A judge recently stepped in to keep New York City's congestion pricing plan on track. This plan charges drivers to enter a busy part of Manhattan. The judge's decision means the plan will stay active until at least June 9. This is a big deal because the Trump administration had been trying to sto
The Trump government has taken a significant step. It is instructing federal agencies to end any remaining contracts with Harvard University. This move comes after the government already stopped over 2. 6 billion dollars in federal research grants to the prestigious Ivy League school. Harvard has b
The Trump administration has taken a strong stance against Harvard University. The federal government has ordered agencies to end their contracts with the university. This move, announced in a letter from the U. S. General Services Administration, aims to cancel an estimated 100 million USD in rem
The Lumbee Tribe, based in North Carolina, has been on a long journey to gain federal recognition. This recognition is crucial as it would grant them access to important resources like healthcare, education, and economic development. The tribe has over 55, 000 members spread across multiple counties
The Education Department has been a part of the US government since 1979. It was created to help schools and students across the country. However, some people wonder if it's really making a difference. For years, the performance of students in the US has not improved much. In 2013, even before the
The head of the Federal Reserve, Jay Powell, recently spoke to university students about the importance of protecting democracy. He highlighted that American universities are a key strength of the country, leading in innovation and economic growth. These institutions are admired worldwide and are vi
Jerome Powell, the current head of the Federal Reserve, had an unusual start to his career. He didn't always see himself in the world of economics. In fact, he once thought it was dull and pointless. This is what he shared with graduates of Princeton University. Powell graduated from Princeton with
The House has passed a budget bill that could significantly impact states offering health coverage to immigrants without legal status. This bill, dubbed "One Big Beautiful Bill, " aims to reduce federal Medicaid funding for these states. The affected states, mostly led by Democrats, provide healthca
The topic of tariffs has stirred up quite the debate. A court case in Florida recently made waves by suggesting that the president has the power to impose tariffs on his own. This isn't just any president, but Donald Trump, who has been quite active in this area. The case in question was brought by
A large consulting firm, Booz Allen Hamilton, is feeling the heat from President Trump's spending cuts. The company has announced it will be letting go of about 2, 500 employees. This news comes after the firm revealed that its profits for the year would be lower than expected. The cuts are part of
