News on this topic
More articles on this subject
Trump pledges to deport Haitians in Ohio city if elected: The city for days has found itself at the center of a social media maelstrom after right-wing agitators ...
reuters.com/world/us/biden-says-attacks-haitian-immigrants-have-stop-2024-09-13/
Trump pledges to deport Haitians in Ohio city if elected
Harvard University sues Trump administration for blocking foreign student enrolment
bbc.com/news/articles/cje7ledqvyqo
Harvard University sues Trump administration for blocking foreign student ...
Preview image from newsweek.com
Photo: newsweek.com · view article
HKUST Extends Unconditional Offers to Harvard Students
HKUST pledges swift admissions and support for Harvard international students amid U.S. visa restrictions effective 2025-26 academic year.
Key Facts3h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
  • HKUST announced unconditional admissions to Harvard international students affected by the U.S. government's enrollment restrictions.

  • The university committed to expedited application processes, credit transfers, and visa and housing assistance to ease student transitions.
  • "Diversity fuels creativity and progress. We are prepared to welcome Harvard students into our community, offering them the resources and vibrant environment needed to thrive in their fields."— Guo Yike, the provost at HKUST, said in a statement.
  • The U.S. revoked Harvard's certification to enroll foreign students starting in the 2025-26 academic year, impacting over 6,700 students.

  • This action reflects escalating tensions between Harvard and the U.S. administration, resulting in legal battles and financial risks.
From prison to Paris: Trump appoints new ambassador to France: Kushner's mission extends beyond diplomacy – and his past is nearly impossible to ignore.
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/from-prison-to-paris-trump-appoints-new-ambassador-to-france/
From prison to Paris: Trump appoints new ambassador to France
Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Bar International Students at Harvard: Harvard sued and asked for a restraining order less than 24 hours after the Trump ...
nytimes.com/2025/05/23/us/harvard-sues-trump-international-students-garber.html
Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Bar International Students at Harvard
Trump tells Apple to build iPhones in U.S. or pay 25% tariff: It's a dramatic escalation with the tech giant, which was reportedly planning to move production ...
axios.com/2025/05/23/trump-tariff-apple-iphone
Trump tells Apple to build iPhones in U.S. or pay 25% tariff
Preview image from n-tv.de
Photo: n-tv.de · view article
Trump Threatens iPhone Import Tariffs Amid Production Shift
Foxconn invests $1.5B in India; all iPhones sold in the US to be made there by late 2026.
Key Facts1h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
  • President Trump demands US-made iPhones for the American market or else imposes 25% import tariffs.

  • This threat caused Apple’s stock to drop by 3.3% in pre-market trading.
  • If that’s not the case, Apple must pay a tariff of at least 25 percent to the USA.— Donald Trump threatens Apple with import tariffs on iPhones to encourage production in the USA.
  • Foxconn is establishing a $1.5 billion display factory in India, expected to create about 14,000 jobs.

  • By the end of 2026, all iPhones sold in the US are projected to be produced in India despite China’s ongoing dominant role.
Harvard Hits Back at Trump in Scathing Lawsuit Over His ‘Unlawful’ Crackdown: The Ivy League school accuses the government of a “blatant violation” of the first ...
thedailybeast.com/harvard-sues-trump-as-lawrence-summers-torches-admins-vicious-move-this-is-the-stuff-of-tyranny/
Harvard Hits Back at Trump in Scathing Lawsuit Over His ‘Unlawful’ ...
Preview image from huffpost.com
Photo: huffpost.com · view article
Harvard Challenges Ban on Foreign Student Enrollment
Harvard seeks a temporary block on a policy affecting over 7,000 visa holders and risking two years of international admissions.
Key Facts3h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
  • Harvard sued the Trump administration over a ban preventing the enrollment of foreign students.

  • The university claims the ban violates the First Amendment and constitutes unconstitutional retaliation.
  • With the stroke of a pen, the government has sought to erase a quarter of Harvard’s student body, international students who contribute significantly to the University and its mission.— Harvard University in its lawsuit against the Trump administration.
  • About one-quarter of Harvard’s student body, especially graduate students, would be immediately impacted.

  • If upheld, the policy would bar new international admissions for at least the next two academic years.
Trump's image of dead 'white farmers' came from Reuters footage in Congo, not South Africa
reuters.com/world/africa/trumps-image-dead-white-farmers-came-reuters-footage-congo-not-south-africa-2025-05-22/
Trump's image of dead 'white farmers' came from Reuters footage in Congo ...
Preview image from timeslive.co.za
Photo: timeslive.co.za · view article
Misused Footage of White Farmers Originated in DRC
Footage from February 2025 shows mass burials in Goma after M23 rebel attacks, wrongly linked to South Africa by Trump.
Key Facts11h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
  • President Trump displayed an image incorrectly claimed to show mass killings of white South African farmers.

  • The footage actually depicts a mass burial in the Democratic Republic of Congo following conflict with M23 rebels in Goma.
  • "In view of all the world, President Trump used my image, used what I filmed in the DRC to try to convince President Ramaphosa that in his country, white people are being killed by black people."— Djaffar Al Katanty, Reuters video journalist, commenting on Trump's use of his footage.
  • The image was shared during a meeting with President Ramaphosa by a conservative American website discussing regional tensions.

  • The Reuters journalist who filmed the original video expressed shock at its misrepresentation by Trump.
‘The Mount Everest of American corruption’: Trump’s $148 million memecoin dinner sparks Washington meltdown
wegotthiscovered.com/politics/the-mount-everest-of-american-corruption-trumps-148-million-memecoin-dinner-sparks-washington-meltdown/
‘The Mount Everest of American corruption’: Trump’s $148 million memecoin ...
Preview image from wegotthiscovered.com
Photo: wegotthiscovered.com · view article
Trump’s Memecoin Dinner Triggers Political Backlash
More than 200 investors bought $148 million in Trump tokens, sparking ethics concerns and proposed laws to ban presidential memecoins.
Key Facts12h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wegotthiscovered.com
  • President Trump hosted an exclusive dinner for investors who collectively purchased $148 million in his personalized memecoin.

  • Access to the event was tied to purchases within a specific timeframe, raising concerns about pay-to-play politics.
  • "This is the Mount Everest of American corruption."— Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon characterized the situation with this statement.
  • Democratic lawmakers are advancing legislation to prohibit presidents from offering memecoins to prevent conflicts of interest.

  • Senators demand disclosure of attendee lists amid worries over Trump family profits and national security risks linked to the token.
Trump threatens steep tariffs on trade with the European Union -- and on iPhones: Trump said on social media that he had recommended 50% tariffs on European ...
npr.org/2025/05/23/nx-s1-5408573/trump-tariffs-eu-apple-iphones
Trump threatens steep tariffs on trade with the European Union -- and on ...
Preview image from france24.com
Photo: france24.com · view article
Trump Plans 50% Tariff on EU Imports Starting June
Starting June 1, 2025, a 50% tariff on EU goods may escalate trade tensions between the US and its largest trading partner.
Key Facts37m · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
  • President Trump announced a proposed 50% tariff on imports from the European Union beginning June 2025.

  • He expressed frustration over stalled trade negotiations with the EU’s 27 member states.
  • "The EU was formed for the primary purpose of taking advantage of the United States on TRADE."— US President Donald Trump commented on Truth Social regarding trade talks with the EU.
  • The announcement caused declines in Wall Street futures on the day it was made.

  • The EU threatened retaliatory tariffs on nearly 100 billion euros worth of US products if talks fail.
Harvard sues the Trump administration over move to block foreign student enrollment
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/harvard-sues-trump-administration-move-block-foreign-student-enrollmen-rcna208723
Harvard sues the Trump administration over move to block foreign student ...
Preview image from cnn.com
Photo: cnn.com · view article
Key FactsJudge Blocks Trump Ban on Harvard International Students
55m · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
  • A federal judge paused the Trump administration’s revocation of Harvard’s international student enrollment certification.

  • Harvard claims the government’s action retaliates against its refusal to comply with politically driven demands.
  • For those international students and scholars affected by today’s action, know that you are vital members of our community.— Alan Garber, President of Harvard, in a statement.
  • The suspension threatens thousands of international students and disrupts numerous academic and research initiatives.

  • This legal battle coincides with Harvard’s fight against a $2.65 billion federal funding freeze.
Trump Trade War Jolts Apple, Europe And S&P 500 With Latest Tariff Twist: The Trump trade war had been de-escalating until Friday's Apple and EU tariff ...
investors.com/news/trump-trade-jolts-apple-eu-sp-500-stock-market-tariff/
Trump Trade War Jolts Apple, Europe And S&P 500 With Latest Tariff Twist
Bruce Springsteen struck a nerve with his criticism of Trump. Who else has the courage to speak up? | Editorial
inquirer.com/opinion/editorials/bruce-springsteen-trump-weird-strange-dangerous-america-20250522.html
Bruce Springsteen struck a nerve with his criticism of Trump ...
Preview image from forbes.com
Photo: forbes.com · view article
Trump and Springsteen’s Feud Intensifies Online
Springsteen released a live EP with anti-Trump speeches while Trump posted a viral golf video mocking the singer.
Key Facts20h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: forbes.com
  • Bruce Springsteen launched a live EP featuring speeches condemning Trump as corrupt and authoritarian.

  • In response, Trump shared an edited video on Truth Social showing a golf ball knocking Springsteen over.
  • The America I love, the America I’ve written about that has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years, is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent and treasonous administration.— Bruce Springsteen made this statement during a performance in Manchester, criticizing the Trump administration.
  • Springsteen urged supporters to oppose authoritarianism and defend democratic ideals during his Manchester performance.

  • Trump accused Springsteen of illegal campaign contributions to Kamala Harris and demanded an investigation.
Donald Trump's Harvard Attack Hits Royal Family: Princess Elisabeth, heir to the Belgian throne, is studying Public Policy at Harvard, a two-year master's degree ...
newsweek.com/princess-elisabeth-belgium-harvard-foreign-students-trump-2076454
Donald Trump's Harvard Attack Hits Royal Family
Focus group: Wisconsin swing voters stick with Trump: Their doubts are mostly outweighed by their faith that Trump's moves will eventually boost jobs — even if ...
axios.com/2025/05/23/trump-focus-group-wisconsin-swing-voters
Focus group: Wisconsin swing voters stick with Trump
How Trump’s Aviation Company Earned $18 Million From His Campaign Apparatus—After It Received $13 Million From The Secret Service
forbes.com/sites/zacheverson/2025/05/23/trump-campaign-secret-service-airfare-payments/
How Trump’s Aviation Company Earned $18 Million From His Campaign ...
Judge blocks Trump administration from closing the Education Department: The federal judge also told the administration to reinstate department employees who ...
npr.org/2025/05/22/nx-s1-5407521/trump-education-department-layoffs-injunction
Judge blocks Trump administration from closing the Education Department
Preview image from huffpost.com
Photo: huffpost.com · view article
Judge Halts Mass Layoffs at Education Department
A federal court mandated reinstatement of over 1,300 Education Department staff to prevent agency downsizing.
Key FactsMay 22 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
  • A federal judge in Boston ordered the reinstatement of more than 1,300 employees at the Education Department.

  • The planned layoffs would have reduced the department's workforce by roughly half since January.
  • The record abundantly reveals that defendants’ true intention is to effectively dismantle the department without an authorizing statute.— U.S. District Judge Myong Joun, who issued an injunction against the Trump administration's layoffs.
  • The court viewed the actions as an unauthorized attempt to dismantle the agency.

  • The lawsuits were filed by 20 states, D.C., school districts, and teachers' unions.
Do Americans support Trump’s budget? What poll found before it passed in House: Americans have mixed feelings about President Donald Trump’s budget ...
miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article306976201.html
Do Americans support Trump’s budget? What poll found before it passed in ...
"Genocide" accusations against South Africa: Trump presented Ramaphosa with footage from Congo
diepresse.com/19716849/genozid-vorwuerfe-gegen-suedafrika-trump-legte-ramaphosa-aufnahmen-aus-kongo-vor
LISTEN | Trump’s Malema obsession could trigger US sanctions against him — expert
timeslive.co.za/politics/2025-05-23-listen-trumps-malema-obsession-could-trigger-us-sanctions-against-him-expert/
LISTEN | Trump’s Malema obsession could trigger US sanctions against him — ...
Preview image from timeslive.co.za
Photo: timeslive.co.za · view article
US Sanctions Possible Over Malema-Trump Ties
Human rights expert warns that US sanctions could target Julius Malema amid visa denial and political tensions in May 2025.
Key Facts3h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
  • Julius Malema was denied a UK visa in early May 2025, preventing his participation at Cambridge University’s conference.

  • In February 2025, Elon Musk called for immediate sanctions against Malema, labeling him an international criminal.
  • I don’t care about your sanctions. I will never stop fighting for black people to be equal to white people, and if that makes me an international criminal, I am proud to be one.— Malema responded defiantly to calls for sanctions against him.
  • Malema rejected the threats, affirming his commitment to fighting racial equality regardless of consequences.

  • Yasmin Sooka views Trump’s approach as transactional and suggests US sanctions depend on political negotiations.
Trump’s budget bill passes the House: What’s in it and what it means: The bill would add trillions to the federal deficit and cause millions of Americans to lose ...
pennlive.com/politics/2025/05/trumps-budget-bill-passes-the-house-whats-in-it-and-what-it-means.html
Trump’s budget bill passes the House: What’s in it and what it means
Preview image from cbsnews.com
Photo: cbsnews.com · view article
Key FactsNarrow House Vote Advances Major Budget Bill
May 22 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
  • The House passed a key budget package after an all-night session, incorporating President Trump’s domestic policy goals.

  • The vote was extremely close, with only two Republicans opposing and all Democrats rejecting the bill.
  • "This is one big, ugly bill that House Republicans are trying to jam down the throats of the American people under the cover of darkness."— Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader, criticized the bill on the House floor, calling it a 'reckless, regressive and reprehensible GOP tax scam.'
  • Revisions include accelerating Medicaid work requirements and imposing tighter deadlines on renewable energy tax credits.

  • The legislation now moves to the Senate, where further opposition and modifications are expected before final approval.
Scott Bessent Squirms When Pressed on Trump’s Missing Trade Deals: ‘Are We Talking About 2026?’
thedailybeast.com/scott-bessent-squirms-when-pressed-on-trumps-missing-trade-deals-are-we-talking-about-2026/
Scott Bessent Squirms When Pressed on Trump’s Missing Trade Deals: ‘Are We ...
Trump tells Starmer to stop building ‘unsightly windmills’ and drill for more oil in North Sea
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/trump-windmills-north-sea-uk-energy-costs-starmer-b2756597.html
Trump tells Starmer to stop building ‘unsightly windmills’ and drill for ...
A federal judge further halts Trump's radical transformation of government: In her order, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston said the president may not initiate ...
npr.org/2025/05/23/nx-s1-5407344/trump-government-reorganization-rif-pause
A federal judge further halts Trump's radical transformation of government
Trump admin. argues Columbia University violated Jewish students' civil rights
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-855160
Trump admin. argues Columbia University violated Jewish students' ...
Photos: every White House event Melania Trump has attended this year: Melania Trump, who remained an enigmatic figure during President Donald Trump's first term ...
businessinsider.com/melania-trump-first-lady-at-white-house-2025-5
Photos: every White House event Melania Trump has attended this year
Media Matters blasts Trump ‘threats’ amid reported FTC probe: A liberal advocacy organization blasted President Trump’s administration’s “threats” amid a ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/5315371-media-matters-blasts-trump-threats-amid-reported-ftc-probe/
Media Matters blasts Trump ‘threats’ amid reported FTC probe
SCOTUS Goes Out of Its Way to Reveal the One Man Trump Can’t Fire: Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s term expires in 2026. And it appears he’ll be allowed to stay on ...
thedailybeast.com/scotus-goes-out-of-its-way-to-reveal-the-one-man-trump-cant-fire/
SCOTUS Goes Out of Its Way to Reveal the One Man Trump Can’t Fire
The curious case of Trump’s disappearing media transcripts: The Trump White House, which touts itself as “the most transparent” administration in history ...
cnn.com/2025/05/22/media/donald-trump-media-white-house-transcript-purge
The curious case of Trump’s disappearing media transcripts
Trump touts record-breaking military recruitment, but numbers were rising before his reelection
cbsnews.com/news/trump-touts-record-breaking-military-recruitment-but-numbers-already-rising/
Trump touts record-breaking military recruitment, but numbers were rising ...
Live updates: Administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students, says thousands must transfer
apnews.com/live/donald-trump-news-updates-5-22-2025
Live updates: Administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students ...
Trump wants 50 percent tariffs on EU goods from June: US President Trump is threatening high punitive tariffs on EU products from June 1.
saarbruecker-zeitung.de/nachrichten/politik/topthemen/trump-will-50-prozent-zoelle-auf-eu-waren-ab-juni_aid-128102567
Trump wants 50 percent tariffs on EU goods from June
Preview image from theguardian.com
Photo: theguardian.com · view article
Trump Imposes Steep Tariffs on EU Imports
Starting June 1, 2025, a 50% tariff on EU goods triggers sharp stock market declines and heightens trade tensions.
Key Facts2h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
  • President Trump announced a 50% tariff on all European Union imports to the US effective June 1, 2025.

  • Trade negotiations were described as stalled, leading to a significant escalation in US-EU trade disputes.
  • "Our discussions with them are going nowhere! Therefore I am recommending a straight 50% Tariff on the European Union, starting on June 1, 2025."— Donald Trump announced the increase in tariffs on EU imports while declaring the trade talks as stalled.
  • Stock markets plunged globally, with notable losses in US and European indices and German car manufacturers.

  • The EU proposed phased tariff reductions and cooperation on energy and AI, but the offer was rejected by the US.
Trump bans foreign students from Harvard - | Bär sees opportunities for Germany: US President Donald Trump is further escalating the dispute with the elite ...
fr.de/politik/trump-im-uni-streit-harvard-darf-keine-auslaendischen-studenten-mehr-aufnehmen-zr-93748142.html
Trump bans foreign students from Harvard - | Bär sees opportunities for ...
Trump’s $600 million war chest: How he plans to wield his power in the midterms and beyond
trib.al/w82RzHy
Trump’s $600 million war chest: How he plans to wield his power in the ...
Cognitive Decline? Trump Goes on Nonsensical Rant About Food Benefits: Try to make any sense of what Donald Trump is saying here about Republicans’ planned cuts ...
newrepublic.com/post/195496/trump-cut-food-assistance-budget-bill
Cognitive Decline? Trump Goes on Nonsensical Rant About Food Benefits
‘We’ve never been as united.’ Harvard community rallies despite Trump funding cuts.
ebx.sh/PHX8xj
‘We’ve never been as united.’ Harvard community rallies despite Trump ...
Kennedy’s ‘MAHA’ report targets vaccines, food supply and prescription drugs: President Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/kennedys-maha-report-targets-vaccines-food-supply-and-prescription-drugs
Kennedy’s ‘MAHA’ report targets vaccines, food supply and prescription ...
Preview image from npr.org
Photo: npr.org · view article
Grim Outlook on U.S. Children's Chronic Illnesses
The MAHA report links childhood disease to diet, toxins, and stress, aiming for solutions by mid-August 2025 under Kennedy’s leadership.
Key Facts21h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
  • The MAHA report highlights a chronic disease crisis among U.S. children driven by poor nutrition, environmental chemicals, stress, inactivity, and medical overuse.

  • The commission chaired by Secretary Kennedy blames corporate influence in food, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors for contributing to these health issues.
  • "That is simply not true. There have been abundant studies."— Dr. Philip Landrigan, a professor of pediatrics and public health at Boston College, responding to the report's claims about vaccine safety.
  • Socioeconomic factors like poverty receive limited attention despite being key contributors to childhood chronic diseases.

  • Proposed strategies focus on funding new research and prevention initiatives, though sources for necessary resources remain unspecified.
Trump’s White House Goes From Hiding 80% Of His Transcribed Remarks To Hiding 99.5%
huffpost.com/entry/trump-transcript-purge_n_682f797de4b0e1fe96d64b10
Trump’s White House Goes From Hiding 80% Of His Transcribed Remarks To ...
Trump Was Lying—He Deported a Lot of Legal Immigrants to El Salvador: A new report reveals that Trump sent dozens of legal immigrants to be imprisoned in El ...
newrepublic.com/post/195450/trump-deported-legal-immigrants-el-salvador
Trump Was Lying—He Deported a Lot of Legal Immigrants to El Salvador
Federal judge blocks Trump from revoking international students’ immigration status
wapo.st/3FmOLPR
Federal judge blocks Trump from revoking international students’ ...
Why Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Won’t Shield the U.S. from Nuclear Strikes: The White House’s $175-billion plan to protect the U.S. from nuclear annihilation will ...
scientificamerican.com/article/why-trumps-golden-dome-wont-shield-the-u-s-from-nuclear-strikes/
Why Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Won’t Shield the U.S. from Nuclear Strikes
Graphics: Here's what it will take to transform the Qatari jet into Air Force One
npr.org/2025/05/23/nx-s1-5406188/qatar-gift-plane-trump-air-force-one-overhaul-explained
Graphics: Here's what it will take to transform the Qatari jet into Air ...
Trump defies ethics warnings with private meme coin dinner: The promotion gave anyone in the world a chance to dine with Trump.
axios.com/2025/05/22/trump-meme-coin-dinner
Trump defies ethics warnings with private meme coin dinner
Democrats erupt after Mike Johnson calls Trump ‘most respected president in the modern era’
independent.co.uk/tv/news/speaker-mike-johnson-democrats-laugh-trump-b2756084.html
Democrats erupt after Mike Johnson calls Trump ‘most respected president ...
Trump says autism ‘has to be artificially induced’: President Trump said Thursday that autism must not occur naturally, citing figures inflating the spike in ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/5314993-trump-autism-maha-commission-report/
Trump says autism ‘has to be artificially induced’
House Republican Slams Trump Bill As Titanic 'Debt Bomb' Based On 'Fantasy Math': "Congress can do ... fantasy math if it wants, but bond investors don't ...
huffpost.com/entry/trump-bill-titanic-debt-bomb-thomas-massie_n_682f5ebfe4b05418243cb198
House Republican Slams Trump Bill As Titanic 'Debt Bomb' Based On 'Fantasy ...
President Trump has amassed $600 million in political donations. Here’s how he plans to use it.
chicagotribune.com/2025/05/22/president-donald-trump-campaign-donations/
President Trump has amassed $600 million in political donations ...
Judge Slaps Down Trump’s Foreign Student Crackdown in Scorched-Earth Ruling: The judge blasted the Trump administration for having “wreaked havoc” on the ...
thedailybeast.com/judge-slaps-down-trumps-foreign-student-crackdown-in-scorched-earth-ruling/
Judge Slaps Down Trump’s Foreign Student Crackdown in Scorched-Earth ...
Trump's attack on Harvard's foreign students targets key revenue for US universities
reuters.com/world/us/trumps-attack-harvards-foreign-students-targets-key-revenue-us-universities-2025-05-22/
Trump's attack on Harvard's foreign students targets key revenue for US ...
Mahmoud Khalil and his attorneys tell judge his life, his family's would be at risk if he's deported
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/mahmoud-khalil-deported-hearing-rcna208567
Mahmoud Khalil and his attorneys tell judge his life, his family's would ...
Preview image from nbcnews.com
Photo: nbcnews.com · view article
Mahmoud Khalil Faces Life-Threatening Deportation Risk
Columbia student detained since March argues deportation to Syria or Algeria would endanger him and his family’s safety.
Key Facts16h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
  • Mahmoud Khalil testified about his political activism and the dangers of deportation to Syria or Algeria during a Louisiana court hearing.

  • He has been detained since March following the Trump administration’s efforts to deport him for his pro-Palestinian campus activism.
  • I’ve only spent one hour in one month of my son’s life, and that was this morning.— Mahmoud Khalil, expressing his deep concern for his family's safety and his limited time with his newborn son amid deportation proceedings.
  • Multiple expert witnesses and human rights groups warned that Khalil could face kidnapping, torture, or assassination if returned.

  • The judge denied a motion to end the case and set a deadline of June 2 for final written arguments, with Khalil remaining in custody.
Trump condemns killings of 2 Israeli Embassy staffers in DC: ‘Must end now’: President Trump condemned the Washington shooting that left two young Israeli ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/5313397-donald-trump-israel-embassy-shooting-washington/
Trump condemns killings of 2 Israeli Embassy staffers in DC: ‘Must end ...
Preview image from reuters.com
Photo: reuters.com · view article
Fatal Shooting Targets Israeli Embassy Staff in DC
Elias Rodriguez was charged with first-degree murder after killing two Israeli embassy staff near a Jewish museum on May 20-21, 2025.
Key Facts16h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
  • A man opened fire outside the Jewish museum in Washington, killing two employees of the Israeli embassy.

  • The victims, a young couple engaged in peacebuilding efforts between Arabs and Jews, were fatally shot.
  • "My heart aches for the families of the victims, whose lives were cut short in a moment by an abhorrent antisemitic murderer."— Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his condolences regarding the victims of the attack.
  • The suspect, heard chanting pro-Palestinian slogans after arrest, is charged with first-degree murder and hate crimes.

  • Israeli embassies worldwide increased security following the incident.
Federal Reserve protected from Trump removals, Supreme Court says: The ruling will come as a significant relief to markets that were concerned about the Fed's ...
axios.com/2025/05/22/federal-reserve-supreme-court-trump
Federal Reserve protected from Trump removals, Supreme Court says
Trump Unloads Bonkers Theory for How Kids Get Autism: “When you hear 10,000, it was 1 in 10,000, and now it’s 1 in 31 for autism.”
thedailybeast.com/trump-unloads-bonkers-theory-for-how-kids-get-autism/
Trump Unloads Bonkers Theory for How Kids Get Autism
Major Conservative Host Says Trump Activity 'Seems Like Corruption': "Well it seems like corruption, yeah," the prominent right-wing commentator said of the ...
huffpost.com/entry/tucker-carlson_n_682f02c9e4b09130a5855bc3
Major Conservative Host Says Trump Activity 'Seems Like Corruption'
Props Trump Used in Oval Office Rant Were Embarrassingly Wrong: He didn’t even get the country right.
thedailybeast.com/props-trump-used-in-oval-office-rant-were-embarrassingly-wrong/
Props Trump Used in Oval Office Rant Were Embarrassingly Wrong
“F**k You”: Entire Trump Team Hated Elon Musk, Damning Report Reveals: Elon Musk has left the White House an utter failure.
newrepublic.com/post/195599/donald-trump-team-hated-elon-musk-new-report
“F**k You”: Entire Trump Team Hated Elon Musk, Damning Report Reveals
Preview image from npr.org
Photo: npr.org · view article
Musk Cuts Back Political Spending After Setbacks
On March 30, 2025, Musk announced plans to reduce his multimillion-dollar political investments following election losses.
Key FactsMay 20 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
  • Elon Musk declared a reduction in political spending after his preferred candidate lost a Wisconsin Supreme Court race.

  • In 2024, he was the largest donor to Trump's presidential campaign, contributing nearly $300 million.
  • I'm going to do a lot less in the future.— Elon Musk, during a video interview with Bloomberg News at the Qatar Economic Forum.
  • Musk's prominent advisory role in the White House raised conflict of interest concerns and triggered investigations.

  • Public backlash against his DOGE initiative and electoral defeats prompted Musk to step back from politics.
Judge Brands Trump Dunce and Blocks Education Dept Closure: The temporary injunction also forces Trump to reinstate 1300 sacked staff.
thedailybeast.com/judge-brands-trump-dunce-and-blocks-education-dept-closure/
Judge Brands Trump Dunce and Blocks Education Dept Closure