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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in grants to schools for adult literacy, English language instruction and other programs, the Education Department said Friday. President Donald Trump’s administration had withheld more than $6 billion in funding on July 1, as part of a review to ensure spending aligned with the White House’s priorities. The funding …

The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Thursday against Mayor Eric Adams over the city’s sanctuary policies. Officials argued that the rules, which restrict city officials from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement, are unconstitutional and amount to “intentional sabotage of federal immigration enforcement.” The legal action comes days after an off-duty customs agent was shot in the face during what …

Trump administration reportedly seeks fines from universities including Harvard Good morning and welcome to the US politics blog. We’re starting today with a new report from the Wall Street Journal saying that the Trump administration is seeking fines from other universities after Columbia agreed to pay more than $220m this week. The White House aims to fine several universities it …

Convicted of murder in Venezuela. Freed by the Trump administration.  The Washington Post With a Single Image, U.S. Deportation Narrative Is Challenged  The New York Times No One Was Supposed to Leave Alive  The Atlantic Attorneys for wrongly deported Venezuelan asylum seeker will seek criminal contempt proceedings after prisoner swap  CNN Venezuelan makeup artist returns home, describes torture during El Salvador detention  Reuters Source link

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Columbia University has struck a deal with the Trump administration to restore federal research funding in exchange for a $200 million settlement and other concessions. What’s the context? …

“It looks like it’s about $3.1bn – it went up a little bit or a lot,” said Donald Trump, handing Jerome Powell a piece of paper as they stood amid construction at the US Federal Reserve’s Washington HQ. The usually unflappable Fed chief looked irritated, closed his eyes and shook his head. “I am not aware of that,” said Powell. …

The Trump administration sued New York City on Thursday over its “sanctuary” laws, continuing a monthslong effort to crack down on localities that try to shield undocumented immigrants from federal detainment efforts. “New York City has released thousands of criminals on the streets to commit violent crimes against law-abiding citizens due to sanctuary city policies. If New York City won’t …

Facebook Tweet Email Link The Trump administration is still optimistic about the possibility of reaching a deal with Harvard University after it announced a $200 million settlement with Columbia University on Wednesday. “While there’s a lawsuit pending with Harvard, and I’m sure that lawsuit will play out, I do hope that Harvard will continue to come to the table with …

Trump Administration Sues New York City Over Sanctuary Laws  The New York Times DOJ announces lawsuit against NYC, Mayor Eric Adams over sanctuary laws  ABC7 New York DOJ sues New York City over ‘sanctuary’ immigration policies  ABC News Trump sues NYC, Mayor Adams to end sanctuary city protections for immigrants  New York Daily News Trump administration sues NYC over “sanctuary city” policies  Axios Source link

Trump administration to burn nearly $10 million in contraceptives for poorer nations  Axios Trump administration to destroy nearly $10m of contraceptives for women overseas  The Guardian US-funded contraceptives being burned in France: Birth control pills, implants worth $10 million to be de  The Times of India Trump Admin Plans to Burn $10 Million Worth of Contraceptives for Poor Nations  The Daily Beast EXCLUSIVE: State …