President Trump signed executive actions targeting higher education and K-12 schools. These actions aim to rein in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, overhaul the college accreditation system to promote competition and intellectual diversity, and require universities to fully disclose foreign funding. Additionally, new K-12 school discipline guidance...
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a US agency funding infrastructure in developing countries, is facing a near-complete shutdown due to Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency's cost-cutting measures. Employees received emails on Tuesday announcing significant staff and program reductions, with potential administrative leave starting May 5th. This follows...
President Trump issued several executive orders impacting higher education. One order targets the college accreditation process, aiming to increase accountability and investigate discrimination. Another focuses on ensuring AI training in universities, while a third enforces disclosure laws regarding foreign gifts to universities. Additionally, a White House initiative...
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the state's Republican congressional delegation are urging President Trump to overturn FEMA's denial of federal disaster relief following severe March storms. The denial follows similar denials in Washington and North Carolina. The Arkansas request cited catastrophic damage, deaths, and injuries. This is...
A dozen states, primarily Democratic-led, filed a lawsuit against President Trump, challenging his authority to unilaterally impose tariffs. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade, argues that only Congress possesses the power to legislate tariffs. The states contend the tariffs are unlawful and seek to...
Palestinian student Mohsen Mahdawi, a legal US resident, was arrested during his citizenship interview in Vermont. He's accused of posing a foreign policy risk and faces deportation. Mahdawi, who participated in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University, claims his arrest was retaliatory. A judge ordered further briefing before ruling...
Senator Dick Durbin, the second-ranking Senate Democrat, announced he will not seek re-election in 2026, ending his nearly 30-year career. The 80-year-old Illinois senator cited his age as a factor in his decision to leave office in 2027. His departure creates a significant power vacuum in Washington and...
The Supreme Court heard arguments in Mahmoud v. Taylor, a case challenging a school board's inclusion of LGBTQ+-themed children's books in its curriculum. Conservative justices, particularly Justice Alito, expressed concerns, even disgust, over the books' portrayal of LGBTQ+ families as normal. They argued for parents' First Amendment...
President Trump criticized Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for refusing to recognize Russia's annexation of Crimea, hindering peace negotiations. Trump suggested a deal is close, but Zelenskyy's stance is detrimental. The US floated a proposal involving recognizing Russian control over Crimea and parts of eastern Ukraine, prompting mixed reactions. ...
Rep. Nancy Mace faced criticism at a South Carolina town hall after comments about antisemitism on college campuses. A small group walked out following Mace's support for Israel and criticism of universities she believes harbor antisemitism, including Harvard, which is suing the federal government over funding cuts. ...
