The history of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798

Mar 18, 2025 | Uncategorized

A federal judge heard arguments Monday on whether the White House violated a court order by deporting migrants without proper court hearings. The Trump administration claims it has the authority under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 because it alleges the individuals in... read more

Israel launches new strikes on Gaza

Mar 18, 2025 | Uncategorized

The strikes on Gaza come after nearly two months of a ceasefire to pause the 17-month-long war. read more

U.S. support for free speech drops by 3%, survey finds

Mar 18, 2025 | Uncategorized

A new survey released Monday by the nonpartisan think tank Future of Free Speech found a 3% drop in support for free speech in the U.S., which puts America’s rank at number 9 out of the 33 countries surveyed. The survey tracks global attitudes toward allowing... read more

Voice of America director says Trump’s dismantling of agency is “self-inflicted blow”

Mar 18, 2025 | Uncategorized

Voice of America, the government-funded news agency launched during World War II to counter Nazi propaganda, stopped broadcasting over the weekend after its employees were put on leave or terminated by the Trump administration. Nancy Cordes spoke with director Michael... read more

White House defends decision to deport alleged gang members amid legal fight

Mar 18, 2025 | Uncategorized

Over the weekend, the Trump administration cited a rarely-used 18th-century law to justify the deportations of suspected gang members. As Ed O’Keefe reports, the president’s moves sparked a legal fight where minutes mattered. read more

How major cuts at Johns Hopkins could impact public health

Mar 18, 2025 | Uncategorized

Major health research institution Johns Hopkins University says it is eliminating more than 2,000 jobs after the Trump administration cut $800 million in funding from the United States Agency for International Development. The university says these cuts will force the... read more