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Major Companies Drop Law Firms That Yielded to Trump’s Pressure Campaign
A growing number of major corporations, including Microsoft, Oracle, Morgan Stanley, and McDonald's, are distancing themselves from elite law firms that struck deals with the Trump administration, reflecting deepening concerns over the firms' independence and credibility. At least 11 large companies have pulled or reassigned legal work, The Wall Street Journal reported, with several citing discomfort over law firms capitulating to political pressure. 
A growing number of major corporations, including Microsoft, Oracle, Morgan Stanley, and McDonald's, are distancing themselves from elite law firms that struck deals with the Trump administration, reflecting deepening concerns over the firms' independence and credibility. At least 11 large companies have pulled or reassigned legal work, The Wall Street Journal reported, with several citing discomfort over law firms capitulating to political pressure. -
SEC Drops Binance Lawsuit with Prejudice, Capping Trump-Era Crypto Pivot
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday formally dropped its civil lawsuit against Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, marking a major reversal in the agency's approach to crypto regulation under President Donald Trump. The SEC's move to dismiss the case with prejudice prevents it from bringing the same charges again, signaling a broader policy shift in Washington's treatment of the digital asset industry. 
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday formally dropped its civil lawsuit against Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, marking a major reversal in the agency's approach to crypto regulation under President Donald Trump. The SEC's move to dismiss the case with prejudice prevents it from bringing the same charges again, signaling a broader policy shift in Washington's treatment of the digital asset industry. -
‘Totally Fabricated’: Scientists Slam RFK Jr.'s MAHA Report for Listing Nonexistent Research Under Their Names
The Biden administration is facing mounting criticism after several studies cited in its flagship "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) report were found to be nonexistent. The White House has acknowledged the mistakes, attributing them to "formatting issues," and issued an updated version of the document on Thursday. 
The Biden administration is facing mounting criticism after several studies cited in its flagship "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) report were found to be nonexistent. The White House has acknowledged the mistakes, attributing them to "formatting issues," and issued an updated version of the document on Thursday. -
Trump Eyes Supreme Court Appeal After Judges Block Sweeping Tariff Order
The Trump administration is preparing to ask the U.S. Supreme Court for emergency relief to pause a federal court decision that invalidated President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on imports, potentially as early as Friday, according to a Thursday filing in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. 
The Trump administration is preparing to ask the U.S. Supreme Court for emergency relief to pause a federal court decision that invalidated President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on imports, potentially as early as Friday, according to a Thursday filing in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. -
Judge Extends Block on Trump Revocation of Harvard’s Foreign Student Enrollment Rights Amid Federal Crackdown
A federal judge on Thursday extended a temporary order preventing the Trump administration from revoking Harvard University's ability to enroll international students, escalating an already intense legal and political battle between the White House and one of the country's most prominent academic institutions. 
A federal judge on Thursday extended a temporary order preventing the Trump administration from revoking Harvard University's ability to enroll international students, escalating an already intense legal and political battle between the White House and one of the country's most prominent academic institutions. -
U.S. to Aggressively Revoke Chinese Student Visas in Sweeping Crackdown on CCP Influence
The U.S. government will begin revoking visas of Chinese students, particularly those linked to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in sensitive academic fields, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday. The move represents a significant escalation in the Trump administration's hardline immigration and national security policy, aimed at curbing alleged Chinese espionage and influence on U.S. college campuses. 
The U.S. government will begin revoking visas of Chinese students, particularly those linked to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in sensitive academic fields, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday. The move represents a significant escalation in the Trump administration's hardline immigration and national security policy, aimed at curbing alleged Chinese espionage and influence on U.S. college campuses. -
Musk Steps Down from Trump’s Government Efficiency Office After 130-Day Tenure
Elon Musk has formally announced his departure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), ending his 130-day tenure as a special government employee under President Donald Trump. Musk confirmed the move in a post on X Wednesday night, stating: "As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending." 
Elon Musk has formally announced his departure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), ending his 130-day tenure as a special government employee under President Donald Trump. Musk confirmed the move in a post on X Wednesday night, stating: "As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending." -
Trump Responds to Musk's Criticism, Vows to Negotiate Tax Bill
President Donald Trump defended his administration's marquee tax and spending package on Wednesday after Elon Musk, his top campaign donor and head of the Department of Government Efficiency, publicly criticized the legislation for inflating the national deficit. 
President Donald Trump defended his administration's marquee tax and spending package on Wednesday after Elon Musk, his top campaign donor and head of the Department of Government Efficiency, publicly criticized the legislation for inflating the national deficit. -
Golden Dome Blackmail? Trump Says Canada Must Become 51st State or Pay Billions
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Canada could access the United States' $175 billion "Golden Dome" missile defense system for free-but only if it becomes the 51st state. "I told Canada, which very much wants to be part of our fabulous Golden Dome System, that it will cost $61 Billion Dollars if they remain a separate, but unequal, Nation, but will cost ZERO DOLLARS if they become our cherished 51st State," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "They are considering the offer!" 
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Canada could access the United States' $175 billion "Golden Dome" missile defense system for free-but only if it becomes the 51st state. "I told Canada, which very much wants to be part of our fabulous Golden Dome System, that it will cost $61 Billion Dollars if they remain a separate, but unequal, Nation, but will cost ZERO DOLLARS if they become our cherished 51st State," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "They are considering the offer!" -
Trump Freezes Student Visa Interviews as U.S. Embassies Prepare for Expanded Social Media Vetting
The Trump administration has ordered U.S. embassies worldwide to halt all new student visa interviews, as it prepares to implement sweeping new requirements for social media screening of foreign applicants, according to a State Department cable issued Tuesday. The directive, signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, represents a sharp escalation in the administration's ongoing efforts to scrutinize international students under the pretext of national security and anti-terrorism measures. 
The Trump administration has ordered U.S. embassies worldwide to halt all new student visa interviews, as it prepares to implement sweeping new requirements for social media screening of foreign applicants, according to a State Department cable issued Tuesday. The directive, signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, represents a sharp escalation in the administration's ongoing efforts to scrutinize international students under the pretext of national security and anti-terrorism measures.
