U.S. appeals court blocks Trump administration from freezing 20 billion in clean energy grants
A U.S. appeals court ruled on Tuesday that the Trump administration likely broke the law by freezing roughly $20 billion in clean energy grants, dealing a setback to efforts to dismantle Biden-era climate policies. The full U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia reversed an earlier decision, blocking the Environmental Protection Agency from halting funds under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, created by Congress in 2022. The money remains frozen pending a potential Supreme Court appeal .
The Trump administration also moved to reinstate a broadband grant program after a court ruling required compliance with the Digital Equity Act of 2021. The U.S. government announced plans to begin accepting applications in December for the $2.75 billion program, though a judge allowed the exclusion of race-based allocation criteria. The National Digital Inclusion Alliance, which sued over the program’s termination, called its revival “a massive win” but must reapply for funding .
Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, advanced toward confirmation as U.S. attorney general after a Senate panel approved his nomination. Republican holdouts dropped objections following Blanche’s assurances, though Democrats criticized the pick as a threat to the Justice Department’s independence. The Senate Judiciary Committee approved Blanche in a 12-10 party-line vote .
Trump’s administration refunded $100 billion in tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court, with U.S. customs officials repaying about 60 of the levies . Meanwhile, Capital One closed hundreds of Trump-related bank accounts for anti-money laundering reasons, according to a lawsuit filed by a trust managing his business assets .
On Truth Social, Trump announced a paid subscription model for early access to his posts, which often move financial markets. The Wall Street Journal reported five financial firms had already subscribed, with Axios citing monthly fees up to $100,000 .
The National Park Service warned that Trump’s proposed 250-foot memorial arch could harm the integrity of historical sites near its planned Washington location .
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Trumps move to charge for early access to his often market-moving Truth Social posts is raising eyebrows u.afp.com/SHST
bluesky_AFP English · about 1 hour ago
Trumps nieuwe heffingen laten zijn ijzerenheinigheid zien
trouw · about 1 hour ago
Trumps arch could harm the integrity of many of Washingtons historical sites, report says President Donald Trumps proposed 250-foot-tall (76-meter) memorial arch could disrupt the historical significance of dozens of sites near its planned location, according to an assessment by the National…
japantoday · about 2 hours ago
Rep. Max Miller uses CNN interview to drag Trump, Hegseth and his 2-year-old daughter into abuse battle with ex-wife Miller faces first scrutiny from a journalist over abuse claims made by his ex-wife
independent · about 2 hours ago
Donald Trump lance un accès payant à ses annonces sur Truth Social, qui bousculent régulièrement les marchés, lopposition sinsurge Selon le « Wall Street Journal », cinq entreprises financières avaient déjà souscrit à labonnement payant, peu après son lancement, en juillet. Le site Axios évoque un tarif mensuel allant jusquà 100 000 dollars, soit environ 87 000 euros.
le monde · about 2 hours ago
FTAVs further reading Tax avoidance; tax evasion; Kevin Warshs credibility; the Strait; Epsteins banks; dogs on surfboards; and what survives of us
financial times · about 3 hours ago
Libertatea de expresie sub Donald Trump: în campanie promitea că o va proteja, dar sentințele justiției americane arată contrariul În campania electorală pentru al doilea mandat la Casa Albă, Donald Trump s-a prezentat de multe ori drept apărător al libertăţii de exprimare, iar în cuvântarea sa inaugurală din ianuarie 2025 a promis că va pune capăt unor ani de "cenzură guvernamentală", dar o serie de sentinţe judecătoreşti arată că a făcut exact contrariul, consemnează marţi Reuters.
digi24 · about 3 hours ago
Trump killed the Digital Equity Act, but US was forced to bring part of it back $1.25 billion program restored, but judge ruled race provision unconstitutional.
ars technica · about 4 hours ago
Senati komisjon kiitis heaks Blanchei kandidatuuri justiitsministriks President Donald Trumpi endine isiklik advokaat Todd Blanche astus teisipäeval olulise sammu USA justiitsministriks saamise suunas, kui senati komisjon kiitis tema kandidatuuri justiitsministeeriumi juhi kohale heaks.
postimees · about 4 hours ago
The renovations taking over Trumps presidency, briefly explained. www.vox.com/the-logoff-n...
bluesky_Vox · about 5 hours ago
JUST IN - Trump says his poll numbers "are the best they have ever been, and why wouldnt they be...?" Source: @disclosetv
telegram_Disclose.tv · about 5 hours ago
Capital One closed hundreds of Trump bank accounts for anti-money laundering reasons, lawsuit says The trust that manages Trumps business assets and 11 other connected plaintiffs first sued Capital One in 2025, claiming it had debanked them.
snopes · about 6 hours ago
GOP rep Max Miller requests ethics probe after ex-wifes abuse allegations Miller said he wanted to clear his name following abuse allegations made by his ex-wife
independent · about 6 hours ago
US court deals blow to Trumps bid to scrap climate grant programme A US federal appeals court says EPA likely acted unlawfully in trying to cancel Biden-era clean energy grants.
aljazeera · about 6 hours ago
Collins drops the hammer on Trumps pick to lead DOJ, jeopardizing path to confirmation
news.yahoo.com · about 6 hours ago
National Park Service: Behörde warnt vor Bau des Triumphbogens durch Donald Trump Eine Behörde rät vom Bau des Bogens in Washington ab. Das vom US-Präsident geplante Projekt könnte die »Integrität« historischer Stätte in der Hauptstadt beeinträchtigen.
die zeit · about 6 hours ago
„Ne-am obișnuit cu aceste anunțuri zilnice. Amenințările și declarațiile bombastice ale lui Donald Trump nu mai fac lumea să tremure Când președintele american Donald Trump a pășit cu pași hotărâți în Grădina Trandafirilor, în aprilie 2025, fluturând un panou pe care erau afișate majorările de tarife, lumea a tresărit de parcă s-ar fi declanșat o alarmă de incendiu. Piețele au pierdut trilioane de dolari, reprezentanții diplomatici s-au grăbit spre Washington, peste 75 de guverne s-au agitat să negocieze, unele renunțând la contramăsuri pregătite cu grijă, în goana lor de a încheia acorduri, notează The Washington Post.
digi24 · about 6 hours ago
🇺🇸 - President Donald Trump via Truth Social: My REAL Polling Numbers, not those made up by the Fake News Media, are the best they have ever been, and why wouldnt they be with the biggest tax cuts and employment numbers EVER, the biggest outside Investment in America in World history, a totally secure Border, a giant Victory in Venezuela, the Denuclearization of Iran, unparalleled respect and success throughout the World, and much more? Dont believe the Radical Lefts Fake Poll numbers. They are Crooked and Corrupt, just like the Country Destroying Dumocrats are Crooked and Corrupt. VOTE REPUBLICAN FOR GREATNESS IN AMERICA! Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DJT @GeoPWatch
telegram_GeoPWatch · about 7 hours ago
Contents of Jeanine Pirros mystery box revealed as she tried to convince Trump what really caused the Reflecting Pool damage Pirros office has been at odds with the White House over whether vandals caused the damage to presidents signature project renovating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
independent · about 7 hours ago
Trump administration to extend Jones Act waiver to lower gas prices The Jones Act requires cargo moving between US ports to be carried on ships built in the US, owned by US companies and crewed by American workers
independent · about 7 hours ago
Appeals court rules Trumps EPA improperly ended billions in climate funding This closely divided ruling represents a setback for the Trump administration
independent · about 7 hours ago
Trumps ex-lawyer poised to become attorney-general after slush fund U-turn Todd Blanches nomination clears US Senate panel as Republican holdouts drop objections
financial times · about 7 hours ago
La commissione Giustizia Usa dà lok a Todd Blanche (fedelissimo di Trump) come Attorney General. E il tycoon avrà limmunità fiscale Il miglior candidato a segretario alla Giustizia che sia oggi possibile ottenere dalla Casa Bianca. Con questa singolare motivazione – non detta pubblicamente ma ripetuta più volte in privato – i senatori repubblicani della commissione Giustizia si sono fatti andar bene la nomina di Todd Blanche ad Attorney General. La conferma di Blanche, lex avvocato […] Larticolo La commissione Giustizia Usa dà lok a Todd Blanche (fedelissimo di Trump) come Attorney General. E il tycoon avrà limmunità fiscale proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano.
il fatto quotidiano · about 7 hours ago
La plainte visant Charles Alloncle pour « prise illégale dintérêts » classée sans suite « La perception dun avantage indu par Charles Alloncle nest pas apparue suffisamment étayée pour justifier louverture dune enquête pénale », a par ailleurs précisé le Parquet national financier à propos de laccusation de trafic dinfluence visant le député UDR dans le cadre de la commission denquête sur laudiovisuel public.
le monde · about 7 hours ago
Canada-EU: Closer trade ties to counter Trump?
gdeltproject.org · about 8 hours ago
Trump has made billions while in office. How does his wealth compare with past presidents? The US presidents ability to make money while in office has been a focus of attention since his financial reports for 2025 were made public at the end of June
independent · about 8 hours ago
Trumps contentious AG pick Todd Blanche promises faith leaders hes working to roll back abortion access in every state We dont have complete victory yet, but we will have victory, and victory will be soon, and it will be permanent, Blanche said during a conference call
independent · about 8 hours ago
Trump administration refunds $100bn in liberation day tariffs US customs officials repay about 60 of the levies that were struck down by the Supreme Court
financial times · about 8 hours ago
American Bar Association rejects plan to scrap DEI rule for law schools reut.rs/3Rz2PvX
bluesky_Reuters · about 8 hours ago
Trump fights fees for challengers in lawsuit against IRS reut.rs/3Udv3Nq
bluesky_Reuters · about 8 hours ago