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Elon Musk officially leaves Trump administration role

Musk bids farewell to White House after doge stint

Elon Musk slams Trump’s big spending bill on exit

Elon Musk officially departs from the Trump administration after months leading government cost-cutting efforts. His exit follows public criticism of the administration's massive spending bill and internal frustrations.

US court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs plan

Federal court halts Trump global tariffs overreach

Court says Trump exceeded authority with tariffs

A federal trade court blocks President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs imposed under emergency powers, ruling the president exceeded his legal authority. This marks a major setback for Trump's trade agenda.

Marco Rubio vows to revoke visas of Chinese students

US to aggressively revoke Chinese student visas

Rubio announces crackdown on Chinese student visas

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces plans to aggressively revoke visas of Chinese students with ties to the Communist Party or studying critical fields, escalating immigration restrictions.

Trump commutes Chicago gang leader Larry Hoover’s sentence

Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley pardoned by Trump

President Trump pardons and commutes sentences for notable figures including Chicago gang leader Larry Hoover and reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, continuing his controversial clemency streak.

China launches asteroid sample return mission

Chinese spacecraft aims to collect asteroid specimens

China's tight grip expands into space exploration

China extends its space ambitions with a successful launch of a mission to retrieve samples from an asteroid, marking a significant advancement in its extraterrestrial exploration capabilities.

Israeli PM confirms Hamas leader Sinwar killed

Netanyahu announces death of top Hamas leader

Israel claims Hamas Gaza chief Sinwar dead

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirms that Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar has been killed, a significant strike amid ongoing tensions and military operations in Gaza.

Federal courts block Trump’s tariff overreach

Judge strikes down Trump global tariffs as unlawful

U.S. trade court rejects Trump’s emergency tariffs

Legal challenges pile up against President Trump as federal courts rule his tariff policies illegal, dealing a blow to his unilateral trade measures under emergency powers.

Trump administration to return deported Guatemalan migrant

US moves to fly back migrant illegally deported to Mexico

Administration caves on returning wrongfully deported migrant

The Trump administration works to return a Guatemalan migrant who was deported without due process, marking a shift after previously resisting court orders related to similar cases.

Nvidia posts strong Q1 earnings despite export curbs

Nvidia revenue jumps 70 percent led by AI demand

Nvidia shares rise on better-than-expected earnings

Nvidia beats earnings expectations despite export controls impacting sales in China, continuing to benefit from the global artificial intelligence boom and strong data center demand.

FBI probes targeted violence against Christians in Seattle

Christian rallies attacked in Seattle; FBI investigates

FBI investigates religious violence amid Seattle clashes

FBI launches investigation into possible targeted violence against Christian groups in Seattle following clashes with leftist activists, highlighting tensions in local communities.

DOJ investigates California transgender sports policy

Federal probe launched over CA trans athlete rules

Trump DOJ backs lawsuit challenging California’s policy on trans athletes

Justice Department opens probe into California over transgender athlete policies, examining possible violations of federal discrimination laws concerning participation in women's sports.

South Korea central bank cuts rates to boost economy

Dovish rate cut by South Korea ahead of snap election

South Korea slashes interest rates amid sluggish growth

South Korea's central bank cuts borrowing costs again to support its slowing economy amid political turmoil and external pressures including tariffs from the Trump administration.

Judge: Trump's deportation of pro-Palestinian student unconstitutional

Federal judge halts Trump’s immigration move against activist

U.S. judge rules against Trump deportation of Mahmoud Khalil

Federal judge rules Trump administration likely violated Constitution in effort to deport pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, adding to legal challenges over immigration policies.

Trump nominates former defense lawyer Emil Bove to appeals court

Trump picks Emil Bove for lifetime judicial appointment

Controversial Trump nominee Emil Bove named to 3rd Circuit

President Trump nominates Emil Bove, his former defense attorney, to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, sparking controversy due to Bove's close ties and combative style.

MIT closes DEI office amid Trump administration probe

Massachusetts Tech shuts DEI division following review

Massachusetts Institute of Technology shuts down its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion office after a comprehensive assessment lasting 18 months, reflecting growing backlash against DEI policies.

Trump slams Harvard, demands foreign enrollment cap

Trump declares Harvard ‘getting their ass kicked’ in legal fight

Harvard legal battle highlights Trump’s aggressive stance

Trump intensifies legal battles with Harvard University over enrollment and research policies, threatening to cap foreign student admissions and defund the institution in an escalating feud.

Trump administration cancels nearly $600M Moderna bird flu contract

Federal government halts Moderna vaccine deals amid policy changes

HHS pulls funding for bird flu vaccine development

The Trump administration cancels multimillion-dollar contracts with Moderna for bird flu vaccines, reflecting a significant shift in pandemic preparedness strategies.

DOJ sues North Carolina over voter roll maintenance failures

Trump administration targets NC elections board in lawsuit

Federal suit challenges NC elections board over voter lists

Justice Department sues North Carolina Elections Board over alleged failures in maintaining accurate voter rolls and complying with federal law, intensifying scrutiny of state election integrity.

Musk slams ‘big, beautiful bill’ as massive spending spree

Senate GOP threatens to sink Trump’s tax cut bill

Congressional infighting clouds future of Trump’s mega bill

Trump’s House-passed ‘big, beautiful bill’ faces political challenges and criticism from prominent allies including Elon Musk and Senate Republicans, who warn it risks being sunk over spending concerns.

Judges block Trump’s unilateral tariffs, citing constitutional limits

Federal court slashes Trump’s immigration enforcement powers

Federal courts and judges increasingly rule against Trump’s unilateral policies, including tariffs and immigration measures, highlighting ongoing legal pushback against the administration’s executive actions.

Trump’s pardon spree includes ex-reps and political cronies

Trump pardons former Army officer convicted over COVID refusal

Political fallout grows over Trump’s broad grant of pardons

Multiple legal and political controversies surround Trump's pardoning sprees, including pardons for political allies and controversial figures, drawing criticism for potential abuse of executive clemency.

Illinois bans police ticketing for minor school misbehavior

Illinois legislators ban police from ticketing and fining students for minor school infractions, ending a practice critics say harmed disadvantaged youth and students of color.

South Korea prepares for snap presidential election amid crisis

Record early voting in South Korea’s turbulent election

Political upheaval shakes South Korea ahead of vote

South Korea heads for a snap presidential election amidst political turmoil accompanied by economic headwinds, with early voting records being set and debates on the country's future direction.

US to restrict visas for foreign officials censoring Americans

Visa bans for foreign officials complicit in censorship announced

State Dept. targets foreign nationals undermining American speech

United States plans to restrict visas to foreign officials and nationals involved in censoring Americans, and aggressively revoke Chinese student visas with ties to the Communist Party or critical fields.

Federal court stops Trump’s emergency tariff orders

Trade court says Trump lacked authority for ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs

Federal courts repeatedly block Trump's efforts to impose tariffs and trade restrictions nationwide under emergency powers, raising constitutional questions about executive authority.