It’s not easy to bring such cases. That’s because the federal government is generally immune from being sued, except in certain circumstances set out by Congress.
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What has DOGE done in Trump’s first 100 days?
100 days into President Trump’s second term, DOGE hasn’t delivered on its promised savings, efficiency or transparency in meaningful ways. But it has amassed unprecedented power over government data.
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DOGE dismantling foreign aid agency started by George W. Bush
The Millenium Challenge Corporation, focused on boosting economic growth abroad, could essentially shutter.
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As New England waters warm, invasive sea squirts move in
Researchers say they’re seeing more of these colorful blobs growing on docks, but they’re not the only invasive marine species that could be spreading along New England coasts. And climate change may be partly to blame.
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Pope Francis’ body lies in state ahead of Saturday funeral
Pope Francis’ body lies in state for public viewing at St. Peter’s Basilica as the Vatican prepares for his funeral on Saturday.
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Hegseth is in hot water again over sharing attack plans. But this time it may be worse
Military lawyers question Pentagon head Pete Hegseth’s defense that he didn’t share anything revealing in Signal chat group with his wife and brother.
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Harvey Weinstein is on trial, again. Opening arguments start Wednesday
Weinstein is facing sex crimes charges after his 2020 New York conviction was overturned last year. The #MeToo movement was catalyzed in part by the many women who came forward to accuse the disgraced producer of misconduct.
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Bernie Sanders says Democrats have ‘paid a political price’ for not listening to the working class
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who caucuses with Democrats, has been touring the country with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) to push back against the Trump administration.
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Stocks gain on hopes Trump will ease tensions with the Fed — and China
The Dow Jones advanced after Trump said he wouldn’t fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell and on hopes of easing tensions over tariffs with China.
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Who are the cardinals selecting the next pope?
The conclave to select a new pope will be sharply different from the body that chose Francis in 2013. Experts say that could make it harder to predict what the conclave will do.
