All articles tagged with #legal setback
A federal judge blocked Trump's attempt to revoke the security clearance of attorney Mark Zaid, who represented whistleblowers, citing political retribution. The ruling prevents the enforcement of a presidential memorandum targeting Zaid and others, emphasizing judicial resistance to Trump's retribution tactics against political and legal adversaries.
The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a ruling that former President Trump's authority to unilaterally change America's tariff schedules is limited, marking a legal setback for his trade policy efforts.
Former President Donald Trump faced a divided crowd of chanting and booing attendees at Sneaker Con in Philadelphia while promoting his new merchandise, including gold "Never Surrender" high-top sneakers and "Victory47" fragrances. He later rallied in Michigan, misstating key details and facing criticism for recent legal setbacks, including a $355 million fine in a fraud trial.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faced a legal setback as a judge rejected his attempt to avoid a trial in a whistleblower case against him, where he is accused of retaliating against former aides who reported him to the FBI for alleged misconduct. Despite his denial of any wrongdoing, Paxton agreed to accept the judgment in the case but his attorneys' arguments for avoiding a trial were rejected by the judge. This comes after a temporary victory in the Texas Supreme Court, controlled by Republicans, which paused his scheduled testimony. Paxton had faced impeachment last year but was acquitted by the state Senate, and a jury trial would be the first time he would have to answer questions under oath about the allegations.