The IRS is reportedly planning to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status, a retaliatory measure stemming from the Trump administration's pressure on the university to alter its hiring and other practices. This follows the administration blocking over $2 billion in funding for Harvard, which cites constitutional rights in defending its...
Senator Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador to investigate the wrongful deportation of Maryland migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia by the Trump administration. Garcia, deported due to an administrative error, remains imprisoned in El Salvador despite court orders for his return. Van Hollen met with El Salvador's vice president,...
Senator Chuck Grassley faced criticism at an Iowa town hall for not holding President Trump accountable for defying a Supreme Court order regarding the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Attendees questioned Grassley's inaction, citing the administration's disregard for the court's decision and El Salvador's refusal to return Abrego Garcia....
Hungary's recent ban on LGBTQ+ public events, enforced through facial recognition, has sparked minimal reaction from Hollywood despite criticism in 2021. While some productions like "Dune 3" and "3 Body Problem" remain on schedule due to Hungary's generous tax incentives, concerns remain about the impact on LGBTQ+ individuals working...
Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are drawing massive crowds on their "Fighting Oligarchy" tour across Western states. Over 200,000 people have attended rallies in Los Angeles, Denver, and Sacramento, energized by their anti-Trump, anti-billionaire message. The tour is seen as a boost for the Democratic party's base following...
The State Department has closed its Global Engagement Center, which combated foreign disinformation, citing concerns about restrictions on free speech. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the center's actions to silence American voices were antithetical to U.S. principles. The decision has drawn criticism from former officials who argue...
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has referred New York Attorney General Letitia James to the Justice Department for investigation. The FHFA alleges James misrepresented her primary residence to obtain a more favorable mortgage on a Virginia property, potentially violating federal law. James' office denies the allegations, accusing...
Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen visited El Salvador to advocate for the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, deported there by the Trump administration despite a court order. Van Hollen met with Vice President Félix Ulloa, who refused to return Abrego Garcia to the US or allow a prison visit....
Donald Trump has called for the termination of federal funding for Harvard University, labeling it a "joke" that promotes "hate and stupidity." This follows Harvard's refusal to comply with the Trump administration's demands, including the closure of diversity programs and the sharing of student admission data. The administration...
California Governor Gavin Newsom filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the legality of the tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The lawsuit, filed in California's Northern District Court, argues that the tariffs are unlawful and require Congressional approval. Newsom claims the tariffs inflate costs,...
