Showdown Looms Over Trump’s DEI Ban in Public Schools

Low-income rural districts that publish DEI statements required by state law but don’t necessarily engage in the practices are caught in the crossfire. Several blue states have joined New York in resisting federal efforts to end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in public schools. Leaders in California, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Wisconsin, and Washington

Trump Admin Says It Lacks Authority to Return Deported Man From El Salvador

The administration cited El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele’s remarks at the White House on April 14, which ruled out the man’s return. The Trump administration told a federal judge on Monday that it does not have the power to bring back Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the illegal immigrant who was wrongfully deported to his home country

Columbia Pro-Palestinian Protest Leader Seeking Citizenship Detained by ICE

The detention of Mohsen Mahdawi comes several weeks after the detention of fellow Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil, who was an associate of Mahdawi. Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on April 14 during a naturalization interview in Vermont. The move comes weeks after the detention of Mahdawi’s Columbia

Judge Weighs Ordering Detained Tufts Student’s Return to Vermont

Turkish national Rumeysa Ozturk is being held in Louisiana as her removal proceedings play out. A federal judge signaled on April 14 that he may order the return of Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk to Vermont as he weighs her petition for release from the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Ozturk, 30, is

5 Companies Sue Trump Over Tariffs

The White House has said the duties are needed to offset trade imbalances and to shore up U.S. national security. Five companies filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its decision to impose tariffs on nearly every country in the world, arguing that President Donald Trump overstepped his authority. On April 2, Trump announced

Trump Blames Biden, Putin, Zelenskyy for Ukraine War, Says He’s Working to End It

The president urged Russia to ‘get moving’ on a peace deal while emphasizing the devastating human toll of ‘a terrible and senseless war.’ U.S. President Donald Trump blamed former U.S. President Joe Biden, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday for the continuing war in Ukraine, saying it’s not his war

Auto Stocks Rally After Trump Says He’s Considering Giving Help to Automakers

The president recently implemented 25 percent tariffs on automobiles manufactured outside the United States. Shares of automakers surged by more than 3 percent after President Donald Trump hinted that he could offer “help” to car companies. Speaking to reporters from the White House on April 14, the president said he may assist automakers in making