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Trump signs executive orders targeting colleges, plus schools’ equity efforts
By COLLIN BINKLEY and JOCELYN GECKERUpdated 7:44 PM CDT, April 23, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has ordered sharper scrutiny of America’s colleges and the accreditors that oversee them, part of his escalating campaign to end what he calls " wokeness ” and diversity efforts in education.
In a series of executive actions signed Wednesday, Trump targeted universities that he views as liberal adversaries to his political agenda. One order called for harder enforcement of a federal law requiring colleges to disclose their financial ties with foreign sources, while another called for a shakeup of the accrediting bodies that decide whether colleges can accept federal financial aid awarded to students.
Trump also ordered the Education Department to root out efforts to ensure equity in discipline in the nation’s K-12 schools. Previous guidance from Democratic administrations directed schools not to disproportionately punish underrepresented minorities such as Black and Native American students. The administration says equity efforts amount to racial discrimination.
Foreign money is at issue in clash with Harvard
Colleges’ financial ties with foreign sources have long been a concern among Republicans, especially ties with China and other countries with adversarial relationships with the U.S. It became a priority during Trump’s first term and reemerged last week as the White House grasped for leverage in its escalating battle with Harvard University. ...
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Trump says the U.S. and China are 'actively' discussing tariffs. Beijing says that's false.
Global concern is growing amid a U.S.-China standoff over high tariff levels that amount to a mutual trade embargo between the world’s two largest economies.
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Two major law firms urge judges to permanently block Trump's executive orders
Two major law firms have asked separate judges to permanently block President Donald Trump’s executive orders that were designed to punish them and harm their business operations.
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Analysis: ‘The Art of the Deal’ meets global reality | CNN Politics
“The Art of the Deal” gives an exhausting fly-on-the-wall account of a week in the life of Donald Trump the real-estate shark — portraying him incessantly on the phone with big business titans, cranking out deal after deal.
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In rare criticism of Putin, Trump urges the Russian leader to 'STOP!' after a deadly attack on Kyiv
President Donald Trump has offered rare criticism of Vladimir Putin, urging the Russian president to “STOP!”
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Furor over Trump's targeting of law firms heats up with court fight and ad campaign
As judges question the constitutionality of Donald Trump's targeting of law firms he dislikes, a liberal group is encouraging firms to "stop bending the knee."
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Tennessee board recommends that governor pardon country star Jelly Roll
The Tennessee Board of Parole has recommended a pardon for country music star Jelly Roll, a Nashville native who has spoken openly about his criminal history and what it has taken to overcome it.
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Trump offers private dinner to the top investors in his meme coin | CNN Politics
The value of President Donald Trump’s meme coin soared Wednesday after a website promoting it announced that some holders of the coin would receive an invitation to a private dinner with Trump – in a stark illustration of his family’s drive to profit off cryptocurrency while he serves in the...
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Trump says he won't 'play hardball' with China and expects tariff deal to happen 'pretty quickly'
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he isn't going to "play hardball" with China during tariff negotiations and believes a deal could be made "pretty quickly."
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China says there are no negotiations with the US over tariffs
China has denied U_S_ President Donald Trump’s assertion that the two sides were involved in active negotiations over tariffs, saying that any suggestion of progress in this matter was as groundless as “trying to catch the wind.”
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Americans sour on Trump's handling of the economy, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Americans elected Trump in hopes that he would fight inflation and boost the U.S. economy, but they are giving him poor marks for both, a new poll shows.
www.usatoday.com
International students stripped of legal status in the US are piling up wins in court
Some international students in the U.S. who have had their legal status terminated in recent weeks have found a measure of success in court, with federal judges around the country issuing orders to restore students’ status at least temporarily.
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Trump crypto soars as US president offers dinner to top holders
The meme coin's website says its 220 top investors will be invited to a gala event with the president.
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Trump says Zelenskyy is prolonging war in Ukraine by resisting calls to cede Crimea to Russia
President Donald Trump has again lashed out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump says Zelenskyy is prolonging the “killing field” after the Ukrainian leader pushed back on ceding Crimea to Russia as part of a potential peace plan.
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GOP Sen. Grassley gets another earful at Iowa town hall
Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley faced another room of heated constituents at a town hall in Northwood, Iowa, on Wednesday.
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Poll: Trump loses trust on the economy as 100-day mark nears
Most Americans now express opposition to Trump's tariffs and little confidence in his economic leadership, a shift since the election.
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Continue reading...Jeffries, Booker warn of "moment of moral urgency" at Capitol sit-in
Washington — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Cory Booker voiced their opposition to the Republican budget plan key to enacting President Trump's agenda as the sun rose on Sunday, holding a sit-in protest on the steps of the Capitol into the morning.
Shortly after 6 a.m., the pair began livestreaming their conversation, while Booker warned of a "moment of moral urgency" as Congress is set to return from a two-week recess on Monday. The New Jersey Democrat pledged to sit and discuss the coming fight for "a good number of hours."...
Continue reading...Shortly after 6 a.m., the pair began livestreaming their conversation, while Booker warned of a "moment of moral urgency" as Congress is set to return from a two-week recess on Monday. The New Jersey Democrat pledged to sit and discuss the coming fight for "a good number of hours."...
Transcript: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 27, 2025
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 27, 2025.
MARGARET BRENNAN: We go now to Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov. Good morning, Minister Lavrov, I want to ask you about what happened in Kyiv. There was a large Russian attack on that capital city about one o'clock in the morning. President Trump has said publicly, the Russian strikes are not necessary and very bad timing. "Vladimir, STOP!" was his quote. What...
Continue reading...MARGARET BRENNAN: We go now to Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov. Good morning, Minister Lavrov, I want to ask you about what happened in Kyiv. There was a large Russian attack on that capital city about one o'clock in the morning. President Trump has said publicly, the Russian strikes are not necessary and very bad timing. "Vladimir, STOP!" was his quote. What...
Trump's First 100 Days: Gitmo took early role in deportations prior to El Salvador prison deal
America’s most notorious federal prison, a terrorist detention facility at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, took center stage for a short period in the early days of President Donald Trump’s first 100 days, when the administration began sending some of the "worst of the worst" criminal illegal aliens there.
Also known as "Gitmo," Guantánamo is a 45-square-mile high-security naval base in Cuba and houses some of America’s most deadly enemies, including the al-Qaeda terrorists responsible for the 9/11 terror attacks.
In one of the first moves of his second...
Continue reading...Also known as "Gitmo," Guantánamo is a 45-square-mile high-security naval base in Cuba and houses some of America’s most deadly enemies, including the al-Qaeda terrorists responsible for the 9/11 terror attacks.
In one of the first moves of his second...
Americans vent disappointment with Trump ahead of his 100-day mark, especially on tariffs
Americans are delivering a negative verdict on President Donald Trump’s performance as he nears the 100-day mark of his second term, according to a new NBC News Stay Tuned Poll, powered by SurveyMonkey. That includes a sharp divide on his handling of immigration, long his strongest issue in polls, and deep disapproval of Trump’s tariffs.
Overall, the results show a majority of American adults — 55% — disapprove of the way Trump is handling his job as president, while 45% approve. What’s more, the vehemence of the opposition outweighs the intensity...
Continue reading...Overall, the results show a majority of American adults — 55% — disapprove of the way Trump is handling his job as president, while 45% approve. What’s more, the vehemence of the opposition outweighs the intensity...
Poll: Trump first 100 days seen as bringing big changes, too much tariff focus
Is 100 days enough time to evaluate this president? His supporters generally don't think so, but others do — perhaps because most Americans think President Trump is already making major changes to how the government — and the U.S. economy — work.
Those opening days, in public opinion terms, have been marked by Mr. Trump's continued support from a loyal base of supporters, but also a widespread and growing belief among others that the administration is focused too much on tariffs and not enough on lowering prices. That's weighing on his approval...
Continue reading...Those opening days, in public opinion terms, have been marked by Mr. Trump's continued support from a loyal base of supporters, but also a widespread and growing belief among others that the administration is focused too much on tariffs and not enough on lowering prices. That's weighing on his approval...
SCOOP: Dolly Parton symphony concert heads to DC's Kennedy Center in event 'no one will want to miss'
FIRST ON FOX: The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., will host symphony concerts featuring the music and life of American icon Dolly Parton this summer, Fox News Digital has learned.
"The threads of my life are woven together through my songs. That’s why the project, Threads: My Songs In Symphony, is so special to me," Parton said in the Kennedy Center's announcement of the show, which was first exclusively shared with Fox Digital on Sunday. "It’s about sharing my music and my musical journey with audiences in a new way."
The concert, called...
Continue reading..."The threads of my life are woven together through my songs. That’s why the project, Threads: My Songs In Symphony, is so special to me," Parton said in the Kennedy Center's announcement of the show, which was first exclusively shared with Fox Digital on Sunday. "It’s about sharing my music and my musical journey with audiences in a new way."
The concert, called...
SCOOP: Republicans roll out $69B funding plan for new CBP agents, building border wall in Trump budget bill
FIRST ON FOX: House Republicans are carving out $68.8 billion for President Donald Trump’s border wall and to hire more agents in the field amid talks on a massive bill to advance the commander-in-chief’s agenda.
While Trump spent much of his first term focused on a physical barrier between the U.S. and Mexico, the legislation now under consideration seeks to modernize the task with $46.5 billion for an integrated "border barrier system," according to details first viewed by Fox News Digital. It would incorporate physical fencing along with updated...
Continue reading...While Trump spent much of his first term focused on a physical barrier between the U.S. and Mexico, the legislation now under consideration seeks to modernize the task with $46.5 billion for an integrated "border barrier system," according to details first viewed by Fox News Digital. It would incorporate physical fencing along with updated...
Wisconsin judge threatens courtroom boycott over Hannah Dugan arrest
A Wisconsin judge is threatening not to hold court in protest of federal authorities arresting her fellow judge Hannah Dugan last week.
Judge Monica Isham made the announcement in an email to judges across the state on Saturday. Her email, titled "Guidance Requested or I Refuse to Hold Court," made clear she had no intention of working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
"If there is no guidance for us and no support for us, I will refuse to hold court in Branch 2 in Sawyer County. I will not put myself or my staff who may feel...
Continue reading...Judge Monica Isham made the announcement in an email to judges across the state on Saturday. Her email, titled "Guidance Requested or I Refuse to Hold Court," made clear she had no intention of working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
"If there is no guidance for us and no support for us, I will refuse to hold court in Branch 2 in Sawyer County. I will not put myself or my staff who may feel...
Drag Race and Pose star Jiggly Caliente dies aged 44
The drag performer had part of her leg amputated on Thursday after a "severe infection", her family says.
Continue reading...Thousands line Rome's streets as Pope Francis laid to rest after Vatican funeral
World leaders and royalty joined 400,000 people for the funeral mass and procession.
Continue reading...Campgrounds, visitor centers at federal lakes closing amid Trump's budget cuts
Campgrounds, boat ramps and other facilities in at least 30 locations at federal lakes in six states will be closed in mid-May.
Continue reading...Why this Conclave means it's harder than ever to predict the next Pope
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Continue reading...'Number of people' dead after car driven into crowd in Canada, police say
A number of people have been killed and injured in an incident at a street festival in Vancouver, police say.
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