DOJ Accuses Mahmoud Khalil of Omitting Pro-Palestinian Ties in Green Card Application
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed new evidence against Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil, which states he did not report his pro-Palestinian organization participation during his green card application process. The Trump administration states that this missing information constitutes an independent reason for deporting him, although the original foreign policy reference has been withdrawn.
Jackie Robinson’s Military History Removed from Defense Website Amid DEI Overhaul
During the Trump administration, the DoD website removed part of Jackie Robinson’s biography because Trump’s administration wanted to remove DEI initiatives from federal agencies. The department’s removal of Robinson’s military pages created massive objection because they eventually brought back at least one of his official pages due to public opposition.
Historic Military Figures Removed from Websites Amid ‘DEI’ Ban
An executive order from President Donald Trump resulted in criticism of the U.S. military after the removal of marginal backgrounded historical figures from its publications. The execution of this decision has resulted in numerous deleted military websites alongside historical references, which has caused widespread anger among educators, historians, and veterans.
Heathrow Flights to Scotland Resume After Fire Causes Major Disruptions
Multiple flights operating between Heathrow Airport London and Scotland continued after the electrical substation fire interrupted power operations in the area. More than 1,300 flights were interrupted by the electricity failure, and thousands of travelers remained stuck, including Scottish football fans, business professionals, and families who attended important life ceremonies.
Lawmakers Warn DOGE Cuts Could Drive Away the Next Generation of Federal Workers
Through DOGE, President Donald Trump and Elon Musk started mass government layoffs, creating apprehension among legislators about how this would impact future professional recruitment for public service positions. The workforce reductions affecting thousands of public servants pose a significant barrier to hiring college graduates and experienced specialists for federal government positions.
Two Men Convicted in Iranian Plot to Assassinate U.S.-Based Journalist
A trial has found two Iranian men guilty of premeditated murder after Iranian government officials hired them to kill US-based journalist Masih Alinejad. The March 21, 2025, verdict from federal prosecutors has moved forward the relationship tension between Iran and the United States.
Margaret Nduta’s Case Highlights the Growing Issue of Kenyans Jailed Abroad for Drug Trafficking
The death sentence handed to 37-year-old Kenyan woman Margaret Nduta Macharia for drug trafficking in Vietnam has brought fresh attention to the rising foreign prison populations of Kenyan citizens.
Johns Hopkins Announces Over 2,000 Job Cuts Following USAID Funding Cuts
The Trump administration’s decision to reduce funding for USAID programs resulted in Johns Hopkins University firing over 2,000 employees. The budget reduction targets essential global health operations, including Indian HIV prevention strategies and Bangladesh diarrheal disease clinical trial work.
The Deadly Impact of Dust Storms: Kansas Highway Pileup
A destructive dust storm produced an enormous traffic collision on Interstate 70 west of Kansas, which took eight lives last week. Nothing predicted the sudden storm that merged with a wall of dust, which limited visibility so much that fifty vehicles crashed into one another. The New Mexico region experienced parallel road closure conditions following observations, which prevented further accidents from happening.
Teens Charged with Murder in Shocking Hit-and-Run of Bicyclist
A tragic hit-and-run incident which killed three Albuquerque New Mexico teenagers became known to the public after camera footage of the act was released. The May occurrence has led to serious criminal charges for two suspects including a 13-year-old and a 15-year-old with an 11-year-old currently under police investigation.