Attorney General Pam Bondi ended the American Bar Association’s (ABA) access to nonpublic information on President Trump’s judicial nominees, citing the ABA’s perceived bias toward Democratic administrations and its function as an “activist group.” This decision prevents nominees from providing waivers for the ABA’s access to information, responding to questionnaires, or participating in interviews. The move follows past conservative criticisms of the ABA’s ratings, with previous presidents altering the organization’s role in the nomination process. This action comes despite the ABA’s long history as a nonpartisan organization that evaluates nominees’ qualifications.
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Two-year-old American citizen Emanuelly Borges Santos was deported to Brazil with her undocumented parents by the Trump administration, despite possessing a U.S. passport and Social Security card. Brazilian officials were surprised by her presence among the deportees, and Manu now lacks access to healthcare and education while living on a temporary tourist visa. Her parents claim they were not given a choice regarding her deportation, contradicting DHS statements. This incident highlights concerns about the Trump administration’s mass deportation efforts and the potential impact of a Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship.
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The Trump administration is scrutinizing all Harvard University visa holders, not just students, following a DHS attempt to block international student enrollment. This investigation, encompassing business and tourist visas, aims to uncover security vulnerabilities and potential system abuses. The actions stem from a broader dispute over alleged antisemitism, pro-terrorist conduct, and Harvard’s resistance to administrative demands for governance reforms. This conflict involves billions in withheld federal funding and legal challenges from Harvard, citing violations of constitutional rights and academic freedom.
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Elon Musk concluded his temporary role as a special government employee leading the Department of Government Efficiency (“Doge”), after reaching his 130-day service limit. His departure follows criticism of President Trump’s budget bill, which Musk deemed fiscally irresponsible and counterproductive to Doge’s goals. Despite his exit, Musk expressed confidence in Doge’s long-term impact on government efficiency. During his tenure, Doge oversaw significant federal job reductions, though some cuts were later challenged and reversed by courts.
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The US cancellation of over $700 million in funding for Moderna’s bird flu vaccine is a deeply concerning development. This decision, made under the Trump administration, effectively halts progress on a crucial vaccine, leaving the nation vulnerable to a potential avian influenza pandemic. The timing of the cancellation, just four months after the initial funding allocation, raises serious questions about the decision-making process and its implications for public health. It’s baffling how such a significant investment in pandemic preparedness could be so abruptly reversed.
This cancellation is not merely a financial setback; it represents a failure to prioritize prevention. The argument that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” rings especially true here, as investing in vaccine development before an outbreak is significantly more cost-effective and less devastating than responding to a widespread pandemic.… Continue reading
Trump’s decision to pause all student visa vetting interviews is a move that has sparked widespread debate and concern. The immediate impact is a halt to the processing of student and exchange visitor visas (F, M, and J categories), effectively freezing the intake of international students at American universities.
This pause, ostensibly implemented to allow for the expansion of social media screening and vetting procedures, is perceived by many as a needless and overly burdensome bureaucratic hurdle. The concern isn’t just about the immediate halt; it’s about the chilling effect this action will have on prospective students worldwide. The uncertainty created by this abrupt pause will likely deter many from even applying to American universities, regardless of how long the pause lasts.… Continue reading
Stephen Miller, a known immigration hardliner, berated Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials for insufficient deportations during a May 21 meeting. He demanded a tripling of arrests, reportedly threatening the jobs of those who failed to comply. This occurred despite the current administration’s deportation rate mirroring that of the Biden administration, falling short of Trump’s campaign promises. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, also present, adopted a more conciliatory approach.
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Elon Musk is criticizing the Trump administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill” for hindering his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cost-cutting efforts, blaming it for undermining his work and causing a public backlash against his companies. Despite initially aiming to save $2 trillion, DOGE has only identified $170 billion in savings, while the bill adds $3.8 trillion to the national deficit. Musk attributes negative public perception and decreased Tesla sales to this controversy, and plans to refocus his efforts on high-impact projects within DOGE. He acknowledges overspending on political activities and intends to scale back his involvement in the future.
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Four-year-old Sofia, suffering from short bowel syndrome, was granted temporary humanitarian permission to enter the U.S. for life-saving treatment unavailable in her native Mexico. The Trump administration has now ordered her deportation, despite her doctor stating that interrupting her treatment could be fatal within days. Sofia’s family is fighting the deportation order, arguing that her condition necessitates continued care in the U.S. Their attorney has filed a petition to maintain Sofia’s temporary legal status, highlighting the humanitarian need.
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The Trump administration deported a gay man, identified only as O.C.G., to Guatemala, a country where he had previously faced violent anti-LGBTQ+ attacks. This decision, made despite a US immigration judge granting him withholding of removal, resulted in O.C.G. being subjected to further violence, specifically rape, upon his return. The sheer cruelty of this action is striking; sending someone back to a place where they are known to be in danger, knowing full well the risks involved, is unconscionable.
The administration’s actions were made even more reprehensible by their blatant disregard for the truth. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) twice provided false information to the court regarding O.C.G.’s… Continue reading
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