A federal judge on Thursday continued to block the Trump administration from moving forward with its plans to lay off thousands of government workers at more than 20 federal agencies, providing federal employees a lifeline as a legal challenge to President Trump's bid to restructure the federal government moves forward.

A federal judge said the president likely needs to seek congressional cooperation for such widespread changes.

“The record abundantly reveals that Defendants’ true intention is to effectively dismantle the Department without an authorizing statute,” U.S. District Judge Myong Joun wrote, noting "the Department cannot be shut down without Congress’s approval."

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal magistrate judge on Wednesday ordered the pretrial detention of a man charged with stealing a purse from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem while she dined at a restaurant under the protection of Secret Service agents.

Federal judge strikes down government regulations requiring most U.S. employers to accommodate workers for abortions.

Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan's trial, overseen by Judge Lynn Adelman, raises concerns of political bias due to Adelman's past remarks on Trump and Roberts.

A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to unfreeze millions of dollars in federal grant funding for community-based projects, including one in

Prosecutors are asking a federal judge to sentence former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do to the maximum 60 months in prison for conspiracy to commit bribery related to the alleged embezzlement of millions in COVID-relief funds by a nonprofit that was supposed to provide meals to seniors and others in need.