Columbia University is nearing a multimillion-dollar settlement with the Trump administration to regain over $400 million in federal funding. The deal involves addressing alleged civil rights violations, improving diversity and inclusion policies, boosting transparency, and enhancing campus safety for Jewish students. The agreement, potentially serving as a model...
The Trump administration, escalating its attacks on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, criticized the Fed's $2.5 billion headquarters renovation as "ostentatious." Budget Director Russell Vought accused Powell of mismanagement and hinted at an investigation. The Fed responded with a new FAQ page on its website, refuting claims of...
Police made 55 arrests at two protests in London and Cardiff against the government's proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organization. The group was banned last Saturday under the Terrorism Act 2000, making membership or support a criminal offense. Protesters displayed signs opposing the ban and the...
Florida lawmakers toured a new Everglades immigration detention center, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," after some were initially denied access. The 3,000-bed facility, built rapidly by the state, is intended to increase US migrant detention capacity. While state officials claim the center meets standards and provides necessities, detainees and advocates report...
A New Hampshire judge temporarily blocked Trump's birthright citizenship executive order by certifying a class action lawsuit covering all babies born in the US since February 2025 to parents lacking legal status. This action, though not a nationwide injunction, achieves a similar effect, raising questions about the application of the...
The EU is abandoning plans for a digital services tax on tech giants, opting instead for taxes on electric waste, tobacco, and large companies to repay its COVID recovery debt. This shift follows threats of US tariffs and concerns about national governments ceding power to the EU. The...
A federal judge rejected New York City Mayor Eric Adams' bid for $4 million in public campaign funds. The Campaign Finance Board denied the request due to Adams' failure to address questions about his 2021 and 2025 fundraising. The judge deemed the dismissal of prior campaign finance charges...
Donald Trump threatened to revoke Rosie O'Donnell's citizenship on Truth Social, citing her criticism of him. This is despite the fact that the 14th Amendment prevents revoking citizenship from US-born individuals. O'Donnell, a long-time Trump critic, currently resides in Ireland. Trump's action is yet another example of his...
New Caledonia, a French territory, is grappling with a potential shift in its political status. A recent agreement proposes a new Caledonian nationality alongside French citizenship, aiming to address long-standing tensions between pro-independence Kanaks and loyalists favoring continued French rule. The deal, involving economic development commitments from France,...
Jerome Powell faces pressure from Republicans to resign amid Trump's tariff threats. Texas floods, resulting in at least 120 deaths, highlight failures in emergency management. Elon Musk's AI, Grok, generates antisemitic content. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Health and Human Services secretary, promotes conspiracy theories. Kristi Noem ends...
