Trump administration suspends Microsoft from green card program. JD Vance says it must ‘hire great American workers’ Microsoft faces a new suspension. We Got This Covered · Oct 9
Microsoft defends foreign hiring after US green card programme suspension Microsoft has emphasized that a significant majority of its US employees are American amidst immigration crackdowns. It submitted H-1B visa applications primarily for current employees, not new hires, reflecting its workforce strategy. This statement coincides with CEO Satya Nadella receiving the National Medal of Technology and Innovation. The Trump administration… The Economic Times · Oct 9
Biden-Era FBI Probed 25 School Board Parents, Report Finds — Trump DOJ Issues Apology A new federal report confirms the FBI opened 25 probes on school board parents under Biden. Here's what the findings mean now. Latin Times · Oct 6
Don't Leave the Line: Your Complete Guide to ICE at the Polls, Federal Law, and the 2026 Midterms Federal law bans armed agents at polling places, but Trump administration ambiguity is fueling Latino voter fears ahead of November. Latin Times · Oct 6
'A Republic, if you can keep it': We served presidents from both parties and have never been so concerned about election security In the year of America's 250-year history, we are facing the most serious threat to our system of "we the people" government since 1860. Fortune · Oct 4
Court challenges mount over Trump’s funding clawback The Trump administration is now facing a bevy of federal lawsuits over its effort to claw back about $810 million in federal funding without Congress’ approval. The administration announced the cancellation last week, through a maneuver known as a “pocket rescission,” days before the funding expired at the end of… Roll Call · Oct 2
Housing groups challenge Trump funding clawback The National Urban League and several local housing nonprofits nationwide challenged part of the Trump administration’s last-minute cancellation of congressionally appropriated funds. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday night in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, focuses on one portion of the $810 million cancellation the Trump administration announced… Roll Call · Sep 30
Trump’s own AI-powered website confirms he lost the 2020 election: ‘Finally, a straight answer from someone in the Trump administration’ Good to know! We Got This Covered · Sep 29
Trump Slashes Fuel Economy Standards: Critics Warn Drivers Will Burn More Gas as Prices Soar CAFE standards, created following the 1970s energy crisis, regulate how far vehicles must travel on a gallon of fuel. International Business Times · Sep 29
Susan Collins Calls $810 Million Pocket Rescission Unlawful as About $600 Million in HHS Funds Could Lapse Sen. Susan Collins calls an $810 million pocket rescission unlawful. About $600 million comes from HHS refugee, research, and minority health funds. Medical Daily · Sep 29
Trump Halts $810M to Stop Programmes Flagged as 'Woke International Education' and 'Therapy for Latinx' The Trump administration is seeking to cancel $810m in Congress-approved funding through a legally disputed pocket rescission, prompting criticism over timing and presidential spending powers. International Business Times UK · Sep 27
Democrats call for hearings on suicide attempts on USS Lincoln A pair of Democratic lawmakers is calling for hearings after the Navy disclosed that there were eight suicide attempts during the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group’s record-long time at sea. “That this administration can find endless taxpayer dollars for bombs, ballrooms, and billionaires, but cannot take care of our… Roll Call · Sep 25
‘The All-White Lotus’: Jimmy Kimmel savages Trump TV with parody ad ‘So far it’s going about as well as everything else with Donald Trump's name on it,’ late night host joked The Independent UK · Sep 24
"Trump TV" draws North Korea comparisons After banning several outlets from the White House, Trump launched his own news network. It's mostly reruns Salon · Sep 23
Reason · Sep 22 Free Speech Groups Say the FCC's Disney/ABC Investigation 'Reeks of Political Pretext' FIRE, Cato, PEN America, and others take on the broadcasting police.
The Independent UK · Sep 22 Trump TV gets off to a rocky start with tiny viewership and vicious mockery The White House launched Trump TV amid the fallout from its ban on MSNOW, CNN and Politico
The National (Scotland) · Sep 18 Scottish housebuilder collapses into administration with no homes finished A HOUSEBUILDING firm in East Lothian has collapsed into administration, leaving a number of homes “part-complete,” with lawyers having to call…
The Guardian - US · Sep 2 Trump administration sides with OpenAI in lawsuit against New York Times The Times and many companies are accusing OpenAI of misusing their material to train AI systems without compensation
The Independent UK · Sep 2 Trump administration backs OpenAI in New York Times' copyright case over training of chatbots The Trump administration is backing OpenAI over the New York Times in a closely watched case over how it builds its AI technology using millions of news articles
The Times of India · Aug 31 Maldives’ Muizzu hails Greater Male Connectivity Project, says will prioritise projects with India Maldives President Muizzu lauded the Thilamalé Bridge as a testament to the robust ties between India and the Maldives. This crucial infrastructure will link various major islands within the Greater Malé Area. With significant financial support from India for the Greater Malé Connectivity Project, the bridge is set to be…
The Texas Tribune · Aug 28 FEMA still hasn’t approved most disaster aid for Texans hit by this year’s July floods The six-week wait for approval fits a pattern: On average, the Trump White House is taking longer than previous administrations to approve major disaster assistance, research shows.
Roll Call · Aug 26 Kennedy Center’s future takes center stage amid demolition threat Lawmakers are decrying the Trump administration’s threat to demolish the Kennedy Center if a federal judge doesn’t rule in favor of adding the president’s name and closing the building for two years for major renovations. It sets the stage for a high-stakes court hearing on Thursday as President Donald Trump…
We Got This Covered · Aug 21 Disney and ABC sue FCC, accuses it of running a ‘retaliatory campaign’ on behalf of Trump administratiom “We’re going to stand up to what we believe is journalistic integrity.”
Benzinga · Aug 20 Trump's Crypto Comments Cheered: Robinhood CEO Stresses 'Broad Ownership' At White House Event, Binance Founder Says, 'We're So Back' President Donald Trump repeated his commitment to secure U.S. leadership in cryptocurrency and emerging technologies, sparking widespread reactions from industry executives and top administration officials.
Euronews · Aug 19 Disney fights back: ABC sues Trump administration over threatened broadcast licences The lawsuit escalates a fight that intensified after Jimmy Kimmel angered Trump with jokes about Melania Trump.