The Trump administration’s DHS secretly retracted $80M from NYC funds on Feb. 12, citing misuse of FEMA aid for migrant housing. NYC officials contest the unprecedented action.
Project 2025 proposes eliminating the DOE, shifting education control to states, raising costs and risks for businesses.
Tariffs, seen as taxes on imports, often raise consumer costs and disrupt global supply chains, economists argue.
Russia and the U.S. agree to work on ending the Ukraine war and improving ties, marking a shift in U.S. policy under Trump.
Philippine VP Sara Duterte seeks Supreme Court intervention to void her impeachment, citing political persecution.
Misinformation spreads faster due to human psychology and technology, making digital literacy crucial to counteract it.
The new administration is dismantling post-Watergate protections for the DOJ, as seen in NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ case.
Federal courts face defiance from the Trump administration on rulings like spending and birthright citizenship. If ignored, courts may enforce orders using contempt proceedings, sanctions, or stricter directives, underscoring the judiciary’s role in upholding legal compliance.
The state’s public financing program enables candidates to raise competitive funds from small donors effectively.
The GEO Group seeks a new hearing in a federal appeals court to override a verdict that mandates paying state minimum wage to detainees working in ICE facilities. This legal battle could reshape the financial landscape for federal contractors managing immigrant detention centers across the U.S., potentially raising operational costs and impacting federal budgets.
During her Senate confirmation, Linda McMahon, Trump’s Education Secretary nominee, did not confirm if schools could lose funding for teaching Black history due to an executive order banning DEI programs. This uncertainty raises concerns about the potential impacts on educational content and funding, especially in states where Black history is a curriculum mandate. McMahon’s lack of clarity and her controversial background add to the debate, as schools navigate the implications of federal funding tied to curriculum choices.
Donald Trump begins his second term with Project 2025, focusing on deregulation and fossil fuel expansion, impacting ESG goals.
