News for April 8, 2026

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from ending temporary protected status for Ethiopians in the U.S., saying the move did not follow Congress’s rules.

The Justice Department says Pam Bondi will not appear next week for a House Oversight deposition on the Epstein case, and lawmakers are trying to set a new date.

Jamie Dimon warned that high taxes and rules could push business and talent out of New York, but new data says the city is still drawing skilled workers and strong office demand.

Democratic lawmakers are asking the Department of Homeland Security and the State Department watchdogs to investigate the Trump administration’s third-country deportation policy, which they say may be unlawful and dangerous.

Israel launched a major wave of air strikes across Lebanon, killing and wounding hundreds and deepening the conflict with Hezbollah despite ceasefire claims tied to wider regional talks.

The Office of Personnel Management is seeking broad access to federal workers’ and retirees’ medical records, raising privacy and legality concerns.

President Donald Trump helped secure a shaky two-week ceasefire between Iran and Israel, but the deal was quickly clouded by fighting, mixed messages, and unresolved disputes.