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Trump Administration Proposes Excluding Noncitizens From 2030 Census — 5dThe Trump administration has unveiled sweeping changes to the 2030 census, including excluding noncitizens without green cards from the apportionment count and eliminating race, ethnicity, and sexual-orientation questions, arguing to better reflect the Constitution. The proposals could reshape congressional seats, Electoral College votes, redistricting, and federal funding, but are expected to face immediate legal challenges.

Sam Okafor Excluding noncitizens without green cards from the count will likely reduce funding and representation for states with big immigrant communities, no matter the legal fights ahead.

Supreme Court Weighs Trump Bid to Expand Voter VerificationPolitics — Sep 8, 2026The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to revive or modify the voter verification SAVE database as states review registration records, adding another major election-related case to the court’s docket. Separately, the administration’s push to enforce new federal mail-ballot rules faces legal hurdles with injunctions and Supreme Court review, raising questions about election integrity and potential disenfranchisement while states run upcoming elections.

DHS Moves to End 60-Day Grace Period for Laid-Off H-1B Workers — 4dThe Trump administration has proposed eliminating the discretionary 60-day grace period that lets certain employment-based nonimmigrants, including H-1B workers, remain in the U.S. after job loss to seek new sponsorship, potentially forcing immediate departure and affecting hundreds of thousands of dependents. The plan, not yet final and requiring public comment, aims to align status with employment, but could disrupt tech hiring, raise disruption for employers and workers, and prompt legal challenges or appeals as the government weighs public input and potential reapplications in some cases.

Tom Gallagher Employers in tech will face more turnover costs and delays when trying to fill specialized roles.

Video — YouTubeJon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily ShowThe Daily Show · 9.7M views · Sep 9, 2026

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Maria Bartiromo exits Fox after 12 years, no reason given — Sep 3, 2026Maria Bartiromo is exiting Fox News after about 12 years, with Fox rebranding her shows and rotating hosting duties as she departs. Her longtime affinity for and coverage of Donald Trump has fueled speculation she could pursue a White House or administration role, against a backdrop of past legal settlements involving Fox and Trump-related controversy.

Elena Vasquez No reason given usually means there's a story behind the scenes we're just not hearing yet.

ICC leaders say US pressure campaign threatens global rule of law — Sep 3, 2026The ICC’s current and former leaders warn that attempts to isolate the court are aimed at eroding the international legal order, defending the ICC as a last-resort arbiter for genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes while respecting state sovereignty. They note that the Trump administration’s sanctions and pressure on countries to quit the ICC have intensified concerns about lawlessness and the sustainability of multilateral justice.

Marcus Bell Sovereignty arguments cut both ways here. Countries want protection from international courts but also want those courts to punish their enemies.

Judge blocks EPA’s bid to reclassify California’s emissions waivers as rules — Sep 3, 2026A federal judge blocked the EPA from reclassifying California’s Clean Air Act waivers as rules subject to congressional review, preserving California’s authority to set stricter vehicle emissions standards while the litigation proceeds. The rulings, echoing concerns about government overreach, direct the EPA to restore the previous status quo and keep waivers from being treated as general rules, highlighting ongoing legal battle between California and the Trump administration over emissions policy.

Dana Whitfield This isn't really about emissions, it's about whether the EPA can dodge normal procedure by just renaming things. Glad a judge caught that.

Courts Narrow Trump Mail-In Order as USPS Rule Looms — Aug 24, 2026The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, allowed President Trump's plan to restrict mail-in voting to move forward for the midterms, lifting lower-court injunctions but signaling that many provisions remain subject to future legal scrutiny. While the Court stressed that the action doesn’t ensure legality of implementing measures, it kept open the possibility of further challenges as states weigh how the changes would affect election administration and turnout.