The Trump administration halted Equinor's $5 billion Empire Wind project off New York, citing insufficient review by the previous administration. This action, part of a broader attack on the US offshore wind sector, jeopardizes over 60 gigawatts of planned projects and threatens 1,000 jobs. New York Governor Hochul...
The Trump administration has abruptly ended the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) program, leaving over 2,000 young volunteers without jobs. The volunteers, who assist with disaster relief and community projects across the US, received early dismissal notices due to "programmatic circumstances." The White House cited concerns over...
A federal judge, James Boasberg, found probable cause that the Trump administration acted in contempt of court for defying his order to halt deportation flights of alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador. Boasberg stated the administration's actions demonstrated "willful disobedience" of judicial orders. While the Supreme Court...
Chris Krebs, former cybersecurity official fired by Trump for affirming the 2020 election's security, resigned from his private sector job at SentinelOne. Trump's recent call for Krebs's security clearance revocation and investigation prompted the resignation. Krebs stated his commitment to fighting for democracy and the rule of law....
The Trump administration is aggressively targeting US universities, beginning with Harvard, by threatening to revoke their tax-exempt status and withhold federal funding. The administration alleges these universities failed to protect Jewish students from harassment during protests related to the October 7th Hamas attack. This action is seen by...
A US judge found the Trump administration in criminal contempt for violating a court order prohibiting deportations to El Salvador. Judge Boasberg warned of prosecution if the administration doesn't comply by returning those deported. He threatened to appoint an independent prosecutor if the Justice Department refuses to act....
The Trump administration plans to request Congress rescind $1.1 billion in funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), impacting PBS and NPR. This represents about two years of funding and constitutes approximately 13% of local public media stations' revenue. The White House cites biased content as justification,...
The Trump administration plans to cut the federal health budget by roughly one-third, eliminating numerous programs and drastically reducing health agencies. A preliminary memo reveals plans to consolidate dozens of programs into a new entity, the Administration for a Healthy America. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
The Trump administration halted construction on the Empire Wind offshore wind project, capable of powering over 500,000 New York homes. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum cited a need for further review, alleging rushed Biden-era approval. Equinor, the project's developer, received notification and will engage with the relevant agencies. This...
The Trump administration plans to eliminate nearly all federal funding for public media, including NPR and PBS, totaling $1.1 billion. This follows a House subcommittee hearing questioning the networks' alleged bias. NPR CEO Katherine Maher argues that the cuts would severely impact local stations, particularly in rural areas, potentially...
