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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Fort Drum Events June 1-7 Quick Look
A quick look at this coming week's Fort Drum events. Event Where Address When Healthy Environments Workshop SFRD Enrichment Center 10262 4th Armored Division Dr. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Toddler Story Time Robert C. McEwen Library 4300 Camp Hale Rd. 10 to 11 a.m. Preschool Science at the Library Robert C. McEwen Library 4300 Camp Hale Rd. 1 to 2 p.m. Pickleball Tournament Magrath Sports Complex 10050 Tigris River Valley Rd. 6 to 9 p.m. Event Where Address When Retro Spin Class Monti Physical Fitness Center Conway Rd P-4305 6:15 a.m. Family Craft Workshop Robert C. McEwen Library 4300 Camp Hale Rd. 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tennis League Magrath Sports Complex 10050 Tigris River Valley Rd. 6 to 7 p.m. Volleyball Open Play Magrath Sports Complex 10050 Tigris River Valley Rd. 6 to 8 p.m. Event Where Address When Army Ten-Miler Qualifier Magrath Sports Complex 10050 Tigris River Valley Rd. 7 to 9 a.m. Lunch at the Bowl Pine Plains Bowling Center 4320 Conway Rd. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volleyball Open Play Magrath Sports Complex 10050 Tigris River Valley Rd. 6 to 8 p.m. Event Where Address When Toddler Story Time Robert C. McEwen Library 4300 Camp Hale Rd. 10 to 11 a.m. Lunch at the Bowl Pine Plains Bowling Center 4320 Conway Rd. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parent Advisory Board Child and Youth Services 10799 North Riva Ridge Loop 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Preschool Time at the Library Robert C. McEwen Library 4300 Camp Hale Rd. 1 to 2 p.m. Wing Night Thursdays Pine Plains Bowling Center 4320 Conway Rd. 4 to 7 p.m. Volleyball League Magrath Sports Complex 10050 Tigris River Valley Rd. 6 p.m. Kickball League Magrath Sports Complex 10050 Tigris River Valley Rd. 6 to 9 p.m. Event Where Address When Guided ATV Rides ODR 11115 Iraqi Freedom Drive 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Baby Time at the Library Robert C. McEwen Library 4300 Camp Hale Rd. 9:30 to 10 a.m. Bilingual Story Time Robert C. McEwen Library 4300 Camp Hale Rd. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Lunch at the Bowl Pine Plains Bowling Center 4320 Conway Rd. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Summer Story Time Robert C. McEwen Library 4300 Camp Hale Rd. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday Night Fun Ridge Sports Bar 4350 Euphrates River Vally Rd. 3 to 9 p.m. Midnight Madness Softball Tournament Magrath Sports Complex 10050 Tigris River Valley Rd. 8 p.m. to Midnight Event Where Address When Volleyball Open Play Magrath Sports Complex 10050 Tigris River Valley Rd. 10 a.m. to Noon Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Fired copyright chief loses first round in lawsuit over Trump powers
A judge denied a request for reinstatement Wednesday from the ousted head of the national copyright office, rejecting for now her claims that President Donald Trump had no right to fire her. Shira Perlmutter was fired as register of copyrights earlier this month, an office housed inside the Library of Congress. In a suit filed in Washington's federal court last week, she alleged that Trump and his subordinates overstepped in both naming a new Librarian of Congress — the only official, she claims, that can hire and fire a copyright chief. Perlmutter asked the court to issue a temporary restraining order keeping Trump's appointees out of the Library of Congress and keeping her on the job, but U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly denied the motion from the bench in a hearing Wednesday. Perlmutter's lawsuit names as lead plaintiff Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, whom Trump attempted to appoint as acting Librarian of Congress, alongside Trump and several other administration officials. Justice Department lawyers representing Blanche & Co. asserted in a court filing this week that the Library of Congress is 'part of the Executive Branch and is subject to presidential control.' 'The Library of Congress is not an autonomous organization free from political supervision,' the lawyers wrote. The White House argues that Trump has the authority to name an acting librarian and register of copyrights who can serve temporarily under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act — much as the president can name acting leaders for any other federal agency with a presidentially appointed and Senate-confirmed chief. Key lawmakers on Capitol Hill, including some top Republicans, are questioning that assertion, and it has created a standoff at the Library of Congress over the attempted takeover. Rep. Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.), the top Democrat on the House Administration Committee, said in a statement that the arguments in the recent administration court filing amount to 'unlawful and unconstitutional efforts to wrest control of the Library and the Copyright Office from Congress and the American people.' 'The law is clear,' Morelle said. 'The Library of Congress is a legislative branch agency, and the President has no authority to appoint an Acting Librarian or meddle in the Library's personnel decisions.' In addition to attempting to install Blanche as acting librarian, Trump also attempted to appoint Brian Nieves as acting assistant librarian and Paul Perkins as acting register of copyrights, replacing Perlmutter as director of the Copyright Office. But Robert Randolph Newlen, who assumed the acting librarian role immediately after Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden's removal, appears to remain in control of the library, and Blanche has not been seen at the library or sent communications to employees since the attempted takeover earlier this month. While Kelly did not immediately grant Perlmutter's request, her lawsuit will continue. Kelly indicated he will hear arguments in the coming weeks on whether to grant a preliminary injunction blocking Trump and Blanche while the litigation plays out. In the meantime, the leadership of the library and copyright office will remain in limbo. "If Mr. Blanche assumes the role of Acting Librarian of Congress, the Executive Branch will gain access to reams of confidential information that belongs to Congress and that Congress has zealously guarded from disclosure, as well as privately owned copyright deposits,' Perlmutter's lawyer wrote in a Tuesday filing. Republican chairs of the House and Senate panels with oversight responsibility of the library declined a request for comment. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), the top Democrat on the Senate Rules Committee, called once again for Congress to take bipartisan action to codify full congressional control of the library, condemning the 'unprecedented encroachment by the White House.'
Politico
3 days ago
- Politics
- Politico
Fired copyright chief loses first round in lawsuit over Trump powers
A judge denied a request for reinstatement Wednesday from the ousted head of the national copyright office, rejecting for now her claims that President Donald Trump had no right to fire her. Shira Perlmutter was fired as register of copyrights earlier this month, an office housed inside the Library of Congress. In a suit filed in Washington's federal court last week, she alleged that Trump and his subordinates overstepped in both naming a new Librarian of Congress — the only official, she claims, that can hire and fire a copyright chief. Perlmutter asked the court to issue a temporary restraining order keeping Trump's appointees out of the Library of Congress and keeping her on the job, but U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly denied the motion from the bench in a hearing Wednesday. Perlmutter's lawsuit names as lead plaintiff Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, whom Trump attempted to appoint as acting Librarian of Congress, alongside Trump and several other administration officials. Justice Department lawyers representing Blanche & Co. asserted in a court filing this week that the Library of Congress is 'part of the Executive Branch and is subject to presidential control.' 'The Library of Congress is not an autonomous organization free from political supervision,' the lawyers wrote. The White House argues that Trump has the authority to name an acting librarian and register of copyrights who can serve temporarily under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act — much as the president can name acting leaders for any other federal agency with a presidentially appointed and Senate-confirmed chief. Key lawmakers on Capitol Hill, including some top Republicans, are questioning that assertion, and it has created a standoff at the Library of Congress over the attempted takeover. Rep. Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.), the top Democrat on the House Administration Committee, said in a statement that the arguments in the recent administration court filing amount to 'unlawful and unconstitutional efforts to wrest control of the Library and the Copyright Office from Congress and the American people.' 'The law is clear,' Morelle said. 'The Library of Congress is a legislative branch agency, and the President has no authority to appoint an Acting Librarian or meddle in the Library's personnel decisions.' In addition to attempting to install Blanche as acting librarian, Trump also attempted to appoint Brian Nieves as acting assistant librarian and Paul Perkins as acting register of copyrights, replacing Perlmutter as director of the Copyright Office. But Robert Randolph Newlen, who assumed the acting librarian role immediately after Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden's removal, appears to remain in control of the library, and Blanche has not been seen at the library or sent communications to employees since the attempted takeover earlier this month. While Kelly did not immediately grant Perlmutter's request, her lawsuit will continue. Kelly indicated he will hear arguments in the coming weeks on whether to grant a preliminary injunction blocking Trump and Blanche while the litigation plays out. In the meantime, the leadership of the library and copyright office will remain in limbo. 'If Mr. Blanche assumes the role of Acting Librarian of Congress, the Executive Branch will gain access to reams of confidential information that belongs to Congress and that Congress has zealously guarded from disclosure, as well as privately owned copyright deposits,' Perlmutter's lawyer wrote in a Tuesday filing. Republican chairs of the House and Senate panels with oversight responsibility of the library declined a request for comment. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), the top Democrat on the Senate Rules Committee, called once again for Congress to take bipartisan action to codify full congressional control of the library, condemning the 'unprecedented encroachment by the White House.'
Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- General
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar National Library to host diverse lineup of events in June
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar National Library (QNL) is welcoming the summer with a dynamic schedule of public events this June, offering opportunities for historical exploration, creative expression and career development. Opening the month on June 1, the Library will host a two-day workshop titled 'Consulting British Historical Sources on Arab Gulf History: Focus on Post-Independence Records, 1968–1994'. Led by historian Anita Burdett, the session will provide participants with practical guidance on accessing, organizing and preserving historical collections. The workshop will emphasize oral history best practices through interactive exercises and case studies, offering valuable insights for researchers and heritage professionals For younger audiences, the Library is holding its popular Storytime for Toddlers and Storytime for Children series. On June 1 and 29, children aged 4 years and younger will have the opportunity to read, play and have fun with a variety of activities. Meanwhile, children aged seven to 14 can look forward to storytelling sessions on June 2, 16 and 30, all designed to foster a love of reading. All events at Qatar National Library are free, but prior registration is encouraged. For full details and to register, visit or download the Library's app via the App Store or Google Play.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Judge Declines To Immediately Block Trump's Effort To Fire Register Of Copyrights
A federal judge declined to issue an order that would immediately prevent the Trump administration from firing the register of copyrights and head of the U.S. Copyright Office, Shira Perlmutter. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly denied Perlmutter's motion for a temporary restraining order, a move that would have put the Trump administration's efforts to dismiss her on hold. Instead, Kelly asked attorneys for a briefing schedule further proceedings to consider the merits of the case. More from Deadline "Don't Ever Say What You Said": Donald Trump Fumes At Reporter For Asking About Wall Street's Notion That He Always "Chickens Out" On Tariffs David Leavy To Depart As COO Of CNN, Will Return To Parent Warner Bros. Discovery NBC News' Kelly O'Donnell To Lead Coverage Of Justice Department Earlier this month, the White House informed Perlmutter she was being dismissed, shortly after Trump fired the Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden. Perlmutter's lawsuit called the administration's attempts to remove her 'blatantly unlawful.' Her lawsuit stated, 'Congress vested the Librarian of Congress—not the President—with the power to appoint, and therefore to remove, the Register of Copyrights. … Accordingly, the President's attempt to remove Ms. Perlmutter was unlawful and ineffective.' Perlmutter also claimed that Trump's designee as the acting librarian of Congress, Todd Blanche, also could not fire her because the president 'has no authority to name a temporary replacement Librarian of Congress, much less name a high-ranking DOJ official whose presence offends the constitutional separation of powers.' Blanche is Trump's former personal attorney and deputy attorney general. Perlmutter's lawsuit also took issue with the administration's stated reasons for firing Hayden. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that there were 'quite concerning things' that Hayden had done 'in the pursuit of D.E.I. and putting inappropriate books in the library for children.' Hayden, appointed in 2016 by President Barack Obama, was the first African American and first woman to serve in the role. Perlmutter's attorneys wrote of the press secretary's comments, 'Neither Ms. Leavitt nor any other administration official provided any detail or support for these claims, which are at odds with the Library's status as a non-lending research library accessible only by those age 16 and older.' Her lawsuit also noted that, just before she was fired, the Copyright Office issued its latest report on AI. The report concluded that while some of the uses of copyrighted material in AI training models are 'fair use,' others would likely need the owner's permission for licensing. Perlmutter was informed the next day, on May 10, that she was being terminated. The following Monday, two Justice Department officials showed up at the Library requesting access to the Copyright Office. Brian Nieves and Paul Perkins showed an email from Blanche that they had been selected to serve in senior roles at the library. Nieves was to serve as acting principal deputy librarian of Congress, and Perkins replacing Perlmutter as register of copyrights. Staff, though, contacted Capitol Police, and the two DOJ officials left the grounds voluntarily. Among other things, her lawsuit sought an injunction prohibiting Blanche from exercising his authority of acting library of Congress, and another prohibiting her removal. The Trump administration defended the firings by citing the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, declaring that the Library of Congress 'is not an autonomous organization free from political supervision. It is part of the Executive Branch and is subject to presidential control.' They also argued that she had not demonstrated irreparable harm, the threshold necessary for a judge to issue a temporary restraining order. Perlmutter's legal team responded by arguing that the Federal Vacancies Reform Act does not authorize a 'takeover' of the Library of Congress, and that Trump's team was attempting 'a breathtaking and entirely novel constitutional theory.' They argue that her removal violates constitutional and statutory authority, as well as the separation of powers and appointments clause. 'Instead, Defendants fall back to the argument that, even if Plaintiff is right—and even if Defendants have no legal basis whatsoever for their actions—this Court should stand idly by and do nothing while Defendants wield unprecedented, and unlawful, authority,' they wrote. Best of Deadline 'The Morning Show' Season 4: Everything We Know So Far 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 'Hacks' Season 4 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out?
