Why Zelenskyy keeps pushing for Ukraine NATO membership even though Trump says it’s not happening
Zelenskyy remains adamant about NATO membership for Ukraine because it means that other security guarantees are more likely, experts say.
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State Dept. trying to evade refugee admissions court order, aid groups say
Seattle — Refugee aid groups said in a federal court filing Thursday that President Trump’s administration appears to be trying to circumvent a ruling this week that blocked his efforts to suspend the nation’s refugee admissions program. U.S. District Judge Jamal Whitehead, in Seattle, had determined Tuesday that while the president has broad authority over
Federal Judge Declines to Halt Firings of CIA Officers Tied to DEI Programs
U.S. District Judge Anthony Trenga in Virginia had previously issued an administrative stay to pause the firings. A federal judge declined on Thursday to grant a temporary restraining order that would have extended a block on the termination of dozens of CIA officers who worked in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs, which President
REVIEW: ‘The Brutalist’
The most impressive film of 2024, up for 10 Oscars this weekend, is The Brutalist. It is an extraordinary achievement—nearly three-and-a-half hours and never less than gripping, beautifully rendered dialogue, stunning cinematography and music, all in support of a re-creation of post-World War II America, striking in its specificity and level of detail. It is
What’s Next for the House Budget Resolution?
At the end of the day, there is confidence that a reconciliation bill will get over the finish line even if the road ahead will not be easy. WASHINGTON—The House approved a blueprint on Feb. 25 that begins the process of passing a major bill that encompasses President Donald Trump’s agenda on the border, energy,
Deadline for US Schools to Axe DEI Programs or Face Federal Funding Cuts
Parents Defending Education estimates that more than 22,000 schools serving 14 million children still maintain diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Feb. 28 is the deadline for public school districts to end all DEI-related practices, policies, and curricula or risk losing federal funding under President Donald Trump’s executive order enforcing Civil Rights protections. The U.S. Department
Trump appoints Paul Dabbar, Hung Cao to positions within administration
President Donald Trump appointed Hung Cao to under secretary of the Navy and Paul Dabbar to deputy secretary of commerce late Thursday.