Top diplomats from the US, Germany, UK, and Ukraine met in Paris to discuss a potential peace deal in Ukraine. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio led the US delegation, which also included special envoys who have met with Russian officials. While the US aims for a lasting...
US Senator Chris Van Hollen met with Kilmar Ábrego García, mistakenly deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration. Despite a federal judge's order for his return and a Supreme Court ruling, El Salvador's President Bukele refuses to release him. The White House maintains Ábrego García is an...
President Biden's surprise visit to Harvard University's Institute of Politics was overshadowed by protests and gaffes. The event, intended to be discreet, was disrupted by pro-Palestinian demonstrators. Biden also made several verbal errors, including confusing Ukraine with Iraq. This visit occurred amidst Harvard's ongoing conflict with the...
President Trump issued an executive order opening the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument to commercial fishing, reversing a decision made by previous administrations. The monument, encompassing nearly 500,000 square miles, is home to diverse marine life, including endangered species. A second order directs a review of all...
Senator Chris Van Hollen met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, wrongly deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration, despite a Supreme Court order preventing it. Van Hollen's visit followed a failed attempt to access Abrego Garcia's prison, and the rejection of requests to facilitate contact with his family. ...
President Trump issued a proclamation modifying the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument (PRIMNM) to allow US commercial fishing within a designated area. Previously, commercial fishing was prohibited across over 400,000 square miles. The decision cites effective fisheries management by the National Marine Fisheries Service and the argument...
Harvard University faces a potential loss of its tax-exempt status and billions in federal funding after refusing to comply with the Trump administration's demands for a "viewpoint diversity" audit. The administration has requested the IRS revoke Harvard's tax exemption, a move that could cost the university over $465 million...
The IRS is reportedly considering revoking Harvard University's tax-exempt status, a move initiated following President Trump's public calls for such action. Trump alleges Harvard engages in political activities and is antisemitic, claims unsupported by evidence. The White House claims the IRS investigation began independently of Trump's statements, though...
The Associated Press (AP) is battling the Trump administration in court over the White House's exclusion of AP journalists from events. A lower court ruled against the administration, ordering the reinstatement of AP access to events like briefings in the Oval Office and Air Force One. The administration argues...
President Trump's administration is significantly downsizing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), cutting approximately 1,500 jobs, leaving only around 200 employees. Layoff notices were issued Thursday, with employee access to systems ending Friday. The CFPB's mission is being drastically reduced, focusing primarily on mortgage-related issues while scaling back...
