The Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of Marlean Ames, an Ohio woman who claimed reverse discrimination after being passed over for a promotion and demoted. The ruling impacts 20 states and D.C., eliminating a higher bar for majority group members suing for discrimination under federal law. Justice Jackson's...
Donald Trump threatened to cut off government subsidies and contracts to Elon Musk's companies, SpaceX and Tesla, potentially costing them billions of dollars. This follows a public feud sparked by Musk's criticism of a Republican bill. Trump's statement caused Tesla's stock to plummet further, adding to its recent 25%...
A massive military parade celebrating the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary will take place in Washington D.C. on June 14th, coinciding with President Trump's 79th birthday. The two-hour spectacle will feature 7,500 troops, tanks, aircraft, and musical performances by country singers Scotty Hastings and Noah Hicks, and DJ Nyla Symone....
WorldPride 2024 in Washington D.C. draws hundreds of thousands, including many international attendees, despite concerns over the Trump administration's anti-LGBTQ+ policies. The event, featuring a parade near the White House and a rally at the Lincoln Memorial, serves as a demonstration of LGBTQ+ resilience and visibility. While some...
Former Homeland Security official Miles Taylor, who anonymously criticized President Trump, says he's facing repercussions after Trump issued an executive memo targeting him. The memo orders investigations into Taylor, potentially revoking his security clearance and impacting his employment. Taylor claims he's been threatened, doxxed, and faces financial ruin...
Former Republican congressman David Jolly, a vocal Donald Trump critic, announced his 2026 gubernatorial bid in Florida as a Democrat. Jolly, who left the Republican Party in 2018, cited disagreements over issues like affordability, education funding, and ethics as reasons for his switch. He aims to challenge the Republican...
Reports of inhumane conditions in US immigration detention centers are surging. Detainees at facilities like Krome in Florida describe starvation, illness, overcrowding, and inadequate medical care. Family members corroborate these accounts, citing insufficient food and unsanitary conditions. ICE attributes overcrowding to increased detention numbers, but experts link...
The University of California system has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging hundreds of millions of dollars in research funding cuts across numerous federal agencies. The suit claims these cuts, stemming from executive orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, have stifled vital biomedical research and jeopardized...
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's cancellation of AmeriCorps grants and early discharge of corps members in several states. The lawsuit, filed by Democratic state officials, argued the administration's cost-cutting measures violated grant agreements and jeopardized services for vulnerable populations. The judge reinstated discharged corps members...
President Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping for 90 minutes, expressing optimism about resolving trade tensions. The conversation focused solely on trade, with both leaders inviting each other to visit. Trump highlighted progress on rare earth minerals. Follow-up talks between economic teams are planned shortly. ...
