Trump Administration: News
Harvard could lose $1B/year if Trump's plans take effect
Harvard University could face a staggering $1 billion annual budget shortfall if the US President Donald Trump implements his plans and threats related to research funding, tax policy, and student enrollment.
Trump's T1 Phone quietly drops 'Made in the USA' claim
The Trump Organization's latest venture, the T1 Phone, has come under scrutiny for its manufacturing claims.
US Education Department pays $7M/month to employees asked to leave
According to an analysis by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 252, the union that represents department employees, the United States Department of Education is paying more than $7 million a month to employees it has forced to go on leave.
Over 12,000 Harvard alumni unite to support university's legal challenge
More than 12,000 Harvard alumni have signed on to a legal message of support for their alma mater, according to CNN.
'Stick to the subject': Musk dodges questions on Trump's policies
In a recent interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, deflected questions about his ally Donald Trump's policies.
Trump-era funding cuts halt $180M in Harvard's military research
Trump administration's decision to cut federal funding to Harvard University has brought an abrupt end to an estimated $180 million in US military projects.
US suspends student visa appointments, plans expanded social media vetting
The United States State Department has temporarily halted scheduling new visa interviews for foreign students. This decision comes as the department prepares to expand its social media vetting process for all student visa applicants.
US 'illegally deported' Vietnamese, Burmese migrants to South Sudan
Immigrant rights advocates have accused the Trump administration of violating a court order by deporting around a dozen migrants, including those from Myanmar and Vietnam, to South Sudan.
'We'll do everything we can': US House Speaker backs India
United States House Speaker Mike Johnson has expressed strong support for India in its fight against terrorism.
Trump's budget cuts target NASA's SLS rocket, deep space programs
The Donald Trump administration's proposed budget plan could cut NASA's funding by as much as $6 billion.
Trump administration plans workforce reduction at CIA, other agencies
The Trump administration has reportedly planned drastic cuts in the workforce at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and other intelligence agencies, including the National Security Agency (NSA).
Ukraine rejects US peace proposal, vows never to surrender Crimea
Ukrainian officials have dismissed a peace proposal from the Trump administration that involves recognizing Russian control over Crimea.
US deports 3 American children, including 1 with cancer
The United States government has deported three children, aged two, four, and seven. At least one of the children, with initials VML, is a US citizen, and there is a legal dispute regarding her deportation.
Trump administration allegedly tipped off Wall Street about US-India deal
The Trump administration is accused of leaking privileged information to Wall Street executives about a potential trade deal with India.
Norway launches $9.5M fund to attract top researchers from US
Norway has launched a new fund to lure top international researchers, amid growing curbs on academic freedom in the US.
100 university presidents sign letter denouncing Trump administration's 'unprecedented overreach'
More than a 100 presidents of United States universities have come together in opposing the Trump administration's "unprecedented government overreach and political interference" with higher education.
Harvard sues Trump administration over $2.2B federal fund freeze
Harvard University has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration for its decision to freeze $2.2 billion in federal funding.
Indian, Chinese students sue Trump administration over F-1 visa terminations
A group of international students, including three Indians and two Chinese, has sued the Trump administration in a class action.
Over 1,000 international students in US lose their visas
In a sweeping immigration enforcement action, the Trump administration has revoked over 1,000 student visas across the United States.
Trump officials defied deportation order—possible criminal contempt charges looming
US District Judge James Boasberg has threatened officials from the Trump administration with criminal contempt.
'Set an example': Obama praises Harvard's stand against Trump administration
Former United States President Barack Obama has lauded Harvard University for not buckling under the Trump administration's orders to stifle student activism.
Trump freezes $2.2B in grants to Harvard over 'campus activism'
The Trump administration has suspended $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard University over the institution's refusal to comply with demands related to campus activism. It also includes an additional $60 million in contracts.
Trump administration officials find Musk 'irritating,' question drug use
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is ruffling the feathers of senior officials in Donald Trump's administration, according to Rolling Stone.
How Trump's tariffs put Samsung's future at risk
Samsung's massive investments in Vietnam are now at risk, thanks to possible US tariffs.
Harvard faculty sues Trump administration over $9B funding review
A group of Harvard University professors has sued the Donald Trump administration.
'Nazis got better treatment': Judge on Trump's Venezuelan deportations
A United States judge has said that the treatment meted out to Nazi deportees during WWII was better than that of Venezuelan migrants under the Donald Trump administration.
US deportation: Mother facing long separation from family
37-year-old Ma Yang, a Hmong-American woman from Milwaukee, has been deported to Laos by the Trump administration.
Columbia University imposes mask ban following $400 million funding freeze
Columbia University agreed to implement a mask ban and expand campus police powers following demands from the Trump administration, which had frozen $400 million in federal funding.
Who is Badar Khan Suri? Indian-origin academic detained in US
Badar Khan Suri, an Indian-origin scholar at Georgetown University, has been detained by the Trump administration.
Trump orders layoffs at Voice of America, other media outlets
The Trump administration has started major layoffs at the Voice of America (VOA) and other US-backed media outlets.
Google removes 'diversity,' 'equity' mentions from AI team's mission statement
Google has made subtle changes to the webpage of its Responsible AI and Human Centered Technology (RAI-HCT) team. This group is responsible for researching AI safety, fairness, and explainability.
'Can't understand a word': Trump skips Indian reporter's question
United States President Donald Trump skipped a question by an Indian reporter during a joint press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House.
US judge temporarily halts Trump's federal employee buyout plan
A United States federal judge has temporarily put a stop to the Trump administration's "Fork in the Road" federal employee buyout offer.
ACLU sues Trump administration for suspending asylum
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has sued the Trump administration over an executive order that suspends asylum access at the US southern border.
What's behind Mark Zuckerberg's interest in a DC mansion?
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is said to be eyeing a mansion in Washington, D.C., according to Financial Times.
DeepSeek's AI breakthrough makes US rethink NVIDIA H20 chip exports
The Donald Trump administration is considering tougher restrictions on NVIDIA's H20 chip sales to China.
US judge temporarily blocks Trump's freeze on federal grants, loans
A United States federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's decision to freeze federal grants and loans.
US Federal Reserve may skip cutting interest rates in January
Goldman Sachs economists have predicted that the US Federal Reserve will signal a slowdown in its easing pace at the next meeting.
China's biggest policy meeting underway: What economic reforms are expected
China is hosting its most important policy meeting, the Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC), at the moment.
TikTok seeks emergency injunction to delay US ban in January
TikTok has launched a legal battle in the US, requesting an emergency injunction to postpone the enforcement of a law that endangers its existence.
HMD Global shifts smartphone production from China to India
HMD Global, the Finnish giant behind Nokia-branded phones, is moving a major chunk of its manufacturing from China to India.
LinkedIn co-founder flags Musk's AI policy influence on Trump administration
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman has expressed his fears over the influence of Elon Musk, in determining artificial intelligence (AI) policies under the incoming Donald Trump administration.
Musk, Ramaswamy detail plans for Trump's Department of Government Efficiency
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have been named co-leads of President-elect Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Who is Karoline Leavitt, White House's youngest-ever press secretary
United States President-elect Donald Trump has named Karoline Leavitt, a 27-year-old campaign spokesperson, as the next White House press secretary.
US received Iran's 'written assurance' it won't assassinate Trump: Reports
The United States received a written assurance from Iran that the latter is not actively plotting to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump, according to multiple reports.
Indian-Americans will urge Trump administration for sanctions against Bangladesh
Indian Americans are planning to lobby the incoming Trump administration and Congress to impose sanctions on Bangladesh.