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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a motion to dismiss its racial discrimination lawsuit against Sheetz, following President Trump’s executive order aimed at eliminating the use of “disparate impact liability.” This legal principle allows for challenges to facially neutral policies that disproportionately harm protected groups. The Sheetz case originally accused the company of rejecting […]
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced that New York State risks losing federal education funding and may face a Justice Department probe over its ban on Native American mascots, claiming the move violates civil rights laws. During a visit to Massapequa High School, which refuses to retire its “Chiefs” mascot, McMahon called the statewide […]
The Trump administration has stripped Harvard University of its ability to enroll international students, a move announced by the Department of Homeland Security. Citing accusations of the university fostering antisemitism, collaborating with the Chinese Communist Party, and failing to curb campus unrest, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem declared that admitting foreign students is a privilege, not […]
In a controversial shift, the Trump administration will begin resettling more than two dozen white South Africans—Afrikaners—next week, citing “race-based persecution.” Despite a freeze on most refugee programs, these individuals are being prioritized under an executive order. The move has been criticized by South African officials who claim the persecution claims are politically motivated and […]
The Trump administration has ended the de minimis exemption for low-value Chinese imports, affecting up to 4 million parcels daily. The change, effective May 2, is expected to raise prices and slow deliveries as tariffs up to 145% are applied. The move targets cheap imports that have undercut U.S. businesses, benefiting domestic manufacturers but straining […]
A Milwaukee County judge, Hannah Dugan, was arrested by the FBI for allegedly helping a man evade immigration arrest by leading him and his attorney through a private courtroom door. The incident reignited tensions between the Trump administration and local officials over immigration enforcement. Charged with concealing a person and obstructing a proceeding, Dugan’s actions […]
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under scrutiny for allegedly sharing classified military details via Signal group chats. Despite President Trump’s public support, officials say the White House is searching for a replacement. The controversy stems from leaks concerning airstrikes in Yemen, raising national security concerns. Former Pentagon staff have spoken out about internal disarray. Hegseth […]
The Trump administration is resuming federal student loan collections starting May 5, ending the pandemic-era pause in place since March 2020. This includes garnishing wages and withholding tax refunds from borrowers in default. Critics say the move could worsen financial strain for struggling families. While the Biden administration attempted broad loan forgiveness, most efforts were […]
The Trump administration has accused New York Attorney General Letitia James of mortgage fraud and asked the Justice Department to investigate. They claim she gave false information to get better loan deals, including lying about a property’s size and where she lived. No charges have been filed yet, and James says the accusations are politically […]
Senator Cory Booker made history this week by delivering a 25-hour, 4-minute speech on the Senate floor, breaking a 68-year-old record previously held by segregationist Strom Thurmond. Booker’s marathon speech targeted the Trump administration’s immigration, economic, and education policies, which he called harmful to everyday Americans and democracy itself. The speech began Monday evening and […]
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