Senator Chris Coons: You could face deportation if the Trump administration halts due process
You could be at risk of arrest, detention, or deportation under the current administration. Yes, it’s true. You might think, “But, that shouldn’t apply to me.” Yet, if the administration ramps up its deportation efforts, it could very well include you—it’s a troubling reality, particularly since many never receive a fair trial. Trump’s statements may […]
Columbia faces challenges in advancing with the Trump administration despite being recognized for its protest efforts.
Columbia University is increasingly aligning itself with the wishes of the Trump administration, though its actions have been somewhat limited. Following a disturbance where students occupied the school library last week, the university’s president contacted the New York Police Department (NYPD), resulting in around 80 arrests. Over 65 students have faced suspensions, with 33 individuals […]
University president reduces salary by 25% due to funding freeze from the Trump administration
Harvard University’s Response to Funding Cuts Harvard University President Alan Gerber has agreed to a voluntary salary reduction of 25% amid significant cuts in federal funding, projected to total around $2.2 billion due to actions taken by the Trump administration between 2025 and 2026. A spokesperson for Harvard commented that various leaders across the university […]
GOP Senators Examine IRS Unit from Biden’s Administration that Could Have Aimed at Certain Small Businesses
Senate Republicans Take Aim at IRS Compliance Unit Four Senate Republicans are raising questions about the Biden-era Internal Revenue Service (IRS) compliance unit, expressing concerns that its operations may be influenced by “ideological considerations.” They worry this approach could disproportionately affect small businesses nationwide. Republican Senators Marsha Blackburn from Tennessee, Steve Daines from Montana, James […]
Trump Administration Reduces Another $450 Million in Funding to Harvard After Halting $2.2 Billion
Following last week’s $2.2 billion freeze, the Trump administration has cut an additional $450 million in grants to Harvard. The Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism criticized Harvard for its failure to address ongoing issues of racism and anti-Semitic harassment on campus. They described this situation as part of a long-standing series of discriminatory practices […]
Mexico’s Security Chief: Relatives of El Chapo Are in the U.S. as Part of a Deal with the Trump Administration
The security chief in Mexico announced on Tuesday that the family of infamous cartel leader El Chapo has entered the United States. This development is related to ongoing negotiations with the Trump administration concerning one of his son’s trafficking charges. Omar Hamido Garcia Halfucci, Mexico’s security secretary, confirmed that the 17 family members of Guzman […]
Venezuelan gang member facing charges was permitted entry into the US and granted a work permit by the Biden administration.
A Venezuelan man, accused of gang rape, was allowed entry into the United States under the Biden administration, where he subsequently received a work permit. Anthony Fabian Marine La Torre, 42, came under scrutiny from immigration and customs enforcement in Grapevine, Texas, on May 2. Reports indicate that officials were alerted to Marine La Torre’s […]
Trump Administration Relaxes Restrictions on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water
Washington: The administration of US President Donald Trump revealed plans on Wednesday to relax limits on the toxic “forever chemicals” present in drinking water, a shift from what had been seen as a significant public health achievement. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), maximum contamination levels will only be maintained for two of the […]
Family of 2-year-old who was deported is withdrawing lawsuit against the Trump administration.
The attorney representing a two-year-old child, who was deported to Honduras with her mother, announced plans to cease lawsuits against the Trump administration on Tuesday. Federal judges had previously issued warnings regarding child deportation, highlighting a lack of “meaningful process.” “Considering the trauma families have endured, they are pausing to fully explore their options, focusing […]
Trump administration supports Jewish professor’s discrimination claim against CUNY.
The Trump administration has submitted court documents supporting a Jewish professor who alleges she faced a hostile work environment at CUNY’s Hunter College, primarily due to protests deemed anti-Semitic against Israel. CUNY Hunter has attempted to dismiss the civil rights lawsuit from Leah Garrett, who heads the Center for Jewish Studies, arguing that the protests […]