Chief U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr. sided with immigrant advocacy organizations and labor unions that challenged the policies in a lawsuit filed earlier this year.
U.S. officials remain reluctant to release the funds, viewing them as one of the primary sources of leverage in ongoing discussions with Tehran.
Supporters of development argue that the refuge’s coastal plain contains significant untapped energy resources.
Crypto-linked stocks also came under pressure, with Coinbase, Circle and Strategy posting steep losses.
Iran wants $12 billion released after an interim agreement is signed and another $12 billion at a later stage
NASA ordered precautionary safety measures Friday after an air leak on a Russian section of the orbiting laboratory worsened
The robot can transport inventory and respond to plain-language instructions without requiring technical commands
The bill aims to support farmers and ranchers, strengthen food and drug safety efforts, and fund research and innovation
The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.3%, while monthly job gains stayed above 100,000 for a third consecutive month
DHS described the change as a "common sense" policy shift, arguing that ICE should not be responsible for tracking deaths that occur weeks after an individual is released
Critics warn that a poorly managed exit could disrupt mortgage-backed securities markets and lead to higher borrowing costs for homebuyers
S&P concluded that market value alone should not justify special treatment and said maintaining current standards preserves consistency and fairness.
Office of the Director of National Intelligence only began the formal clearance process this week by requesting a background investigation
Zelensky proposed a face-to-face meeting with Putin in a neutral third country and called for a full ceasefire before negotiations begin
The measure provides long-term funding for ICE and Border Patrol through the remainder of Trump's term and now heads to the House for final approval
The bill passed by a 226-195 vote after supporters successfully used a discharge petition, collecting the required 218 signatures to force consideration of the legislation.
