Trump Signs Executive Order Directing Federal Funding Cuts to PBS and NPR

It’s the latest move by Trump and his administration to utilize federal powers to control or hamstring institutions whose actions or viewpoints he disagrees with.

Trump Re-Ups His Threat to Strip Harvard University’s Tax-Exempt Status

Trump’s battle against Harvard is part of a broader campaign the administration is framing as an effort to root out antisemitism on college campuses.

FBI Reassigns Agents Photographed Kneeling During 2020 Racial Justice Protest: Sources

The reasons for the moves were not immediately clear, though they come as the FBI under Director Kash Patel has been undertaking broad personnel changes.

Maine Lawmaker Appeals to Supreme Court Over Censure for Trans Athlete Post

Rep. Laurel Libby argued that the censure has blocked her from speaking and voting on the floor, and said in a lawsuit that the censure violated her right to free speech.

Take It Down Act, Addressing Nonconsensual Deepfakes and ‘Revenge Porn,’ Passes

Congress has overwhelmingly approved bipartisan legislation to enact stricter penalties for the distribution of non-consensual intimate imagery, sometimes called “revenge porn.”

Two Major Law Firms Urge Judges to Permanently Block Trump’s Executive Orders

A lawyer who presented arguments on behalf of one of the law firms told a judge “the entire executive order is retaliatory.”

Angry Protesters From New York to Alaska Assail Trump and Musk in ‘Hands Off!’ Rallies

Demonstrations were organized for more than 1,200 locations in all 50 states by more than 150 groups. The rallies appeared peaceful, with no immediate reports of arrests.

Colleges Say Trump Admin Is Using New Tactics To Expel International Students

Some students have been targeted over pro-Palestinian activism or criminal infractions. Others have been left wondering how they ran afoul of the government.