Fifteen individuals, including a former Conservative MP Craig Williams, face charges of election betting fraud. The Gambling Commission alleges they used insider knowledge of the 2023 UK general election date to place advantageous bets. The bets focused on the timing of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's election announcement, which...
The Trump administration froze over $2.2 billion in grants and $60 million in contracts to Harvard University after the university refused to comply with demands to limit campus activism. These demands included reforms to admissions policies, an audit of diversity views, and restrictions on student clubs. Harvard President...
President Trump alleges that Xi Jinping's Southeast Asian tour aims to undermine the US. Xi's visit to Vietnam involved signing cooperation agreements and strengthening trade ties, prompting Trump's accusations. Vietnam, significantly impacted by Trump's tariffs, is navigating a complex relationship with both the US and China. Meanwhile,...
Over 50 international student visas have been revoked at Connecticut colleges and universities, sparking concerns among students, faculty, and lawmakers. The University of Connecticut confirmed 13 revocations, while the Connecticut Conference of Independent Colleges reported at least 40 more at its member schools. This action is part of a...
The Trump administration froze over $2.2 billion in grants and contracts to Harvard University after the university refused demands to eliminate DEI programs, screen international students, and ensure viewpoint diversity in hiring. Harvard President Alan Garber stated that the government shouldn't dictate university policies. The administration cited concerns about...
President Trump attacked CBS's "60 Minutes" on social media, accusing the program of defamation and election interference related to an edited interview with Vice President Harris. Trump is suing CBS for $20 billion, a case First Amendment experts deem frivolous. This legal battle is hindering Paramount Global's merger...
Washington state's request for $34 million in federal emergency relief funds to repair damage from a November bomb cyclone has been denied by FEMA, according to Governor Bob Ferguson. The denial, which lacked explanation, comes despite the state meeting all qualification criteria. Ferguson stated this is unacceptable and...
El Salvador's President Bukele refused to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man wrongly deported by the Trump administration, to the US, despite a Supreme Court ruling. Bukele's refusal comes after a White House meeting with President Trump. While US officials acknowledge the deportation was an error, they...
A federal judge mandated the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) to implement an April 11th state Supreme Court ruling regarding challenged ballots in the contested Supreme Court election. The ruling affects tens of thousands of ballots, removing requirements for some voters to provide additional information while requiring...
Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi, a lawful US permanent resident, was arrested by federal agents in Vermont during a citizenship interview. The Trump administration, citing an obscure law, alleges he poses 'adverse foreign policy consequences.' Mahdawi's lawyers claim his detention is retaliatory and violates his First Amendment rights, citing his...
