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Moody’s strips US of top credit rating

Moody’s Slashes United States’ Credit Rating Over Rising Government Debt And Interest

Financial ratings firm Moody’s Ratings downgraded the U.S. government’s credit ratings Friday, citing its rising debt and interest in a move that underscores a ballooning federal budget deficit, making it the last of the big three firms to downgrade the government’s credit.

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The United States loses its triple-A credit rating at Moody's over rising federal debt

The US lost its triple-A credit score with Moody's on Friday, with the credit ratings firm citing rising federal debt and interest costs. The US was downgraded from Aaa, the highest rating, to Aa1. Some sovereigns with an Aaa ratings from Moody's include the European Union,

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The United States just lost its last perfect credit rating

Moody’s Ratings downgraded the United States’ debt on Friday, stripping the country of its last perfect credit rating. The move could rattle financial markets and push up interest rates, potentially creating an additional financial burden for Americans already struggling with tariffs and inflation.

Judge blasts DOJ state secrets claims in Abrego Garcia case

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Frustrated judge demands more justification for Trump DOJ’s claim of state secrets in Abrego Garcia case

The federal judge overseeing the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared extremely frustrated Friday by the Trump administration’s efforts to thwart a search for answers on what officials are doing to facilitate his return from El Salvador.

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US claim of state secrets privilege in Kilmar Abrego Garcia case is ‘inadequate,’ judge says

Abrego Garcia’s lawyers contend the administration hasn’t shown “the slightest effort” toward retrieving him after his mistaken deportation. And they point to President Donald Trump’s interview last month with ABC News, in which he said he could bring Abrego Garcia back but won’t.

ABC News · 7h

Judge in Abrego Garcia case questions administration's claim of state secrets privilege

The judge in the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case reprimanded the government for not providing enough basis for her to determine if information in the case should be privileged.

Trump rages at Supreme Court

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Trump turns to US Supreme Court to pursue mass federal layoffs

President Donald Trump's administration on Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to lift a federal judge's order to halt large-scale staffing cuts and the restructuring of agencies, part of his campaign to downsize and reshape the federal government.

U.S. News & World Report · 11h

Trump Turns to US Supreme Court to Pursue Government Restructuring

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Trump seeks Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship executive order

The Trump administration will begin arguments Thursday before the Supreme Court to challenge the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees anyone born in the United States is granted citizenship.

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Federal Government Begins Garnishing Tax Refunds of Student Loan Borrowers in Default

The Department of Education and the Treasury Department are resuming collections for about five million defaulted student ...

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20 states sue Trump administration over conditions on federal transportation, disaster-relief funds

A coalition of 20 state Democratic attorneys general filed two federal lawsuits on Tuesday, claiming that the Trump administration is threatening to withhold billions of dollars in transportation and ...

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Republicans Approve Sale of Federal Lands: Which States Have the Most?

The provision, which would allow the federal government to sell public land ... Today, about 28 percent of the United States' total land mass, or more than 640 million acres, remains under ...

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The End of Rule of Law in America

The 47th president seems to wish he were king—and he is willing to destroy what is precious about this country to get what he ...

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How much power to stop the president should federal judges have?

The Supreme Court could unleash even the most blatantly illegal of President Trump's executive orders. It will come down to ...

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FEMA's Acting Chief Says Agency Will Shift More Disaster Recovery Responsibilities to the States

FEMA acting chief David Richardson has laid out the agency's intent for this upcoming hurricane season, cementing plans to ...

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US drug overdose deaths saw an unprecedented drop in 2024, but federal cuts could threaten momentum

Drug overdose deaths in the United States made an unprecedented drop to the lowest they’ve been in five years, according to a ...

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What is the Federal Reserve and what does it do?

The Federal Reserve has likely come across your radar at some point. Often referred to as simply "the Fed," this central ...

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