Trump Cuts Habitat Protections for Endangered Species

The move could open up habitats to drilling and mining, and hasten the demise of many imperiled animals, experts say.

By Catrin Einhorn and Maxine Joselow

US senators strike deal with White House to tighten Russia sanctions

Potential breakthrough comes days after Donald Trump signalled shift towards more support for Kyiv

Trump agrees to more Iran talks but says truce is 'over'

The US president announced on Friday that he had agreed to further negotiations after earlier this week saying that 'it's just a waste of time dealing' with Tehran. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to Oman on Saturday for talks on the Strait of Hormuz, the official IRNA news agency said

Trump taps climate skeptic to run US government’s flagship climate report

Matthew Wielicki frequently criticizes established climate science online, including in videos from rightwing PragerU The Trump administration has tapped a former geochemist who has railed against “climate alarmism” and calls himself an “Earth science professor-in-exile” to oversee the federal government’s flagship report about climate impacts on the US. Matthew Wielicki, who lacks formal training in climate science, will now lead the nation’s Global Change Research Program, which federal off...

By Dharna Noor

Patriotic art gets the spotlight as NEA funding shifts. Cue 'The Ronald Reagan Overture'

Patriotic art and music is taking center stage this year under the Trump Administration, as funds shift away from DEI. For some orgs, like the Reagan Presidential Library, this is their wheelhouse.

By Chloe Veltman

Trump admin scraps ‘weaponized’ wildlife rule that became 'burden' on American families and businesses: Burgum

The Trump administration is rescinding a decades-old Endangered Species Act rule it says expanded federal authority to restrict energy production, infrastructure projects and private land use.

Trump admin eases export controls for UAE; Warren blasts 'corrupt' provision

The Commerce Department will favorably review exports involving MGX, which used a stablecoin linked to President Trump's family for a $2B Binance investment.

US Senator Graham says White House has agreed on Russia sanctions bill

US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham says he has agreed on a version of the Russia sanctions bill with the White House that the Trump administration is prepared to support.

By Ulyana Krychkovska,Anastasia Prots

UAE investor who bought half of Trump crypto firm gets green light to buy best US AI chips in ‘corrupt deal’

One expert warned that allowing these items into the UAE is a ‘massive national security risk’ because China could steal the technology

By Josh Marcus

Trump administration opens endangered species’ habitats to development, reversing 50 years of environmental law

Cognizant finds mention as US begins visa fraud probe

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Trump's H-1B fraud probe explained: Why Cognizant was named and what it means for Indian workers

The Trump administration has initiated an investigation into potential fraud in H-1B and PERM visa programs, with Cognizant being mentioned.

Trump says U.S. agreed to Iran’s request to continue talks, but ceasefire is over

The United States also stepped up demands that Iran stop attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, where recent hostilities have pushed oil prices higher.

United States agrees to more talks with Iran, but insists truce is over

Donald Trump said he has agreed to further negotiations with Iran, adding that the ceasefire is definitely done.

New York Times Alleges Trump Administration’s Reverse Discrimination Lawsuit Was Retaliation For Its Reporting On EEOC

The New York Times filed a counterclaim to a lawsuit brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, alleging that the litigation was a retaliatory effort because of its reporting on the Trump administration. In a filing in federal court in Manhattan, the Times’ legal team wrote, “The Commission filed this action only eight days after […]

By Ted Johnson

US Senators Announce Trump Deal On Russia Sanctions Bill

The measure has been under negotiation for months but has struggled to advance amid a lukewarm response from the White House and Trump's shifting approach toward Russian President Vladimir Putin.

US senators say agreement reached with Trump on Russia sanctions bill

Four US senators said on Friday they had reached agreement with President Donald Trump’s administration to move forward with updated legislation on Russia sanctions. “We are proud to announce that we have reached an agreement with the Trump Administration to move our updated Russia sanctions legislation forward. We are very pleased with this significant progress […]

Trump Administration Launches Major H-1B Visa Fraud Investigation

Trump Administration Launches Major H-1B Visa Fraud Investigation Via American Greatness, The Trump administration has launched its first major investigation into alleged fraud involving H-1B and PERM visa programs, expanding its effort to combat immigration-related fraud and protect American workers. 🚨PRESS RELEASE: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General Launches Investigation into H-1B Visa Fraud and Human Trafficking to Protect American Workers Read:⤵️https:/...

By Tyler Durden

Senators Graham and Blumenthal reach agreement with Trump Administration on Russia sanctions bill

U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal have reached an agreement with the White House on their version of a bill imposing sanctions on Russia and countries that purchase Russian oil.