The federal government launched a civil rights investigation into New York State's threat to withhold funding from the Massapequa school district for refusing to change its Native American mascot. President Trump supports Massapequa's defiance of the state Board of Regents' mandate. The district's 'Chiefs' logo, featuring a Native...
President Trump affirmed in a Time magazine interview that the US won't be drawn into a war with Iran, despite Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's potential for unilateral action against Tehran's nuclear program. Trump stated he prefers a deal to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons but wouldn't rule out...
President Trump warned of potential US military action against Iran if nuclear program negotiations fail. In a Time magazine interview, he stated he might 'lead the pack' in a military response if a deal isn't reached. These comments come as US and Iranian officials continue talks aimed at...
President Trump's administration has taken actions widely seen as targeting political opponents. The Department of Justice is investigating ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising site. Additionally, an FBI arrest of a Milwaukee judge for allegedly aiding an undocumented immigrant sparked outrage. These actions, along with previous targeting of law...
Nineteen states, led by California, New York, and Illinois, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. The suit challenges a memo threatening to withhold federal funding from schools with diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. The states argue the administration's demand is unlawful and distorts civil rights law. ...
The White House reportedly blocked efforts to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a wrongfully deported Maryland father, from a notorious El Salvadoran prison. Federal attorneys initially sought to rectify the "administrative error" following Garcia's March deportation, even considering a request to Salvadoran President Bukele for his release. However, the White...
The Justice Department rescinded a Biden-era policy protecting journalists in leak investigations. Attorney General Pam Bondi's memo allows for subpoenas and compelled testimony from reporters, requiring DOJ leadership approval and advance notice to journalists. This marks a return to a more aggressive approach to leak investigations, similar to practices...
The Trump administration reversed its decision to terminate visas for hundreds of foreign students, following over 100 lawsuits and widespread panic. The abrupt revocation of legal status, impacting an estimated 1,800 students across 280 universities, stemmed from concerns about student involvement in political protests or prior minor offenses. ...
The Trump administration is investigating UC Berkeley for allegedly failing to disclose millions in foreign funding, violating Section 117 of the Higher Education Act. This follows a similar investigation into Harvard and an executive order from President Trump directing increased enforcement. UC Berkeley claims cooperation with federal inquiries....
The Primary School, a tuition-free private school founded by Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, will close next year due to purported funding issues. The school, which served low-income families and people of color, provided access to education, healthcare, and social services. Its closure comes amid Meta's cuts to...
