The Trump team has slowed the release of National Science Foundation money for four major universities. The pause is part of a larger effort to curb what the White House calls “woke” ideas on campuses. Because of this, projects that had already cleared the NSF review stage are now waiting for furthe
In recent months, several firms that once challenged banks are now applying for bank licenses. They want to move from being payment or crypto services into full banking operations. The applicants include well‑known names such as PayPal and the buy‑now‑pay‑later company, along with the three major D
Six months after the October 2025 ceasefire, Gaza remains trapped in a cycle of unmet promises and worsening conditions. A major rights group recently pointed out that the promised relief from President Trump’s “Board of Peace” has not materialized. Data from Gaza’s Health Ministry shows that Israel
President Donald Trump is expected to sign a new executive order on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity early this week, according to sources close to the administration. The directive would set up a voluntary system that requires AI developers to share their models with federal officials 90 d
The U. S. recently took steps to limit Cuba’s government by targeting key figures in politics and the military. Nine officials were named, including the communications minister and several high-ranking military leaders. The Treasury Department also listed Cuba’s main intelligence agency, which plays
Congress has the exclusive right to say a country is at war. Presidents have often gone ahead anyway, starting fights before Congress says so. When a president acts alone, the nation risks being dragged into costly battles. The article points out that this rule exists to stop a leader who m
Anti‑abortion groups plan to sit down with White House staff on Friday, reflecting a growing sense of impatience over President Trump’s pace in pushing tougher abortion limits. The conversation follows comments from Marjorie Dannenfelser, head of Susan B. Anthony Pro‑Life America, who said that a
Many workers rely on retirement plans to save for the future, but these accounts often leave them overwhelmed by complicated investment options. A recent proposal aims to change that, pushing to let people invest in private equity, private credit, and even cryptocurrency through their retirement fun
A new Iranian offer suggests the country would open the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane that carries about 20 % of global oil and gas, and lift the U. S. blockade. In exchange, Iran would pause nuclear negotiations until a later stage, hoping to secure a more favorable climate for talks. The
The war with Iran has gone on longer than many expected. Trump and his team think they are winning, but the reality is different. Both sides claim victory while staying far apart on key issues. Iran has tried to restart talks. Trump rejected the new offer quickly, saying it was not enough.
