A recent decision by a panel of judges in the D. C. Circuit Court of Appeals has put a temporary stop to an investigation into whether the Trump administration broke the law by not turning around two flights of alleged Venezuelan gang members. These flights were sent to a notorious prison in El Salv
The battle between Trump and the Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell, has heated up. The president wants lower interest rates, and he isn't shy about expressing his frustration with Powell's decisions. First, let's talk about interest rates. They are like the price of money. When they go down, bor
A recent court decision has put a spotlight on the ongoing legal battle of Rümeysa Öztürk, a Tufts University doctoral student. Öztürk, a Turkish national, was unexpectedly taken into custody by federal agents near her home in Massachusetts. This incident occurred last month. This is not a typical
In the heart of Rome, a significant gathering took place. The U. S. Vice President, JD Vance, met with Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni. This wasn't just any meeting. It was a chance to discuss tariffs, something that has been causing tension between the U. S. and the European Union. Meloni, known for
The Trump administration is pushing ahead with a plan to make it simpler to dismiss certain federal employees. This move is part of a broader effort to reduce the size of the federal government and gain more control over it. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has proposed a rule that would rec
In the heart of Washington, a senator returned from a mission to El Salvador. His goal? To secure the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man wrongfully deported and imprisoned. The senator, Chris Van Hollen, made it clear that this case is about more than just one individual. It's about the principl
A federal judge in Boston made a significant ruling on a contentious issue. Six transgender individuals won a temporary victory in their fight for accurate passports. They argued that a new policy, put in place by the Trump administration, was unfair and discriminatory. The judge, Julia E. Kobick,
Iran and the US are gearing up for another round of nuclear talks in Rome. The atmosphere is tense, with military threats and confusing signals from both sides. The US President has been clear about his stance: a deal or potential conflict. He has even hinted at Israel taking the lead if talks fail,
The Trump administration's blunder with Harvard University is a perfect example of how bureaucratic mix-ups can spark major conflicts. A letter sent by the White House's antisemitism task force to Harvard University last Friday caused a stir. The letter contained strict demands about hiring, admis
Harvard University is facing off against Donald Trump. The president has reportedly ordered the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to strip the university of its tax-exempt status. This move comes after Harvard refused to comply with several demands from Trump's administration. Many see this as a politi
