Election & Political News
Columbia University agrees to comply with Trump administration's demands in fight over federal funding
Columbia University has agreed to comply with a list of demands from the Trump administration in order to regain access to $400 million in federal funding.
Boeing to build F-47, Air Force's future fighter jet, Trump says
The F-47 Next Generation Air Dominance, or NGAD, is a manned jet that will help future drone aircraft penetrate the air defenses of China and any other potential foes.
Student loans to be managed by Small Business Administration, Trump says
Student loans will now be managed by Small Business Administration, President Trump announced Friday, as part of his plan to dismantle the Department of Education.
Atlanta man freed after 2 years in Taliban captivity, State Department says
An American man who was held captive in Afghanistan for over two years has been freed by the Taliban and is now on his way back to the United States.
Trump signs order to 'begin eliminating' Department of Education
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aiming to "begin eliminating the federal Department of Education once and for all."
Trump administration pushes deadline for NYC to kill congestion pricing
The Trump administration extended the deadline for New York to halt Manhattan's congestion pricing plan by 30 days.
Noncitizens can't vote in NYC elections, court rules
New York's top court on Thursday struck down a city law that would have allowed noncitizens to vote in local New York City elections.
Sen. Eichorn charged after soliciting undercover officer in Bloomington
Minnesota Sen. Justin Eichorn, who was one of the sponsors of the "Trump derangement syndrome bill," faces a felony charge of prostitution after allegedly soliciting a minor for sex during a prostitution sting in Bloomington.
Unilever, Ben & Jerry's parent company, accused of removing CEO over politics
Ben & Jerry’s has accused Unilever, its parent company, of unlawfully removing the ice cream maker’s CEO because of his social and political activism.
EU tariffs could hurt these states the most, analysis shows
If the European Union’s 27 countries move forward with retaliatory tariffs on the U.S., some states will be impacted far more than others.
Sen. Justin Eichorn arrested in minor prostitution sting: What we know
A Minnesota lawmaker from Grand Rapids is accused of attempting to solicit a minor for prostitution after he was arrested by Bloomington police in a prostitution sting.