The Senate added an amendment to the Antisemitism Awareness Act, protecting First Amendment rights, particularly religious freedom. This addresses concerns from Republicans worried about restrictions on criticizing Israel or expressing views on the crucifixion of Jesus. The bill, using the IHRA definition of antisemitism, passed the House and now...
The Trump administration has dismissed several Biden appointees from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, including Douglas Emhoff, Kamala Harris's husband. Emhoff, along with former Biden officials Ron Klain, Tom Perez, Susan Rice, and Anthony Bernal, were removed. Emhoff condemned the move, stating that Holocaust remembrance should not be...
The Trump administration has halted work on the next National Climate Assessment, a mandated quadrennial report summarizing climate change impacts on the US. Funding for the coordinating organization was cut, and authors were dismissed. This jeopardizes the report's timely completion, mandated by 2028. Previous assessments, though politically influenced, provided...
Fifty years after the fall of Saigon, the lasting impact of the Vietnam War on American society is evident. Jeanie Jacobs Huffman continues her decades-long search for her father's remains lost in Vietnam. Veteran George Bennett, who faced hostility upon returning home, now helps fellow veterans in Alaska....
After 100 days, the Trump administration's disregard for the rule of law is evident. Numerous unlawful actions, from mass deportations to executive orders, have been met with legal challenges. While the administration's incompetence is apparent, their lack of concern is more alarming. This isn't simply about measuring a...
In a recent ABC News interview, President Trump defended his trade policies, claiming China will absorb the costs of tariffs. He acknowledged potential short-term economic hardship but predicted long-term prosperity. Trump's optimistic assessment contrasts with public opinion polls showing widespread economic anxiety and concerns about inflation and recession...
President Trump announced that US-India trade deal negotiations are progressing well, anticipating a successful agreement soon. Treasury Secretary Bessent confirmed "substantial talks" with Japan and potential progress with South Korea. Bessent highlighted India's existing tariffs as facilitating negotiations, while economist Raghuram Rajan noted India's potential benefits from lower...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans to end the Department of Defense's Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) program, calling it a "woke" initiative. The program, established during the Trump administration with bipartisan support, aims to expand opportunities for women in national security. Hegseth stated the department will meet...
Following a period of unrest and bias incidents on campus stemming from the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, Harvard University released reports from two task forces addressing antisemitism/anti-Israeli bias and anti-Muslim/anti-Arab/anti-Palestinian bias. The reports, based on community member accounts, highlight a climate of unwelcoming and exclusionary experiences for...
The White House criticized Amazon for reportedly planning to show consumers tariff increases stemming from Trump-era tariffs, prompting a phone call between Trump and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. The White House press secretary called the plan a 'hostile and political act,' while Amazon denied a widespread implementation, stating it...
