[ad_1] President Donald Trump‘s plan to save the movie industry by imposing a 100% tariff on imports of films that are produced in “foreign lands” has confused and drawn the ire of many, including Jimmy Kimmel. Kimmel addressed the topic on Live! Monday, saying Trump is “now aiming his wrecking ball at Hollywood.” He reminded […]
Trump’s Anti-DEI Push Raises Concerns Among Black Police Off…
[ad_1] After the murder of George Floyd, protests pushed some police agencies to bring in a new class of professionals like Colleen Jackson to help make departments more representative of and responsive to the communities they serve. Hired as the first chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer in Shaker Heights, Ohio, in 2021, Jackson has […]
Trump’s Autonomous Vehicles Stance, Bezos Vs. Tesla, And Mor…
[ad_1] The past week has been a rollercoaster ride for the autonomous driving and electric vehicle (EV) sectors. From President Trump’s change of heart on autonomous vehicles to Jeff Bezos-backed EV startups making waves, the industry has seen significant developments. Let’s dive into the top stories of the week. Trump’s Change of Heart on Autonomous […]
John Stamos defends hosting charity event at Trump’s Mar-a-L…
[ad_1] John Stamos is addressing his appearance at a charity event held at U.S. President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort on April 5, after he received backlash from fans. The 61-year-old actor spoke out after people online criticized him for his attendance at the Palm Beach Ray of Hope Gala, letting his fans know that the […]
Trump’s Targeting of Immigrants With Legal Status Departs Fr…
[ad_1] This is The Marshall Project’s Closing Argument newsletter, a weekly deep dive into a key criminal justice issue. Want this delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to future newsletters. Late last month, Kevin Zaldaña Ramírez was detained by Immigration Customs and Enforcement officers at the construction site outside of Houston where he was working. Zaldaña, […]
Who Is Kash Patel? All About Donald Trump’s Appointed FBI Di…
[ad_1] Image Credit: Getty Images President Donald Trump‘s pick to run the FBI, Kash Patel, has now been confirmed. In November 2024, Trump nominated Patel, a loyalist, to serve as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, in a series of controversial Cabinet nominations that have mostly been approved. “I am proud to announce […]
Why Trump’s Crime, Immigration Crackdown Needs More Prisons …
[ad_1] This is The Marshall Project’s Closing Argument newsletter, a weekly deep dive into a key criminal justice issue. Want this delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to future newsletters. During his first month in office, President Donald Trump has made moves to expand the United States’ already gargantuan carceral system. The Trump administration’s goals, from […]
How Trump’s Medical Research Cuts Would Hit Colleges and Hos…
[ad_1] A proposal by the Trump administration to reduce the size of grants for institutions conducting medical research would have far-reaching effects, and not just for elite universities and the coastal states where many are located. Also at risk could be grants from the National Institutes of Health to numerous hospitals that conduct clinical research […]
How Trump’s Trans Order Sows Chaos for Federal Prisoners, St…
[ad_1] Filed 6:00 a.m. EST 02.11.2025 Without guidance from the Bureau of Prisons, trans people are “told one thing from one staff person and a totally different thing from another.” President Donald Trump spoke at a victory rally in Washington, D.C., the day before his second inauguration. Angelina Katsanis/POLITICO via Associated Press First, President Donald […]
Jon Stewart Mocks Trump’s Threats Toward Panama & Denmark
[ad_1] Tonight’s installment of The Daily Show had Jon Stewart tackling a number of topics — from president Donald Trump‘s “war on DEI” to his aggression toward nations like Panama (he wants to “take back” the canal) and Denmark (he wants to buy Greenland). “Denmark, Panama and Canada,” the host remarked, “we’re America, we used […]