The Ninth Circuit in California has paused a judge’s order that had stopped the Trump administration from revoking Temporary Protected Status for about 89, 000 people from Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua. The court said the government can probably show that it had valid reasons to end the status, so t
The U. S. Army’s chief of staff announced a sharp change in policy: active military personnel will no longer be sent to Harvard for Pentagon‑funded courses starting next academic year. He said the department is ending all professional military programs, fellowships and certificates that have been of
The United Nations is waiting to hear when the United States will pay its overdue budget. The U. N. said it wants details on timing and amounts after Washington promised a first payment soon. The U. N. ’s spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, told reporters that the secretary‑general has been talking w
A 33‑year‑old Palestinian woman, who has lost many relatives in the Gaza conflict, was taken to a hospital after experiencing a seizure while held by U. S. immigration officials. The incident happened late on February 6, 2026, at the Prairieland Detention Center in Texas. Medical staff moved her to
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , who once ran as a Democrat, says he enjoys working for President Trump because the leader lets him pursue actions that others would not allow. He made this claim at a Washington think‑tank event marking the first anniversary of his “Make America Healthy Again” campaign. Kenne
The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a new “accelerated review” of fluoride in drinking water. This move was welcomed by some who want to examine the science, but others say it ignores a 2024 court ruling that found fluoride harmful to children’s brain development. The EPA rele
The state House has called a hearing that will bring Charlotte’s top officials—mayor, police chief, sheriff and others—into the spotlight. The meeting follows two recent stabbings on the city’s light rail, one of which claimed a life. The incidents have sparked criticism from Republican legislators
In many towns, officials say they will not help federal agents catch people who entered the country illegally. This stance can push those agents out of secure jails and onto open streets, where their actions become harder to control. Reports say that when local police do not hand over suspects who c
A federal labor agency has decided to drop a long‑running lawsuit against SpaceX, ending its attempt to hold the company accountable for firing eight engineers. The case began when the agency accused SpaceX of dismissing employees who signed an open letter criticizing CEO Elon Musk. After two yea
The clash in Sydney over Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit led to a tense night for the city. Police said 27 people were taken into custody, including ten charged with assaulting officers, after a planned protest turned violent. The disturbance erupted when demonstrators refused to leave the de
