Trump Signs Order Telling Federal Agencies to Engage in ‘Gold Standard’ Science

The order defines the science as reproducible and clear of conflicts of interest. President Donald Trump on May 23 signed an order that directs federal agencies to engage in what the White House described as “gold standard” science. The order requires agencies to make sure the science on which they rely is reproducible, transparent, and

Trump Admin’s Battle With Harvard Heats Up: 5 Takeaways

After the Trump administration moved to block Harvard from enrolling foreign students, a judge blocked that directive on Friday. The Trump administration this week ramped up its battle with Harvard University by revoking the Ivy League college’s capacity to enroll foreign students, prompting a lawsuit from the school and a subsequent court order on Friday.

Trump Says He’s Not Looking to Make a Deal With EU After 50 Percent Tariff Announcement

The president announced the import taxes on the European Union as well as a 25 percent tariff on iPhones made outside the United States on Friday. President Donald Trump said Friday that he is not looking to reach a tariff deal with the European Union, after he announced 50 percent duties on goods imported from

Supreme Court Temporarily Shields DOGE From Freedom of Information Requests

The block will remain in effect for the time being, Chief Justice John Roberts ruled. The Supreme Court on May 23 temporarily blocked lower court orders requiring the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to respond to freedom of information requests in a pending lawsuit. Chief Justice John Roberts issued what’s called an administrative stay that

Blue-State Governors Form ‘Clean Cars’ Coalition After Congress Blocks California’s Strict Emissions Rules

The 11 states’ ‘Affordable Clean Cars Coalition’ comes after Congress repealed California’s authority to set stricter vehicle emissions standards. Governors from 11 Democrat-led states said on May 23 that they’re launching an “affordable clean cars” coalition to promote non-fossil-fuel-powered vehicles after Congress voted to block California from setting stricter car emission standards than federal rules.

Trump Signs Executive Orders to Boost US Nuclear Industry

The president issues four orders designed to accelerate commercial reactor development and reform the Nuclear Regulatory Agency. President Donald Trump on May 23 signed four executive orders aimed at kindling an “American nuclear renaissance” by cutting regulations in the industry and fast-tracking new licenses for reactors and power plants. The executive orders are related to

Is Trump’s Claim That Australia Is Being ‘Inundated’ With South Africans True?

Demographic data from the South African government suggests there is merit to his statement. Is U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement that Australia is being “inundated” with fleeing South Africans true? Well according to data from the African government, there are merits to his claims. During an official meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at