Trump Says He's Defunding NPR and PBS, But Can He?
President Donald Trump issued an executive order late Thursday directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to “cease federal funding” to National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) over concerns of left-wing bias. Congress appropriated around $535 million this fiscal year to CPB, a publicly-funded nonprofit that funnels money to the media organizations.
Trump Vows To Revoke Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status, But Can He Do That
President Trump vowed to revoke Harvard University’s tax-exempt status on Friday, more than a week after the school filed a federal lawsuit against his administration. If the school's tax-exempt status is revoked — which is determined by the IRS, independent of the president — the university's income would be taxed, and donors would no longer receive tax deductions for their gifts. Most public and private universities are tax-exempted.
Trump Sidelines Mike Waltz To U.N. After Signal Group Chat Scandal
President Donald Trump’s national security adviser, Michael Waltz, and one of his top deputies, Alex Wong, stepped down Thursday, just over a month after the Signal chat fallout. But Waltz is not totally leaving Trump’s orbit; the president later announced he is nominating the former Florida congressman to be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
Trump 100 Days In Graphs: Where He’s Breaking Records
A picture is worth a thousand words, but what about some graphs? Here’s a quick look at some data from Trump’s first 100 days in office — which he marked Tuesday.
Americans May See Some Empty Store Shelves In June As China Tariffs Make Impact
Shipments from China to the U.S. West Coast are expected to plummet by around 35% next week compared to a year ago, as President Trump’s 145% tariffs on Chinese goods take effect. Consumers are expected to feel the pain — both in lack of supply and higher prices — as soon as this month.
Supreme Court Appears Poised To Allow First Religious Charter School
The Supreme Court appeared open on Wednesday to allowing Oklahoma to use public funds to operate the nation’s first religious charter school. St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School would feature a curriculum grounded in Catholic doctrine, backed by the local Archdioceses, be free for students, and funded by taxpayers.