

China makes some of Americans' most common medicines. They won't be spared from Trump's tariffs - Everyday painkillers, antibiotics, cancer medications, blood thinners and more are just some of the drugs that the U.

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Federal judge blocks Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing Treasury records after Democratic AGs file lawsuit

Tesla CEO Elon Musk's government efficiency team has been temporarily blocked from accessing certain government systems, according to a federal judge's ruling on Saturday.

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Three Israeli hostages freed for 183 Palestinian prisoners under Gaza ceasefire deal, AP explains

Hamas-led militants released three more hostages to the Red Cross on Saturday, and Israel freed dozens of Palestinian prisoners as part of an agreement that paused the war in the Gaza Strip.

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"Forming government with 48 seats is historic": BJP MP Manoj Tiwari

BJP is set to form the government in Delhi after securing a historic victory in the assembly elections, winning 48 seats and marking its return to power in the national capital after 27 years.The BJP leaders also termed the mandate as "historic" and hailed the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Musk and his minions: DOGE team has now inserted officials at least 14 key government agencies

DOGE team has now inserted officials at least 14 key government agencies - Musk's team of allies, former employees and young people on DOGE have infiltrated the government's key federal agencies and d

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Voters defend Trump and Musk's spending cuts, challenge Democrats to show they have nothing to hide

Voters Theresa Albano and Ranger Irwin join "The Story" to talk about President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's efforts to clean up wasteful government spending.

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Trump sees more judges block his remaking of America as USAID cuts and employee buyouts are stalled: Live

Trump sees more judges block his remaking of America as USAID cuts and employee buyouts are stalled: Live - Federal judges have temporarily halted multiple of Trump and Musk's efforts to re-shape the

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Trump Fires Nation's Archivist

The Trump administration announced Friday night that it has fired Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan, who ran the independent agency charged with preserving and providing access to federal government records.

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Judge blocks Trump's and Musk's DOGE from having access to vital Treasury payment system: Live

Trump makes gaffe during press conference with Japan's PM; revokes Biden's security clearance: Live updates - President met with Japanese prime minister ahead of weekend trip to Super Bowl in New Orle

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Officials in Benslimane face investigation over financial mismanagement

Several local government officials from the Benslimane province in the Casablanca-Settat region are under judicial investigation following complaints of financial irregularities and alleged mismanagement of public funds.

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Federal employees on Trump's buyout offer: 'The bridge is burned.'

But Poole, an Air Force veteran who now works as a civilian trainer, says he's lost all trust in the government as President Donald Trump pushes a now-or-never buyout on federal workers and Democrats seem powerless to stop him.

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Rajasthan Cabinet holds meeting in Prayagraj, raises honorarium for priests

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Pete Hegseth rips former Fox News colleague and calls out 'fake news' for her sharing of factual information

Pete Hegseth rips former Fox News colleague and calls out 'fake news' for her sharing of factual information - Hegseth has asked for more than $130,000 to repair a government-furnished home, $49,000 o

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Trump's onslaught hitting a wall with 'judges pumping the brakes' on initiatives: report

After two weeks of a flood of executive orders and government department shutdowns, judges are stepping into the fray to slow down Donald Trump's chaotic attempts to remake the U.S. government in his own image.

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US President freezes aid to South Africa after it passed order aimed at capping apartheid inequality

US President Donald Trump has frozen aid to South Africa in an escalation of a rift between the US and South Africa over a controversial land expropriation law aimed at tackling inequality stemming from apartheid,

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GOLDSTEIN: Trudeau Liberals say they were wrong about almost everything so re-elect them

Call it the great deception - the federal Liberals suddenly claiming they've seen the light on all of the mistakes they've made in governing Canada for almost a decade. Throughout the ongoing Liberal leadership race,

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Politics panel says Braun's property tax plan will force tough choices

Gov. Mike Braun's proposed property tax cut plan could lead to local governments making tough spending decisions, potentially impacting essential services such as police and fire protection.

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Spending bill talks bog down after Trump's efforts to slash government

Before President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress can enact much of their legislative agenda, they have to deal with some unfinished business — completing work on the current budget year's spending bills.
  • Sun, February 9, 2025

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'Workforce crisis' behind councils' agency spending

Some local authorities said much of this spending is on social care staff. The Local Government Information Unit said there was an "intense workforce crisis" in local government and councils have become "very dependent" on agency staff. The two biggest authorities in the region both paid out about £30m last year.

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Russ Vought, tapped as CFPB's acting director, directs bureau to issue no new rules, stop new investigations

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Why Kejriwal's hubris was both bad politics and economics

The Delhi election results saw BJP reclaim power after 27 years, highlighting voter dissatisfaction with AAP's leadership, particularly Arvind Kejriwal. Kejriwal's downfall was attributed to perceived corruption and unfulfilled promises,

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"Full stop to politics of lies and loot": Yogi slams opposition after BJP's Delhi and Milkipur win

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday slammed the opposition after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured major victories in the Delhi Assembly elections and Milkipur Assembly bypolls,

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SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav demands relaxation of vehicle tolls in UP for ongoing Mahakumbh

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday demanded the relaxation of vehicle tolls in Uttar Pradesh during the Mahakumbh, to reduce travel hindrances and the problem of traffic jams.The former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister took a dig at the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party,

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Outgoing ANC officials disclose Musalia Mudavadi's plans to vie for presidency

Outgoing ANC leaders say Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi plans to run for president in 2032 after William Ruto completes his 10-year term

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'Would 7.25 lakh Indians be dumped back..?' Manish Tewari criticises EAM S Jaishankar over US deportations

Congress MP Manish Tewari criticised the government's handling of US deportations, noting that there are 725,000 undocumented Indians in the US, with 24,000 in detention. He also highlighted the treatment of returning citizens.

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NEET UG 2025: Dos and don'ts while filling the application form

Before applying, all candidates should read the instructions and eligibility criteria and have documents ready. Here are a few things they should remember.

Several of Trump's executive actions blocked due to legal challenges

From birthright citizenship to a freeze on federal funding, judges have blocked President Trump from implementing some of his agenda. Here's what to know.
During President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office, several of his executive actions faced significant legal challenges. Notably, his travel ban, which initially targeted seven Muslim-majority countries, was blocked by multiple federal courts, leading to its revision and subsequent versions also encountering judicial resistance. Additionally, an executive order aimed at withholding federal funds from sanctuary cities was temporarily blocked by a federal judge in San Francisco, arguing that the order was unconstitutional. Furthermore, Trump's attempt to roll back regulations, including those related to environmental protections, met with lawsuits from environmental groups and states, asserting that these actions violated administrative procedures. These legal setbacks highlighted the contentious nature of Trump's early policy initiatives and set the stage for ongoing legal battles throughout his presidency.

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