The Massachusetts Institute of Technology rejects White House preferential funding plan
Summary MIT first university to reject Trump administration funding deal. Proposal offered preferential federal funding for policy changes. MIT opposes restrictions on free speech, autonomy, and finances. In a letter to the campus community on Friday,…
White House hits out at nobel committee over award
Summary White House criticized the Nobel Committee’s choice of Venezuelan opposition leader. Donald Trump was a strong contender for the 2025 Peace Prize. Prize awarded to María Corina Machado for promoting democracy in Venezuela. Maria Corina Machado of…
White House rejects Gustavo Petro’s strike allegation
Summary Colombian President Petro claims a US strike hit a Colombian vessel. White House calls the allegation “baseless and reprehensible.” US says strikes target narco-trafficking vessels in Caribbean. In a post on X on Wednesday, the South…
White House clarifies Trump’s federal layoff remarks
Summary White House retracts Trump’s claim of current federal layoffs. Trump previously said government employees were being laid off “right now.” Officials warn layoffs could occur if shutdown continues. The Trump administration was…
White House pressed on Trump’s shift over project 2025
Summary White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt responded Friday. Trump previously distanced from Project 2025 on the campaign trail. Now he openly embraces its agenda amid shutdown. Leavitt deflected detailed questions on Trump’s change. The…
White House budget director Russ Vought withholds $2.1B Chicago funding
Summary Russ Vought announced $2.1 billion withheld. Funds targeted Chicago infrastructure projects. Funding fights hit Democratic areas. Action linked to government shutdown issues. A long-awaited plan to extend the city’s Red Line rail is…
White House moves to defund federal watchdog
Summary White House defunded the federal watchdog Council of Inspectors General (CIGIE). Funding cut effective immediately, halting watchdog operations. CIGIE supports 72 inspectors general overseeing government integrity. On Wednesday, a major federal…
White House website shows shutdown countdown clock
Summary White House launched a shutdown countdown clock blaming Democrats. The website states: “Democrats have shut down the government.” Clock links to list of impacted departments and criticism of Democrats. According to the website,…
White House withdraws BLS nomination amid concerns
Summary White House withdrew E.J. Antoni’s nomination for BLS head. Antoni faced criticism for questionable qualifications and partisan views. Nomination raised concerns about politicizing key economic data agencies. Erika McEntarfer was sacked by…
White House meeting seeks last-minute shutdown solution
Summary Trump met congressional leaders Monday to prevent government shutdown. Both Democrats and Republicans showed little willingness to compromise. Democrats demand extension of healthcare subsidies and Medicaid reversals. Many government offices…