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Columbia bans face masks in protests and acquiesces to other Trump administration demands
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The Law Firm Paul Weiss Chooses Cowardice In Confrontation With Trump: A great menace stalks the land. Now is the time to ask, what side are you on?
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Quick Glance: Trump and Paul Weiss: DEI Practices Abandoned
- Donald Trump rescinded an order that revoked the security clearances of law firm Paul Weiss.
- As part of the agreement, Paul Weiss committed to $40 million in pro bono services and to eliminate DEI considerations from its hiring practices.
- The firm had already lost clients due to previous Trump orders threatening their contracts.
- Trump's actions against DEI initiatives also impact other firms like Covington & Burling and Perkins Coie.
Judge vows to ‘get to the bottom’ of whether Trump administration violated deportation flight order
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5208228-trump-administration-alien-enemies/
Quick Glance: Judge Rebukes Trump Administration Over Deportation Flight Information
- A federal judge criticized the Trump administration's response regarding Venezuelan deportation flight details as insufficient and evasive of court obligations.
- Judge James Boasberg ordered the administration to provide an update from someone directly involved by Friday and a written explanation of compliance by Tuesday.
- The Justice Department claimed it complied with Boasberg's written order but argued the oral directive was irrelevant since the flights had already left U.S. territory.
- Boasberg expressed skepticism towards the government's arguments, while the White House asserted the president's authority to make deportation decisions.
Musk on Pentagon leakers: ‘They will be found’ : Tech billionaire and President Trump’s close adviser Elon Musk said the individuals who are leaking “maliciously ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/5208103-musk-trump-pentagon-leakers-news-outlets/
Quick Glance: Trump Rejects Reports on Musk and War Plans
- President Trump dismissed reports that Elon Musk was briefed on U.S. military plans for a potential war with China.
- Trump emphasized that such information should not be shared with anyone, especially businesspeople with interests in China.
- Musk, who holds a top-secret security clearance, met with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, raising speculation about the meeting's contents.
- Hegseth described the meeting as 'fantastic' and praised Musk, but did not disclose any details about their discussions.
Donald Trump say war plans shouldn't be shared with Elon Musk as billionaire makes Pentagon visit
abc.net.au/news/2025-03-22/elon-musk-visits-the-pentagon-as-trump-vows-to-not-share-plans/105084232
The latest on Trump’s government overhaul and legal battle over deportation flights
cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-administration-presidency-news-03-21-2025/
Trump Shuts Down 3 Watchdog Agencies Overseeing Immigration Crackdown: The move comes as the Trump administration ramps up its deportation campaign ...
nytimes.com/2025/03/21/us/politics/trump-civil-rights-homeland-security-deportations.html
Trump topples civil rights offices at DHS: The Department of Homeland Security on Friday eliminated numerous civil rights offices, ending oversight of its ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/5208342-dhs-eliminates-civil-rights-office/
Billionaire Trump Official Says Missing Social Security Checks Are No Big Deal: Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick suggested on a podcast that anyone who would ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/howard-lutnick-missing-social-security-checks-1235301307/
Quick Glance: Lutnick Claims Seniors Wouldn't Mind Missing Benefits
- Howard Lutnick, the Commerce Secretary, stated that seniors would not be concerned if they did not receive a Social Security check for one month.
- He suggested that stopping payments could help identify fraudsters, as they would be the ones making the most noise.
- A survey indicated that 77% of retirees rely on Social Security, while only 15% are not dependent on it.
- Lutnick's comments coincided with a warning from the Social Security Administration's acting director about potential operational shutdowns due to court rulings.
Voice of America staff sue Trump administration for shutting down network: Six Voice of America journalists and a director at its parent agency have sued the ...
npr.org/2025/03/21/nx-s1-5336351/voice-of-america-trump-lawsuit-kari-lake-voa
MSNBC.com Mar 21
The Bidens want back in : Former President Joe Biden has told some Democratic leaders he’ll raise funds, campaign and do anything else necessary for Democrats to ...
nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/bidens-want-back-in-rcna196956
Hillary Clinton: Trump administration ‘has thrown in its lot with the autocrats’: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told an audience in Berlin, Germany ...
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Contributor: Capitulation to Trump spells inordinate danger: President Trump's illegal actions against Columbia University and disfavored law firms must be ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2025-03-21/paul-weiss-perkins-coie-columbia-university-trump-executive-order
AOC and Bernie Slam Trump Admin’s ‘Disdain’ for Working People at Packed Rallies: Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez bashed the Trump ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/aoc-bernie-sanders-slam-trump-disdain-working-people-1235300920/
Quick Glance: Ocasio-Cortez and Sanders Rally Democrats
- Ocasio-Cortez and Sanders criticized both Trump and their own party, calling for stronger support for the working class.
- They urged voters to back Democrats committed to social justice and a populist agenda.
- Frustration over the Democrats' passive response to Trump was evident, especially following Schumer's support for a Republican funding bill.
- Ocasio-Cortez faced pressure from colleagues to consider a potential primary challenge against Schumer in 2028.
Merkley launches DOGE whistleblower portal: Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) launched a whistleblower portal to document President Trump’s Department of Government ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/5208533-merkley-doge-whistleblower-portal/
CBS News 13h
Tesla trade-ins spike amid anti-Elon Musk backlash, Edmunds data shows: More motorists are trading in their used Teslas for other vehicles, as the Musk-owned car ...
cbsnews.com/news/tesla-trade-ins-record-high-musk-backlash/
Trump Administration Halts Funding for Legal Representation of Migrant Children: The decision could force thousands of minors who crossed the border alone to go ...
nytimes.com/2025/03/21/us/migrant-children-legal-representation-funding.html
Judges stand firm as Trump ramps up attacks on judiciary: Several federal judges expressed frustration this week with how President Donald Trump’s administration ...
nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/judges-stand-firm-trump-ramps-attacks-judiciary-rcna197287
Exclusive: FBI scales back staffing, tracking of domestic terrorism probes, sources say
reuters.com/world/us/fbi-scales-back-staffing-tracking-domestic-terrorism-probes-sources-say-2025-03-21/
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Judge rebukes Justice Dept., raises due process questions in Alien Enemies Act deportation case
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Columbia Concedes to Trump’s Demands After Federal Funds Are Stripped: The administration has moved to cut $400 million in federal funding to the university ...
nytimes.com/2025/03/21/nyregion/columbia-response-trump-demands.html
Trump Live Updates: Elon Musk, Deportation Hearing and Education Dept. News
nytimes.com/live/2025/03/21/us/trump-news/rump-administration-weighs-economic-aid-for-farmers-affected-by-tariffs
He Sued Trump Over Free Speech. Then ICE Demanded He Turn Himself In.: Cornell student Momodou Taal’s lawyers said the demand was “retribution” for his lawsuit ...
theintercept.com/2025/03/21/trump-free-speech-lawsuit-ice-momodou-taal/
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The Spiraling Costs of America First : The far-reaching consequences of the Trump administration’s Ukraine policy are rippling out across the globe.
cepa.org/article/the-spiraling-costs-of-america-first/
SBA to cut about 2,700 jobs while Trump announces it will take over handling of student loans
pbs.org/newshour/politics/sba-to-cut-about-2700-jobs-while-trump-announces-it-will-take-over-handling-of-student-loans
Amtrak CEO steps down amid Musk calls to privatize: Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner said Wednesday he would resign from his post in an effort to resolve concerns from ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/5204023-amtrak-ceo-resigns/
Quick Glance: Amtrak CEO Resigns Amid Privatization Threats
- Stephen Gardner, CEO of Amtrak, abruptly announced his resignation following implications of privatization from Trump and Musk.
- Gardner, who had been in the role since 2022 and held various leadership positions prior, stated that his resignation was to maintain Amtrak's trust with the administration.
- The Trump administration has previously pressured Amtrak, leading to reductions in federal support.
- Despite record ridership and expansion plans, Amtrak faces ongoing challenges from calls for privatization.
What we know about the case of detained Georgetown professor Badar Khan Suri: The Indian national and postdoctoral fellow is the latest scholar detained or ...
npr.org/2025/03/21/nx-s1-5336173/immigration-georgetown-university-professor
Quick Glance: Court Halts Deportation of Georgetown Researcher
- A US court has halted the deportation of Badar Khan Suri, a researcher at Georgetown University, who was detained by immigration authorities.
- Suri is accused of spreading Hamas propaganda and having ties to a suspected terrorist, allegations denied by his lawyer and employer.
- The judge ruled that Suri cannot be removed from the US until a contrary order is issued.
- These accusations come amid a wave of investigations into foreign students and academics linked to pro-Palestinian protests.
CBS News Mar 20
Judge temporarily blocks DOGE access to sensitive Social Security Administration systems
cbsnews.com/news/doge-social-security-administration-judge-blocks/
Quick Glance: Federal Judge Blocks DOGE Team from Social Security Access
- A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order preventing Elon Musk's DOGE team from accessing personal data from the Social Security Administration.
- Judge Ellen Lipton Hollander criticized the DOGE initiative as a 'fishing expedition' and demanded justification for the need for sensitive information access.
- The ruling prohibits all related agents and employees from granting access to personal data and requires the deletion of data previously accessed.
- A coalition of unions and retirees filed the lawsuit to protect the personal information of Americans.
Green Card Holders Warned Against Leaving the United States: "The revocation of green cards without giving an opportunity to prove lawful status.. ...
newsweek.com/green-cards-immigration-border-cbp-dhs-warning-leave-country-risk-2047844
Quick Glance: Germany's Travel Advisory for the U.S.
- Germany updated its travel advice for the U.S. following the detention of several German nationals at the border.
- The Foreign Ministry stated that having a visa or ESTA does not guarantee entry into the U.S.
- Officials emphasized that this advisory is not an official travel warning, and the final entry decision rests with U.S. border authorities.
- Travelers are advised to carry proof of their return journey, as there are no legal recourses against entry denials.
CBS News Mar 21
Dismantling Department of Education could cause chaos for Americans with student loans, experts warn
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Quick Glance: Trump Shifts Student Loans and Special Needs Programs
- President Trump announced the immediate transfer of federal student loan management and special needs programs to other federal agencies.
- The student loan portfolio, managing approximately $1.6 trillion for about 43 million borrowers, will now be overseen by the Small Business Administration.
- Legal challenges regarding this transfer arise as these responsibilities are protected by law and may require Congressional approval.
- Experts have raised concerns that this restructuring could fundamentally change how support is provided to children with disabilities.
Trump administration halts funding for legal aid for migrant children: "It's sad," said the head of a legal group that represents migrant children.
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Using funding to ‘force concessions’ threatens institutions, Princeton president says
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Kevin O’Leary: Walz’s Tesla stock quip ‘beyond stupid’: Investor Kevin O’Leary slammed Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) over his joke about Elon Musk and Tesla stock ...
thehill.com/business/5205453-kevin-oleary-walz-tesla-stock/
Memo: Trump told AG Pam Bondi to target law firms that challenge him: President Donald Trump in a memo told AG Pam Bondi to report "frivolous" lawsuits against ...
businessinsider.com/donald-trump-attorney-general-memo-identify-target-law-firms-2025-3
The Trump administration is descending into authoritarianism: From media to culture and the arts to the refusal to abide by court orders, we’re nearing ‘Defcon 1 ...
theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2025/mar/22/trump-administration-authoritarianism
'Incredibly troublesome': Judge grills DOJ over alleged gang member deportations: Trump last Saturday invoked the Alien Enemies Act to deport noncitizens.
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Georgetown, Columbia and Brown scholars targeted for deportation by Trump administration
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Heat from Trump administration puts higher education leaders in ‘terrible position’ with so much at stake
cnn.com/2025/03/21/us/university-leaders-columbia-trump-cuts/
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Trump Melts Down Over How Much Power President Elon Musk Has: Elon Musk is reportedly getting a Pentagon briefing on China.
newrepublic.com/post/193014/donald-trump-elon-musk-defense-briefing-china
Meet the cost-cutting engineer who runs the day-to-day operations of DOGE and is a ‘blind servant’ to Musk
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/doge-steve-davis-elon-musk-b2718981.html
Nationwide injunctions are central to Trump's feud with judges. Here's what to know
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What We Know About the Venezuelan Men Deported to El Salvador by Trump: Many of the men, including Jerce Barrios, have no criminal records, and some gang ...
time.com/7270418/venezuela-deported-reyes-barrios/
Law experts raise alarms over police action in DOGE Institute of Peace dispute: Washington, D.C., police were in an awkward position during this week's standoff ...
npr.org/2025/03/20/nx-s1-5332193/why-d-c-police-sided-with-doge-institute-of-peace-standoff
Judge halts Georgetown scholar’s removal from US until further court order: A federal judge on Thursday blocked the Trump administration from removing ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5206329-judge-georgetown-suri-trump-immigration-crackdown-deportation-palestinians/
Trump administration takes steps to expand Arctic drilling, including in contentious wildlife refuge
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5205995-trump-administration-arctic-drilling/
The New Republic Mar 20
Judge Kicks DOGE Out of Social Security in Huge Blow to Elon Musk: Musk has been working to gut the Social Security Administration.
newrepublic.com/post/192997/judge-doge-social-security-elon-musk
International Day of Forests arrives amid concerns over Trump's sweeping logging agenda
npr.org/2025/03/21/g-s1-55185/international-day-of-forests-arrives-amid-concerns-over-trumps-sweeping-logging-agenda
Taliban releases US detainee George Glezmann in Trump administration deal: Glezmann is the third US citizen released by the Taliban since January ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/20/taliban-releases-us-detainee-george-glezmann-in-trump-administration-deal
‘Lunatic’: Trump’s long history of abusing judges who oppose him: From ‘radical lunatic’, to ‘unhinged’ and ‘unfair’, Trump never holds back when showing ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/20/lunatic-trumps-long-history-of-abusing-judges-who-oppose-him
CBS News Mar 20
Here are the names of the Venezuelans deported by the U.S. to El Salvador: CBS News has obtained an internal government list of the names of the Venezuelans the ...
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Quick Glance: Revealing the Venezuelans Deported to El Salvador
- The U.S. government deported 238 Venezuelan men to El Salvador, accusing them of being part of the Tren de Aragua gang.
- These deportations sparked a legal battle in the U.S. over the legality of Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act.
- Deportees were placed under strict conditions in El Salvador's CECOT prison, with families unaware of their deportation until after the fact.
- CBS News published the names of those deported, leaving questions about their imprisonment duration and family communication unresolved.
Elon Musk Issued Impeachment Warning: Musk received a warning from a top pollster that calling for the impeachment of judges he disagreed with was an unpopular ...
newsweek.com/elon-musk-impeachment-warning-judges-2047744
Trump says crypto will ‘unleash an explosion of economic growth’: President Trump offered praise for the crypto world Thursday, suggesting the industry will ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/5205346-trump-says-crypto-will-unleash-an-explosion-of-economic-growth/
People named in JFK assassination documents are not happy their personal information was released
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Why a DOJ prosecutor resigned, telling coworkers and bosses 'you serve no man': Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Sean Murphy resigned from the Department of ...
npr.org/2025/03/20/nx-s1-5330879/trump-justice-doj-prosecutor-resignation-jan-6
For Veterans Fired by Trump, the Sense of Betrayal Runs Deep: Donald Trump's cuts across the federal workforce include many veterans—some of whom were later ...
time.com/7270148/trump-veterans-va-fired/
Fired, rehired and baffled: Confusion reigns for thousands of reinstated federal workers
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/fired-rehired-baffled-confusion-reigns-thousands-reinstated-federal-wo-rcna197235
Elon Musk's Daughter Condemns Work With Trump: 'Cartoonishly Evil': Vivian Jenna Wilson condemned her father's work with Trump, describing Elon Musk as ...
newsweek.com/elon-musk-daughter-vivian-wilson-donald-trump-evil-2048441
CBS News Mar 20
Trump has called for a judge to be impeached. What to know — and why removal is unlikely
cbsnews.com/news/donald-trump-federal-judge-impeachment/
Why “Constitutional Crisis” Fails to Capture Trump’s Attack on the Rule of Law: Isaac Chotiner interviews the law professor Samuel R. Bagenstos about the Trump ...
newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/why-constitutional-crisis-fails-to-capture-trumps-attack-on-the-rule-of-law
President Trump signs order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education: President Trump ordered the dismantling the Department of Education ...
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/03/20/trump-signs-executive-order-eliminate-education-department/82569220007/
Georgetown researcher arrest escalates Trump speech crackdown, scholars say: Georgetown fellow Badar Khan Suri, an Indian citizen, was targeted over his personal ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/20/georgetown-researcher-arrest-escalates-trump-speech-crackdown-scholars-say
Trump officials circulate plan to overhaul US foreign assistance : Trump administration officials are proposing new plans to overhaul how America gives out ...
thehill.com/homenews/5205429-trump-administration-foreign-assistance/
4 Ways Trump Is Going After Legal Immigrants: Trump campaigned on deporting illegal immigrants. But now he’s attempting to restrict legal immigration too by ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/4-ways-trump-is-going-after-legal-immigrants.html
Tesla becomes cultural flashpoint: 🔴 Plus: DOGE runs into GOP resistance{beacon}Tesla emerges as cultural flashpoint in DOGE era ELON MUSK’s flagship electric ...
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Trump administration’s standoff with federal court over deportation order continues
pbs.org/newshour/show/trump-administrations-standoff-with-federal-court-over-deportation-order-continues
Trump administration extends deadline for NYC to end congestion pricing: "Continued noncompliance will not be taken lightly," Sean Duffy said.
abcnews.go.com/US/trump-administration-extends-nyc-congestion-pricing-deadline/story
Federal cuts impact plans to grow Texas grid; advanced energy options face delays
kxan.com/energy-crossroads/federal-cuts-impact-plans-to-grow-texas-grid-advanced-energy-options-face-delays/
Trump Administration Sends a New Group of Migrants to Guantánamo Bay: Officials have said most of the people sent to the U.S. base are members of a Venezuelan ...
nytimes.com/2025/03/20/us/politics/more-migrants-guantanamo-bay.html
Pence’s advocacy group finds its footing in Trump’s second term: Former Vice President Mike Pence’s advocacy organization, Advancing American Freedom ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/5204270-pence-advocacy-group-advancing-american-freedom/
A Warning for Columbia University: Surrendering to the Trump administration’s $400 million ransom demand would be a disaster for higher education and for the ...
theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2025/03/columbia-university-trump-funding/682127/
Trump Administration Rescinds Ban On "Segregated Facilities" In Federal Contracts | Essence
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