President Trump is making significant changes to the White House grounds and Oval Office. He's added new flagpoles, artwork featuring himself, and redecorated the Oval Office with golden accents. He also plans to pave over the Rose Garden lawn, citing concerns about wet grass. These renovations follow his...
President Trump signed executive orders targeting college accreditation and foreign gift disclosure. The first order aims to shift accreditation towards "results," potentially impacting schools like Harvard, which faces accusations of failing to meet basic academic standards and is also being investigated for allegedly violating foreign gift disclosure laws. ...
Arkansas disaster survivors are blocked from receiving federal recovery aid after President Trump rejected the state's major disaster declaration request following March tornadoes. The Trump administration denied aid, citing the state's capabilities, aligning with Trump's executive orders shifting disaster response burden to states. This contrasts with a swift...
Columbia University students plan two protest encampments this week, mirroring last year's demonstrations against the Gaza war. The first, Thursday on the main campus, aims for a brief occupation; the second, Friday at the Manhattanville campus, intends a longer stay, potentially leading to arrests. Organizers, maintaining secrecy with...
The Trump administration is defying a federal judge's order to provide information on the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador. Judge Paula Xinis accused the administration of bad faith and obstruction, giving them a deadline to comply. The administration filed a sealed motion for a...
Twelve states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in the U.S. Court of International Trade, challenging the legality of its tariff policy. The lawsuit argues the tariffs are imposed arbitrarily, violating the constitution and causing economic chaos. Plaintiff states claim only Congress can impose tariffs and that...
The Trump administration's recent actions, including government downsizing, tariff increases, and the elimination of DEI policies, have drawn mixed reactions. While Republicans largely approve, a majority of Americans disapprove of these measures. Public opinion is sharply divided along partisan lines, with Democrats overwhelmingly disapproving and Republicans largely supporting...
The Trump administration is considering a $5,000 "baby bonus" to incentivize higher birth rates. This is one of several proposals aimed at encouraging marriage and childbirth, following years of declining numbers. While President Trump expressed approval, a final decision hasn't been made. Other proposals include expanding the...
Following a Supreme Court ruling defining 'woman' by biological sex, trans women are expected to be excluded from all-women candidate lists, according to expected guidance from the Equalities and Human Rights Commission. This impacts parties' efforts to increase female representation using all-women shortlists, a practice legally permitted until 2030...
French Prime Minister François Bayrou is facing a crisis after his daughter, Hélène Perlant, revealed she was physically abused at the Notre-Dame de Bétharram school, where Bayrou sent three of his children. Perlant alleges a priest beat her when she was 14, detailing the assault in an interview. ...
