Trump signs executive orders to “usher in the American nuclear renaissance”

President Trump on Friday signed several executive orders to help clear the way for more nuclear power development and, in the words of one of his top officials, “usher in the American nuclear renaissance.” “It’s a hot industry, it’s a brilliant industry,” Mr. Trump said of nuclear power before signing the executive orders.  The White

Hundreds of border agents to help ICE with arrests in U.S. interior

The Trump administration is planning to dispatch hundreds of border agents to different parts of the country so they can help Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrest unauthorized immigrants in the U.S interior, three sources familiar with the plan told CBS News. The plan would be the latest escalation in the Trump administration’s aggressive efforts to

Judge stops Trump from revoking Harvard’s ability to enroll foreign students

A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from revoking Harvard University’s ability to enroll foreign students, hours after the Ivy League school challenged a decision by administration officials that targeted its enrollment. U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs agreed to grant Harvard’s request for immediate relief and set a hearing for May 29,

GOP plans attack ads on Democrats in Trump districts who voted against GOP agenda

The House Republicans’ campaign arm is focusing a new advertising campaign on Democrats from politically risky seats who voted against the GOP’s sweeping effort to cut taxes and pass Medicaid work requirements, setting the stage for what may prove to be one of the biggest political messaging clashes of next year’s midterms.  Republicans in Washington

Judge extends block on Trump’s large-scale layoffs of federal workers

Washington — A federal judge on Thursday continued to block the Trump administration from moving forward with its plans to lay off thousands of government workers at more than 20 federal agencies, providing federal employees a lifeline as a legal challenge to President Trump’s bid to restructure the federal government moves forward. The preliminary injunction

Trump’s battle with Harvard could derail a Belgian princess’ studies

Brussels — Belgium’s Royal Palace said Friday that Princess Elisabeth, who is first in line to the throne, is waiting to find out whether she can return to Harvard for her second year after President Trump announced a ban on foreign students at the university. The Trump administration on Thursday revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll