A US judge temporarily blocked President Trump's order barring foreign students from attending Harvard University. The order, part of an ongoing dispute between the Trump administration and Harvard over alleged liberal bias and anti-Semitism, was challenged by Harvard, arguing the administration was using its students as "pawns." The...
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will announce new sanctions against Russia, targeting its war machine and energy revenues. These measures, coordinated with G7 partners, aim to increase pressure on the Kremlin for peace. However, the US is unlikely to participate, with Donald Trump opposing further sanctions due to...
Minneapolis experienced shock and confusion this morning following news of assassinations planned to target planned protests. Uncertainty surrounded the number of assailants and the safety of attending the protests, leading to cancellations and widespread concern among attendees. Many contacted each other, discussing safety and whether to proceed with...
President Trump, during the G7 summit in Canada, repeated several false claims. He wrongly attributed Russia's expulsion from the G8 to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, despite it occurring before Trudeau's tenure. Trump also falsely claimed a UK-US trade deal encompassed the EU and that the Biden administration provided...
President Trump threatens a militarized ICE crackdown in Chicago, following a similar operation in Los Angeles. The administration is monitoring anti-Trump protests and claims the Los Angeles deployment was justified by attacks on law enforcement. Chicago officials anticipate tactical teams, potential use of chemical agents, and conflict with federal...
Following the shooting deaths of Minnesota Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Sen. Mike Lee's office faced harsh criticism for posting what some considered insensitive comments. Sen. Tina Smith's deputy chief of staff wrote a strongly worded email condemning Lee's actions, citing the immense grief caused by Lee's...
The American Bar Association (ABA) filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging that executive orders targeting large law firms unconstitutionally chill lawyers' ability to litigate, particularly pro bono work. The suit claims the administration's actions intimidate lawyers from suing the government, citing examples of cases dropped and firms...
The Senate's version of Trump's tax bill maintains the $10,000 cap on state and local tax deductions, unlike the House's $40,000 proposal. This difference has sparked outrage among House Republicans, who consider raising the cap crucial. Key Republicans, including Mike Lawler and Elise Stefanik, threaten to vote against the...
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo released the committee's contribution to the Senate Republican budget reconciliation bill. The bill aims to prevent a large tax increase, make 2017 tax cuts permanent, provide middle-class tax relief, and boost domestic investment. It also seeks savings by reducing Green New Deal...
New guidelines at VA hospitals, implemented following a Trump executive order, permit doctors to refuse treatment based on patients' marital status or political affiliation. While veterans' access to care remains legally mandated, individual medical professionals can now decline patients based on criteria not explicitly prohibited by federal law. ...
