The Supreme Court has decided to keep a hold on a controversial policy by the Trump administration. This policy aims to restrict birthright citizenship for children of people who are in the U. S. illegally. The court will hear arguments on this issue in May. This decision comes after three district courts across the country halted the policy nationwide. Appeals court...
The space agency, NASA, has recently seen a significant change in its leadership focused on diversity efforts. Neela Rajendra, who was leading the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, has been let go. This decision comes after a series of events that attempted to keep her role intact despite a presidential order that aimed...
The Smithsonian Institution, a treasure trove of American history and culture, is under fire. Donald Trump, the US president, has set his sights on the world’s largest museum complex, accusing it of distorting history. His executive order, "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History, " aims to scrub out what he calls "improper, divisive or anti-American ideology"...
The Smithsonian Institution, a large network of museums and research centers, is in the spotlight. The Trump Administration has set its sights on changing what is taught and displayed there. President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday. This order aims to remove what the administration calls "woke ideology" from cultural institutions. The Smithsonian and the...
Political maneuvers often lead to unexpected outcomes. The recent change of heart by former President Donald Trump is a case in point. Trump had initially targeted a prominent New York-based law firm, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. The firm had been under fire for its involvement in high-profile cases and its diversity initiatives. The firm is know...
The legal world was taken aback when news broke of a surprising agreement between Donald Trump and a prominent law firm. The firm, known for its vast resources and influence, agreed to drop the legal battle against an executive order issued by Trump. The firm's CEO, Brad Karp, personally visited the White House to negotiate the terms. This move was seen as a strateg...
The Department of Education is facing a major shake-up. The current administration has taken a significant step towards dismantling it. An executive order was signed to start the process. This move is seen as a way to bypass the need for congressional approval. The administration believes the department has grown too large and hasn't improved national test scores. T...
The Education Department is in for a major shake-up. President Trump is poised to sign an order that will start the process of shutting it down. This move is part of a long-standing conservative goal to scale back federal involvement in education. Yet, it's important to note that fully eliminating the department would require Congress to pass a new law, something tha...
The Department of Education has been a target for many years. Now, it seems that the Trump administration is taking steps to shut it down. This move is part of a broader campaign promise to reduce federal involvement in education. However, making this happen is not so simple. The department was created by Congress in 1979, and closing it would require congressional a...
A recent court decision has temporarily halted parts of an executive order. This order was aimed at a well-known law firm, Perkins Coie. The firm was targeted for its legal work during the 2016 presidential campaign. The order was seen as a way to punish the firm for its role in investigating ties between the Republican candidate and Russia. The firm filed a lawsuit...