I.R.S. Is Said to Be Considering Whether to Revoke Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status

(Thu, 17 Apr 2025 03:02:00 +0000)

The move would be a major escalation of the Trump administration’s attempts to choke off federal money and support for the leading research university.

Trump’s Threats Force Powerful Institutions to Choose: Cut a Deal or Resist

(Wed, 16 Apr 2025 23:07:49 +0000)

In a hint of a shift in strategy, some of the country’s most powerful institutions have started choosing to resist.

A Harvard Scientist’s Tuberculosis Research Is Threatened by Trump’s Cuts

(Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:19:09 +0000)

Researchers who have lost funds warned of long-term repercussions, but several said their school should still refuse to comply with the federal government.

Boasberg Finds Probable Cause to Hold Trump Officials in Contempt Over Deportation Flights

(Thu, 17 Apr 2025 01:46:54 +0000)

The move was a remarkable attempt by a jurist to hold the White House accountable for its apparent willingness to flout court orders.

Mother of Woman Killed by Immigrant Speaks at White House Briefing

(Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:42:12 +0000)

The appearance by Patty Morin came as a federal judge threatened the Trump administration with a contempt-of-court investigation over its deportation flights to El Salvador.

L.A.U.S.D. Superintendent Alberto Carvalho Advocates for Undocumented Students

(Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:39:17 +0000)

A visit by federal agents to two elementary schools drew an angry, impassioned response from the superintendent, Alberto Carvalho, a Portuguese immigrant.

A Columbia Activist Sought Middle Ground on Gaza. The U.S. Detained Him.

(Thu, 17 Apr 2025 05:42:52 +0000)

Mohsen Mahdawi was arrested at a citizenship interview in Vermont. He had spent a decade trying to understand the conflict that shaped his life, his supporters say.

Texas Is Poised to Create a $1 Billion Private School Voucher Program

(Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:55:00 +0000)

The Texas House approved the plan, part of a push by President Trump’s allies to offer up to about $10,000 for private school, home-school or virtual learning.

Trump Waved Off Israeli Strike After Divisions Emerged in His Administration

(Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:17:25 +0000)

Israel developed plans for attacking Iranian nuclear facilities that would have required U.S. assistance. But some administration officials had doubts.

Iran Says Despite Shifting U.S. Messages, It Plans to Keep Participating in Nuclear Talks

(Wed, 16 Apr 2025 23:53:55 +0000)

But Iran’s foreign minister said Tehran planned to participate “calmly and coolly” in the negotiations. Both sides will meet in Rome on Saturday for a second round, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said.

Astronomers Detect a Signature of Life on a Distant Planet

(Thu, 17 Apr 2025 01:58:07 +0000)

Further studies are needed to determine whether K2-18b, which orbits a star 120 light-years away, is inhabited, or even habitable.

China Wants Countries to Unite Against Trump, but Is Met With Wariness

(Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:01:08 +0000)

Beijing is using a mix of carrots and sticks to try to prevent other countries from siding with the United States in isolating China.

South Korea Shipbuilding Strength Could Help in Tariff Talks With U.S.

(Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:01:15 +0000)

As it faces the possibility of a 25 percent tariff on its exports, South Korea has taken notice of President Trump’s stated goal to revive U.S. shipbuilding.

Stocks Fall on Jerome Powell’s Concern About Tariffs and Tech’s Pullback

(Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:02:51 +0000)

Semiconductor stocks fell after the Trump administration blocked companies from selling certain chips to China without a license.

Shein and Temu Will be Hit by Trump’s China Tariffs. Americans Are Worried.

(Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:09:45 +0000)

The Trump administration’s plan to add steep fees to packages from China will deal a blow to Temu, Shein and some TikTok Shop sellers, worrying American consumers.

Bernie Sanders and AOC Inject New Anti-Trump Energy Into the Democratic Party

(Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:20:53 +0000)

Bernie Sanders and his apparent heir, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, have drawn enormous crowds on their “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, energizing a beaten-down Democratic Party.

‘Massive Blackout’ Leaves All of Puerto Rico Without Power

(Thu, 17 Apr 2025 02:14:34 +0000)

It was not immediately clear why every generating plant on the island went offline Wednesday. Puerto Rico has a history of problems with its electricity supply.

It’s Time to Protect America From America’s President

(Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:00:06 +0000)

Trump’s authoritarian actions are vandalizing the American project.

Trump Is the One Who ‘Played It Wrong’ on Tariffs

(Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:06:37 +0000)

Trump thinks he holds all the cards in this high-stakes game, but he’s wrong.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford Orders Review of Therme’s Toronto Waterfront Lease

(Wed, 16 Apr 2025 22:21:13 +0000)

Doug Ford said he had asked his government to look into the contract that granted a 95-year lease to a European wellness company after a New York Times investigation into the deal.

Trump Administration Halts Building of Giant Wind Farm Off N.Y. Coast

(Wed, 16 Apr 2025 23:12:45 +0000)

Gov. Kathy Hochul quickly responded that she would “fight this decision every step of the way.”

Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Buffy’ Actress, Died From Complications of Diabetes

(Wed, 16 Apr 2025 23:11:09 +0000)

The New York City medical examiner’s office determined the cause and manner of her death after reviewing toxicology test results, a spokeswoman said.

Two-Student Team Stuns the Competition at U.S. Constitution Contest

(Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:42:28 +0000)

Matthew Meyers and Colin Williams of Oregon won first place at the national U.S. Constitution Team competition. Then came the recount that threatened to unravel their achievement.