The US State Department has paused new student visa appointments globally to expand social media vetting for all applicants. This decision, stemming from a cable signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, follows the Trump administration's revocation of numerous student visas and attempts to block foreign students from Harvard....
The Trump administration appealed to the Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling that requires the government to provide due process to immigrants facing deportation to third countries. The lower court injunction mandates a "meaningful opportunity" for immigrants to raise concerns about potential harm in their destination countries....
A federal judge has declared President Trump's executive order targeting the law firm WilmerHale unconstitutional. Judge Richard Leon's strongly worded 73-page opinion criticized the order as undermining the independence of the judiciary and the legal profession. The judge rejected the administration's arguments, stating that the order's harm to...
King Charles delivered a speech at the opening of Canada's Parliament, emphasizing the country's sovereignty and freedom. While the speech addressed threats to Canada's independence, notably referencing the importance of open trade and protecting democratic values, it notably avoided mentioning US President Donald Trump, whose claims of Canada becoming...
The Trump administration is targeting approximately $100 million in federal funding to Harvard University. This action follows previous attempts to freeze billions in funding and revoke the university's ability to enroll international students. The White House claims Harvard engages in discrimination and antisemitism, initiating a review of existing contracts...
President Trump's surprise threat of 50% tariffs on EU imports jolted European officials and some US advisors. Initially pausing the tariffs, Trump later announced the levies would proceed on June 1, 2025, unless a satisfactory trade deal was reached. This action, described as a negotiating tactic by some,...
Following a phone call with Vladimir Putin, where Putin promised a "memorandum of peace," former President Trump is considering new sanctions against Russia. The memorandum hasn't been received, and Trump expressed anger over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. While Trump initially hesitated, fearing sanctions might hinder peace talks,...
NPR and three Colorado public radio stations sued President Trump, alleging his executive order defunding NPR and PBS violates the First Amendment and the Public Broadcasting Act. The lawsuit claims the order is unconstitutional retaliation for perceived bias. The White House countered that the order aims to ensure efficient...
A federal judge accused the Trump administration of "manufacturing" chaos in its handling of migrant deportations to South Sudan. Judge Brian Murphy criticized the administration's lack of transparency and logistical difficulties in conducting deportation hearings abroad. He granted the government the option of holding hearings in Djibouti, but...
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking President Trump's plan to transfer over $1.6 trillion in federal student loans from the Department of Education to the Small Business Administration. The judge ordered the reinstatement of over 1,300 Education Department employees, halting the transfer. The Trump administration, which...
