Trump administration

Trump administration to restore foreign students' legal status, for now

The decision was announced during a court hearing

Americans sour on Trump's handling of the economy, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Just 37% of respondents to the six-day poll approve of Trump's handling of the economy

After Harvard rejects US demands, Trump adds new threat

Trump said in a social media post on Tuesday he was mulling whether to seek to end Harvard's tax-exempt status

Trump signs order to 'make America's showers great again'

Trump has long complained about inadequate water pressure in American bathrooms

Trump revokes security clearances of Biden and senior aides

The list of names stripped of their authorization to see state secrets included Biden, Kamala Harris.

Trump admin deports Venezeulans despite court order, says judge has no authority

The turn of events represented a remarkable escalation

Trump administration halves staffing at Education Department

The move is the latest to roil the US federal government in the six weeks since the president returned to the White House

Trump administration launches "self deport" app for immigrants: report

The Trump administration has introduced a new app, CBP Home, aimed at allowing immigrants in the US illegally to voluntarily "self-deport" rather than face potential arrest and detention, as per a recent report by Reuters. 

Reuters Special / How Trump turned against Ukraine and Europe

Relations had frayed badly even before the rancorous Feb. 28 Oval Office meeting between Trump and Vance on the one side and Zelenskiy on the other

January 30, 2025
January 30, 2025

Trump signs orders on hot-button social issues in schools

Trump is limited in his ability to shape school curricula and policies to his preferences

January 29, 2025
January 29, 2025

Myanmar refugees face sudden discharge from Thai hospitals shuttered by US aid freeze

Trump last week paused development assistance from the US Agency for International Development for 90 day

January 29, 2025
January 29, 2025

Trump order set to halt supply of HIV, malaria drugs to poor countries

Chemonics and USAID did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comment.

January 29, 2025
January 29, 2025

White House offers 2 million federal employees financial incentives to quit

The email gives federal employees until Feb. 6 to decide whether to take part

January 28, 2025
January 28, 2025

White House pauses federal grant, loan other assistance programs

The memo referenced the executive orders, including those seeking to dismantle programs related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)

January 28, 2025
January 28, 2025

Selena Gomez’s tearful video on immigration crackdown goes viral

Singer and actor Selena Gomez was brought to tears following US President Donald Trump’s decision to deport undocumented immigrants from the country. The emotional moment, which she shared on Instagram Stories and later deleted, highlighted her distress over the situation.

January 28, 2025
January 28, 2025

US Justice Dept officials involved in Trump prosecutions fired

Special Counsel Jack Smith, who brought two federal cases against Trump, resigned earlier this month.

January 26, 2025
January 26, 2025

Trump's first week: everything, everywhere, all at once

From Trump and his supporters, the theme has been one of regal, even divine, power.

January 25, 2025
January 25, 2025

Trump administration directs US agencies to start firing diversity staff

The axing of jobs aimed at combating discrimination such as racism and sexism is the latest in a blitz of right-wing measures the 78-year-old Republican has put in place on his return to the White House.

January 25, 2025
January 25, 2025

US freezes almost all aid except for Israel, Egypt arms: memo

The United States, the world's biggest donor, froze virtually all foreign aid on Friday, making exceptions only for emergency food, and military funding for Israel and Egypt