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Trump says he picks Sonderling to be labor secretary

Monday, June 29 by SRN News

By Bo Erickson and Costas Pitas June 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Monday that he would nominate Keith Sonderling, who is acting labor secretary, to take on the role permanently, which would require Senate approval. "Throughout his career,... Read More.

Democratic-led states sue over Trump administration’s Medicaid work requirement rule

Monday, June 29 by SRN News

By Nate Raymond BOSTON, June 29 (Reuters) - A coalition of Democratic-led states sued on Monday to block a Trump administration rule implementing new work requirements for Medicaid recipients, arguing it unlawfully narrows exemptions for people with serious medical conditions. The lawsuit filed by 25 states... Read More.

Alaska Supreme Court says a man with the same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan can be on primary ballot

Monday, June 29 by SRN News

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - The Alaska Supreme Court on Monday ruled that a man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is qualified to run for the seat and ordered elections officials to place him on the... Read More.

Trump calls housing bill ‘a big yawn,’ presses voting curbs

Monday, June 29 by SRN News

By Jacob Bogage and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, June 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump cast doubt on whether he would sign a bipartisan housing affordability bill, calling it "a big yawn" as he pressed Congress, including fellow Republicans resisting his demands, to first pass... Read More.

US judge blocks labor board’s Trump-era move to take control over union elections

Monday, June 29 by SRN News

By Nate Raymond BOSTON, June 29 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Monday blocked the U.S. agency that oversees union elections for federal employees from shifting authority over all labor representation decisions to its top body, which is dominated by Republicans appointed by President Donald... Read More.

Professor known for ‘torture memos’ will advise conspiracy probe focused on perceived Trump foes

Monday, June 29 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - A conservative law professor known for his expansive views of presidential power and for decades-old memos that justified harsh interrogation techniques after the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks says he will be advising a team of prosecutors investigating whether former law... Read More.

US Supreme Court endorses grace periods for mail-in ballots

Monday, June 29 by SRN News

By Andrew Chung WASHINGTON, June 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court backed on Monday state laws that allow mail-in ballots received after Election Day to be counted, rejecting a Republican-led challenge to a five-day grace period in Mississippi and dealing a setback to President... Read More.

Supreme Court backs Trump’s FTC firing, expands presidential power

Monday, June 29 by SRN News

By John Kruzel WASHINGTON, June 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday backed Donald Trump's firing of a Democratic Federal Trade Commission member, expanding his powers over the government and overturning its 1935 precedent that had recognized the authority of Congress to protect... Read More.

US Supreme Court to issue final rulings of term on Tuesday

Monday, June 29 by SRN News

WASHINGTON, June 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court is set to issue the final rulings of its nine-month term on Tuesday, including cases involving President Donald Trump's bid to limit birthright citizenship, a Republican challenge to campaign finance limits and a dispute involving... Read More.

US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s unprecedented bid to fire Fed’s Cook

Monday, June 29 by SRN News

By Andrew Chung WASHINGTON, June 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court refused on Monday to let Donald Trump fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook as it stood firm to preserve the central bank's cherished independence against an unprecedented challenge by the Republican president. The court,... Read More.

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Trump says he picks Sonderling to be labor secretary

Democratic-led states sue over Trump administration’s Medicaid work requirement rule

Alaska Supreme Court says a man with the same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan can be on primary ballot

Trump calls housing bill ‘a big yawn,’ presses voting curbs

US judge blocks labor board’s Trump-era move to take control over union elections

Professor known for ‘torture memos’ will advise conspiracy probe focused on perceived Trump foes

US Supreme Court endorses grace periods for mail-in ballots

Supreme Court backs Trump’s FTC firing, expands presidential power

US Supreme Court to issue final rulings of term on Tuesday

US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s unprecedented bid to fire Fed’s Cook

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