Apr 22 Trade war with China is not 'sustainable,' Treasury Secretary Bessent says By Josh Boak, Fatima Hussein, Associated Press In a private speech in Washington for JPMorgan Chase, Bessent cautioned that talks between the United States and China had yet to formally start. Continue reading
Apr 22 WATCH: Bondi launches taskforce on 'anti-Christian policies' in government and regulations By Associated Press Trump signed an executive order in February directing the task force to identify unlawful policies, practices, or conduct by all executive departments and agencies, and recommend any additional presidential or legislative action. Continue reading
Apr 22 Read the full letter from universities opposing 'government intrusion' By Molly Finnegan Hundreds of college presidents and other officials have signed a letter protesting the “unprecedented government overreach and political interference” that higher education is facing under the Trump administration. Continue reading
Apr 22 Trump suspended the refugee program. Why is he inviting white South Africans to find a new home in the U.S.? By Kenichi Serino Trump signed an executive order in February encouraging their resettlement in the United States. As justification, he cited a South African law on land expropriation and affirmative action that he claimed discriminated against Afrikaners, as well as that country bringing… Continue reading
Apr 22 WATCH: White House reiterates support for Hegseth and slams dismissed employees By Associated Press Defense secretary again denies sharing classified info despite reports that operational details were pulled from secure military comms… Continue reading
Apr 22 Harvard sues Trump administration over 'arbitrary and capricious' freeze of $2 billion in grants By Michael Casey, Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press A White House spokesman said Monday after the suit was filed in federal court that Harvard has failed to meet basic conditions for receiving taxpayer funds. Continue reading
Apr 21 Watch 7:22 How the Trump administration is dismantling climate protections By William Brangham, Courtney Norris, Azhar Merchant A federal judge has temporarily blocked the EPA from canceling $14 billion in climate grants approved by the Biden Administration. It marks a setback to President Trump's agenda to freeze climate spending across the government. As part of our Tipping… Continue watching
Apr 21 More than 5 million student loan borrowers are in default. Education Department says they will be referred to debt collection By Annie Ma, Associated Press The Trump administration's announcement marks an end to a period of leniency that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. No federal student loans have been referred for collection since March 2020, including those in default. Continue reading
Apr 21 WATCH: Trumps host the 2025 White House Easter Egg Roll By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Children will try to guide colorfully dyed hard-boiled eggs across a patch of lawn to a finish line. Continue reading
Apr 20 PHOTOS: Anti-Trump protesters rally in cities and towns across the country By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press Opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration took to the streets of communities large and small across the U.S. on Saturday, decrying what they see as threats to the nation’s democratic ideals. Continue reading