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European startups
fromwww.cnbc.com
3 hours ago

The Trump administration is getting angry as EU Big Tech fines top $7 billion in 2 years

The Trump administration opposes EU fines on Big Tech, claiming they hinder innovation and threaten AI growth.
#iran
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
9 hours ago

The Costs of Trump's Iran-War Folly

American leaders claim a total victory in the Middle East, but the reality of the ceasefire raises questions about its effectiveness and implications.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Literally Thrown in the Garbage': Karoline Leavitt Slams Media for Touting Shelved Iranian Peace Plan

Trump's administration insists Iran's latest proposal is significantly different from the original 10-point plan, which was deemed unacceptable.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Completely Unacceptable': White House Demands Strait of Hormuz Be Opened Amid Report Iran Closed It Again

Iran's reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz is deemed unacceptable by the White House, which insists the reports are false.
World politics
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Hegseth, Caine strike different tones on Iran ceasefire

Defense Secretary and Joint Chiefs Chairman expressed differing views on the state of hostilities with Iran amid a newly announced ceasefire.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Why Are You So Rude?' Hegseth Scolds NBC Reporter Who Cut Him Off as He Called on Someone Else

Secretary Hegseth emphasized the U.S. military's capability to target Iranian infrastructure to compel negotiations.
#immigration
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 hours ago

Judge bars Trump administration from nixing protected status for Ethiopians

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from revoking legal protections for 5,000 Ethiopians, marking a setback in immigration policy efforts.
US politics
fromGothamist
2 days ago

NYC's ICE office is arresting more immigrants, but deporting fewer

Federal immigration arrests in NYC tripled in early 2026 compared to 2025, but deportation rates and detention durations decreased.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 hours ago

Judge bars Trump administration from nixing protected status for Ethiopians

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from revoking legal protections for 5,000 Ethiopians, marking a setback in immigration policy efforts.
US politics
fromGothamist
2 days ago

NYC's ICE office is arresting more immigrants, but deporting fewer

Federal immigration arrests in NYC tripled in early 2026 compared to 2025, but deportation rates and detention durations decreased.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
9 hours ago

A federal judge is forcing the Trump administration to answer for Renee Good's killing

Federal judge orders release of evidence related to Renee Good's killing by ICE officer, challenging the Trump administration's control over the narrative.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
1 day ago

Judge says Trump administration improperly withheld funding from NYC schools over trans policy

The Trump administration improperly cut off funding to NYC public schools over policies protecting transgender students, violating Title IX procedures.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
12 hours ago

J.D. Vance Spent This Week in Hungary. It's Even More Sinister Than It Seems.

Vice President J.D. Vance urged Hungarians to reelect Viktor Orbán, framing it as a defense of Western civilization despite Orbán's controversial governance.
SF politics
fromDefector
13 hours ago

The Trump Administration Is Killing The U.S. Forest Service So It Can Also Kill U.S. Forests | Defector

The Trump administration's actions threaten the U.S. Forest Service's balance of conservation and resource extraction.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
15 hours ago

ABA Hands Trump Nominee 'Unqualified' Reality Check - Above the Law

Kathleen Lane received an 'unqualified' rating from the ABA due to insufficient legal experience for a federal judgeship.
Europe politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Amanda Sloat: Americans still largely in the dark as to how badly Donald Trump has damaged European ties

Old allies are losing trust in the US due to the Trump administration's bullying policies.
Europe politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
16 hours ago

CNN Data Guru Finds Vance's Campaign Visit May Have Actually Hurt Viktor Orban's Chances

JD Vance's campaign trip to Hungary had no positive impact on Viktor Orban's re-election chances and may have contributed to a decline in support.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
17 hours ago

In the Trump era, everybody's talking about 'soft power.' But ... what is it exactly?

The reduction of foreign aid under Trump has weakened American soft power, creating opportunities for rivals like China.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
18 hours ago

One Sheet: WHCD Invites its Tormentors, Iran War Media Whiplash, Does Twitter Matter?

The White House Correspondents' Dinner raises questions about inviting officials who attack the media.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
19 hours ago

Trump Is Keeping Kristi Noem's Luxury Jet As a Souvenir

Kristi Noem's ouster was linked to her actions reflecting poorly on Donald Trump, not solely her controversial policies.
#transgender-rights
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 months ago

Trump files "emergency" Supreme Court appeal to unblock his transphobic passport policy - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration seeks to block a court ruling allowing transgender and nonbinary individuals to change their passport sex markers.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 months ago

Trump files "emergency" Supreme Court appeal to unblock his transphobic passport policy - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration seeks to block a court ruling allowing transgender and nonbinary individuals to change their passport sex markers.
fromwww.mediaite.com
21 hours ago

Joe Scarborough Cracks Up as He Mocks Todd Blanche's Rom-Com-Style Declaration of Love' for Trump: That Was Jerry Maguire'

Scarborough pointed out that this was a problem across the board in the Pentagon and beyond as he pivoted to Blanche. Blanche, a former defense lawyer for Trump, had given a striking answer at a Tuesday presser when asked whether he wanted the AG role permanently, saying it would be an honor but that if reassigned, he would tell the president: Thank you very much. I love you, sir.
US politics
fromHigh Country News
1 day ago

Tribal leaders reflect on a year of uncertainty - and possibility - High Country News

Indigenous communities have seen dramatic changes, from rescinding land-management policies that were more inclusive of Indigenous knowledge to reducing $1.5 billion in climate funding for tribal initiatives.
Washington DC
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Iran is a turning point for Europe's liberation from Donald Trump

Europe is shifting away from US influence regarding the US-Israel war against Iran, reflecting a complex and evolving political landscape.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Vowed to Crack Down on Fraudsters, but He's Pardoned Dozens

Salomon Melgen defrauded Medicare of $42 million and was later granted clemency by President Trump after serving time for his crimes.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

401(k) Plans Could Add Riskier Investments Under a New Rule

The Trump administration is enabling riskier alternative investments in 401(k) plans, easing regulations for plan sponsors.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

There Is No Ceasefire': Fox's Jessica Tarlov Paints Grim Picture of Trump's Iran Deal

The recent deal with Iran is criticized as a fictional ceasefire with ongoing hostilities and confusion surrounding its terms.
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Trump administration signals it is mulling NATO withdrawal after Iran war

US President Trump criticized NATO allies for not contributing military forces to the war on Iran, considering withdrawal from NATO.
#presidential-records-act
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The Most Transparent Presidency in History-And the Most Opaque

The Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel declared the Presidential Records Act unconstitutional, potentially allowing Trump to destroy or take records from his administration.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Two Trump moves last week could kill off future accountability for his deeds | Jan-Werner Muller

The Trump administration's legal opinion undermines the Presidential Records Act, allowing potential destruction of evidence and signaling a desire to avoid accountability.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Pete Hegseth Is Trying to Resegregate the Military

Service in wartime has historically helped marginalized groups secure rights, but current Pentagon actions suggest a reversal of this trend.
NYC politics
fromDocumented
1 day ago

Here Are Several Lesser-Known NYC Laws - Documented

President Trump is reshaping immigration policy, causing concern among migrant communities about safety and legal repercussions in the U.S.
#iran-ceasefire
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump's Iran War Is Failing. Fox News Won't Admit It.

The Iran ceasefire leaves key U.S. objectives unmet, with Iran maintaining control and no enforcement mechanisms in place.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump's Iran War Is Failing. Fox News Won't Admit It.

The Iran ceasefire leaves key U.S. objectives unmet, with Iran maintaining control and no enforcement mechanisms in place.
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

White House says Trump's red line' against Iran nuclear enrichment remains

Vice President JD Vance will lead US negotiations with Iran, rejecting uranium enrichment and focusing on US interests.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Scott Barshay's Paul, Weiss Makeover: More Money, Less Soul? - Above the Law

Paul, Weiss is undergoing significant internal changes, marked by controversial decisions and leadership shifts, impacting its reputation and staff retention.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The Next Attorney General Will Probably Be an Election Denier

A call featuring election deniers expressed frustration over the Department of Justice's handling of election integrity issues and claimed ongoing influence over Trump.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Stone Age' to Golden Age': How the final hours before the truce unfolded

A two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran was reached amid escalating threats and frantic diplomacy just before a self-imposed deadline.
Washington DC
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

The United States Is Self-Destructing Amid Empire Collapse

The Trump administration's budget prioritizes military spending while proposing cuts to nonmilitary programs, reflecting a focus on defense over domestic welfare.
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Trump administration expected to slash Iran war funding request

The total, which as of Tuesday had not been finalized, is likely to fall between $80 billion and $100 billion, said two U.S. officials, speaking like others on the condition of anonymity to discuss the negotiations.
Washington DC
#ice
US politics
fromJezebel
1 day ago

ICE Prepares to Deport the Wife of U.S. Army Sergeant About to Deploy

Annie Ramos was released from ICE custody likely due to public pressure, but her immigration status remains uncertain.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

ICE arrested more than 800 people after tips from TSA, investigation shows

ICE arrested over 800 individuals based on TSA tips during Trump's second presidency, significantly increasing immigration enforcement efforts at airports.
US politics
fromJezebel
1 day ago

ICE Prepares to Deport the Wife of U.S. Army Sergeant About to Deploy

Annie Ramos was released from ICE custody likely due to public pressure, but her immigration status remains uncertain.
Washington DC
fromAol
2 days ago

Is ICE still in NYC airports? Here's what we know

ICE agents may still be present in NYC airports to assist TSA due to staff shortages caused by a partial government shutdown.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

ICE arrested more than 800 people after tips from TSA, investigation shows

ICE arrested over 800 individuals based on TSA tips during Trump's second presidency, significantly increasing immigration enforcement efforts at airports.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
2 days ago

MAGA Has an Architecture Problem

The National Capital Planning Commission approved plans for a new White House ballroom, leading to the demolition of the historic East Wing.
#deportation
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Trump administration reaffirms plans to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia

The Trump administration's deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia raises concerns about vindictiveness and legality amid mass deportation criticism.
Mission District
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

The opaque limbo of foreigners deported by the US to Mexico

Jean, a Haitian deported to Mexico, faces isolation and frustration due to lack of assistance and the complexities of third country deportations.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Trump administration reaffirms plans to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia

The Trump administration's deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia raises concerns about vindictiveness and legality amid mass deportation criticism.
Mission District
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

The opaque limbo of foreigners deported by the US to Mexico

Jean, a Haitian deported to Mexico, faces isolation and frustration due to lack of assistance and the complexities of third country deportations.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

After 15 years, I'm leaving Trump's America and coming home to Australia. It feels like an escape | Simon Adams

Americans face economic struggles while military spending increases, leading to dissatisfaction with leadership and a decline in civil liberties.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Todd Blanche Reaches New Depths of Trump Groveling

I did not ask for this job. I love working for President Trump. It's the greatest honor of a lifetime. And if President Trump chooses to keep me as acting [attorney general], that's an honor.
US politics
World news
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Rachel Maddow warns U.S. is 'breaking' as Trump escalates Iran war

The U.S. faces increased global conflict while key government systems have been weakened under Trump's leadership.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Disgraced gay Trump toady reportedly wants to be ambassador to a country that hates LGBTQ+ people - LGBTQ Nation

Ric Grenell is reportedly interested in becoming the next U.S. ambassador to Russia despite the country's anti-LGBTQ stance.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

It's Bullsh*t': Maggie Haberman Sources Say Trump Chiefs Mocked Regime Change Intel Ahead of War

Top advisers to President Trump dismissed intelligence on regime change in Iran as unrealistic and exaggerated.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Trump administration rolls back settlements that protected trans rights in unprecedented move - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration has reversed agreements in settled gender-discrimination cases, impacting Title IX protections for trans students.
#cisa
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago
SF politics

Trump administration plans to cut cybersecurity agency's budget by $700 million | TechCrunch

SF politics
fromTNW | Insights
2 days ago

Trump's FY27 budget would cut $700M from CISA and kill election security

The Trump administration's FY2027 budget proposes significant cuts to CISA, eliminating its election security program and reducing its workforce by approximately 860 positions.
SF politics
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Trump administration plans to cut cybersecurity agency's budget by $700 million | TechCrunch

The Trump administration plans to cut CISA's budget by at least $707 million for 2027, claiming it will refocus the agency's core mission.
SF politics
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

White House Seeks to Slash CISA Funding by $707 Million

The Trump administration proposes a $707 million budget cut for CISA to refocus on core missions and eliminate inefficiencies.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Trump's Budget Request Includes Funding an FBI Anti-"Domestic Terrorism" Center

Trump's budget includes a significant increase in counterterrorism funding and establishes an FBI-led center to identify domestic terrorists.
Left-wing politics
fromAxios
2 days ago

Trump's Iran post causes talk of his impeachment, removal to erupt among Hill Democrats

Democratic lawmakers are increasingly calling for the invocation of the 25th Amendment and impeachment of Trump due to perceived threats and actions against global stability.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 days ago

Trump's Education Department ends agreement to protect trans students

The original agreement pledged to help protect trans students by setting a federal obligation for the schools to run measures like faculty training on using trans students' preferred names and letting trans students use bathrooms and other facilities that align with their gender identity.
SF LGBT
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The $97 Million Utah Warehouse ICE Bought for $145 Million

The Department of Homeland Security purchased a vacant warehouse in Salt Lake City for $145.4 million to convert it into a detention facility.
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

Trump Guts the Forest Service Ahead of Wildfire Season

The Trump Administration's sweeping changes to the Forest Service, which operates under the Department of Agriculture, represent a gutting of an agency that has been a stable fact of life for over a century.
Non-profit organizations
Non-profit organizations
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Trump's next budget once again calls for massive cuts to science

The proposed 2027 budget includes severe cuts to NASA and other science agencies, signaling an ongoing political battle over research funding.
Washington DC
fromFortune
3 days ago

Trump is seeking the biggest defense budget surge in 75 years as the Pentagon stays committed to 'exquisite' weapons | Fortune

Trump's $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget request aims for significant defense industry transformation and represents the largest increase in generations.
Left-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Gay Trump toady Ric Grenell says Kennedy Center staffers should be jailed - LGBTQ Nation

The Kennedy Center was in disrepair, and Grenell believes those responsible should face legal consequences.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Trump's 2027 budget slashes "radical left" pro-LGBTQ+ housing & HIV programs - LGBTQ Nation

The proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget includes significant cuts to services for LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly in HIV care and housing support.
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Federal judge rebuffs Trump administration push to restrict gender-affirming care for minors

U.S. District Judge Brendan A. Hurson denied the administration's request to stay a preliminary injunction that bars federal officials from conditioning or terminating funding for health care providers based on their provision of gender-affirming care to patients under 19.
NYC parents
US politics
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Battle Brewing To Replace Bondi - Above the Law

The race to replace Pam Bondi as Attorney General is marked by challenges and the complexities of the American legal system.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
6 days ago

The Drug Companies Avoiding Trump's Tariffs - For Now - MedCity News

President Trump is imposing new tariffs on branded pharmaceuticals while exempting generic medications and certain specialty drugs.
#steve-bannon
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Steve Bannon appears likely to have criminal conviction dismissed

Steve Bannon's criminal conviction may be dismissed by the US Supreme Court, following a motion from the Trump administration.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Supreme Court clears the way for Bannon contempt case to be dismissed

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to dismiss the criminal case against Steve Bannon regarding his failure to testify about the Jan. 6 insurrection.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Steve Bannon appears likely to have criminal conviction dismissed

Steve Bannon's criminal conviction may be dismissed by the US Supreme Court, following a motion from the Trump administration.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Supreme Court clears the way for Bannon contempt case to be dismissed

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to dismiss the criminal case against Steve Bannon regarding his failure to testify about the Jan. 6 insurrection.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Elon Musk's DOGE Security Deputized as Federal Agents Despite Lack of Basic Law Enforcement Training': Report

Members of Musk's private security team were deputized as federal agents last year, allowing them to carry firearms in certain federal buildings, despite some of the guards failing to meet what the Marshals Service considered to be the basic requirements to be deputized as federal law enforcement.
Washington DC
World news
fromemptywheel
3 days ago

Trump Keeps Digging with the Same Toy Bulldozers - emptywheel

Ongoing negotiations between the Trump administration and Iran involve ceasefire discussions and mediation from Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

Public pressure, secret contacts: Trump's two-pronged strategy on Cuba

Washington employs a dual strategy of pressure and negotiation towards Cuba, aiming for economic agreements and potential regime change.
Washington DC
fromIntelligencer
3 days ago

The Revenge Plot

Jared Wise, a former FBI agent, was acquitted of charges related to the January 6 Capitol riot after Trump took office and dismissed the prosecution.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

US lower court judges are challenging Trump's war on the rule of law', experts say

District court judges are increasingly challenging Donald Trump's policies, issuing rulings that block key actions and provoke strong reactions from the president.
#iran-conflict
World news
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Trump Is Putting America's Weaknesses on Display

Trump's administration failed to plan for potential Iranian responses, leaving him with limited options in the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

Trump Said J.D. Vance Will Probably Replace Him. Now He Might Have His Eye on Someone Else.

The Trump administration's Iran conflict has damaged officials' reputations while Secretary of State Marco Rubio's influence has notably increased.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 days ago

Judge Blocks Trump's Demand for Admissions Data in 17 States

The ruling found that while the Trump administration has 'the basic authority' to collect and analyze admissions data disaggregated by race and gender, they do not possess the authority to do so under the circumstances presented here, given the arbitrary and capricious nature in which the ACTS was promulgated.
US politics
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Trump says US armed Iranian dissidents via Kurds, Kurdish groups deny claim

Trump admitted the US covertly armed Iranian protesters, supporting Iranian claims of foreign interference during January protests.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Congo to receive third-country deportees from the US under new deal

The Congolese Ministry of Communications stated that the deportees will start arriving in Congo this month, although no specific date or number of deportees was provided.
US news
US news
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Trump administration agencies post Easter messages celebrating Christ's resurrection

The Trump administration's Cabinet departments publicly celebrated Easter, emphasizing Christ's resurrection on social media, sparking mixed reactions from the public.
World news
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

Wall Street's Eyes on the Strait

The ongoing conflict and uncertainty surrounding Trump's war on Iran are causing significant concern for financial markets and the economy.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
5 days ago

A Portland Panorama of indie films * Oregon ArtsWatch

On May 2, 2025, arts and cultural organizations across the country received notifications that grants and funding promised by the National Endowment for the Arts were being rescinded. This was part of a larger initiative by the Trump Administration to dismantle not just the NEA, but also other arts advocacy programs including the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Institute for Museum and Library Services.
Portland
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

WATCH: SNL Cold Open Roasts Pam Bondi After Her Ouster as AG

They threw my headshot in the trash like it was the Epstein files!
US politics
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Here are three ways we can turn anti-Trump solidarity into political power | Robert Reich

Solidarity against Trump's policies can be transformed into political power through targeted activism and voter mobilization.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Rice's whales predate modern humans. Now Trump could make them extinct

Rice's whales face extinction due to the Trump administration's decision to remove protections for endangered species in the Gulf of Mexico.
SF politics
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

This Trump Administration Move May Cause Lasting Damage to Social Security

The Trump Administration's staffing cuts at the Social Security Administration may lead to long-lasting damage to the Social Security benefits program.
Higher education
fromAP News
5 days ago

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they aren't considering race in admissions

A federal judge halted the Trump administration's data collection on race in college admissions, citing a rushed process and potential privacy risks.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

US pilot from downed F-15E plane rescued in Iran: What we know

The US and Iran were racing to find the airman for about two days, with Tehran calling on the public to hand over the soldier to the authorities in what appeared to be attempts to capture an American prisoner of war as the US-Israel war on Iran entered its 37th day.
World news
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Commentary: Bondi and Noem were incompetent. But that's not the only reason they're gone

The purging of women from Trump's administration reflects a broader erosion of women's equality in the U.S.
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