


Judge Pauses Action on Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund Amid Suits
A federal judge in Virginia temporarily barred the Trump administration from taking steps to operate the $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” while she weighs a longer-term block amid a growing number of legal challenges.

Young Dem Pushes for a More Expansive Reproductive Health Agenda
The youngest woman currently serving in Congress has launched a new reproductive health agenda—pushing the Democratic Party to embrace a more expansive view of the issue.
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Sen. Scott: Trump Won’t Punt Iran Nuclear Demands
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees, says he would be “shocked” if President Trump agreed to delay the nuclear component of any Iran deal. He also backs Trump’s proposed weaponization fund while saying he won’t seek taxpayer compensation himself. He speaks with Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu on Bloomberg’s "Balance of Power."
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Connecticut’s Lamont Signs AI Law With Employer Notice Mandate
A sweeping new AI law ratified by Connecticut’s governor will require businesses to notify employees and job applicants about their use of automation technology in making employment decisions.
Trump Ordered to Address ‘Grievous’ Fraud Claims in IRS Case
A federal judge ordered President
Trump Retreats From Kennedy Center Project After Court Loss
President
Top Senators Offer Bill on IRS Whistleblower, Tax Court Changes
Two top senators are introducing bipartisan changes to the IRS’ whistleblower awards program in a companion bill to a House version that passed in April.
Data Privacy Bill Hearing’s Witnesses Unveiled by House Panel
A House panel on Friday unveiled witnesses for a hearing next week reviewing major legislation that would create a national data privacy standard to replace a slew of state-level laws.
Why Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund Is So Controversial: Explainer
The US Justice Department on May 18 struck a deal with President
Delaware Will Give DHS Subpoenaed Wage Records After Court Loss
Delaware state officials said they’ll turn over employer records to the Trump administration after losing an appellate court bid to disregard a Department of Homeland Security subpoena.
Labor Watchdog Urges Congress to Toughen Pension Protections
The Labor Department’s Inspector General is calling on lawmakers to undertake a series of changes to strengthen pension protection laws, including giving the department’s benefits regulator greater autonomy over audits, as part of a report on the office’s efforts to combat fraud.
Colleges Facing Closure May Get Relief From Easier Mergers
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Judge Orders Trump’s Name Off Kennedy Center, Halts Closure
A Washington federal judge blocked the Kennedy Center board from closing the decades-old performing arts venue and ordered President Donald Trump’s name to be removed from the building.
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BGOV Bill Analysis: Amended H.R. 6644, House Housing Package
The Housing and Urban Development Department would create new programs to support affordable housing, ramp up housing production in states and cities, and ease environmental regulations for federally funded housing developments under the House’s latest proposal on
BGOV OnPoint: Gas Tax Holidays Floated With Mixed Reception
Calls for a gas tax holiday have grown at the federal and state level as policymakers look to alleviate a key pain point for consumers ahead of the midterm elections.
BGOV OnPoint: Data Center Boom Confounds Policymakers
Federal and state lawmakers are grappling with the rapid development of data centers powering artificial intelligence technologies and straining resources.
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Connecticut’s Lamont Signs AI Law With Employer Notice Mandate
A sweeping new AI law ratified by Connecticut’s governor will require businesses to notify employees and job applicants about their use of automation technology in making employment decisions.
Delaware Will Give DHS Subpoenaed Wage Records After Court Loss
Delaware state officials said they’ll turn over employer records to the Trump administration after losing an appellate court bid to disregard a Department of Homeland Security subpoena.
Nevada Top Court Blocks Abortion Parental Notification Law
Nevada minors can get an abortion without informing their parents, as the state’s top court blocked enforcement of the provision while a lower court considers its constitutionality.
Louisiana Lawmakers OK New Congressional Map: States of Play
Chevron Taps Appellate Pro Scott Keller As Next Legal Chief
Chevron Corporation has tapped Lehotsky Keller Cohn LLP founding partner Scott Keller as its new general counsel with plans to promote him to chief legal officer.
Louisiana Legislature Passes Map Erasing Black-Majority District
Louisiana’s Republican legislature gave final approval to a new congressional map that eliminates one of the state’s two Black-majority districts and would likely lead to a one-seat GOP pickup in the November election if upheld in court.

