Colleges that are not accepting Trump’s funding agreement
Several universities are turning down a memorandum that the Trump administration sent out in early October, which promised preferential funding in exchange for certain policy changes. This memo, called “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” outlines a 10-point plan that includes demands such as altering recruitment and admissions processes, shifting campus culture, and decreasing […]
U.S. Chamber Criticizes Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee and Immigration Policy
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Challenges H-1B Regulations The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has initiated legal action against the Trump administration, seeking to halt new restrictions on the H-1B outsourcing program. However, this lawsuit is more than just a legal maneuver; it reflects a broader campaign aimed at increasing the influx of foreign workers for […]
Trump’s criticisms of ‘No Kings’ highlight the informal slogans of his second term
President Trump and the White House are ramping up their attacks against Democrats, using ridicule and provocative language to disparage political rivals. This became particularly evident as Trump, along with key aides and congressional Republicans, targeted the “No Kings” marchers protesting against his administration over the weekend. On Friday, White House press secretary Caroline Levitt […]
Trump’s choice for Special Counsel reportedly claimed to have a ‘Nazi streak’ in leaked messages.
Controversy Surrounds Trump’s Nominee for Special Counsel President Trump’s selection to lead the Office of the Special Counsel has sparked controversy after leaked documents suggested he made troubling comments, including an admission of having “Nazi tendencies.” Paul Ingrassia, who is scheduled for his Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday, allegedly sent this message in a text […]
Republican senators hesitate at Trump’s focus on Democratic states
Republican senators have expressed concerns over the Trump administration’s choice to cut transportation funding to Democratic states like New York and Massachusetts during the government shutdown, arguing that this move seems to be a blatant act of political retaliation. While they acknowledge that Democrats shouldn’t leverage government funding for major concessions on health care, many […]
Trump’s deportation efforts set to break records and other major news
Good morning. Welcome to TotalNews’ morning newsletter. Here’s what you need to know to kick off your day… Top 3 1. President Trump’s deportation policies are reaching new heights, breaking records. 2. A new video has emerged, capturing a suspect involved in a bold jewelry robbery at the Louvre. 3. A former Navy captain has […]
George Santos released early after Trump’s sentence commutation for fraud
George Santos’ Release Raises Questions About Justice and Credibility After spending under three months in prison, George Santos has reemerged, leaving behind not just confinement but also what little credibility he had with law enforcement. The former congressman, whose seven-year sentence was cut short by President Trump, is more than just a figure of ridicule. […]
The Fed’s Final Tarifflation Report Misinterprets Trump’s Tariffs Once More
Recent Study on Federal Reserve Tariffs Faces Criticism A recent analysis from the St. Louis Federal Reserve claims that tariffs imposed during President Trump’s term have raised consumer inflation by around 0.5 percentage points. This study, shared on the bank’s On the Economy blog, employs advanced econometric modeling to examine how tariffs influence consumer prices. […]
Trump’s clemency order eliminates Santos’s fines and restitution
George Santos Avoids Additional Fines After Commution Former Representative George Santos (R-N.Y.) won’t face any more fines or restitution related to his conviction, according to a pardon order issued on Monday. Santos was freed on Friday following President Trump’s announcement that he had commuted the former lawmaker’s sentence. Santos had begun serving an 87-month term […]
Comey Believes He’d Be Clear If It Weren’t For Trump’s ‘Personal Grudge’
Indictment Secured Quickly After Appointment Lindsey Halligan, the Interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, managed to obtain an indictment merely four days after being appointed by Trump to replace Erik Siebert. Reports suggest Siebert was removed due to his hesitation to pursue charges. The FBI made an internal announcement regarding this situation […]