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 - 3d

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 - 3d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

Trump administration reportedly warns European companies to comply with anti-DEI order

The Trump administration has reportedly sent letters to European companies asking them to comply with a U.S. executive order banning DEI initiatives.

CNBC - 22h

Judge blocks dismantling of CFPB, orders employees reinstated

The judge's order requires the Trump administration to reinstate terminated CFPB employees among other steps.

ABC News - 2d

U.S. Bank says it believes its vice chair was on plane that crashed in Minnesota

Terry Dolan, the vice chair of U.S.

NBC News - 13h

Law Firm Skadden Arps Seeks Deal to Avert Trump Executive Order

The discussions come as President Trump has taken aim at WilmerHale, another big law firm. Other major firms are said to be trying to cut deals with the White House.

The New York Times - 3d

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 - 2d

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Parts of Trump’s Anti-DEI Orders

A U.S. district court ruled that the Labor Department can’t require federal grant recipients and contractors to prove they aren’t running programs that run counter to recent executive edicts.

Inc. - 2d

U.S. Judge Orders Halt to Trump’s Effort to Dismantle Voice of America

Voice of America journalists argued in a lawsuit that the administration’s actions violated their First Amendment rights.

The New York Times - 2d

Law Firms Jenner & Block and WilmerHale Sue Trump Administration to Block Executive Orders

The president has targeted firms that he claims have “weaponized” the legal system. On Friday, Jenner & Block and WilmerHale fought back in court, while Mr. Trump said he’d reached a deal with ...

The New York Times - 2d

Chair of Prince Harry's charity accuses him of 'harassment and bullying at scale'

The chair of the charity co-founded by Prince Harry has accused him of “harassment and bullying at scale” after he announced his resignation last week.

NBC News - 18h

Top US law firms balk at backing Perkins’ challenge to Trump sanctions

Legal industry split over whether to join amicus brief against president’s order for fear of retaliation

Financial Times - 1d

CFPB, the consumer watchdog agency, under fire by President Trump, DOGE | 60 Minutes

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog agency created to protect consumers, is under fire by President Trump and DOGE. Its new head ordered work to stop and funding to end.

CBS News - 16h

JD Vance's role in Signal chat angers senior Republican lawmakers

Some think Vance tried to block an order from Trump. Others feel he is on the wrong side of a rift between MAGA and GOP internationalists.

NBC News - 1d

The history of Voice of America

The Congressionally funded broadcaster is both a global information source and an American foreign policy tool. Now, with an executive order, the Trump administration silenced VOA for the first ...

CBS News - 10h

Israel Issues Evacuation Order for Southern Gaza

The order, which came during the Eid al-Fitr holiday, included Rafah and parts of neighboring Khan Younis.

The New York Times - 56m

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 - 2h

Ron Johnson calls on John Roberts to ‘rein’ in ‘activist judges’

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) called on Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to “rein those judges in” who have issued orders blocking parts of President Trump’s agenda. “You’ll notice the activist ...

The Hill - 12h

Israeli military orders evacuation of Rafah as its Gaza offensive intensifies

The Israeli military issued evacuation orders covering most of Rafah, indicating it could launch another ground operation in the southern Gaza Strip city.

NBC News - 5h

Middle East crisis live: Israel orders Rafah evacuation; return to ceasefire between Israel and Hamas essential, says EU

Sweeping order from military covers most of city in southern Gaza; European Union says resumption of negotiations is only way forward. The Israeli military said on Monday that an inquiry had found ...

The Guardian - 36m

FDA staff return to crowded offices, broken equipment and missing chairs

Thousands of Food and Drug Administration employees are returning to the office to find overflowing parking lots, cramped workspaces and missing equipment

ABC News - Mar. 17

FCC chair opens investigation into Disney and ABC for DEI practices

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has opened an inquiry into Disney and ABC's DEI programs, marking the second investigation of a major media company.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Chair of African charity says Prince Harry orchestrated bullying campaign

The chairperson of an African charity co-founded by Prince Harry has accused him of orchestrating a bullying and harassment campaign to try to force her out

ABC News - 1d

Prince Harry Accused of ‘Bullying’ by Chair of Charity He Co-founded

Sophie Chandauka said Harry quit as patron of the organization to damage it after failing to oust her from the role following a series of board conflicts.

The New York Times - 13h

Prince Harry accused in bullying campaign against chair of his charity

Prince Harry and his co-founder, Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, abruptly resigned this week as patrons of Sentebale, the charity they established in honor of the late Princess Diana.

CBS News - 1h

FCC Orders Investigation Into Disney’s DEI Practices

The chairman, Brendan Carr, sent a letter to the company accusing it of violating equal employment opportunity regulations.

The New York Times - 2d

Orbán to host Netanyahu in defiance of ICC arrest order

Five-day visit to Hungary this week will be Israeli leader’s first since warrant to member of international court

Financial Times - 1d

Israel orders evacuation of Rafah as it steps up offensive

Civilians told to flee to ‘humanitarian area’ as aid groups warn of worsening disaster in Gaza

Financial Times - 4h

Israel orders new evacuations in southern Gaza

Yahoo News - 2h

Donors quit Prince Harry’s charity when he left UK, says Sentebale chair

Sophie Chandauka claims there is ‘significant correlation’ with drop in funders and prince’s move to the US. Donors abandoned the charity Prince Harry founded in memory of his late mother when he ...

The Guardian - 22h

ChatGPT’s Projects Feature Brings Order to Your AI Chaos

Subscribers can now organize their conversations with the AI assistant into neat little folders.

Wired - 2h

Trump faces crucial week on the economy

President Trump is entering a critical week for the economy amid growing fears that his penchant for tariffs could stall growth and undercut progress on inflation. Trump has described Wednesday as ...

The Hill - 4h

'Don't you have friends to go with?': the stigma and joy of a table for one | Emma Gannon

Solo dining is a sign of unhappiness, a new report claims. I’ll tell you why I think that’s nonsense – but please don’t pull up a chair. I once told a colleague that I was going to Amsterdam on a ...

The Guardian - 1d

Warner: 'No question' information shared in Signal chat was 'classified'

Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.), vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said there is “no question” that the information shared on the Signal group chat with high-level defense officials was ...

The Hill - 18h

How has Deliveroo turned a profit? By slashing the pay and dismantling the rights of riders like me | Shaf Hussain

Our work is dangerous and the pay only gets worse, while the CEO has just sold £15m in shares – we deserve better. Shaf Hussain is a Deliveroo rider and chair of the couriers branch of the IWGB ...

The Guardian - 5h