WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is proposing a new federal rule that could put the tax-exempt status of private schools and colleges at risk if they maintain policies or programs that discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin. The proposal, announced Thursday by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service, would affect private educational institutions that qualify for federal tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration is pursuing several major policy initiatives this week, including a request for additional federal funding related to national security and agricultural assistance, while also facing legal and political challenges surrounding election-related policies. On Tuesday, the White House submitted a supplemental funding request to Congress totaling approximately $87.6 billion. According to administration officials, much of the proposal woul

What’s Happening Right Now Global oil prices are rapidly climbing, crossing the $100–$110 per barrel range in early April 2026, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Benchmark crude prices, including Brent and U.S. West Texas Intermediate, have jumped sharply within days, marking one of the largest spikes since 2020. ( Reuters ) The surge comes as fears grow over disruptions to global oil supply, especially through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shi

Oil and natural gas prices rose sharply this week after a series of attacks struck major energy facilities across the Persian Gulf, disrupting production and raising concerns about global supply stability. The incidents mark one of the most significant threats to energy infrastructure in the region in recent years, with immediate ripple effects across international markets. Attacks on Key Facilities The escalation began with strikes on Iran’s South Pars gas field, a critical

Senior U.S. intelligence officials testified before Congress this week in a high-profile hearing that drew national attention, as lawmakers pressed for answers on security threats, foreign conflicts, and intelligence reliability. The session, reported by Associated Press, featured testimony from top officials addressing concerns about global instability and the role of intelligence in shaping U.S. policy decisions. Members of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence a

March 14, 2026 U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said during a Pentagon briefing that Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is “wounded and likely disfigured,” but he did not provide evidence or details supporting the claim. ( Axios ) The statement comes amid escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran following a series of military strikes and political upheaval inside Iran. Background: Leadership Change in Iran Mojtaba Khamenei became Iran’s t

U.S. President Donald Trump removed Kristi Noem from her role as Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security in March 2026. The decision marked the first major cabinet change during Trump’s second presidential term and came after months of political scrutiny surrounding Noem’s leadership of the department. (PBS) Noem, a former governor of South Dakota , was appointed Homeland Security Secretary in 2025 after Trump returned to the presidency. During her te