Settlement Between Newsmax and Dominion Voting Systems Newsmax has agreed to pay $67 million to Dominion Voting Systems to resolve a defamation lawsuit connected to coverage of the 2020 U.S. presidential election. The case was scheduled for trial in October, but the settlement prevents it from moving forward in court.
Maryland judge rules against measures limiting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives A federal court in Maryland has struck down two actions by the U.S. Department of Education that sought to limit diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in schools and universities nationwide. U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher ruled that the
Government aims to address crime in the U.S. capital This week, the federal government began deploying National Guard troops and hundreds of federal agents across Washington D.C. as part of a security reinforcement plan. The administration has also taken control of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. The move has divided
Enforcement of existing laws to relocate unhoused residents Federal and local authorities in Washington D.C. have increased enforcement of laws aimed at removing homeless individuals from public spaces. According to the White House, people will be offered temporary shelter, mental health services, and addiction treatment programs. However, those who refuse
Action aims to enhance security and address homelessness issues President Donald Trump announced that National Guard troops will be deployed in Washington, D.C., and that the federal government will assume control of the city’s Metropolitan Police Department. According to the president, the move is intended to address public safety concerns
Federal court pauses development while environmental lawsuit proceeds A federal court in Florida has issued a temporary order stopping construction work at an immigration detention center located in the Everglades, pending the outcome of a lawsuit filed by environmental organizations and the Miccosukee Tribe. Reasons for the order The ruling
Initiative aims to reduce visa overstays and strengthen compliance The U.S. State Department has proposed a 12-month pilot program that may require some applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to $15,000 as a condition for entering the country. Who would be affected by the
Legal challenge emerges over expanded collection of sensitive information from food assistance applicants A coalition of 21 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in response to a federal directive requiring states to hand over detailed personal data of Supplemental Nutrition
State law aims to promote mindful social media usage Starting July 1, 2026, social media users in Minnesota will encounter a pop-up warning before logging in. This new state law mandates that platforms display messages informing users about the potential mental health risks of prolonged social media use. The legislation,
New directives limit joint work with foreign nationals in agricultural science The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced a set of directives aimed at enhancing security around agricultural research by placing restrictions on collaborations involving foreign nationals. The measures, issued in a memo earlier this month, require employees and
US President Donald Trump has moved to intensify economic pressure on Iran by signing an executive order that threatens additional tariffs on countries that continue commercial ties with Tehran. The measure authorizes penalties on goods entering the United States from any nation deemed to be trading directly or indirectly with
Bad Bunny is preparing for one of the most consequential performances of his career as he steps onto the Super Bowl halftime stage, carrying not only the weight of global stardom but also the responsibility of representing Puerto Rican culture and Latino identity before an audience that regularly surpasses 115
Big Tech shares have come under intense pressure after renewed concerns that aggressive artificial intelligence spending could be outpacing near-term returns. Over the past week, more than $1 trillion in market value has been erased as investors reacted to earnings reports that highlighted the scale and persistence of capital expenditures