President Trump issued a memorandum requiring colleges participating in federal student loan programs to submit detailed admissions data, aiming to ensure race isn't a factor in admissions decisions following the Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action. The mandate, prompting criticism as a "fishing expedition," will require data on applicants...
Newly released bodycam footage shows Jared Wise, a Justice Department advisor, shouting at police during the January 6th Capitol riot, urging rioters to "kill" officers and calling them "Gestapo." Wise, a former FBI agent, was indicted on six charges related to his actions that day but the charges were...
Following a carjacking injuring a DOGE staff member, Donald Trump renewed calls to federalize Washington D.C., citing crime and incompetent leadership. While Trump lacks the authority to unilaterally federalize the city, he suggested other options like taking over the D.C. police or deploying the National Guard. However, despite...
A federal judge issued a 14-day temporary restraining order halting further construction of the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center in Florida. The order follows concerns raised by environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe about the lack of environmental impact studies and the potential harm to the Everglades ecosystem. While...
President Trump nominated Stephen Miran to fill a vacant Federal Reserve governor seat, effective immediately until January. Miran, currently Chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, is expected to advocate for aggressive interest rate cuts. His appointment requires Senate confirmation, following a previous 53-46 vote approving...
Vice President JD Vance's Secret Service detail raised the water level of Ohio's Little Miami River to facilitate a family kayaking trip for his 41st birthday. The action, first reported by The Guardian, prompted criticism due to the cost and perceived entitlement. The Corps of Engineers stated the...
The U.S. Air Force will deny early retirement to transgender service members with 15-18 years of service, forcing them to accept a lump-sum separation payment or involuntary separation. This decision reverses prior approvals for early retirement and affects all transgender Air Force members, following the Supreme Court's allowance of...
India is defying US attempts to dictate its trade policies, rejecting demands to import American GM crops and duty-free farm products. President Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Indian exports, citing India's purchase of Russian oil. India's government and opposition strongly criticized the tariffs, calling them unfair and...
Indian authorities in Kashmir banned 25 books, citing promotion of "false narratives" and "secessionism." The ban, issued under a new criminal code, threatens authors like Arundhati Roy and A.G. Noorani with prison time for possession or sale of their works. Police raided bookstores to confiscate the banned literature....
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani addressed President Trump's potential involvement in the race, stating he would oppose Trump's administration if it harmed New Yorkers. Mamdani criticized Trump's actions and accused him of fearing his campaign. A report suggested Trump is exploring ways to influence the race, potentially...
