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

[ad_1] 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 […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

Stanford layoffs: University fires more than 360 employees; blames Trump’s federal funding policies

[ad_1] Donald Trump (AP) Stanford University (visit.stanford.edu) Stanford University announced on Tuesday that it has laid off more than 360 employees, citing budget pressures linked to federal funding policies under the Trump administration. “Stanford is in the process of making budget reductions,” a University spokesperson stated in an email, reported Reuters. “Last week, many schools […]

Elon Musk’s ‘Five Things’ email program shut down by Trump administration: What was the controversial project that sparked panic among federal employees? | World News

[ad_1] In a move signaling shifting priorities within the White House, the Trump administration has officially ended Elon Musk’s controversial “Five Things” email program, which required federal employees to report five weekly accomplishments to their supervisors. The initiative, launched in February 2025 by Musk during his stint as head of the Department of Government Efficiency, […]

‘I am going to exert my powers’: Prosecute minors as adults? Trump warns of federal control in DC after ex-Doge staffer assaulted

[ad_1] ‘Out of control’ Washington under fire: Trump threatens federal takeover of DC after ex-Doge staffer assaulted – ‘going to exert my powers’ “Out of control” crimes in Washington, DC, have left US President Donald Trump furious as he threatened to federalise the city. The statement from the US president came after a gang of […]

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed forms new federal body to unify drug control efforts | World News

[ad_1] The new National Anti-Narcotics Authority has been established to replace the existing General Department of Anti-Narcotics in the Ministry of Interior In a landmark move to reinforce its national drug control strategy, the UAE has established a new federal body, the National Anti-Narcotics Authority, through a decree-law issued by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed […]

Epstein aide Ghislaine Maxwell silently moved from Florida to federal prison in Texas

[ad_1] Ghislaine Maxwell has been silently moved from Florida to federal prison in Texas. Jeffrey Epstein’s girlfriend, long-time associate Ghislaine Maxwell, has silently been moved from her prison in Florida to a federal prison in Texas, according to reports. Maxwell’s attorney, David Oscar Markus, confirmed that she was being moved but offered no further explanation. […]

Federal court question Trump’s tariff authority; cites limit of emergency law, case likely headed to Supreme Court

[ad_1] Appellate judges question Trump’s authority to impose tariffs (Image credits: AP) Appellate judges expressed skepticism Thursday over US President Donald Trump’s legal rationale for imposing broad tariffs without congressional approval, raising doubts about his use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to justify the move.During a 99-minute hearing before the US court […]

‘I’m all in’: Alina Habba appointed acting US attorney in New Jersey; Justice Department overrules federal judges’ choice

[ad_1] Alina Habba is appointed as New Jersey’s acting US attorney, a day before her tenure as interim US attorney was set to expire on Friday.Habba made the announcement via social media that she would remain at the helm. The announcement follows the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw her nomination for the permanent role, a […]

New Jersey US attorney post: Alina Habba or Desiree Leigh Grace? Justice department clash with federal judges over lawyers in contention

[ad_1] Alina Habba (File photo) vs Desiree Leigh Grace (Image credit: LinkedIn) The New Jersey US attorney’s office was in embroiled in confusion and chaos on Tuesday when top Justice Department officials contested federal judges’ appointment of a new US attorney.The federal judges dismissed Alina Habba’s request to maintain her position and exercised their unusual […]