Environmental lawyers preparing for Trump showdown

Nichola Groom and Valerie Volcovici  |  Reuters April 22 (Reuters) – U.S. environmental groups say they are hiring lawyers and preparing for a major legal showdown with President Donald Trump’s administration over its rapid-fire and sweeping efforts to sidestep federal regulations on oil, gas and coal development. The preparations will pose a test for the … Read more

Antisemitic incidents hit all-time high per annual ADL report

Annual report shows antisemitic incidents continue to increase since the Oct. 7 2023 attacks on Israel. Gazans march in largest anti-Hamas protests since war with Israel began Thousands in the Gaza Strip marched in anti-Hamas demonstrations, the largest since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks triggered the ongoing war with Israel. CBC English Incidents of antisemitism … Read more

Trump administration threatens to pull funding from Harvard: Read text

Trump freezes Harvard funding after university rejects demands President Donald Trump has threatened to freeze federal funding for multiple elite universities if they do not adhere to his demands. The Trump administration’s dispute with Harvard University began on April 11, when representatives from multiple federal agencies sent the university a letter accusing it of violating … Read more

Kennedy to announce artificial food dye ban

HHS planning studies on autism spectrum disorder, RFK Jr. says Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the agency plans to study possible environmental links to autism spectrum disorder. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be delivering on a campaign promise to ban artificial food dyes by announcing the phasing out … Read more

Why are flags at half-staff? Trump issues order after pope’s death

Pope Francis cause of death: Stroke, irreversible heart failure Pope Francis died of a stroke and irreversible heart failure. It was announced by Vatican doctor Andrea Arcangeli in a death certificate. Following the news of Pope Francis’ death on Monday morning, President Donald Trump addressed the annual White House Easter Egg Roll honoring the late … Read more

Harvard sues Trump administration over attacks on school funding

Trump freezes Harvard funding after university rejects demands President Donald Trump has threatened to freeze federal funding for multiple elite universities if they do not adhere to his demands. Harvard University sued the Trump administration Monday, alleging it unlawfully threatened the school’s “academic independence” and “pathbreaking research.” The lawsuit comes after the Trump administration announced … Read more