Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Superintendent Alberto Carvalho announced a comprehensive security plan to protect undocumented students and families attending graduations. Over 100 graduations are protected, with school police establishing perimeters to deter immigration enforcement. Measures include expedited parent entry, extended on-site parent presence, monitored bus routes,...
NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya faced sharp criticism from senators on Tuesday over the Trump administration's plan to restructure the agency and significantly cut its budget. Senators from both parties condemned proposed cuts, including a nearly 40% reduction to the National Institute of Aging and overall 40% cuts to...
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican leadership defended President Trump's deployment of National Guard and Marines to quell Los Angeles protests against ICE. Johnson, echoing Trump's criticism, called for California Governor Newsom to be 'tarred and feathered.' Newsom countered, labeling Trump's actions authoritarian. Republicans largely supported Trump's...
Twenty-four universities, including five Ivy League schools, and over 12,000 Harvard alumni filed amicus briefs supporting Harvard in its lawsuit against the Trump administration. The administration threatened to cut billions in funding, citing concerns about antisemitism. The universities argue the funding freeze would harm scientific research and innovation,...
At the BET Awards, Doechii, the winner of Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, used her acceptance speech to address the ongoing immigration protests in Los Angeles. She criticized the deployment of military forces against protestors, highlighting the human cost and calling for unity against hate. Doechii's powerful message resonated...
The European Union proposed a new sanctions package targeting Russia's energy and banking sectors. The measures aim to halt transactions with Nord Stream pipelines, lower the price cap on Russian gas, and blacklist ships used in covert oil transport. These proposals, requiring approval from member states, seek to...
The UK's Labour government reversed its decision to cut winter fuel payments for pensioners after facing criticism. Initially, only the poorest pensioners received the £300 annual payment; however, due to better-than-expected economic growth, eligibility has expanded to nine million pensioners with incomes up to £35,000. The opposition claims...
New Jersey's gubernatorial primary elections are underway, with the Democratic race featuring six candidates vying to succeed term-limited Governor Phil Murphy. Rep. Mikie Sherrill leads in polls, but the contest remains competitive. The Republican primary is equally crowded, with Trump-endorsed Jack Ciattarelli facing several challengers. The election...
President Trump and President Xi Jinping held a phone call, their first since escalating trade tensions. Trump touted the call's success, claiming an agreement to resume rare earth mineral exports to the US and invitations for reciprocal visits. However, analysis suggests Xi Jinping holds the upper hand, using the...
Nationwide protests against ICE raids and immigration policies erupted following weekend demonstrations in Los Angeles, where 56 arrests were made amidst a National Guard deployment. The protests, including those in New York, Chicago, Dallas, and other cities, involved thousands of participants, many trade unionists demanding the release of arrested...
