The Trump administration will terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 10,000 Afghan and Cameroonian nationals, leading to potential deportation in May and June. Many Afghans arrived after the 2021 US withdrawal. The decision is part of a broader crackdown on immigration, with the administration arguing that TPS...
The US Department of Homeland Security will end temporary deportation protections for approximately 22,500 Afghans and Cameroonians. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem determined that conditions in both countries no longer warrant US protections. This follows a similar decision impacting hundreds of thousands of migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua,...
North Carolina's Supreme Court partially overturned a lower court ruling in a contested judicial election. Tens of thousands of challenged ballots will remain in the count, reversing a decision that favored Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin. However, the Supreme Court upheld the lower court's decision to exclude ballots from other...
California defied a Trump administration order to certify the elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in its 1,000 school districts, risking billions in federal funding. The state argues that DEI programs are legal and the federal request is vague. Sixteen states are complying, while ten, including...
The GOP budget resolution proposes significant cuts to federal spending, potentially impacting retirement and healthcare benefits for federal employees. Proposals include shifting the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program to a voucher model, increasing FERS contribution rates, changing the retirement annuity calculation from "high-3" to "high-5", and eliminating FERS...
Homeland Security agents visited two Los Angeles elementary schools to conduct welfare checks on unaccompanied migrant children, but were denied access by school principals. The agents claimed they were authorized by the children's parents, a claim denied by the school district superintendent, Alberto Carvalho. The visit sparked criticism...
NASA's Acting Administrator Janet Petro announced several milestones: Jonny Kim's arrival at the ISS, Bangladesh joining the Artemis Accords, progress on Artemis II, air taxi integration tests, and advancements in entry, descent, and landing technology. NASA also responded to severe weather and participated in the Space Symposium, focusing on...
President Trump underwent a physical at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, including a cognitive test, which he claims he passed perfectly. Doctors will release a full report soon. This follows a history of presidents concealing medical information, and contrasts with President Biden's 2024 physical, which notably omitted...
President Trump authorized the military to take control of federal land along the southern border, citing national security threats. The order, transferring jurisdiction to the Department of Defense, mandates border wall construction and surveillance equipment implementation. The military's role is broadly defined, allowing for expansion beyond initial designated...
President Trump issued a memorandum authorizing the military to assume control of federal lands along the US-Mexico border. The memo directs four department heads to grant the Department of Defense jurisdiction over specified areas, including the Roosevelt Reservation, for border wall construction and surveillance. This action allows the military...
