‘The department will not stand idly by while Jewish students are attacked and discriminated against,’ McMahon tells Senate committee (Win McNamee/Getty Images) Linda McMahon, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Education Department, sailed through her confirmation hearing Thursday, pledging to tackle anti-Semitism and end diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. In her opening remarks, McMahon,
Hegseth responds to criticism that the Trump administration’s efforts to end the Russia–Ukraine war come with too many proposed concessions to the Russian side. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Feb. 13 refuted criticism that the Trump administration’s efforts to negotiate an end to the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war come with too many concessions to the Russian
The judge will extend his temporary restraining order for one week, to further consider USAID’s future. WASHINGTON—A federal judge on Feb. 13 extended an order for one week blocking the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) from placing 2,200 employees on paid administrative leave or forcing workers in foreign countries to return to the
Osama Siblani has praised Hezbollah leaders as ‘heroes’ and ‘martyrs’ Whitmer and Osama Siblani in 2022 (Osama Siblani / Facebook) One of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s (D.) guests on an official state trip to the Middle East this week is an anti-Israel activist who hailed the leader of Hezbollah as a “hero” and recently called
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro claims the Trump administration’s funding freeze defies legal authority and jeopardizes billions in state-allocated federal aid. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s funding freeze, accusing several federal agencies and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) of unlawfully withholding more than $1.2 billion in federal
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a new round of reciprocal tariffs on U.S. competitors and allies alike, mirroring the higher rates that other countries impose on American exports. The tariffs will not take effect immediately—a deliberate move to give countries time to negotiate new trade terms with the United States, a White House official
In November 2024, International Criminal Court prosecutor Khan announced the arrest warrants of Netanyahu and Gallant. The United States announced on Feb. 13 that it has sanctioned International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Karim Khan. This development occurred a few months after The Hague court announced arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former