Trump administration
The Deadly Drug Complicating US-China Trade
The US–China trade relationship has become increasingly complicated due to the fentanyl crisis, with the Trump administration blaming China for “sustaining” the influx of the deadly opioid into the US. China’s government has pushed back, saying the issue is the “US’s problem” and that Beijing has already done “tremendous work” to address it. A Chinese […]
Pro-Palestinian Activist Files $20m Claim Against Trump
Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian student activist, has filed a wrongful detention claim against the administration of President Donald Trump, seeking $20m in damages. The claim alleges that the Trump administration smeared Khalil’s reputation, maliciously prosecuted him, and unlawfully imprisoned him. Khalil, a former student at Columbia University, was arrested in March 2025 and held in […]
Trump Completes Deportations to South Sudan Amid Controversy
The United States government has confirmed the deportation of eight men to South Sudan, a country plagued by violence and instability, despite concerns from human rights groups and the US State Department. The deportations were carried out on July 4, 2025, after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing the deportations […]
University of Virginia President Resigns Amid Trump’s Pressure
The University of Virginia‘s president, James Ryan, has stepped down from his position due to pressure from the Trump administration, specifically the Department of Justice, over the school’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. Ryan announced his resignation in an email to the university community, stating that he couldn’t unilaterally decide to fight the federal […]
Trump Takes Hundreds of Migrant Children into Custody
The Trump administration has taken around 500 migrant children already residing in the US into government custody, often separating them from their families. This move is part of a broader effort to address concerns about the safety and well-being of these children, who arrived at the US southern border without a parent or guardian during […]
Harvard International Students Fear Attending Graduation
The Trump administration’s recent actions have thrown the lives of Harvard’s 7,000 international students into distress and disarray, with some afraid of attending commencement this week while others nurse fears of attending Harvard Graduation. According to Maureen Martin, Harvard’s director of immigration services, some US students are even reconsidering enrolling this fall because of the […]
Elon Musk Announces Departure from Trump Administration
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has announced that he is leaving the administration of United States President Donald Trump, where he led a months-long project to cut costs in the federal government. “As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the opportunity to […]
Trump Administration Targets Harvard University Funding
The Trump administration has escalated its battle with Harvard University, directing US federal agencies to review grants worth approximately $100 million to potentially end or redistribute funding. According to a senior White House official, the Government Services Agency (GSA) will circulate a letter asking agencies to identify contracts with Harvard and determine whether they can […]
Trump Administration Reinstates Student Visas After Legal Challenge
In a dramatic policy reversal, the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump has reinstated the student visas of over 1,800 international students whose legal status had been abruptly terminated, following mounting legal challenges and intense public backlash. The student visas revocation, which affected students across more than 280 U.S. institutions, was widely criticized as […]
China to Hike Tariffs on U.S. Goods to 125% Starting Saturday
In a dramatic escalation of trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies, China has announced it will raise tariffs on a wide range of United States goods to an unprecedented 125% beginning Saturday, April 12, 2025. The move marks a major retaliation in the ongoing trade standoff that has rattled global markets and threatens […]