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The Latest: Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s national intelligence director, citing husband’s health

The Latest: Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s national intelligence director, citing husband’s health

Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as President Trump’s director of national intelligence, citing her husband's battle with cancer
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Education Department Faces Hiring Surge Amidst Dismantling Efforts

Education Department Faces Hiring Surge Amidst Dismantling Efforts

Despite President Trump's plans to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, the agency is experiencing a hiring surge, particularly within the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA). The FSA, which manages the nation's $1.7 trillion student loan portfolio, is adding approximately 380 new workers. This hiring comes after a significant reduction in staff last year, which saw the department's workforce halved. The hiring is necessary to manage critical functions such as borrower communications and repayment plans. The department's press secretary for higher education, Ellen Keast, stated that critical programs will continue despite efforts to return education responsibilities to the states.
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White House Implements Measures to Combat Rising Gas Prices Amid Memorial Day Travel

White House Implements Measures to Combat Rising Gas Prices Amid Memorial Day Travel

As Memorial Day approaches, Americans are facing near-record gas prices, driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions in Iran that have disrupted oil supplies. The White House, under President Trump, has introduced several measures to alleviate the financial burden on consumers. These include releasing oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and temporarily waiving the Jones Act to expedite fuel transportation between U.S. ports. Despite these efforts, gas prices continue to rise, with California seeing prices as high as $6.14 per gallon. The situation is exacerbated by the broader economic impact of rising diesel costs, which affect freight, shipping, and public transportation, further inflating prices across various sectors.
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Education Department Advances Trump’s Accreditation Overhaul with New Regulatory Changes

Education Department Advances Trump’s Accreditation Overhaul with New Regulatory Changes

The U.S. Department of Education is moving forward with a significant overhaul of the accreditation system, a proposal initiated during President Trump's administration. After four days of intense negotiations, the Accreditation, Innovation and Modernization Committee reached a consensus on the proposed changes. These changes aim to introduce competition and choice into the accreditation system, which the Education Department argues is currently a barrier to innovation and competition. The proposal includes extending the responsibilities of accreditors to ensure First Amendment compliance and address research misconduct. The changes also aim to make it easier for new accreditors to gain federal recognition and for institutions to leave relationships with legacy accreditors. The final rule is expected to be issued by November 1, with the overhaul taking effect on July 1 of the following year.
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Congressman Mark Takano Draws Parallels Between WWII Japanese Detention and Current Immigration Raids

Congressman Mark Takano Draws Parallels Between WWII Japanese Detention and Current Immigration Raids

Rep. Mark Takano, a Democrat from California, has expressed concerns over the current immigration enforcement actions, drawing parallels to the forced relocation of Japanese Americans during World War II. Takano's parents were among those detained as children during the war. He sees similarities in the rhetoric and actions of the current administration, which has been conducting immigration raids and deportations. President Trump's administration has been under pressure to deport a significant number of immigrants, with Congress allocating funds to support these actions. Takano, who has a personal connection to the historical injustices faced by Japanese Americans, is using his platform to challenge the current immigration policies.
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US energy storage additions hit a first-quarter record, report shows

US energy storage additions hit a first-quarter record, report shows

May 21 (Reuters) - U.S. energy storage developers installed 9.7 gigawatt-hours of new capacity in the first quarter of 2026, marking a record high for the quarter, an industry report showed on Thursday.
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Education Dept hit with lawsuit over crippling loan caps

Education Dept hit with lawsuit over crippling loan caps

If you are pursuing an advanced nursing degree, a doctorate in physical therapy, or a nurse anesthesia credential, the federal government has just placed a hard cap on how much you can borrow to finish that program. A coalition of attorneys general from half the states believes the cap is illegal. ...
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Families weigh moves with gender-affirming care access under assault in US

Families weigh moves with gender-affirming care access under assault in US

By Mariam Sunny May 21 (Reuters) - Confronted with Trump Administration threats to gender-affirming care for young transgender people, American families are weighing moves out of their states to gain access to needed healthcare, according to doctors, patients, policy experts and advocacy groups.
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High Gas Prices Force Americans to Cut Back on Nonessential Spending

High Gas Prices Force Americans to Cut Back on Nonessential Spending

High Gas Prices Force Americans to Cut Back on Nonessential Spending
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ICE Detention of CPS Student Sparks Plea for Compassion Amid Asylum Case

ICE Detention of CPS Student Sparks Plea for Compassion Amid Asylum Case

Martha Liliana Navarette, the mother of Ricardo Hernández-Navarette, a senior at Mather High School in Chicago, is calling for the release of her son, who has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for two months. The family, originally from Colombia, came to the United States in 2022 and filed for asylum, which is still pending. Both mother and son were arrested during a routine check-in related to their asylum case and were subsequently separated and held in different facilities in Kentucky. While Martha was released following a federal judge's ruling, Ricardo remains in detention, awaiting a bond hearing. The case highlights the broader impact of increased immigration enforcement under President Trump's administration, which has expanded the use of detention as a means to pressure immigrants into leaving the country voluntarily.
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The Latest: US indictment of former President Raúl Castro raises pressure on Cuba

The Latest: US indictment of former President Raúl Castro raises pressure on Cuba

The Trump administration’s indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles is escalating pressure on the island’s socialist government
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China's Retaliatory Tariffs Result in $14.9 Billion Loss for U.S. Agriculture

China's Retaliatory Tariffs Result in $14.9 Billion Loss for U.S. Agriculture

China's Retaliatory Tariffs Result in $14.9 Billion Loss for U.S. Agriculture