Donald Trump's administration seeks Supreme Court intervention to lift a ruling blocking mass job cuts across federal agencies, arguing it is within presidential authority. This follows a judge's decision siding with unions and local governments against the layoffs.
In a significant ruling, the 9th Circuit Court has frozen President Trump's mass firings directive at multiple agencies, marking a setback for his plans to reshape the federal government. The court emphasized that such drastic measures require congressional authorization.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a decision allowing Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard to proceed, marking a significant moment in gaming history. The FTC's antitrust lawsuit was rejected, letting the deal close successfully in 2023.
In a bold move, Judge Lawrence VanDyke of the 9th Circuit filmed himself disassembling firearms to dissent against California's ban on large-capacity magazines, arguing that they are essential to the Second Amendment.