Trump targets Smithsonian funding for programs with "improper ideology"

President Trump signed an executive order targeting funding for Smithsonian Institution programs that he says contain "divisive, race-centered ideology."

CBS News - 4d

Trump executive order on Smithsonian targets funding for programs with 'improper ideology'

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on the Smithsonian Institution that targets funding to programs that contain what he calls “divisive narratives” and “improper ideology.”

ABC News - 4d

Trump executive order targets the Smithsonian over 'divisive, race-centered ideology'

President Trump threatened to block funding for Smithsonian exhibitions that discuss racism and ordered the restoration of monuments taken down because of their celebration of racist figures.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

U.S. to End Vaccine Funds for Poor Countries

A 281-page spreadsheet obtained by The Times lists the Trump administration’s plans for thousands of foreign aid programs.

The New York Times - 5d

Trump administration cutting some funds to Planned Parenthood

The Trump administration will withhold some federal funding from Planned Parenthood beginning Tuesday, potentially making it harder for Americans to access birth control, cancer screenings, and ...

The Hill - 22h

Trump Administration Will Review Billions in Funding for Harvard

The move follows the cancellation of roughly $400 million in funding for Columbia and the suspension of $175 million for the University of Pennsylvania.

The New York Times - 12h

Trump Takes Aim at Smithsonian, Wading Into Race and Biology

His executive order faulted an exhibit which “promotes the view that race is not a biological reality but a social construct,” a widely held position in the scientific community.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump’s Order to the Smithsonian Distorts Teaching of American History

The assumption that there is a standard, agreed-upon truth about the country’s past is a fantasy; but when declared by a sitting president, it becomes a provocation.

The New York Times - 1d

Conan O'Brien honored at Kennedy Center; Trump targeted by many comics

As Conan O'Brien was honored with the Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center, many comics targeted President Trump from the stage.

CBS News - Mar. 24

Watch live: Democrats to call out layoffs at Social Security Administration

Democrats in both chambers of Congress are railing against executive actions from the Trump administration that target social programs such as Social Security and Medicaid. Senate Democratic Leader ...

The Hill - 10h

Wisconsin Supreme Court election could serve as a litmus test for Trump, Musk

The election could set the ideological balance of Wisconsin's highest court.

ABC News - 15m

Judges temporarily block Trump orders targeting prominent law firms

Federal judges in D.C. on Friday partially blocked two executive orders signed by President Donald Trump targeting the Jenner and Block and WilmerHale law firms

ABC News - 3d

Trump Science Funding Cuts May Hurt Economy, Experts Say

Since World War II, U.S. research funding has led to discoveries that fueled economic gains. Now cutbacks are seen as putting that legacy in jeopardy.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump targeting students' visas, green cards sets up free speech showdown

The Trump administration has targeted international students in wake of pro-Palestinian protests and other activities.

CBS News - 1d

SBA Reinstates Lender Fees On Its Flagship Loan Program

The Trump administration is trying to pad the bread-and-butter loan program’s coffers after it lost $274 million during the first half of 2024.

Inc. - 1d

Radio Free Europe sues over U.S. funding cuts | 60 Minutes

Radio Free Europe, which has been a vital tool in the fight against disinformation and authoritarianism, filed a lawsuit after President Trump moved to cut funding to U.S. government-run broadcasters.

CBS News - 1d

This bond fund manager dropped out of a Ph.D program to find her passion in finance

Federated Hermes' Kathryn Glass wasn't always set on a career in finance.

CNBC - 1d

Tesla EVs, charging stations targeted by possible arson in Italy and France

Tesla has been the target of protests around the world amid owner Elon Musk's affiliation with the Trump administration and his backing of European far-right parties.

CBS News - 1d

Trump is whitewashing US history and embracing 'alternative facts'

It’s impossible for the Smithsonian to truthfully tell the American story without mentioning racism, sexism and other forms of discrimination, bigotry and flaws.

The Hill - 12h

Trump officials to review $9bn in Harvard funds over antisemitism claims

Administration accuses university of failing to protect students and plans to look into federal grants and contracts. The Trump administration announced a review on Monday of $9bn in federal ...

The Guardian - 23h

Why Trump Is coming for the lawyers

Trump has launched a campaign of political terror and intimidation against the legal profession, targeting firms such as Covington and Burling, Paul Weiss, and Jenner & Block, and threatening to ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump will not stop until every American relic reflects his imaginary world view | Kellie Carter Jackson

The US president’s attack on the Smithsonian isn’t about truth. It’s about erasure, and ‘erasure is violence’. Last week, Donald Trump issued another executive order, this one aimed directly at ...

The Guardian - 8h

UAW's Shawn Fain slams Trump executive order targeting federal unions

UAW president Shawn Fain said Trump's order to end collective bargaining for swath of federal workers would cost 700,000 people their union contracts.

CBS News - 4d

Russia targets Ukrainian military hospital as Trump lashes out at Putin

President Trump offered his most critical comments at Russian President Vladimir Putin for comments he made about the leader of Ukraine.

CBS News - 2d

Doug Emhoff’s Law Firm Is Said to Be Trump’s Next Target

The firm, Willkie Farr & Gallagher, also employs a top investigator for the congressional committee that documented President Trump’s role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

The New York Times - 11h

Wisconsin basketball transfer portal target commits to a Big Ten rival

Illinois transfer forward Morez Johnson Jr. committed to a top Big Ten program on Tuesday

Yahoo Sports - 1h

UK-Gambian student targeted by Trump leaves the US

British citizen Momodou Taal had his visa revoked due to protest activities opposing Israel.

BBC News - 21h

Trump signs executive order targeting ticket scalping, reselling

President Trump signed an executive order on Monday aimed to crack down on ticket scalping and resale practices, alongside rock star Kid Rock. The order will direct the Federal Trade Commission and ...

The Hill - 1d

Investors flock to gold funds as fears over Trump tariffs mount

Biggest inflow since onset of pandemic pushes bullion to fresh highs as traders hunt for haven assets

Financial Times - 3h

Trump administration to review $9bn in federal grants to Harvard

Latest escalation against elite universities follows recent withdrawal of funding to Columbia

Financial Times - 21h

Trump's crusade against big law firms sparks fears of long-lasting damage

President Trump has signed a string of executive orders in recent weeks targeting some of the nation's most prominent law firms.

CBS News - 3h

Under Trump, the SEC should open up private markets to retail investors

Regulated funds are the natural bridge to allow individuals greater access

Financial Times - 20h

‘Game over’ for ESG investing due to Trump backlash? Analysts say no

President Donald Trump and the GOP have expressed disdain for so-called ESG investments. Despite political headwinds, analysts say such funds are here to stay.

CNBC - 1d

Professors Pushed Harvard to Resist Trump. Now Billions Are on the Line.

Harvard, the wealthiest school in the world, sought compromise amid pressure to do more to combat antisemitism. The Trump administration is examining its funding anyway.

The New York Times - 7h

Trump says he sent letter to Iran leader calling for nuclear negotiations

As Iran's nuclear program advances, the country's foreign minister says Tehran won't negotiate under President Trump's "maximum pressure."

CBS News - 1d

Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Bid to End Deportation Protections for Venezuelans

Venezuelans with Temporary Protected Status are challenging the Trump administration’s efforts to end the program for many migrants.

The New York Times - 1d

As Trump rewrites even America’s history, institutions have two choices – submit or find ways to resist | Charlotte Higgins

The Smithsonian’s museums have been ordered to root out ‘divisive narratives’. It’s part of a pattern: the battle lines are now clear. It has come to this: we are now in Ministry of Truth ...

The Guardian - 1d

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