The Supreme Court recently sided with the Trump administration. They allowed the suspension of a program that protected immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. This program, started under Biden, let around 530, 000 immigrants live and work temporarily in the U. S. The court's decision was quick and didn't explain its reasoning. Two liberal justices, S...
The recent legal battle between Harvard University and the Trump administration has taken another twist. A federal judge has temporarily blocked the administration's attempt to stop Harvard from enrolling international students. This move came just days after former President Trump criticized the university on his social media platform, Truth Social. Trump's critici...
The Trump administration's plan to cut jobs across many federal agencies has hit a major snag. A judge has stepped in and said the president can't just go ahead with these layoffs without getting the okay from Congress first. This decision is a big deal because it stops the administration from moving forward with their plans to cut jobs and reorganize these agencies....
The Trump administration has made a bold move, banning Harvard from enrolling international students. This decision has left thousands of students in a precarious situation. They must either transfer to different institutions or face deportation. The Department of Homeland Security justified this action by accusing Harvard of creating an unsafe environment on campus....
DOGE has been on a mission to extend its influence. It often starts with a simple email, asking to embed staff in various organizations. This isn't just about government agencies. DOGE has been reaching out to all kinds of entities, even those outside the federal government. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) was one of the first to push back. They reminded ...
The Trump administration has decided to cut another $450 million in federal grants to Harvard University. This move is on top of the $2. 2 billion already cut. The administration has been putting pressure on the university over various issues. This includes diversity initiatives, financial controls, and international student admissions. The administration claims that...
A federal judge has thrown a wrench into the Trump administration's plans to lay off thousands of government workers. The judge's order means that for at least the next two weeks, no federal agency can send out any notices about job cuts. This pause is a big deal because it affects a whole bunch of agencies, from the Department of Agriculture to the Environmental Pro...
A significant shift occurred in the world of higher education when a top official announced that Harvard University would no longer receive federal grants. This decision came after weeks of tension between the Trump administration and several prestigious universities, including Harvard. The core issue? Claims that these institutions are not doing enough to combat ant...
The first 100 days of the second Trump administration have been tumultuous for environmental advocates. Many are alarmed by the rapid pace of changes that target both natural resources and communities. The administration's actions have sparked fears of a significant setback for environmental progress. The president's approach has been criticized for prioritizing fos...
A federal judge recently made a bold move. He stopped the government from using an old law to deport young Venezuelans from South Texas. This law, from the 1700s, was meant for wartime. The judge said using it this way was wrong. The judge, Fernando Rodriguez Jr. , was the first to rule against this. He said the law, called the Alien Enemies Act, can't be used again...