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‘Pro-family initiative’: Donald Trump announces $1,000 government-funded accounts for American babies — who qualifies for the scheme?

Donald Trump announces a ‘pro-family’ legislation US President Donald Trump has unveiled a federal plan to boost future financial security for the next generation.The initiative includes opening $1,000 investment accounts for every American baby born between 2025 and 2029, reports the Guardian. The MAGA supremo describes this move as “a pro-family” effort, which is part […]

Harvard–Trump row over antisemitism letter may have stemmed from a mistake: Report

A dramatic confrontation between Harvard University and the Trump administration over antisemitism policies may have stemmed from a mistaken letter, according to a New York Times report citing multiple sources familiar with the situation.Harvard received a letter on April 11 from the White House’s antisemitism task force, containing a series of demands about hiring, admissions, […]

Trump administration imposes restrictions on Mexican flights; threatens Delta-Aeromexico partnership; blames Biden for aviation deal breach

US President Donald Trump’s administration on Saturday imposed new restrictions on flights from Mexico. It also warned of ending the long-standing partnership between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico, in retaliation to limits imposed by the Mexican government on passenger and cargo flights into Mexico City in recent years.“Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg deliberately allowed Mexico […]

Federal Reserve System controversy: Jerome Powell denies extravagant spending; refutes claims

Russ Vought (Image: X) and Jerome Powell (AP image) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell sent a letter on Thursday to White House Budget Director Russ Vought, responding to allegations that he mismanaged the renovation of the Federal Reserve Board’s Eccles Building and the 1951 Constitution Avenue facility.The letter comes amid growing speculation that the Trump […]

MAGA multitaskers: Who are the Trump officials with multiple jobs? Meet the six bigwigs running the show

Several senior officials in US President Donald Trump’s administration are currently holding down more than one top-level role at a time, according to The New York Times.The MAGA supremo’s team says this approach is efficient and cost-saving. However, critics warn it’s a recipe for poor management and conflict of interest. As Trump pushes to shrink […]

Now, central bank chief targeted for ‘ostentatious’ Fed renovation costs

File photo: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell (Picture credit: AP) WASHINGTON: US President Trump has the authority to fire Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell for cause if evidence supports that, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said Sunday, adding the Fed “has a lot to answer for” on renovation cost overruns at its Washington headquarters. […]

DOGE falling apart: Key Musk-aligned staff quit agency; White House says waste-cutting mission will continue

The elite federal task force known as DOGE, formed to overhaul the US government under Elon Musk’s watch, is rapidly losing its grip on Washington. In recent months, several top DOGE officials and engineers have exited their posts, following Musk’s own departure from day-to-day operations, reports Politico.For six months, anyone trying to enter DOGE’s main […]

US Sues California for Allowing Trans Athletes in Female Sports

(Bloomberg) — The Trump administration sued California for allowing transgender students to participate in female sports, alleging the practice violates federal protections against sex-based discrimination in education. The suit seeks a permanent injunction barring participation by transgender girls in female sports in the state’s school system. The Justice Department alleges the practice violates a federal […]

Epstein files: JD Vance’s past comes back to haunt Trump over ‘client list’ controversy – old posts resurface

As the department of justice formally shut down speculation about a “client list” in Jeffrey Epstein case, old posts and comments from US vice president JD Vance resurfaced, revealing how he once amplified the very conspiracies now engulfing the Trump administration.Before joining the presidential ticket, Vance had been a vocal proponent of releasing the so-called […]

‘To give you your freedom back’: Elon Musk officially launches new political party; names it ‘The America Party’

Elon Musk, a former ally of US President Donald Trump, announced on Saturday that he has launched a new political party aimed at challenging what he called America’s “one-party system.”Musk — the world’s richest man and formerly one of Trump’s biggest donors in the 2024 election — had a public falling out with the president […]