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Justice Department Memo Declaring Presidential Records Act Unconstitutional Challenged in Lawsuit

Justice Department Memo Declaring Presidential Records Act Unconstitutional Challenged in Lawsuit

A lawsuit has been filed by the American Historical Association and American Oversight against the Justice Department's determination that the Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional. The Act, established in 1978 post-Watergate, mandates that presidential records belong to the U.S. government and must be preserved. The Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel recently declared the Act unconstitutional, suggesting President Trump need not comply. The lawsuit seeks to uphold the Act and ensure compliance from President Trump and senior White House officials.
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Historians, watchdog group sue Trump to preserve White House records

Historians, watchdog group sue Trump to preserve White House records

By Mike Scarcella WASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) - A U.S. historians' organization and a government transparency group are suing President Donald Trump to force his administration to comply with a presidential records preservation law after the U.S.
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Historians Sue President Trump Over Presidential Records Act Dispute

Historians Sue President Trump Over Presidential Records Act Dispute

A lawsuit has been filed by the American Historical Association and the watchdog group American Oversight against President Trump and his administration. The suit challenges a recent Justice Department memorandum that declared the Presidential Records Act unconstitutional. This act, established post-Watergate, mandates that presidential records be handed over to the National Archives at the end of a president's term. The lawsuit argues that the administration's stance allows the president to potentially destroy or retain records for personal use, which contradicts the act's purpose. The Justice Department has not commented on the lawsuit, while the White House maintains that President Trump is committed to preserving records.
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Historians Sue Trump Administration Over Presidential Records Act

Historians Sue Trump Administration Over Presidential Records Act

The American Historical Association and watchdog group American Oversight have filed a lawsuit against President Trump and his administration, challenging a Justice Department memo that declared the Presidential Records Act unconstitutional. The act requires presidential administrations to hand over records to the National Archives at the end of their terms. The lawsuit argues that the memo undermines the preservation of historical records and public access to them. The case highlights ongoing legal battles over recordkeeping and transparency in government.
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Analysis-Trump's abrupt Iran reversal exposes limits of his leverage

Analysis-Trump's abrupt Iran reversal exposes limits of his leverage

By Matt Spetalnick, David Brunnstrom and Gram Slattery WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - Donald Trump's dramatic climbdown from his chilling threat to wipe out Iran's civilization has exposed the limits - and the rising risks - of the U.S. president's typically unpredictable negotiating style.
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President Trump's Budget Proposes Major Federal Agency Reforms

President Trump's Budget Proposes Major Federal Agency Reforms

President Trump's fiscal 2027 budget proposal includes significant reforms aimed at reducing federal agency operations and expenditures. The proposal suggests a 10% cut to non-defense agencies, privatization of certain services, and elimination of various programs deemed 'woke' or unnecessary. Notable changes include privatizing airport security, restructuring the Department of Homeland Security, and cutting numerous grant programs across multiple departments. The budget also proposes closing several offices within the Justice and Commerce Departments, among others, to streamline operations and reduce costs.
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Acting DOJ chief Blanche says Trump has 'right' to influence investigations

Acting DOJ chief Blanche says Trump has 'right' to influence investigations

By Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) - Acting U.S.
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US Supreme Court clears way for dismissal of case against Trump ally Steve Bannon

US Supreme Court clears way for dismissal of case against Trump ally Steve Bannon

By John Kruzel WASHINGTON, April 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way on Monday for the Justice Department to move forward with dismissing a criminal case in which Steve Bannon, an influential ally of President Donald Trump, was convicted after defying a congressional subpoena.
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Trump proposes to cut 9,400 TSA workers, $1.5 billion from budget

Trump proposes to cut 9,400 TSA workers, $1.5 billion from budget

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, April 6 (Reuters) - The White House is proposing to cut more than 9,400 workers and just over $1.5 billion from the 60,000-employee Transportation Security Administration that handles airport security operations, according to budget documents.
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US Democratic lawmakers visit Cuba, call on Trump to "bring the rhetoric down"

US Democratic lawmakers visit Cuba, call on Trump to "bring the rhetoric down"

By Dave Sherwood HAVANA, April 6 (Reuters) - Two Democrats from the U.S.
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Exclusive-ICE arrested more than 800 people after tips from US airport security agency

Exclusive-ICE arrested more than 800 people after tips from US airport security agency

By Ted Hesson and Kristina Cooke WASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) - U.S.