Amidst rising tensions between the Trump administration and academic institutions, particularly Harvard, President Trump offered reassurance to Chinese students in the US, stating they would be "ok." This shift follows a judge's block on Trump's efforts to restrict international student enrollment at Harvard, which he criticized for withholding student lists.
A luxury golf resort owned by Donald Trump's family broke ground in Vietnam. This happened as Vietnam faced trade pressure from the US. The Vietnamese government expedited approvals for the project. This raised concerns about potential regulatory violations. Vietnam hoped to gain favor with the Trump administration through these deals.
Monica Crowley was sworn in as ambassador and chief of protocol of the United States after being nominated by President Trump. Expressing her gratitude, she looks forward to representing the country both domestically and internationally. Crowley, a New York Times best-selling author and former assistant secretary of the treasury, brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles in government and media.
Bernard Kerik, the former New York Police Commissioner and a figure recognized for his leadership during 9/11, has passed away at the age of 69 after battling an illness. Tributes poured in from figures like Kash Patel and Rudy Giuliani, highlighting Kerik's bravery, service, and impact on New York City.
US envoy Thomas Barrack visited Syria. This marks the first official visit by a high-ranking US official since 2012. Barrack, also the US ambassador to Turkiye, met with the Syrian foreign minister. The US flag was hoisted at the envoy's residence in Damascus. This follows a meeting between US President Trump and Syrian leader Ahmad al-Sharaa in Riyadh.
The Michigan supreme court has declined to hear appeals from families of the Oxford High School shooting victims, effectively ending their efforts to hold school employees accountable. The court's decision upholds a lower court ruling that found no evidence school staff were the "proximate cause" of the tragedy, emphasizing Ethan Crumbley's premeditated actions.
Donald Trump's advisor, David Sacks, has reignited the "Pocahontas" controversy by suggesting Senator Elizabeth Warren controlled Joe Biden's autopen, reviving a long-standing feud over her Native American ancestry claims. This nickname, used by Trump since 2016, has been criticized as racially insensitive. The controversy highlights the weaponization of cultural identity in American politics, overshadowing important issues facing Native communities.from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, US news live on Times of India https://ift.tt/98In1cT via IFTTT
