The battle for control of the U. S. Copyright Office is heating up. A federal judge recently decided not to stop the Trump administration from replacing the office's director, Shira Perlmutter. The judge, Timothy Kelly, felt that Perlmutter did not prove that her removal would cause serious harm. T
The U. S. government recently pulled the plug on a major project. The project was to create a vaccine for bird flu. This vaccine was to protect people from flu viruses that could start a pandemic. The government was worried about the safety of the mRNA technology used in the vaccine. The Department
Vice President JD Vance is set to speak at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas. This event is a big deal, showing how much the Trump administration is getting involved with cryptocurrency. It's a stark contrast to the past, where Bitcoin was seen as a fringe idea. Vance has been a supporter of
Harvard University is in the middle of a heated dispute with the federal government. The current administration is looking into pulling back a significant amount of money from the university. This move is part of a larger conflict that has been brewing for some time. The administration is eyeing ar
The Trump administration has made a big change to student visa rules. US embassies around the world have been told to stop scheduling visa interviews for foreign students. This is part of a new plan to check the social media accounts of all international students applying for visas. The goal is t
A judge recently stepped in to keep New York City's congestion pricing plan on track. This plan charges drivers to enter a busy part of Manhattan. The judge's decision means the plan will stay active until at least June 9. This is a big deal because the Trump administration had been trying to sto
The Trump government has taken a significant step. It is instructing federal agencies to end any remaining contracts with Harvard University. This move comes after the government already stopped over 2. 6 billion dollars in federal research grants to the prestigious Ivy League school. Harvard has b
The Trump administration has taken a strong stance against Harvard University. The federal government has ordered agencies to end their contracts with the university. This move, announced in a letter from the U. S. General Services Administration, aims to cancel an estimated 100 million USD in rem
Elon Musk's companies have seen a mix of gains and setbacks since the Trump administration took office. Some government investigations into his businesses have slowed down or stopped. This has given Musk's firms, especially SpaceX, a chance to get billions in new government contracts. On the global
The head of the Federal Reserve, Jay Powell, recently spoke to university students about the importance of protecting democracy. He highlighted that American universities are a key strength of the country, leading in innovation and economic growth. These institutions are admired worldwide and are vi
