The National Science Foundation (NSF) terminated over 380 grants, including research on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), misinformation, and internet censorship, following directives from the Trump administration. This decision, impacting projects like a bird conservation study and AI bias mitigation, has sparked outrage among researchers. NSF director Sethuraman...
President Trump, after years of criticizing The Atlantic's editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg for allegedly false reporting, announced a surprise face-to-face interview with Goldberg. Trump initiated the meeting, claiming the resulting article would be titled "The Most Consequential President of this Century." Their contentious history includes Trump's denials of Goldberg's...
Ukraine faced its largest air strike of the year, prompting President Zelenskyy to cut short a South Africa visit. Despite pressure from former US President Trump to negotiate with Russia, Zelenskyy reiterated his refusal to cede territory, stating his willingness to talk represents a compromise in itself. He insists...
Donald Trump's proposed peace plan for Ukraine, which mirrors Russia's demands, has sparked outrage. The plan calls for a ceasefire at current positions, favoring Russia's territorial gains, lifting sanctions on Russia, and preventing Ukraine's NATO membership. Critically, it demands no concessions from Russia. This proposal, viewed as...
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has slashed new grant awards by at least $2.3 billion since the start of the year, representing a 28% reduction. This impacts infectious disease, heart and lung research, and basic biological studies most severely. The cuts follow threats to freeze funding to...
President Trump plans to issue a memorandum directing an investigation into ActBlue, the Democratic Party's primary fundraising platform, for alleged illegal activities such as straw donors and foreign contributions. This action, following GOP investigations and criticism from Trump allies, aims to crack down on online fundraising platforms. ActBlue, which...
Three federal judges, including two Trump appointees, blocked a Trump administration policy threatening to withhold federal funding from schools with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The judges deemed the policy unconstitutionally vague and a violation of free speech. The policy, outlined in a February letter, mandated schools...
Five Democratic senators, led by Chuck Schumer, criticized the Trump administration's actions against universities, questioning whether antisemitism concerns justify attacks on institutions and individuals. The letter highlights the freezing of $2 billion in Harvard funding and mentions visa revocations and deportations affecting international students. Jewish advocacy groups and...
Trump's official online store is selling "Trump 2028" hats and shirts, sparking speculation about a potential third presidential bid. Despite the constitutional two-term limit, the White House referred inquiries to the Trump Organization, which hasn't commented. The White House press secretary called the hat "cool." Trump has...
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is facing a political scandal involving $10 million in state funds allegedly misused for a political campaign. The money, initially part of a Medicaid settlement paid to a charity founded by DeSantis' wife, was funneled through "dark money" groups to oppose a marijuana legalization amendment....
