The Trump administration has reversed its mass cancellation of immigration statuses for thousands of international students. Following numerous lawsuits, the Department of Justice announced ICE is creating a new system to review SEVIS records and will halt further cancellations based solely on NCIC searches. Over 240 SEVIS accounts...
The US Department of Justice sent letters to at least three medical journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine and CHEST Journal, questioning their editorial practices. The inquiries, seen by some as harassment and intimidation, prompted journals to defend their editorial independence and raise concerns about chilling effects...
In a wide-ranging TIME interview, Donald Trump discussed various topics including trade deals, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the Iran nuclear deal. He claimed to have brokered 200 trade deals but offered no specifics. He stated that Crimea would remain with Russia, contradicting US policy. Trump also said he...
China denies ongoing trade negotiations with the U.S., contradicting claims by the Trump administration. The Chinese Foreign Ministry firmly stated on X that no consultations or negotiations are taking place, accusing the U.S. of misleading the public. This rejection suggests China's unwavering stance in the trade war, betting on...
X Corp., Elon Musk's social media platform, is suing Minnesota, challenging the constitutionality of a law banning deepfakes used to influence elections. The lawsuit argues the law violates First Amendment rights and is preempted by federal statute. X contends the law could criminalize innocuous speech and force censorship....
Former Republican Congressman George Santos has been sentenced to seven years in prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. Santos pleaded guilty last August to charges including misusing campaign funds, claiming fraudulent unemployment benefits, and lying to the Federal Election Commission. The judge cited his numerous lies...
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's executive order that would curtail collective bargaining rights for hundreds of thousands of federal employees. The order, challenged by the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU), affects numerous agencies. The judge's ruling prevents enforcement at agencies where the NTEU represents employees, pending...
Governor Tony Evers condemned the arrest of Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan, calling it an attempt by the Trump administration to undermine the judiciary. Multiple senators echoed these concerns, citing a pattern of attacks on the judicial system. Meanwhile, the Department of Justice rescinded a policy restricting journalist subpoenas,...
A New York Times/Siena College poll reveals declining approval for President Trump, with only 42% approving of his performance. Voters perceive his administration as chaotic and express doubts about his understanding of their daily struggles. His handling of key issues like the economy and immigration shows significant erosion...
Amidst controversy surrounding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's handling of sensitive information, the Pentagon announced four new senior advisors. This follows the resignation or firing of five senior advisors due to alleged leaks. The White House is reportedly seeking replacements for Hegseth, as the Pentagon faces internal turmoil and criticism....
