Trump roars down multiple paths of retribution as he vowed. Some targets yield while others fight

President Trump has taken action against individuals, law firms, private corporations, media companies and universities he regards as adversaries.

Trump has set out to impose his will across a broad swath of American life, from individuals who have drawn his ire to institutions known for their own flexes of power and intimidation.

Some targets have not given in, with two law firms suing to block executive orders.

The White House targeted Paul Weiss in part because a former partner had overseen an investigation into Trump 's finances on behalf of the Manhattan district attorney’s office.

The order presented an “existential crisis” for the law firm, Paul Weiss chairman Brad Karp said.

He pledged pro bono legal services for causes such as the fight against antisemitism as well as representation without regard to clients' political affiliation.

The administration suspended about $175 million in federal funding for the University of Pennsylvania over a transgender swimmer.

ABC News agreed to pay $15 million toward Trump ’s presidential library to settle a defamation lawsuit.

The administration has taken action against news organizations whose coverage it disagrees with.

A federal judge halted plans to fire more than 1,200 journalists, engineers and other staff.