news2shortsThe University of Maine System said it was found to be in compliance with federal and state laws, as well as NCAA rules that were changed following President Donald Trump’s executive order to prohibit trans women from women’s sports.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, said Friday that the state was returning more than $878 million to the federal government that it had been attempting to give back for the past few years during the Biden administration. DeSantis’ office informed the U.S. Treasury Department that $878,112,000 would be returned to the federal government. The … Read more
The two-time heavyweight champion, Olympic gold medalist and Hall of Fame boxer died Friday at age 76. He leaves behind a towering legacy Legendary boxer George Foreman dies aged 76 Continue reading…
Men’s tournament first round has been relatively tame March Madness predictions: which No 1 seeds will fall? Cheat sheet: highlights and how to win your bracket The calendar says it’s March. Most of the madness has been missing so far. There certainly have been upsets. Just ask the owners of the 99.9956% of brackets with … Read more
Offices investigated rights violations and oversaw citizenship, immigration and detention services The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Friday gutted three oversight offices by placing more than 100 workers on paid leave, a Trump administration official and two former officials said. The workers, including those in the DHS Office for Civil Rights and Civil … Read more
Some experts who have followed Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s career see a dissonance between his actions now as part of the Trump administration and his advocacy for freedom of expression as a senator.
Momodou Taal, dual citizen of the UK and Gambia, received email from homeland security days after filing lawsuit A Cornell University PhD student earlier this month sued the Trump administration seeking to stop the president’s order aimed at foreign students accused of “antisemitism”. Days later, lawyers at the justice department emailed to request that the … Read more
President Donald Trump said he’s not interested in showing “anybody” plans for how the U.S. would navigate a conflict with China after a New York Times report that SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s meeting at the Pentagon Friday included details about contingency plans for any war with Beijing. Trump told reporters Friday that Musk … Read more
The Justice Department is launching a criminal probe into a leak related to Tren de Aragua, the Venezuelan gang that has been a primary focus of the Trump administration’s mass deportation efforts. In a statement, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the DOJ was opening an investigation related “to the selective leak of inaccurate, but … Read more
Congressman says ‘unwavering’ support remains for Aukus from US Congress, administration and navy Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Democratic congressman Joe Courtney believes Donald Trump may “back off” from some of his sweeping tariffs, saying several US industries are among those barracking against them to the president. Courtney, an … Read more
