‘Unlawful appointment’: Federal judge rules Alina Habba serving illegally; acting US attorney for NJ removed

A federal judge ruled on Thursday that Alina Habba, former personal lawyer to US President Donald Trump, has been unlawfully serving as the acting US attorney for the district of New Jersey, according to news agency Reuters. US district judge Matthew Brann of the middle district of Pennsylvania determined that Habba’s interim period expired in […]

DC under federal control: Trump to patrol Washington streets with police, military; intensifies crackdown

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he plans to join law enforcement and national guard personnel on patrol in Washington, DC, as part of his administration’s increased crackdown on security in the capital, news portal Politico reported.“I’m going to be going out tonight … with the police and with the military of course,” Trump […]

‘We have Tony Soparno’: George Conway compares Trump to fictional character; remarks made over federal takeover of DC

Donald Trump (AP image) and George Conway (Image: X/@C_3C_3) George Conway, a conservative and prominent critic of President Donald Trump, has compared the Republican leader to Tony Soprano, the fictional mob boss from the TV series The Sopranos. The comment came in response to Trump’s federal takeover of Washington DC.Conway and former Homeland Security official […]

Trump vs Harvard: University nears $500M settlement to restore federal fundings; resolve months-long feud

Harvard University and the Trump administration are close to reaching a deal that would require the Ivy League school to pay $500 million in order to regain access to federal funding and end ongoing investigations, according to media reports.The settlement framework is still being negotiated, with some details yet to be resolved, but both sides […]

Data breach: Russian link suspected in US federal court hack; sensitive information compromised in yearlong violation

Investigators have found evidence linking Russia, at least in part, to a recent breach of the computer system managing federal court documents, which compromised highly sensitive records, including information that could expose sources and individuals charged with national security offences, reported the New York Times.The revelation comes amid US President Donald Trump’s scheduled meeting with […]

Trump takes over US Capital: Puts police under his control, deploys National Guard

US President Donald Trump on Monday said he’s placing the Washington, DC, police department under federal control and deploying the National Guard, reports news agency AP.“This is Liberation Day in DC, and we’re going to take our capital back,” the MAGA chief said at a White House press conference.Trump is weighing the deployment of up […]

‘Crime, murder, and death’: Trump slams Federal Reserve’s $3.1B renovation spending, vows to make capital ‘beautiful again’

US President Donald Trump on Sunday blasted the Federal Reserve’s ongoing headquarters renovations, ahead of a Monday press conference where he plans to address “crime and the beautification” of Washington, D.C. The event is set to address the eradication of “Crime, Murder and Death” in the nation’s capital. It will also focus on “Cleanliness and […]

Linda McMahon’s 50-state education tour: A push for local control or a cover for federal influence?

US Secretary Linda McMahon launches nationwide tour to support education decentralisation. (AP Photo) US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has announced the launch of a nationwide education tour under the banner “Returning Education to the States.” The initiative involves visiting all 50 states, with the aim of highlighting state-led education models and promoting localised approaches […]

Trump vs University: UCLA faces $1 Billion federal demand after DOJ finds civil rights violations -Here’s what we know

The US administration is pursuing a $1 billion settlement from UCLA, as confirmed by a White House official on Friday, following accusations of antisemitism and civil rights violations by the Department of Justice. UCLA has become the first state university to face such extensive funding restrictions over civil rights concerns related to antisemitism and affirmative […]

‘Will do an outstanding job’: Trump nominates Stephen Miran to Federal Reserve Board; Powell’s role under scrutiny

US president Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he will nominate top economic adviser Stephen Miran to temporarily fill a vacancy on the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors.Miran, who currently chairs the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers, is set to replace outgoing governor Adriana Kugler, a Biden appointee stepping down on Friday. If confirmed […]