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Trump’s Crusade Against Antisemitism Is Extremely Bad for the Jews
Antisemitism is real. But the enemy of our enemy is not necessarily our friend.The New York Times - 2d -
Columbia’s Former Leader Faced Contentious Interview After Resigning
Dr. Katrina Armstrong told a federal task force she could not remember details from the university’s report on antisemitism or her response to its recommendations.The New York Times - 3d -
DHS says it will weigh antisemitic content in immigration applications
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced Wednesday that effective immediately it will begin reviewing applicants’ social media accounts, using antisemitic content as grounds for ...The Hill - 1d -
DHS to screen social media of visa applicants for 'antisemitic activity'
The Department of Homeland Security will begin screening visa applicants' social media content for "antisemitic activity," it announced on Wednesday.ABC News - 1d -
Jewish advocacy group questions DHS on plans to use antisemitism to deny immigration benefits
A Jewish civil rights group is asking the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) how it plans to evaluate migrants’ social media accounts after the agency said it would use antisemitic content as ...The Hill - 2h -
Appeals court halts rehiring of 24,000 federal workers
A federal appeals court on Wednesday paused a lower court's ruling ordering the government to rehire around 24,000 probationary workers.NBC News - 1d -
Supreme Court halts a judge's order to reinstate federal probationary workers
The Supreme Court at least temporarily blocked a federal judge's ruling that requires six federal agencies to fully reinstate around 16,000 federal works the Trump administration wants to fire.NBC News - 2d -
Inside the mine housing the federal government's retirement records, now in DOGE's spotlight
A mine in Pennsylvania is largely still how the federal government manages the documents of the 100,000 or so retirements from federal service each year.NBC News - 2d -
Supreme Court Pauses Ruling Requiring Trump to Rehire Thousands of Federal Workers
A federal judge in California had ordered the Trump administration to rehire government employees fired as part of its efforts to slash the federal work force.The New York Times - 2d -
Millions in federal funding for Cornell, Northwestern frozen
Millions of dollars in federal funding to Cornell University and Northwestern University have been frozen, the latest colleges to be targeted by the Trump administration. Around $790 million has ...The Hill - 1d -
Exclusive: Inside the limestone mine used to process federal retirements
The Office of Personnel Management handles retirement paperwork for the entire federal government out of an old limestone mine in Pennsylvania. The process is set to be overhauled by Elon Musk’s ...NBC News - 2d -
Supreme Court allows Trump to terminate 16,000 probationary federal workers
The Supreme Court said the Trump administration can move forward with the termination of thousands of probationary workers across six federal agencies and departments.ABC News - 2d -
US warns China intelligence targeting fired federal workers
The Trump administration is warning federal workers about efforts by Chinese intelligence to target current and former U.S. officials for recruitment. The National Counterintelligence and Security ...The Hill - 1d -
Bessent: Federal layoffs will help fill factory jobs created by Trump tariffs
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration is planning to boost U.S. manufacturing employment with policies meant to steer laid-off federal workers into factories. In an ...The Hill - 3d -
Supreme Court halts order to reinstate federal probationary workers
The Supreme Court has halted a judge's order that would have reinstated thousands of fired federal probationary workers from several agencies that the Trump administration sought to fire.NBC News - 2d -
Democrats unveil legislation raising federal minimum wage to $17 an hour
Rep. Bobby Scott (D-Va.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) introduced the Raise the Wage Act of 2025 on Tuesday in both chambers with hopes of increasing the federal minimum wage. The bill would ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump administration halts $1B in federal funding for Cornell, $790M for Northwestern
More than $1 billion in federal funding for Cornell and around $790 million for Northwestern have been frozen as the government investigates alleged civil rights violations at both universitiesABC News - 1d -
Federal investigators seize thousands of 'intimate images' during probe into ex-Michigan assistant Matt Weiss
Weiss faces 24 federal charges after allegedly hacking into private student dataCBS Sports - 1d -
Federal prosecutors lob additional counts against Sean 'Diddy' Combs in sex trafficking case
Federal prosecutors have filed additional counts of sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution against music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
DOGE’s AI Monitoring of Federal Workers Is Alarming — but Not Illegal
Employee surveillance isn’t new, but after gutting several agencies, Elon Musk’s team is now using AI to monitor communications, which could involve secure data that could leak.Inc. - 1d -
House Votes to Require Proof of Citizenship in Federal Elections
Conservatives have long argued for stronger laws to combat voter fraud, something that election experts say is exceedingly rare.The New York Times - 2h -
Trump May Seek Judicial Oversight of Columbia, Potentially for Years
The Trump administration is discussing asking a judge to enforce any deal it reaches with the school, which the White House says has not done enough to address antisemitism.The New York Times - 1h -
Brown University to see federal funding halted by Trump administration
A White House official says the Trump administration is planning to halt more than half a billion dollars in contracts and grants awarded to Brown UniversityABC News - 6d -
A Federal Lab That Tracked Rising S.T.I.s Has Been Shuttered
The United States can no longer keep tabs on drug-resistant gonorrhea, among other infections, scientists said.The New York Times - 5d -
Federal probationary workers left in limbo amid legal challenges to mass firings
Probationary workers fired as part of President Trump's downsizing talked about their jobs and their ongoing employment limbo as legal fights continue.CBS News - 4d -
Appeals Court Blocks Trump Firings, Reinstating 2 Federal Board Leaders
A full appeals court panel voted 7-4 to restore Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox to their positions, setting up an expected Supreme Court finale.The New York Times - 3d -
When It Comes to D.E.I. and ICE, Trump Is Using Federal Grants as Leverage
The Department of Homeland Security is reviewing billions of dollars in grants to make sure cities and states are complying with President Trump’s priorities on immigration and diversity.The New York Times - 3d -
Loss of Federal Child Care Funds Hits Working Parents Hard
An end to government-backed scholarships and deep cuts to the Office of Child Care squeeze struggling families looking for affordable preschool and day care options.Inc. - 2d -
All Federal Experts on H.I.V. Prevention in Children Overseas Were Dismissed
Mother-to-child H.I.V. transmission takes an enormous toll in low-income countries. The Trump administration has laid off the officials who worked to solve the problem.The New York Times - 2d -
Federal judges limit Trump's use of Alien Enemies Act for some deportations
A Texas judge blocked deportations of anyone held in a South Texas detention facility who may be removed under the wartime law and a New York judge planned a similar order in part of that state.NBC News - 1d -
Trump administration to pull federal funds for Maine prisons over trans inmate
The Trump administration is pulling funding from the Maine Department of Corrections over a transgender woman who is being housed in a women’s prison, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said in an ...NBC News - 1d -
House votes to rein in federal judges amid Trump's attacks on the courts
House Republicans passed a bill aiming to curb district court judges' ability to issue nationwide injunctions, which have stymied Trump's agenda.NBC News - 21h -
House passes bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections
Four Democrats joined Republicans in supporting the measure, which the Senate will need to pass before it heads to Trump's desk for his signature.NBC News - 6h -
A federal Clean Slate Act will enhance public safety and grow our economy
The Clean Slate Act would streamline the sealing of records for those acquitted, exonerated or arrested but never prosecuted, as well as those convicted of simple drug possession and low-level, ...The Hill - 2h -
Olivier Awards Winners 2025: ‘Giant,’ ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ and More
The play, about Roald Dahl’s antisemitism, took home three awards at Britain’s equivalent of the Tonys. So did a “Fiddler on the Roof” revival and a folk rock “Benjamin Button.”The New York Times - 4d -
Bird flu could be heading north this spring with fewer federal health officials working to stop it
Bird flu cases could rise as birds migrate north. But the sweeping cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services include workers focused on the virus.NBC News - 6d -
Prosecutors seek 7 years in prison for disgraced former Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case
The 87-month sentence proposed by prosecutors is on the high end of court guidelines for such cases. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for April 25.NBC News - 5d -
Poll: Vote for the Fort Collins-area Blue Federal Credit Union Athlete of the Week (April 7)
Vote for the Blue FCU Athlete of the Week, with nominees from Windsor and Timnath track & field, Fossil Ridge golf, Poudre soccer and PSD lacrosse.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
US supreme court blocks ruling that 16,000 fired federal workers must be rehired
Probationary employees laid off in Trump administration’s purge lose reinstatement in 7-2 ruling over legal standing. US politics live – latest updates The US supreme court has handed ...The Guardian - 2d -
This federal rule helped clear air over America's most beloved parks. Trump's EPA wants to kill it
Outdoor enthusiasts are worried about the loss of their favorite vistas as President Donald Trump's administration considers weakening a 26-year-old rule designed to improve visibility over ...ABC News - 8h