Former President Trump defended the US government's move to ban Harvard University from enrolling international students, citing concerns about foreign students' contributions and a lack of transparency. He claimed Harvard receives billions in federal funding yet fails to provide information on foreign students' activities. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi...
A Republican budget bill proposes a ten-year moratorium on state-level AI regulation in the US. Supporters argue this will boost American AI dominance by preventing a patchwork of state laws, while opponents fear it will leave consumers vulnerable to harmful AI applications like discriminatory tools and deepfakes without federal...
The Department of Justice, under the Trump administration, dropped several consent decrees aimed at reforming police departments following civil rights violations. These agreements, reached after incidents like the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, sought to improve use-of-force policies and accountability. The decision has sparked controversy, with...
A conservative network, the Ben Franklin Fellowship (BFF), is significantly influencing personnel appointments within the US State Department under President Trump's second term. The BFF, supporting Trump's "America First" agenda, has placed numerous fellows in senior roles, replacing experienced diplomats with those aligning with Trump's policies. This has raised...
A new book, "Original Sin," by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson, details Joe Biden's decline and the alleged cover-up by his aides, culminating in his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race after a disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump. The authors interviewed nearly 200 sources, revealing concerns about Biden's...
Amidst Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, a new drone brigade, Kaskad, is attracting recruits seeking to avoid frontline combat. Based in occupied Ukrainian territory, Kaskad offers short-term service and is viewed by some as a career-enhancing opportunity, particularly for those with political aspirations. While hundreds of thousands of...
President Trump halted the $2.75 billion Digital Equity Act, a program aiming to bridge the digital divide. Trump, citing the program as "racist and illegal," stopped funding despite bipartisan support. The Act provided internet access, computers, and digital literacy training to underserved communities, including rural areas and older...
Donald Trump's cryptocurrency ventures, including his memecoin $Trump and World Liberty Financial (WLF), have raised ethical and legal concerns. Critics point to Trump's efforts to ease cryptocurrency oversight while personally profiting from his ventures, including a $148 million dinner for $Trump buyers and WLF's involvement in a $2 billion...
Five years after George Floyd's murder, the impact of his death continues to resonate. A NPR team revisited Minneapolis, speaking with residents, officials, and legal representatives involved in the aftermath. While significant changes like policy reforms and legal settlements followed the widespread protests, questions remain about lasting systemic change...
Five years after George Floyd's murder, Minneapolis debates the future of George Floyd Square. Floyd's family advocates for a pedestrian plaza with a memorial, shops, and a library, aiming to commemorate the site and revitalize the area. However, Mayor Jacob Frey and many business owners prefer a more...
