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Judge Rules Trump Administration's Cancellation of Humanities Grants Unconstitutional, Impacting Federal Funding

Judge Rules Trump Administration's Cancellation of Humanities Grants Unconstitutional, Impacting Federal Funding

A federal judge in New York has ruled that the Trump administration's cancellation of over $100 million in humanities grants was unconstitutional. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) lacked the authority to terminate the funding, which was intended for scholars, writers, and research groups. The court found that the cancellations violated the First and Fifth Amendments, constituting viewpoint discrimination. The ruling permanently bars the administration from ending the grants and criticizes the use of artificial intelligence in the decision-making process. The decision is a victory for several organizations that sued the government, including the American Historical Association and the Authors Guild.
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Federal Judge Rules DOGE's Cancellation of Jewish Humanities Grants Unconstitutional

Federal Judge Rules DOGE's Cancellation of Jewish Humanities Grants Unconstitutional

A U.S. District Judge, Colleen McMahon, has ruled that the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) cancellation of federal humanities grants, including those for Jewish projects, was unconstitutional. The decision came after DOGE, an agency created under President Trump, used artificial intelligence to identify and cancel grants based on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) criteria. The ruling highlighted that many Jewish projects, including Holocaust research, were unfairly targeted and classified as DEI. The Authors Guild and other scholarly groups filed a lawsuit, revealing that DOGE's actions constituted illegal 'viewpoint discrimination.' The court's decision mandates the reinstatement of the terminated grants.
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The Latest: Trump says a 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire may be 'beginning of the end'

The Latest: Trump says a 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire may be 'beginning of the end'

President Donald Trump says the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners
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Federal Judge Rules Department of Government Efficiency's Grant Cancellations Unconstitutional

Federal Judge Rules Department of Government Efficiency's Grant Cancellations Unconstitutional

A U.S. District Judge, Colleen McMahon, has ruled that the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) cancellation of over $100 million in grants was unconstitutional. The decision, detailed in a 143-page document, criticizes DOGE's use of ChatGPT to determine the relevance of grants to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) criteria. The lawsuit, filed by humanities groups in 2025, highlighted that DOGE used ChatGPT to scan and eliminate grants based on characteristics such as race, national origin, religion, and sexuality. The process involved using a standardized prompt to determine if grants related to DEI, without defining DEI for the AI tool. The judge found that DOGE's actions violated the First Amendment, the Fifth Amendment's equal protection clause, and exceeded its authority.
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Judge Rules Trump Administration's Cancellation of Humanities Grants Unconstitutional

Judge Rules Trump Administration's Cancellation of Humanities Grants Unconstitutional

A federal judge in New York has ruled that the Trump administration's cancellation of over 1,400 humanities grants was unconstitutional. The Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, terminated these grants, which were worth more than $100 million, citing alignment with President Trump's executive orders on diversity and inclusion. The court found that the terminations violated the First and Fifth Amendments and were not authorized by the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act.
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Trump Administration Appoints Tech Executives to Science Advisory Council, Raising Concerns Over Influence

Trump Administration Appoints Tech Executives to Science Advisory Council, Raising Concerns Over Influence

The Trump administration has announced the appointment of new members to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). The council, co-chaired by venture capitalist David Sacks and White House science advisor Michael Kratsios, is tasked with advising President Trump on science and technology leadership. Unlike previous councils, which included a diverse range of scientists and academics, this iteration is predominantly composed of tech industry executives and venture capitalists with significant investments in AI and cryptocurrency. This composition has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest, as these members may prioritize policies that benefit their own financial interests over public welfare.
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Judge rules Trump administration's cancellation of humanities grants was unconstitutional

Judge rules Trump administration's cancellation of humanities grants was unconstitutional

A federal judge in New York has ruled that the Trump administration's cancellation of over $100 million in humanities grants was unconstitutional
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US judge rules humanities grant terminations by DOGE were unlawful, discriminatory

US judge rules humanities grant terminations by DOGE were unlawful, discriminatory

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) - A federal judge ruled on Thursday that the terminations of hundreds of humanities grants last year by the Trump administration's so-called Department of Government Efficiency were unconstitutional, and involved "blatant" discrimination.
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Federal Judge Rules Mass Termination of NEH Grants Unconstitutional, Restores Funding

Federal Judge Rules Mass Termination of NEH Grants Unconstitutional, Restores Funding

U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon has ruled that the termination of over 1,400 grants by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) was unconstitutional. The grants, which amounted to more than $100 million, were canceled in April 2025 by NEH officials and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) using AI tools to flag grants related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The American Council of Learned Societies, along with other associations, sued to reverse the terminations, arguing that the actions violated First Amendment rights and lacked statutory authority. The judge's decision highlights the misuse of AI in grant evaluations and the lack of experience among DOGE staff involved in the process.
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Federal Judge Declares Trump Administration's Humanities Grant Cancellations Unconstitutional

Federal Judge Declares Trump Administration's Humanities Grant Cancellations Unconstitutional

A federal judge in New York has ruled that the Trump administration's cancellation of over $100 million in humanities grants was unconstitutional. The decision came after several organizations, including The Authors Guild and the American Historical Association, sued the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and the National Endowment for the Humanities. The judge found that the administration's actions violated the First and Fifth Amendments, citing viewpoint discrimination as a key issue. The grants, which were canceled as part of a broader initiative to cut funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, were deemed unlawfully terminated.
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Federal Judge Rules Trump Administration's Termination of Humanities Grants Unlawful

Federal Judge Rules Trump Administration's Termination of Humanities Grants Unlawful

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's decision to terminate over 1,400 grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities was unlawful and unconstitutional. The Department of Government and Efficiency (DOGE) had used artificial intelligence to identify and terminate grants that allegedly violated President Trump's executive orders against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The grants, which were previously approved by Congress, were awarded to major scholarly groups such as the American Council of Learned Societies, the American Historical Association, and the Modern Language Association of America. The affected groups filed a lawsuit in May 2025, arguing that the executive branch lacked the constitutional authority to alter or block congressional appropriations based on the president's policy preferences. U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon found that the termination of these grants violated the First Amendment and the equal protection component of the Fifth Amendme...
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Commerce Secretary Lutnick Questioned Over Epstein Ties by Congress

Commerce Secretary Lutnick Questioned Over Epstein Ties by Congress

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faced congressional investigators regarding his past interactions with Jeffrey Epstein. Lutnick, a high-ranking official in the Trump administration, was questioned about his contact with Epstein, which extended beyond his initial claims. The inquiry focused on multiple interactions, including a 2012 visit to Epstein's Caribbean island. Despite Lutnick's assertions of minimal contact, the investigation revealed continued communication and business dealings with Epstein. The White House has expressed confidence in Lutnick, but the scrutiny highlights ongoing concerns about the administration's ties to Epstein.