News Analysis U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney had their first in-person meeting on May 6 at the White House. Here are some of the key takeaways. Trump Praises Carney as ‘Talented,’ Carney Says Trump a ‘Transformational President’ There was much to lose for Carney going into a public meeting with
Santa J. Ono once led one of the most extensive DEI programs in higher education before ending it in compliance with Trump’s executive order. A university president who once led one of the most extensive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education before ending it in compliance with President Donald Trump’s executive order
The Senate confirmed former tech CEO Frank Bisignano in a party-line vote. The U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination of former tech CEO Frank Bisignano as the head commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA) in a party-line vote on Tuesday. Bisignano, the former CEO of technology company Fiserv, will lead the federal agency that provides
‘This has been a problem in the decades coming, and we’re going to fix it,’ Duffy says. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on May 5 that he would soon announce plans to “radically transform” America’s air traffic control, as recent safety incidents have put a spotlight on its aging technology and implications for travelers. In
In a different case this past week, a judge in Texas also ruled that the administration improperly applied the Alien Enemies Act. A federal judge in New York has blocked the government from deporting suspected Venezuelan gang members, holding that the Trump administration improperly invoked an 18th-century law and failed to provide due process for
Trump’s economic agenda ‘is bearing fruit,’ says Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appeared before the House Appropriations Committee on May 6, talking to lawmakers about a wide range of issues, from tariffs to the debt ceiling. Bessent touted President Donald Trump’s economic agenda of deregulation, tax cuts, and trade changes. “These are
The Homeland Security secretary added that they may face additional procedures at checkpoints when the rule goes into effect Wednesday. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem said that travelers who lack a REAL ID can still board domestic flights for the time being, even after the requirement takes effect starting on Wednesday. While