The Trump administration has proposed repealing the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which protects nearly 45 million acres of national forest from road construction and logging. Officials say the change would help reduce wildfire risk, while environmental groups warn it would open intact forests to industrial development.
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The Trump administration has sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye as part of a broader campaign against the court. The US says the ICC threatens sovereignty; the court says sanctions put the international legal order at risk.
Former DOJ lawyer Haley Van Erem alleges Trump administration officials pressured civil rights attorneys to target Harvard, Brown and Columbia in antisemitism probes despite insufficient evidence. The Justice Department denies the claims and says it stands behind the investigations.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the UK will continue to support Ukraine “100%” after Russia warned of “consequences” over British-made drones reportedly used in strikes inside Russia. Moscow did not specify what action it might take.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said his message exchange with someone impersonating White House chief of staff Susie Wiles was brief, inconsequential and quickly reported. A Liberal Democrat MP has asked Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee to consider investigating the incident.
Disney and ABC sued the FCC, accusing the agency of retaliating against ABC programming by forcing eight owned stations to seek early license renewals. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has said the action concerns broadcasters’ public-interest obligations, not retaliation.
U.S. and Canadian officials are in last-minute talks to prevent 50% tariffs on about $20 billion in Canadian exports. The dispute has strained one of the world’s closest trade relationships and could complicate upcoming USMCA negotiations.
Florida voters are selecting nominees for governor, U.S. Senate and congressional races in the first election under a new Republican-backed map. The contests test both GOP dominance in the state and Democratic efforts to regain ground.