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Young scientists see career pathways vanish as schools adapt to federal funding cuts

Reductions to federal support for research at universities and other institutions under President Donald Trump are dimming young scientists’ prospects, cutting off pathways to career-building projects and graduate programs

Young scientists see career pathways vanish as schools adapt to federal funding cuts
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Trump invokes 18th century law to speed deportations, judge stalls it hours later

A federal judge barred the Trump administration Saturday from carrying out deportations under a sweeping 18th century law that the president invoked just hours earlier to speed removal of Venezuelan gang members from the United States

Trump invokes 18th century law to speed deportations, judge stalls it hours later
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Trump administration moves to dismiss lawsuits against Iowa and Oklahoma over immigration laws

The Trump administration has moved to dismiss lawsuits against Iowa and Oklahoma for their immigration laws

Trump administration moves to dismiss lawsuits against Iowa and Oklahoma over immigration laws
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Amid bursts of resistance, Trump administration squeezes colleges over pro-Palestinian protests as activist remains detained

Amid bursts of resistance, Trump administration squeezes colleges over pro-Palestinian protests as activist remains detained

Amid bursts of resistance, Trump administration squeezes colleges over pro-Palestinian protests as activist remains detained
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

US prepares to deport about 300 alleged gang members to El Salvador

El Salvador is agreeing to accept from the United States about 300 alleged members of a Venezuelan gang for one year

US prepares to deport about 300 alleged gang members to El Salvador
MidEast|Political|US|World

White House withdraws nomination for U.S. hostage envoy

The Trump administration has withdrawn the nomination of Adam Boehler to serve as special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, the White House said on

White House withdraws nomination for U.S. hostage envoy
Business|MidEast|Political|US

Trump's pick for hostage negotiations envoy withdraws nomination but will continue on hostage issues

Adam Boehler, President Donald Trump’s nominee to become special envoy for hostage affairs, has withdrawn his nomination to avoid a requirement that he divest from his investment business

Trump's pick for hostage negotiations envoy withdraws nomination but will continue on hostage issues
Health|Political|US

A father of a trans man voted for Trump. Now he fears an order targeting gender-affirming care will upend his son’s treatment

A father of a trans man voted for Trump. Now he fears an order targeting gender-affirming care will upend his son’s treatment

A father of a trans man voted for Trump. Now he fears an order targeting gender-affirming care will upend his son’s treatment
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump administration weighs travel ban on dozens of countries, memo says

The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban, according to sources

Trump administration weighs travel ban on dozens of countries, memo says
Africa|Political|US|World

Why Trump is singling out South Africa and accusing it of being anti-white and anti-American

The Trump administration’s decision to expel the South African ambassador is its latest move against a country it has singled out for sanctions and accused of being anti-white and anti-American

Why Trump is singling out South Africa and accusing it of being anti-white and anti-American
Africa|Economy|Political|US|World

Rubio says South African ambassador ‘no longer welcome’ in US

Rubio says South African ambassador ‘no longer welcome’ in US

Rubio says South African ambassador ‘no longer welcome’ in US
Education|MidEast|Political|US|World

After Columbia arrests, international college students fall silent

International students and foreign faculty have watched the crackdown on pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University with apprehension

After Columbia arrests, international college students fall silent
Economy|Environment|Political|US

Critics warn staff cuts at federal agencies overseeing US dams could put public safety at risk

Experts are warning that Trump administration workforce cuts at federal agencies overseeing U.S. dams are threatening their ability to provide reliable electricity, supply water to farmers and protect communities from floods

Critics warn staff cuts at federal agencies overseeing US dams could put public safety at risk
Political|Travel|US|World

Countries considered for Trump's potential new travel ban

The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban, according to sources familiar with the

Countries considered for Trump's potential new travel ban
Political|US

Appeals court lifts blocks on Trump's orders restricting diversity, equity and inclusion programs

An appeals court has lifted a block on executive orders seeking to end government support for diversity, equity and inclusion programs, handing the Trump administration a win after a string of setbacks defending President Donald Trump’s agenda against dozens of lawsuits

Appeals court lifts blocks on Trump's orders restricting diversity, equity and inclusion programs
Political|US

US court allows Trump to enforce ban on DEI programs, for now

A U.S. appeals court on Friday said the Trump administration could temporarily implement a ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs at federal agencies and

US court allows Trump to enforce ban on DEI programs, for now
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Trump demands unprecedented control at Columbia, alarming scholars and speech groups

The Trump administration has delivered an extraordinary ultimatum to Columbia University, threatening to permanently end federal funding to the school unless it cedes control of an international studies department and implements sweeping changes to other policies

Trump demands unprecedented control at Columbia, alarming scholars and speech groups
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Judge rules against advocates trying to help migrants sent to Guantanamo and to stop more transfers

A federal judge has ruled against immigration and civil rights advocates attempting to help migrants who had been sent to the Guantanamo Bay military base and trying to prevent further transfers

Judge rules against advocates trying to help migrants sent to Guantanamo and to stop more transfers
Asia|MidEast|Political|US|World

US official sought to end aid for Rohingya refugees, email says

The Trump administration official overseeing the dismantling of the main U.S. foreign aid agency proposed phasing out help for crisis-torn Lebanon and the

US official sought to end aid for Rohingya refugees, email says
Economy|Political|US

US Senate passes bill to avert shutdown, House Democrats turn on Schumer

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US Senate passes bill to avert shutdown, House Democrats turn on Schumer
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Wall St ends sharply higher as selloff prompts dip-buying rally

U.S. stocks rebounded on Friday as investors hunted for bargains at the end of a tumultuous week in which U.S.

Wall St ends sharply higher as selloff prompts dip-buying rally
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|US

Trump environmental rollbacks would boost pollution and endanger lives, former EPA heads say

Three former Environmental Protection Agency leaders say rollbacks proposed by the Trump administration endanger the lives of millions of Americans and abandon the agency’s mission to protect the environment and human health

Trump environmental rollbacks would boost pollution and endanger lives, former EPA heads say
Election|Political|US

Trump is asking the Supreme Court to end birthright citizenship by arguing about something else

Trump is asking the Supreme Court to end birthright citizenship by arguing about something else

Trump is asking the Supreme Court to end birthright citizenship by arguing about something else
Economy|Education|Political|US

Trump poised to launch new round of layoffs despite setbacks in court

President Donald Trump's administration gave no sign on Friday of diverting from its plan for a second wave of mass firings and budget cuts

Trump poised to launch new round of layoffs despite setbacks in court