Harvard University is suing the federal government to overturn a $2 billion funding freeze. A Boston judge set a July 21st hearing to expedite the case. Harvard claims the freeze violates its First Amendment rights and disrupts vital research. The government alleges Harvard violated Title VI of the Civil...
Over 100 attorneys have resigned from the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division following a shift in priorities under the Trump administration. The new head, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, stated the division would focus on culture war issues instead of enforcing voting rights and addressing unconstitutional policing. This...
Approximately 55,000 Los Angeles County workers, members of SEIU Local 721, initiated a two-day strike on Monday night due to stalled contract negotiations. The union cites 44 alleged labor law violations by the county, including retaliation and outsourcing of union jobs, alongside an unsatisfactory pay offer. The strike...
President Trump's first 100 days have been marked by rapid policy changes, including executive orders impacting the federal government and foreign policy. A compliant Congress has enabled swift action, but the long-term effects remain uncertain. Some orders are primarily symbolic, while others, like proposed tariffs, could conflict with...
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party is projected to win a fourth consecutive federal election, according to Canadian media. Carney, a former central banker, campaigned on a platform of resisting US President Trump's protectionist policies and threats to Canadian sovereignty. While initially trailing Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre,...
The Trump administration launched investigations into Harvard University and the Harvard Law Review for alleged race-based discrimination, citing concerns about article selection and membership processes. These investigations follow a dispute over $2.2 billion in federal grants, frozen after Harvard refused to comply with demands to limit campus activism and...
The House overwhelmingly passed the "Take It Down" Act, aiming to combat revenge porn and deepfakes. The bipartisan bill, supported by First Lady Melania Trump, strengthens protections for victims of non-consensual sharing of intimate images, including AI-generated content. The Senate previously approved the legislation, which criminalizes publishing such...
Former President Trump announced on Truth Social his intention to "reinstating" Columbus Day as a federal holiday, countering the growing recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day. While Columbus Day has been a federal holiday for decades, its celebration has become increasingly controversial due to Columbus's brutal legacy. Trump's...
Three U.S. citizen children, including one with cancer, were deported to Honduras with their mothers over the weekend, sparking outrage. Attorneys claim the mothers had minimal time to make arrangements and allege the deportations were against their wishes, despite government claims of consent. One mother was given less than...
The Trump administration will ease automotive tariffs on Tuesday, reducing duties on foreign parts used in US-made cars. The move avoids double taxation on imported vehicles while rewarding domestic manufacturing. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick hailed the decision as a win for both domestic automakers and American workers, incentivizing investment...
