Harvard President Alan Garber will voluntarily take a 25% salary reduction for the 2026 fiscal year, a move the university said is part of its response to the Trump administration’s sweeping freeze on federal funding. The cut, which begins July 1, 2025, was confirmed by several news outlets citing a university spokesperson. Garber’s current salary […]
U.S. Department of Energy officials are investigating a potential threat posed by Chinese-manufactured equipment that performs a crucial function for the country’s renewable energy power infrastructure. The investigation follows the discovery of mysterious communication devices inside some solar panels and wind turbines used in electrical grids. Two sources familiar with the matter, who wished to […]
Six months after voters added abortion rights to the Missouri Constitution, Republican lawmakers are pushing a new ballot measure that would let voters overturn that decision and ban most abortions in the state. The proposal, approved by the Missouri Senate on Wednesday, May 14, could go before voters in November 2026. The decision might come […]
The U.S. military added gender dysphoria screening to its annual health assessments. The updated self-assessment now includes questions related to gender dysphoria and related medical history. Pentagon officials made the move following a recent Supreme Court decision saying the Trump administration could enforce its ban on transgender service members. What does the policy require? The […]
For months, President Donald Trump has made his plan for no taxes on Social Security benefits known to the public, both on the campaign trail and in office. Now, a budget bill, backed by the president and currently under consideration in the House, contains language about a “bonus.” The bonus is a tax deduction for […]
As President Trump wraps up his Middle East tour, it’s clear his foreign policy marks a sharp departure from that of former President Joe Biden. He has withdrawn the U.S. from international agreements like the Paris Climate Accord, cut numerous foreign aid programs and pursued closer ties with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. […]
The Department of Homeland Security and the Secret Service have launched an investigation into a social media post by former FBI director James Comey. The probe comes after several government officials said they believed it called for the assassination of President Donald Trump. What did the post say? In the since-deleted Instagram post, Comey shared […]
The U.S. Army has now confirmed that a military parade planned for June in Washington, D.C., could cost up to $45 million. The parade would celebrate the Army’s 250th anniversary, which happens to coincide with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. Trump’s parade plan On June 14, more than 6,600 soldiers will march in the parade, […]
The travel bug is back in full force, but this time, it’s all about quick getaways. Microcations — short trips typically lasting two to four days — are gaining traction again as travelers look for fast, fun escapes that won’t wreck their schedules or drain their savings. Remote work is making it possible Clint Henderson, […]
President Donald Trump rounds out his trip to the Middle East, addressing whether he will accept the jet from Qatar as the new Air Force One. Also, the Department of Homeland Security and the Secret Service investigate James Comey, a former Trump ally who has since become a critic, due to a social media post […]
