African students, facing stricter US visa policies, are increasingly opting for Chinese universities due to affordability, quality, and growing Africa-China economic ties.
The FCC proposes banning imports and sales of new advanced robotic devices and power inverters due to security vulnerabilities, citing risks of data manipulation, surveillance, and foreign intelligence enhancement.
The Trump administration is preparing to restore and expand funding for anti-China initiatives, including $175.8 million for undersea cables in the Caribbean and Central America. The broader plan could total more than $340 million for projects in the Western Hemisphere, Africa and Asia.
The Trump administration acknowledged in court filings that $7.5bn in clean energy grants were terminated based solely on political criteria, targeting Democratic states that voted for Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
President Trump issues executive order directing warnings at Smithsonian National Museum of American History, citing 'inaccurate' exhibits with alleged Marxist and 'woke' biases, sparking Democratic backlash.
The Trump administration has replaced temporary Section 122 duties with new Section 301 tariffs, setting India’s rate at 10%. Officials and trade experts say the move may affect large shares of Indian exports but could still leave India relatively competitive versus some peers.
The Trump administration is speculated to introduce restrictions on open AI models, citing national security risks and competition with Chinese models, despite critics arguing it would hinder US innovation.
Nearly 200 Silicon Valley companies, including Proton and Y Combinator, have urged the Trump administration not to ban US access to Chinese open-weight AI models. They argue a ban would harm US startups by increasing costs and benefiting major US AI labs, while the White House discusses potential safeguards and theft allegations.
After the Supreme Court rejected his preferred tariff route, President Trump's administration implemented new tariffs on major trading partners, citing forced labor concerns, and levied fees on Canadian imports, demonstrating a defiant commitment to protectionist trade policies despite public frustration.
The Trump administration announced new tariffs on 60 economies, including the EU, effective July 24, citing forced labor in imported goods. Critics view the move as a legal workaround for broad tariff programs previously struck down by the Supreme Court, utilizing Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
The Pentagon reportedly reduced the announced U.S. service member death toll in the Iran war from 18 to 14, citing a temporary data disruption. This revision drew criticism from a retired general and Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell, who called suggestions of intentional reduction "fake news," while President Trump continues to refer to 18 deaths.
The US has imposed new tariffs (10-12.5%) on over 80 countries under Section 301, citing insufficient forced labour restrictions. Targeted nations, including Australia, New Zealand, UK, Japan, EU, China, and India, have rejected the allegations and vowed to lobby against the measures, with some noting existing trade agreements may mitigate impacts.
The Trump administration imposed new tariffs (10-12.5%) on 60 trade partners over alleged forced labor violations, replacing previous global tariffs. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative called it the most sweeping international labor rights action ever taken.
The Trump administration's EPA is considering a rule change that would transfer authority over public participation in minor air pollution permits to states. This could make it easier for facilities like data centers to be built with less public notice, drawing criticism from environmental groups concerned about community input.
The White House announced over 200 entities, including utilities, data center developers, and 23 Republican governors, signed President Trump's non-binding Ratepayer Protection Pledge. This commitment aims to shield American consumers from rising energy costs due to data center expansion, with major tech companies like Google and Microsoft also signing on.
The Trump administration is reportedly considering military action against the al-Qaeda-linked group JNIM in Mali, potentially marking the eighth country targeted by the president since returning to office. This comes as Mali's military and Russian forces struggle against JNIM, while the US seeks to counter Russian and Chinese influence in the mineral-rich region.
President Trump's administration replaced global tariffs with new, tiered tariffs on 60 trading partners, including the EU, citing forced labor concerns, after the Supreme Court rejected his previous tariff route. Critics accuse the administration of using new laws to reconstruct illegal tariffs.
The Trump administration is advocating for renaming New York City's Penn Station to "Trump Station" as part of an $8 billion redesign. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy publicly supported the idea, while New York officials and transit groups strongly oppose it, calling it a "vanity project."
The Pentagon reduced its official Iran war death toll from 18 to 14, removing four service members killed this month. This change, reported by the NYT, occurred after President Trump declared a ceasefire in April, sparking scrutiny amid ongoing Middle East conflict.
A US study in Ohio found that replacing gas stoves with electric ones led to a 70% drop in hospital admissions and work/school days off for people with poorly controlled asthma, along with a 70% reduction in indoor nitrogen dioxide.
The Trump administration is eliminating or freezing federal advisory committees, impacting agencies like NASA. Experts Kelly Holley-Bockelmann and Juan Meza express concern that this reduces independent scientific advice, potentially leading to less diverse viewpoints and politically motivated decisions.
Over two dozen states have sued the Trump administration, challenging Federal Emergency Management Agency and Department of Homeland Security policies that tie billions in federal disaster funding to compliance with election and immigration conditions, arguing these violate the U.S. Constitution.
Repairs to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a signature project of the Trump administration, are delayed and over budget. Originally aimed for a Fourth of July completion, the project has stretched for months, costing over $16 million amid accusations of vandalism and ongoing maintenance issues.
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