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Trump Pardons Trevor Milton: From Nikola Tycoon to Fraud Convict

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WASHINGTON ― President Donald Trump a complete and unrestricted pardon was granted on Thursday to Trevor Milton The founder of hydrogen-powered truck manufacturer Nikola Corp. has been exonerated of misconduct charges tied to the 2022 conviction for allegedly defrauding the company. investors . In his case, Milton was represented by the Attorney General. Pam Bondi 's brother, said Trump I personally contacted him to break the news. I am now free. Prosecutors no longer have the power to harm me. They cannot dismantle my family. They won’t be able to take everything from me. They can't spoil my life, Milton stated in a clip shared on X announcing the reprieve. "It is done. It's over." Begin your day with more knowledge. Receive all the essential news directly in your mailbox every morning. A representative from the White House verified Milton's pardon to USA TODAY. In 2023, Milton received a four-year jail term following...

Trump Administration Seeks to Dismiss Final USAID Employees

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Washington, March 28 (Reuters) - Staff members of the United States Agency for International Development We were informed on Friday that all roles not mandated by legislation would be terminated, following notification from the State Department to Congress about this decision. discontinue USAID functions those not aligned with the priorities set by the Trump administration. The USAID employees learned about the decision through an internal memorandum sent by Jeremy Lewin, who is part of billionaire Bill Gates' team at USAID. Elon Musk ’s job-cutting Department of Government Streamlining who has been serving as a deputy administrator at the organization. The memorandum, examined by Reuters, stated from Lewin that every USAID role not mandated by legislation "would be terminated" and mentioned that all employees across the globe would soon get email notifications about this decision. According to the memo, staff members would have the option to either leave...

Trump Admin Seeks Supreme Court Review of El Salvador Deportation Flight Case

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The Trump administration requested the Supreme Court On Friday, they will review a temporary restraining order that stops them from using an old wartime immigration statute to quickly remove Venezuelan citizens, such as suspected members of the gang Tren de Aragua, from U.S. territory. In the filing, attorneys representing the Trump administration indicated that the lower court's rulings have “rejected” Trump’s immigration plans, including his capacity “to safeguard the country from international terrorist groups and prevent harmful impacts on intricate diplomatic discussions.” The appeal for involvement from the Supreme Court was made soon after the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a 2-1 ruling on Wednesday, affirming a lower court’s order that momentarily halted the administration’s application of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to swiftly deport individuals from Venezuela. This ruling suspended the Trump administration’s implementation of this act for t...

Judge Orders Trump Administration to Explain Stance on Venezuela Deportations

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By Ted Hesson and Jack Queen WASHINGTON (gudangmovies21) – A U.S. federal judge urged the Trump administration on Monday to furnish specifics regarding the deportation of numerous Venezuelans, which occurred contrary to a judicial directive prohibiting such actions. The judge demanded an explanation from the government by Tuesday justifying their belief that they adhered to his previous orders. President Donald Trump’s administration expelled over 200 individuals from Venezuela whom they claim were part of Tren de Aragua, a gang known for activities such as kidnappings, extortions, and hit jobs, sending them to El Salvador during the same period when Judge James Boasberg put a temporary halt on the use of emergency war powers legislation that would have enabled these expulsions. Boasberg had earlier instructed the government to provide details on the timing of the flights that transported the Venezuelans to El Salvador, including whether they took off after his order was i...

Appeals Court Blocks Mass Firing: Federal Staffers Set for Rehire

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Topline On Monday, a federal appeals court sided with the fired civil servants against the Trump administration, maintaining a previous ruling from a lower court that mandates the reinstatement of employees at six major government organizations under the Trump regime. Key Facts The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals supported a directive released earlier this week by Judge William Alsup, which ruled The Trump administration’s widespread dismissals of provisional workers were deemed illegal, and the order was issued for the Trump administration to reinstate the impacted staff members. The decision impacts probationary employees—at least those who were newly hired typically within the last year, usually around February 13 and 14—from six federal agencies. Departments of Agriculture , Defense , Energy , Interior , the Treasury and Veterans Affairs . Alsup ...