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Courts 1 of 21

Federal judge orders VA to restore collective bargaining, ruling Secretary Collins violated the First Amendment by retaliating against the largest federal employee union.

"Zero indication" beyond retaliatory motive

Source: Government Executive

March 13, 2026

Foreign Relations 2 of 21

Cuba confirms talks with U.S. as the island faces economic collapse after Trump cut off Venezuelan oil supplies and threatened a "friendly takeover."

Massive blackout left millions without power

Source: CNBC

March 13, 2026

Courts 3 of 21

DOJ drops prosecution of veteran who burned flag near White House after judge ordered inquiry into whether the case was political retaliation for protected speech.

Fourth Pirro setback in five months

Source: NBC News

March 13, 2026

Courts 4 of 21

Federal judge temporarily blocks termination of deportation protections for more than 1,000 Somalis, days before the status was set to expire.

Protections first granted during 1991 civil war

Source: NOTUS

March 13, 2026

Grift 5 of 21

TikTok investors paying Treasury $10B for Trump's role in keeping the app alive, a nearly unprecedented fee for a government arranging a private transaction.

New entity valued at only $14B

Source: The Wall Street Journal

March 13, 2026

Grift 6 of 21

Jared Kushner solicits $5B from Middle Eastern governments for his private equity firm while serving as Trump's envoy negotiating with those same governments.

Said in 2024 he wouldn't raise capital

Source: The New York Times [gift link]

March 13, 2026

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