Trump Administration Makes Major Cuts to Education Department
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Education announced that it would cut almost half of its workforce as part of a major reduction led by President Trump’s administration. This action…
Government Layoffs Hit NOAA, Affecting Climate and Weather Science
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the federal agency responsible for weather forecasting and climate research, is experiencing significant staff layoffs. The job cuts, ordered by the Trump administration,…
Senior U.S. Prosecutors Resign Over Order to Drop Case Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
Several high-ranking officials from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) resigned after being instructed to drop a corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The resignations came in…
Trump and Musk Push to Shut Down USAID, Sparking Controversy
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), a key organization that distributes billions of dollars in humanitarian aid worldwide, is facing potential shutdown after President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon…
Meta Ends Fact-Checking Program, Shifts to User-Based Moderation
Meta, the company behind popular social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, announced a major policy change that has raised both support and concern. The company will no longer…
Supreme Court Rejects Trump-Era Ban on Gun Bump Stocks
On June 14, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a federal ban on bump stocks, devices that allow semi-automatic rifles to fire rapidly like machine guns. This 6-3 decision,…
Federal Scientists Prepare for Potential Trump Return to Office
Federal scientists and agencies are taking proactive steps to protect their work from potential political interference if former President Donald Trump returns to office. With new contracts and policies, they…
Turning Up the Heat on Coal: The Biden Administration’s Latest Climate Regulations
On Thursday, the Biden administration announced a significant move to combat climate change by targeting coal-fired power plants. A new rule from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) demands that these…
A Bold Gamble: Reimagining TikTok Without Its Core Algorithms
Steven Mnuchin, the former Treasury Secretary under President Donald Trump, has shared his ambitious plan with wealthy investors about taking over the wildly popular video app TikTok. Mnuchin, known for…