Congress should promptly reinstate the union rights of federal workers
This Labor Day, we reflect on one of the most significant challenges to union rights in American history. In March, President Trump signed a Presidential Order aimed at effectively stripping unions of their power, impacting nearly a million federal workers across various agencies. Just last month, the Trump administration began to enforce an executive order […]
European Leaders Initiate Steps to Reinstate Sanctions on Iran
E3 Countries Move to Impose Sanctions on Iran E3 nations—France, Germany, and the UK—have initiated the process to impose “snapback” sanctions on Iran at the United Nations. These sanctions are set to take effect in September unless the process is halted. The snapback process, which lasts 30 days, allows any party in the nuclear agreements […]
Trump states there is ‘no choice’ but to reinstate the death penalty in Washington, D.C.
The Death Penalty May Make a Comeback in D.C. Under Trump’s Crime Strategy President Donald Trump has indicated plans to reinstate the death penalty in Washington, D.C., targeting individuals convicted of murder as part of a broader approach to combat crime in the capital. “If we have a homicide in Washington, D.C., we will pursue […]
Apple is set to reinstate the blood oxygen feature in select smartwatches during a legal dispute.
Apple’s Software Update to Include Blood Oxygen Monitoring Apple has announced plans to enable blood oxygen monitoring on select watch models through software updates, following approval from the US government in a lengthy legal battle regarding the underlying technology. This new feature will allow users of the Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Apple […]
Court instructs Trump administration to reinstate public funding tracker
A federal appeals court ordered on Saturday that the Trump administration must reinstate a public database detailing the allocation of federal funds. This came after several lawsuits were filed in March that overturned the database and challenged the freeze on funding, with the administration arguing that Congress was overstepping its bounds regarding data access. “The […]
UCLA is hit with a $1 billion requirement to reinstate halted federal grant funding.
The Trump administration is addressing claims of discrimination and anti-Semitism by negotiating to reinstate over $5 billion in federal grant funding, with UCLA expected to pay $1 billion in installments. Additionally, a claims fund of $172 million will be set up for victims of civil rights violations related to discrimination based on race, religion, gender, […]
Army Secretary directs West Point to reinstate crest on chapel Bibles
West Point’s Bible Crest Controversy The Secretary of the Army has directed the U.S. Military Academy at West Point to reinstate the Biden-era coat of arms associated with the Cadet Chapel’s Bible. This decision contradicts an earlier ruling made during the Biden administration, which opted not to include the coat of arms when the Bible […]
Columbia to allocate $221M to reinstate funds reduced by the Trump administration
Columbia University announced on Wednesday that it has reached a settlement with the Trump administration, agreeing to pay $221 million and reinstate federal funding previously removed due to an investigation into alleged anti-Semitism on campus. The settlement stipulates that the university will pay $200 million to the federal government spread out over three years, alongside […]
Trump administration reaches agreement with UPenn to reinstate women’s swimming records, officials report
The U.S. Department of Education revealed on Tuesday that the University of Pennsylvania has reached an agreement with the Trump administration to prevent biological male trans athletes from participating in women’s sports. This resolution follows an investigation initiated by the department into Title IX violations concerning the swimming program, particularly involving trans athlete Leah Thomas, […]
Restoring public trust: Reinstate federalism
Over the past century, the federal government has shifted its focus toward a more administrative role. Today, the President wields power through executive orders, extensive regulations, emergency declarations, and administrative actions that impact nearly every aspect of daily life. On the other hand, Congress, which is meant to be the most reflective of the public, […]