The Trump administration is withholding federal funding from several prestigious universities, including Columbia, Penn, Harvard, Cornell, and Northwestern, unless they comply with various demands. These universities possess substantial endowments but are hesitant to utilize them to fight back, prioritizing long-term financial growth over immediate resistance. This reluctance stems...
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, delivered a speech emphasizing areas of agreement with President Trump on economic policy, particularly boosting American manufacturing, ahead of their meeting. While acknowledging shared goals like increased domestic production, Whitmer criticized Trump's tariff approach as a blunt instrument. Her conciliatory tone contrasts...
A US judge ordered the Trump administration to reinstate the Associated Press's access to White House events, deeming the ban a First Amendment violation. The dispute stemmed from the AP's refusal to use the administration's preferred term "Gulf of America" instead of "Gulf of Mexico." While the judge's ruling...
George Stephanopoulos' interview with then-President Biden following a debated presidential debate left a lasting impression. According to Chris Whipple's book, "Uncharted," the interview, intended to ease concerns about Biden's fitness, had the opposite effect. Stephanopoulos reportedly described the experience as "heartbreaking up close," noting Biden appeared hoarse and less...
US Citizenship and Immigration Services will now screen immigrants' social media for antisemitic content, potentially denying benefits to those found expressing such views. This policy, effective immediately, targets applicants for permanent residency and those affiliated with educational institutions. The Department of Homeland Security cites a need to protect...
A top adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pushing to end the Pentagon's long-standing relationship with Scouting America, citing concerns that the organization has become too "woke." Tami Radabaugh argues the group has strayed from its core values, echoing Hegseth's past criticisms. While the Pentagon hasn't made...
Prince Harry's appeal against a decision to downgrade his UK police protection continued at the Court of Appeal. A government barrister argued that Harry's stepping back from royal duties created "unique circumstances" justifying a flexible approach to his security. Harry's legal team contends he's been unfairly treated compared...
Nobel laureate Dr. Ardem Patapoutian warns of catastrophic consequences from the current administration's drastic cuts to federal biomedical research funding. He highlights the critical role of NIH funding in his own groundbreaking research on temperature and touch receptors, and emphasizes the devastating impact on future medical advancements, job creation,...
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez urged the European Union to reassess its relationship with China, citing the global trade uncertainty caused by US tariffs. Sánchez, speaking in Vietnam, argued that the US actions necessitate Europe's adaptation, including a revised approach to China and vice-versa, to explore new partnerships and...
A new book reveals ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos's disheartening reaction to his post-debate interview with President Biden in 2024. Stephanopoulos reportedly described the encounter as "heartbreaking up close," observing Biden as "hoarse and semi-coherent." This interview, intended to quell concerns following a disastrous debate against Trump, ultimately...
