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Trump’s Justice Dept. vows to end college affirmative action — here’s where to start

New AG Pam Bondi will require compliance with the 2023 Supreme Court decision that banned affirmative action in college admissions — which schools have...

State-level Democrats are panicking over DOGE

Fourteen state attorneys general filed a lawsuit this month alleging that President Donald Trump gave Elon Musk unchecked authority without the approval of Congress in hopes of stopping the Department of Government Efficiency. But after seeing the sensible cuts coming from DOGE, people are calling for accountability at the state level, and the pushback from Democrats is […]

Israel delays release of over 600 Palestinian prisoners after hostages freed

Israel delayed the release of more than 600 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday after six hostages were freed that afternoon. Military vehicles that typically move in advance of the buses carrying the prisoners left the prison gates open, before turning around and going back in, The Associated Press reported. In a statement early Sunday, Israeli Prime...

Why the resignation of 7 DOJ lawyers in the Eric Adams case matters

The Trump administration may well prevail in court. But what about the court of public opinion?

College student groups based on race, ethnicity could be in jeopardy under Trump

The future of college student groups based on race or ethnicity could be in jeopardy. As the Trump administration ramps up its efforts against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), the Department of Education (DOE) is signaling that it will seek to expand the Supreme Court's ruling forbidding affirmative action in college admissions to all...

Hochul ratchets up fight with Trump amid competitive reelection bid

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is under increasing political pressure as she faces a likely competitive reelection fight and legal battles with President Trump. Hochul’s approval rating has been underwater for months as she surpasses the midpoint of her first full term in office and seems likely to have a serious primary battle on...

Trump’s control over independent agencies tees up test of presidential power 

President Trump’s efforts to expand control over independent agencies tees up a new test of presidential power that is already making its way through the courts. This week, the president signed an executive order that requires independent agencies to submit proposed regulations to the White House for review, and Trump has fired several Democratic appointees...

DOGE cuts at health agencies prompt ‘brain drain’ fears

The Trump administration's effort to reshape the federal government through Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is raising fears among public health experts, researchers and advocacy groups of a massive brain drain and dire impacts to public health.  Termination letters hit the inboxes of thousands of workers across health agencies in just...

Trucking exec ‘hopeful’ as Trump EPA targets blue-state emissions regs: ‘Light at the end of the tunnel’

Mike Kucharski of JKC Trucking said that truckers are hopeful of President Donald Trump's stripping of stringent climate standards implemented under the Biden administration.

Trans star of hit HBO series says renewed passport now says male after Trump order

Hunter Schafer, a transgender actor and star of the HBO series “Euphoria," revealed that her new passport was issued with a male gender marker.

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