George Glezmann is the third American detainee to be released by the Taliban since January of this year. The Taliban has freed an American citizen, George Glezmann, after holding him in Afghanistan for years, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday. “George was wrongfully detained in Afghanistan for two and a half years, but
The former justice, Stephen Breyer, responded to a federal judge’s decision on the government’s deportation efforts. Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer responded to congressional calls to impeach judges who issue rulings that congressional members disagree with, amid controversial orders issued against the Trump administration in recent weeks. During an appearance on CNN on
Minnesota Senate GOP set to expel member charged with solicitation, and more headlines Minnesota Senate GOP set to expel member charged with solicitation, and more headlines 03:17 State Sen. Justin Eichorn submitted his letter of resignation on Thursday, GOP Leader Mark Johnson said in a statement, following a federal criminal charge accusing him of soliciting sex
The University of California has ended the years-old practice of requiring diversity, equity, and inclusion statements in faculty hiring, its governing board announced Wednesday. “To be clear, stand-alone diversity statements will no longer be permitted in recruitments,” UC provost Katherine S. Newman said in a letter to campus leaders. While applicants may still choose to
Her comments mark the latest development in an escalating showdown between the government and a federal judge. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said that a federal judge who blocked the Trump administration from invoking the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to remove illegal immigrants has “no right” to ask questions on flights carrying deported individuals. U.S.
The clock ticks on Columbia: Today marks the deadline for Columbia University interim president Katrina Armstrong to commit to a series of reforms—from a mask ban to enforcing disciplinary rules and regulations—in order to enter into discussions with the Trump administration about the restoration of $430 million in lost federal grants. Armstrong addressed the situation
U.S. district judges have been entering injunctions against various policies, prompting pushback from the White House and the president. The White House on March 19 urged the U.S. Supreme Court to take action with regard to judges that have been blocking actions by President Donald Trump and his administration. “It’s incumbent upon the Supreme Court