BOSTON—A federal judge heard arguments on June 16 over whether to issue a more permanent block on the Trump administration’s attempt to halt the flow of foreign students into Harvard University. The hearing was the latest in a series of confrontations between President Donald Trump and the school he says has failed to address anti-Semitism
The Senate Finance Committee released portions of a revised version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, reigniting the debate over changes to the Medicaid program and the State and Local Tax Deduction. The draft goes beyond the Medicaid cost-saving measures passed by the House, despite a plea from House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) that
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced on June 16 that due to the war between Israel and Iran, he has postponed his trip to the Jewish state, where he was scheduled to address the Knesset, the country’s parliament, on June 22. In a statement, Johnson said he made this decision in conjunction with Knesset Speaker
Heartfelt tributes have poured in for former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who were both shot and killed at their home in Brookland Park, Minnesota. The suspect, Vance Boelter, is currently in custody. Minnesotans who knew her praised her as a “formidable public servant” and a woman deeply involved in her
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who was the Democratic vice presidential nominee in 2024, said during a speech on June 13 that his party needs to sharpen its message and reach more voters. Speaking at an event hosted by the liberal Center for American Progress, Walz expressed alarm over recent developments, including the removal of Sen.
The Group of Seven (G7) summit has officially kicked off in Canada with a bilateral meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Topping the agenda are trade talks and the Middle East. The suspected shooter accused of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband is facing federal charges…. Original News
Iran called on U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday to push Israel to engage in a cease-fire to end a four-day-long aerial war between the two nations. “If President Trump is genuine about diplomacy and interested in stopping this war, next steps are consequential,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi wrote in a post on social