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Trump Signs Order to Consolidate Federal Procurement Under GSA
The order is largely aimed at government-wide information technology contracts.
Judge Says Trump Admin’s Response on Deportations ‘Woefully Insufficient’
The White House has said the mass deportations will continue as it contests the judge’s order.
Attorney General Announces Federal Charges for Tesla Dealership Attacks
‘If you join this wave of domestic terrorism against Tesla properties, the Department of Justice will put you behind bars,’ Pam Bondi says.
▶I Saw a Culture of Conformity in Universities. So I Started My Own: Pano Kanelos
Over the years, Pano Kanelos, now President of the University of Austin, observed a growing “homogenization” of higher education.
Federal Judge Blocks DOGE From Accessing Social Security Information for Now
‘The DOGE Team is essentially engaged in a fishing expedition at SSA, in search of a fraud epidemic,’ the judge wrote.
Judge Blocks Deportation of Georgetown Researcher Accused of Hamas Ties
The judge ordered removal proceedings to be halted pending the outcome of a legal challenge.
Transportation Secretary Threatens to Withhold NYC Transit Funds Over Crime
Sean Duffy warned the MTA to improve transit security or risk losing federal funds, citing crime and fare evasion concerns amid broader policy disputes.
Trump Takes 2-Pronged Approach to Reduce Education Department
Opponents are already filing lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of the president’s actions.
Social Security Announces Cost Cutting Initiative Following Audit
The SSA previously identified more than $800 million in cost savings for fiscal year 2025.
68 Bridges Nationwide Need Urgent Evaluation in Wake of Baltimore Bridge Collapse, Says NTSB
The NTSB largely blamed the state’s transportation agency, Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), for the deadly collapse in Baltimore.
White House Condemns Bomb Threats Against Shen Yun
Press secretary says the Trump administration will take any such threats seriously and ensure perpetrators are held accountable.
Trump Signs Order to Ramp Up US Production of Critical Earth Minerals
The administration will soon sign a rare earth mineral deal with Ukraine, the president said.
Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate is undertaking the confirmation process for the president’s new administration.
Chinese National Sentenced for Conspiracy to Transport Illegal Immigrants to Guam
Attorney General Pam Bondi ‘has made immigration enforcement the highest priority’ in the Justice Department, District Attorney Shawn Anderson says.
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House Committee Presses Universities for Information on Chinese Students, Citing National Security
‘America’s student visa system has become a Trojan horse for Beijing,’ the committee chairman warned.
EU Commission Finds US Tech Giants Violating Regulatory Compliance
The decision follows the Trump administration’s directive to take action against foreign governments targeting U.S. companies.
Beijing Puts Its Thumb on Panama Canal Deal
Beijing intervenes in the sale of the rights to operate the two parts of the Panama Canal, but there’s not much it can do, an expert says.
NY Businessman Sentenced for Harassing Dissident on Behalf of Chinese Regime
The defendant ‘threatened, harassed, and attempted to intimidate a U.S. resident and his family,' the FBI said.
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