A UFW Foundation survey reveals US farm workers, many undocumented, face heightened fears of raids, deportation, and family separation under the Trump administration, impacting daily life and access to necessities. Despite long-term residency, 92% report employment impact, and 76% hope for legal protections and a path to citizenship.
The Trump administration is accused of violating a federal court order by transferring transgender women inmates to a segregated unit in a Texas prison, prompting U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth to express concern over the alleged breach of his preliminary injunction.
ABC has accused the FCC of retaliating against its editorial decisions and Donald Trump coverage by subjecting eight local stations to an expedited license renewal process. The Disney-owned network argues this is an unconstitutional premise, while the FCC denies political motivation, citing employment practices.
The Trump administration is accused of deceptively editing a video promoting its $5.1 million gilded renovation of the Arts of War and Arts of Peace statues in Washington, D.C. The White House clip featured only positive reactions, omitting critical public comments about the project's cost and aesthetic.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating nearly 1.2 million Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles from 2018-2023 due to 156 complaints about front lower lateral link suspension failures that could cause a loss of directional control.
The Trump administration, in a remarkable about-face, dropped a criminal charge against former Olympic athlete David Hearn, who was accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. US Attorney Jeanine Pirro acknowledged new evidence showed the damage was due to a flawed installation, not vandalism, after Hearn's indictment.
Senator Rand Paul threatens Dr. Anthony Fauci with contempt of Congress over his Fifth Amendment invocation regarding COVID-19 origins. Concurrently, the Trump administration implements new asylum rules, making the process more restrictive, and moves to end Medicare drug subsidies early, potentially increasing costs for millions of beneficiaries.
The Trump administration faces an August 1 deadline to finalize an AI framework, prompting intense debate among tech leaders like Sam Altman and Jensen Huang. The framework involves voluntary model submissions and classified benchmarking, amid industry concerns over potential restrictions on open-weight models, particularly from China.
The FDA regulates sunscreen as an OTC drug, deeming only zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, and bemotrizinol as "generally recognized as safe and effective" (Grase). Experts advise avoiding parabens and phthalates, but emphasize that not using sunscreen poses a greater health risk than using regulated chemical sunscreens.
US President Donald Trump considers asserting more control over AI tools following cybersecurity incidents, including breaches by OpenAI's tools, amidst rising tensions with China over AI technology theft allegations.
A senior US Democrat, Jamie Raskin, threatens a congressional investigation into Fifa's financial and political ties to Donald Trump and his family, including a $20bn privatization plan involving Jared Kushner's brother, if Democrats win the House in November.
The Russian embassy in Washington criticizes a US Senate bill on anti-Russian sanctions, stating it hinders the Trump administration's foreign policy leverage amid US involvement in Iran and looming energy market collapse.
African students, facing stricter US visa policies, are increasingly opting for Chinese universities due to affordability, quality, and growing Africa-China economic ties.
China's advanced technology sector, including AI and new energy, accounts for 16.8 high-value invention patents per 10,000 people, driving economic growth despite property and demand challenges.
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.
The 2023 midterm elections pose high stakes for Trump's presidency, as a predicted Democratic House majority could lead to two years of investigations and a potential third impeachment, with Decision Desk HQ forecasting a 224-211 Democratic majority.
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.
Donald Trump's second administration sees a record 27 Senate-confirmed officials leaving, facilitating a power grab by concentrating power in the presidency through acting officials, aided by recent Supreme Court rulings.
Elon Musk discusses his involvement with Trump's administration, defends cuts to USAID despite criticism over potential loss of life, and expresses support for European far-right factions in an interview with The Economist.
A UK government-backed investigation reveals hundreds of journalists are self-censoring due to safety concerns, especially when covering rightwing protests, the Trump administration, and trans issues, with female journalists facing severe online harassment.
A Virginia federal judge ruled that the FDA's special certification requirement for prescribing mifepristone is illegal, citing lack of justification given the drug's proven safety and effectiveness.
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.
