Dozens of pro-Palestinian activists were arrested at Columbia University after a standoff with NYPD officers. The activists occupied the Butler library, protesting Israeli actions in Gaza and demanding the university divest from businesses they deem complicit. University officials, citing safety concerns and prior warnings, requested NYPD intervention after...
The University of Washington suspended 21 students involved in a pro-Palestinian protest that occupied and damaged the Interdisciplinary Engineering Building. The students, part of a group called Super UW, demanded the university sever ties with Boeing. The protest involved vandalism and the occupation of the building, resulting in...
The Trump administration terminated over 1,000 AmeriCorps grant programs, impacting numerous communities, many of which voted for Trump. The cuts affect diverse projects, including child abuse prevention, disaster relief, and educational support, disproportionately harming high-poverty states. Affected organizations report significant disruptions and layoffs, leading to lawsuits from impacted...
The Trump administration plans to eliminate the Energy Star program, a 30-year-old initiative saving homeowners an average of $450 annually on energy bills. The program, overseen by the EPA, provides energy consumption information for appliances and offers rebates and tax credits. Sources within the EPA confirm its closure,...
President Trump announced a potential 100% tariff on movies produced outside the U.S., sparking confusion and concern in the film industry. His announcement, seemingly influenced by a meeting with actor Jon Voight, who proposed tax incentives and co-production treaties, followed Trump's claim that the American movie industry is dying....
Pro-Palestinian protesters occupied a Columbia University library reading room, prompting a police response. Around 76 protesters, refusing to identify themselves, were removed after hours of disruption. Columbia University stated that the action violated campus rules and created safety hazards, resulting in injuries to two public safety officers. The...
The Trump administration plans to cut $26 million in National Park Service grants, targeting programs focused on climate change, diversity, equity, inclusion, and LGBTQ+ issues. This follows previous cuts and closures, including the National Park Service Academy and air quality monitoring programs. Proposed cuts could reduce NPS services...
Chief Justice John Roberts emphasized the judiciary's independence as a co-equal branch of government, highlighting its role in checking excesses from Congress and the executive. He reiterated his previous statement against using impeachment to disagree with judicial decisions, referencing calls to impeach judges who rule against the administration. ...
North Carolina's elections board ousted its executive director, Karen Brinson Bell, in a partisan vote, replacing her with Sam Hayes, a Republican lawyer. Republicans gained control of the board after a law change stripping the Democratic governor of appointment powers. Bell, praised for her leadership during challenging times,...
President Trump plans to establish a presidential commission on college athletics to address ongoing antitrust issues and concerns about player compensation. The commission will reportedly include stakeholders, businesspeople, and potentially former coaches. Critics, like attorney Steve Berman, argue this intervention, potentially spearheaded by Nick Saban, aims to limit...
