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Universities say student visas have been revoked without notice

U.S. News // 2 days ago

Universities say student visas have been revoked without notice

Several universities across the country have confirmed to UPI that international students have had their visas revoked without notice or had their Student and Exchange Visitor Information System records terminated.

Researchers weighing options amid federal funding cut threats to universities

U.S. News // 1 week ago

Researchers weighing options amid federal funding cut threats to universities

Trump extends sale, ban of TikTok another 75 days

U.S. News // 1 week ago

Trump extends sale, ban of TikTok another 75 days

Trump lacks authority to require proof of citizenship in voting, experts say

U.S. News // 2 weeks ago

Trump lacks authority to require proof of citizenship in voting, experts say

Wisconsin Supreme Court race takes temperature of Trump presidency

U.S. News // 3 weeks ago

Wisconsin Supreme Court race takes temperature of Trump presidency

The race for an open seat in Wisconsin's Supreme Court is drawing the attention of large donors, including President Donald Trump's adviser Elon Musk and Democratic Party donor George Soros.

Student aid disruptions, education reshuffling confuse borrowers, advisers

U.S. News // 3 weeks ago

Student aid disruptions, education reshuffling confuse borrowers, advisers

Financial aid advisers on college campuses across the United States are sharing in the confusion of student loan borrowers as the Trump administration tries to reshape education.

Trump CFPB cuts raise concern about financial crises, conflict of interest

U.S. News // 4 weeks ago

Trump CFPB cuts raise concern about financial crises, conflict of interest

The Trump administration is well on its way to abolishing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau while state officials and other organizations are preparing for what comes next.

Tolling agencies responding to smishing scam warning of fake unpaid tolls

U.S. News // 1 month ago

Tolling agencies responding to smishing scam warning of fake unpaid tolls

Tollway companies across the United States are raising awareness about the resurgence of a text message phishing scam referred to as smishing.

First 100 days of Trump's presidency: cuts, tariffs, court pushback

U.S. News // 1 month ago

First 100 days of Trump's presidency: cuts, tariffs, court pushback

President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office -- a symbolic measuring stick for a new president -- are halfway through.

Trump nixes heightened tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum; Ontario pauses power surcharge

U.S. News // 1 month ago

Trump nixes heightened tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum; Ontario pauses power surcharge

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday he won't impose 50% retaliatory tariffs against Canada on Wednesday that would have doubled planned tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.

U.S. tariffs, retaliation will raise prices, economists say

U.S. News // 1 month ago

U.S. tariffs, retaliation will raise prices, economists say

The newly imposed tariffs President Donald Trump has placed on Canada, China and Mexico will cause increased prices, job losses and slowing business, economists say.

Trump's embrace of cryptocurrency sets stage for wider adoption

U.S. News // 1 month ago

Trump's embrace of cryptocurrency sets stage for wider adoption

The Trump administration is closing investigations into cryptocurrency marketplaces as President Donald Trump seeks to grow the United States' footprint in the digital asset space.

Iowa becomes first state to remove civil rights protections for trans people

U.S. News // 1 month ago

Iowa becomes first state to remove civil rights protections for trans people

Iowa is the first state to repeal civil rights protections for transgender people from state code and advocates for the transgender community fear it is part of a larger agenda.

Attorneys, government jostling over rights of Guantanamo detainees

U.S. News // 1 month ago

Attorneys, government jostling over rights of Guantanamo detainees

More than 100 immigrants have been detained on U.S. soil and sent to the Guantanamo Bay detention facility in Cuba since President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration began.

Apple investors vote down ending DEI program

U.S. News // 1 month ago

Apple investors vote down ending DEI program

Apple's shareholders rejected the proposal after the company signaled its opposition to it on Jan. 13. Apple's board said such a proposal is "unnecessary."

Taiwan coast guard suspects Chinese ship crew severed communication cable

World News // 1 month ago

Taiwan coast guard suspects Chinese ship crew severed communication cable

The Taiwanese coast guard has detained a Chinese cargo ship and its crew as it investigates the destruction of an undersea communication cable.

Consumer confidence falls 7 points in February, largest drop since 2021

U.S. News // 1 month ago

Consumer confidence falls 7 points in February, largest drop since 2021

The seven-point drop marks the largest decline since August 2021, indicating consumers are concerned about more inflation to come and a cooling economy.

Police investigate deaths of 3 American women at Belize resort

World News // 1 month ago

Police investigate deaths of 3 American women at Belize resort

Police are investigating the cause of the deaths of three American women found in their hotel room at a resort in Belize.

Weakened Education Department could create gaps in civil rights protections

U.S. News // 1 month ago

Weakened Education Department could create gaps in civil rights protections

Changes are coming to the Department of Education under the Trump administration and whether it closes or is significantly downsized, its role in defending civil rights for students could be weakened.

Trump USAID cuts create vacuums of food, medical care for vulnerable populations

U.S. News // 2 months ago

Trump USAID cuts create vacuums of food, medical care for vulnerable populations

President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk's plans to shut down parts of the government continue to expand, placing focus on the system of checks and balances.