Trump Administration
State Department to dismiss human rights criticism of Israel, Russia, El Salvador – report
The 2025 report struck out all references to crimes against members of the LGBTQ+ community, including noted government abuses.
Stanford student newspaper sues Trump administration for alleged free speech violations
Apple to pledge $100 billion for US manufacturing, White House official says
Trump administration to formally axe Elon Musk's 'five things' email
'We'll have no choice': Trump threatens to take federal control of Washington over crime in capital
"If DC doesn’t get its act together, and quickly, we will have no choice but to take Federal control of the City," Trump said.
Bard president Leon Botstein: 'Trump's campaign against colleges follows classic antisemitism'
In Botstein’s view, the government’s demands of these schools do the opposite of fighting antisemitism. “The government is playing out a classic antisemitic routine,” he said.
Security cabinet to discuss potential full Gaza takeover
During the meeting, tensions flared between Prime Minister Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir.
Judea and Samaria a part of Israel, US will work to end use of term West Bank, Mike Johnson says
The meeting followed an unprecedented official visit to the city of Ariel by a delegation of senior Trump administration officials and members of Congress led by Johnson.
Border agents directed to stop deportations under Trump's asylum ban after court order - CBS
Officials at Customs and Border Protection were instructed this weekend to stop deportations under Trump's asylum ban and process migrants under US immigration law, CBS said.
Republican recognition grants Israel historic chance to cement West Bank sovereignty - editorial
Today, America’s conservatives stand beside us, urging the same resolve. It is an invitation Israel should embrace with confidence.
Tesla's brand loyalty collapsed after Musk backed Trump, data shows
The data shows Tesla's customer loyalty peaked in June 2024, when 73% of Tesla owners in the market to buy a new car bought another Tesla. The rate bottomed out at 49.9% in March.
Trump admin. to withhold disaster funding for states, cities that boycott Israel
The condition applies to at least $1.9 billion that states rely on to cover search and rescue equipment, emergency manager salaries, and backup power systems, among other expenses.
Trump's tariffs might up pressure on Iraq to release Elizabeth Tsurkov - analysis
Elizabeth Tsurkov has been held in Iraq for over 860 days after being kidnapped by Kataib Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed militia. US tariffs aim to secure her freedom.
Brown University strikes $50M deal with Trump admin over allegations of campus antisemitism
The announcement comes one week after Columbia University agreed to a $221 million settlement with the Trump administration over funding canceled in March over antisemitism allegations.
History of bad faith: Columbia’s pledge to fight antisemitism can’t be trusted - opinion
Given its long history of bad faith, however, we shouldn’t take Columbia’s promises, or even its latest actions, as a guarantee that the school has learned its lesson.