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'Thank you for your service': Trump administration puts USAID staff on leave
In a brief note posted on the international development agency's website, almost all employees were told they would be put on leave. The note ended with the words, “Thank you for your service.”
FBI gives Justice details on employees who worked Jan. 6 cases, FBI agents sue
The details on FBI employees comes in response to a Justice Department memo last week, asking for names of all current and former FBI personnel who worked on Jan. 6 cases or the prosecution of Hamas leaders.
A guide to what the U.S. Education Department does (and doesn't) do
The department tracks student achievement, manages college financial aid and sends K-12 schools money to support students with disabilities and lower-income communities, among other things.
Trump says he wants the U.S. to take ownership of the Gaza Strip
President Trump and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu met Tuesday at the White House where Trump floated the idea of the U.S. taking ownership of the Gaza Strip and redeveloping the territory.
Target is sued for 'defrauding' shareholders about DEI
Target has been sued for allegedly concealing the risks of its diversity and social initiatives, leading to a backlash that caused customers to flee and the stock price of the Minneapolis-based retailer to plummet.
Trump administration launches investigation into U of M on antisemitism reports
The U.S. Department of Education announced Monday it is opening investigations into five universities – including the University of Minnesota – where the agency says “widespread antisemitism harassment” has been reported.
How Trump’s pledge to punish South Africa reflects Musk’s criticism of his homeland
U.S. President Donald Trump says he will cut all funding to South Africa over what he called a massive human rights violation. It’s a move that reflects South African-born Elon Musk’s repeated claims over the years that authorities in the country he grew up in are anti-white and even encouraging the killing of white people.
‘We’re not just playing defense’: Minnesota elected leaders push back on federal rush to end DEI
President Donald Trump has moved swiftly to erase diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in federal agencies and programs. However, elected leaders in Minnesota say they won’t scale back similar policies at the moment.
‘Beyond betrayal.’ Venezuelans in Florida are angry at Trump immigration policy
Trump's decision to remove Temporary Protected Status means more than 500,000 Venezuelans may be forced to leave the U.S. Venezuelan Americans, many of whom voted for Trump, call it a betrayal.