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Retired federal judge doesn't see much that courts can do to stop Trump's actions

Nancy Gertner says recent court orders suggest there's "nothing remotely legitimate" about the president's actions in these cases.

Universities across the U.S. freeze hiring as federal funding hangs in the balance

With uncertainties around federal funding for higher education, some schools are cutting back. Experts say that could hurt not only students and faculty, but ultimately make the U.S. less competitive.

The U.S. Capitol is seen on Dec. 21, in Washington, DC.

A wild year in politics, by the numbers

From the election results to the the charges against President-elect Donald Trump, here are the numbers that defined 2024 in politics.

Elon Musk at The New York Times Dealbook conference in November 2023, when he criticized advertisers for boycotting his social media platform, X, after Media Matters and other groups reported on the rise of extremist content on the platform since his 2022 purchase.

Media Matters sues Elon Musk's X over 'libel tourism' legal assault

A new suit in an ongoing legal battle between the billionaire and the liberal advocacy group claims Musk's legal attacks are impeding the organization's work.

President Trump and Pam Bondi pose with the official commission signed by Trump that appoints Bondi to the position of U.S. Attorney General after she was sworn in in the Oval Office on Wednesday.

New attorney general moves to align Justice Department with Trump's priorities

Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi have both argued the Justice Department under Biden unfairly targeted conservatives, most notably Trump himself.

Jonathan McKernan, nominee for Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, testifies before the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday in Washington, D.C.

The CFPB drops its lawsuit against Capital One, marking a major reversal

The consumer protection agency also dropped cases against four other companies including Rocket Homes.

Former U.S. ambassador to Hungary discusses democratic decay under Viktor Orbán

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has sold his brand of politics as conservatism. But what's really happening there is corruption benefitting oligarchs, says David Pressman, former U.S. ambassador to Hungary.

Clouds loom over Tesla's gigafactory near Berlin, in November 2024. Data released this week by a European trade group shows that new Tesla registrations in January 2025 have dropped sharply, compared to January of last year.

Data show Tesla sales declined sharply in Europe

New data out this week shows a sharp decline in Tesla sales in Europe. The company is facing multiple headwinds — including consumer pushback to CEO Elon Musk's political pivot to the right.

Attorney General Rob Bonta has asked OpenAI about its reported conversion to a for-profit company as part of an ongoing investigation. Bonta during a press conference in Sacramento on Sept. 26, 2023.

California is investigating OpenAI’s conversion to a for-profit company

The state’s attorney general asked the company how it plans to transfer assets out of its charitable nonprofit.

U.S. District Judge Ronnie Abrams dismissed Fox News on Wednesday as a defendant in a lawsuit filed by Jennifer Eckhart, a former producer. Her suit against former star anchor Ed Henry, alleging he sexually assaulted and harassed her, can go forward, the judge ruled.

Judge dismisses Fox News from sexual assault lawsuit against former star

A federal judge has dismissed Fox News as a defendant in a lawsuit filed against former anchor Ed Henry. Former producer Jennifer Eckhart alleges he sexually harassed and raped her.

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