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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Live: Linda McMahon testifies about education budget in Senate hearing
(NewsNation) — Education Secretary Linda McMahon testified on Tuesday before a Senate subcommittee about the Trump administration's budget proposal and its effects on her department. President Donald Trump's 2026 budget request includes a 15% funding cut to the department. It allocates $66.7 billion to education, a $12 million drop from the previous year's discretionary budget authority. Student Loans: Ed Dept pauses plan to garnish Social Security checks The funding changes include a $1,000 slash to maximum Pell Grant rewards, a 35% funding cut for the Office of Civil Rights and reductions to other student aid plans. The School Superintendents Association has criticized the plan: 'The Administration preserved funding for priority programs such as IDEA and Title I in the proposal, but eliminated other crucial education funding, under the guise of efficiency.' Harvard-Trump court battle — and polarizing debate — continue When nominated and confirmed to her position, Trump tasked McMahon with putting herself out of a job as the administration works to shutter the Education Department altogether. In a March interview with NewsNation, McMahon said the department's end is not a 'turn off the lights and walk out of the department. It's with close consultation with Congress and looking how the needs of students can best be serviced.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Are Trump's tariffs blocked? Where levies stand in legal saga
(NewsNation) — A slew of court rulings this week first blocked a majority of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs before allowing them to carry on, at least temporarily. On Wednesday, the U.S. Court of International Trade blocked Trump's tariffs on global trading partners, including additional taxes on Mexico, Canada and China. The White House immediately appealed the trade court's decision. A federal appeals court on Thursday ruled in the administration's favor, allowing those tariffs to continue. As of Friday, many of Trump's tariffs remained in place, though some were still blocked under a separate ruling issued by a federal judge in Washington, D.C. Small-business owners sue Trump administration over tariffs On April 2, Trump imposed 'Liberation Day' tariffs of up to 50% on countries with which the United States runs a trade deficit and 10% baseline tariffs on almost everybody else. He later suspended the reciprocal tariffs for 90 days to give countries time to negotiate trade agreements with the United States — and reduce their barriers to American exports. But he kept the baseline tariffs in place. Harvard-Trump court battle — and polarizing debate — continue Claiming extraordinary power to act without congressional approval, he justified the taxes under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act by declaring the United States' longstanding trade deficits 'a national emergency.' The court's Wednesday decision blocked those tariffs and questioned Trump's use of IEEPA. The court decided Trump's tariffs exceeded his authority to regulate imports under IEEPA and said trade deficits are not a national emergency. 'Regardless of whether the court views the President's actions through the nondelegation doctrine, through the major questions doctrine, or simply with separation of powers in mind, any interpretation of IEEPA that delegates unlimited tariff authority is unconstitutional,' the court's opinion said. Trump's tariffs on steel, aluminum and automobiles were spared from the court's rulings, as they were imposed under Section 232 — a 1962 law giving the president the power to take action when the Commerce secretary finds an import into the U.S. represents a threat to national security. Elon Musk departs Washington and DOGE The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit decided Thursday to temporarily allow Trump to continue collecting tariffs while it weighs his appeal to Wednesday's ruling. With another court decision looming and at least seven lawsuits levied against the IEEPA tariffs, Trump has turned to the Supreme Court. Trump has said he hopes the courts will ultimately rule in his favor, calling on the Supreme Court to weigh in on the U.S. Court of International Trade's decision, which he deemed 'horrible' and 'country-threatening.' In a social media post, Trump said his presidential title means he 'must be allowed to protect America against those that are doing it economic and financial harm. Regulators fell short after toxic derailment in Ohio, advocate says 'As far as we're concerned, our trade agenda is moving forward, and we've already heard from countries around the world today who will continue to negotiate in good faith with the United States so we can cut good trade deals on behalf of the American people,' said White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. She said the administration 'fully' expects to win the case in court. The White House said trade negotiations are not stopping, no matter what happens in the courts. Leavitt said the phones are still ringing with nations across the globe trying to cut deals with the U.S. this week. NewsNation partner The Hill and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Small-business owners sue Trump administration over tariffs
(NewsNation) — A federal appeals court has reversed one of two rulings that block President Donald Trump's tariffs. A group of small-business owners sued the Trump administration over the tariffs, arguing that the president had overstepped his authority. The block was imposed by a New York-based court that handles trade cases before the block was lifted. Victor Schwartz, the owner of wine importer VOS Selections and one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit, appeared on 'NewsNation Now' on Thursday to discuss the lawsuit and its impact on his business. Schwartz said the uncertainty surrounding tariffs has made managing his business 'very challenging.' Harvard-Trump court battle — and polarizing debate — continue Jeffrey Schwab, the attorney in the lawsuit, said the law Trump relied on to issue tariffs, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA), does not allow the president to impose his 'Liberation Day' tariffs. He added that the stay on the tariffs is only temporary while the appeal is reviewed. 'I knew even though I was so elated over the win, I knew it was not over,' Schwartz said. Many of Trump's other tariffs remain blocked under a separate ruling made by a federal judge in Washington, D.C. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Mint
27-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
Vedanta's Anil Agarwal sees BIG opportunity for India amid ongoing Harvard-Trump row
Mining giant Vedanta's Founder and Executive Chairman, Anil Agarwal, in a social media post, flagged a big opportunity for India to create Harvards and MITs in the nation amid the ongoing Harvard-Trump row over revoking authority to sponsor U.S. visas for international students. 'Amidst global uncertainty, there is a big opportunity for India, beyond manufacturing. Higher education. More and more Indians want a world-class education. The West is closing its doors. The 800 Indian students at Harvard are facing this unfortunate circumstance,' said Agarwal in his post on LinkedIn. Emphasising the need for the nation's youth to pursue 'world-class education,' Anil Agarwal highlighted that India should build Harvards and MITs on a larger scale with global standards. 'We should create Harvards and MITs in India. Universities built on a large scale with global standards,' he said. Agarwal also said that India should focus on capturing this opportunity as other countries are letting go of their international students strength. 'Land should not become a constraint for building large Universities. The returns to society will be phenomenal. Let us seize this opportunity to be a leader in knowledge and research, occupy the space other countries are letting go of,' said Anil Agarwal in his post. Anil Agarwal also announced Vedanta's plans to launch an institution in Odisha for students from 'less privileged backgrounds' amid the ongoing foreign studies debate. The CEO also emphasised that the students will get full financial support from the institution to study in the non-profit digital-first university. 'Vedanta has a plan for one such institution based on the waterfront in Odisha near Puri. It will be a not-for-profit, digital-first university with the best faculty and students from India and abroad. Students from less privileged backgrounds will get full financial support,' said Anil Agarwal in his LinkedIn post. US President Donald Trump's federal administration revoked the Massachusetts-based, world-famous Harvard University's authority to sponsor U.S. visas for international students. The federal government revoked the University's ability to sponsor F and J visas for international students and scholars under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) after Harvard allegedly failed to comply with the Department of Homeland Security's request for information. The University condemned Trump's move and said it has filed a complaint and a motion for a temporary restraining order regarding the action. They also called the move 'unlawful and unwarranted,' according to an official email circulated from the office to the Harvard Alumni. 'Harvard did respond to the Department's requests as required by law,' said the University in the email, shared by Member of Rajya Sabha Raghav Chadha on the platform X. President Trump also highlighted his concerns how there are nearly 31 per cent of foreigners who are coming in to study at Harvard, and also claimed that the University refused to tell the federal government who the people are.
The Province
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Province
Throne speech makes King Charles III's Canadian visit more than just a royal tour
Jewish groups call on B.C. crown to take action against Canadian terror leader Former premier and Vancouver mayor Mike Harcourt calls for radical change at Metro Vancouver Mark Carney's daughter could be among international students caught in Harvard-Trump fight And then there was one — Abbotsford Canucks playoff series headed to deciding game Throne speech makes King Charles III's Canadian visit more than just a royal tour Royal watchers say the trip is a significant one on a number of levels. Photo by Photo by Stefan Rousseau - WPA Pool / Getty Images Article content Crews were at work in downtown Ottawa on Friday morning, touching up the protective coating on bronze statues around the National War Memorial before a whirlwind royal visit gets underway on Monday. Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 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Try refreshing your browser, or Throne speech makes King Charles III's Canadian visit more than just a royal tour Back to video tap here to see other videos from our team. Try refreshing your browser, or Play Video Article content King Charles and Queen Camilla will touch down in Canada for their first visit since the coronation more than two years ago. Royal watchers say the trip is a significant one on a number of levels. 'If you would have told me six months, even three months ago, that the King would be opening Canada's Parliament, delivering the throne speech, I wouldn't have believed you,' said Robert Finch, chairman of the Monarchist League of Canada. 'But the events of the world and the circumstances sort of made the stars align.' 'It's all about symbolism': The tight-lipped Royal Family is sending a message with its trip to Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal government asked the King to open Parliament, something Queen Elizabeth II did twice before in 1957 and 1977. Advertisement 3 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content tap here to see other videos from our team. Try refreshing your browser, or Play Video The speech, which is written by the government and intended to signal its priorities for the legislative session, is typically read by the Governor General as the representative of the monarch. This throne speech is meant to send a clear signal beyond Canada's borders. 'Canada has a steadfast defender in our sovereign,' Carney said in a statement the day he announced the visit. 'We're seeing Canada's system of government in action,' said historian and royal commentator Carolyn Harris. 'We're also seeing Canada's distinctive history at a time when (U.S.) President Donald Trump's been threatening to make Canada the 51st state.' Harris pointed out that the King is not visiting as a foreign dignitary or a representative of the United Kingdom, but rather as Canada's head of state. Canucks Report Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Thanks for signing up! A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Canucks Report will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Article content Advertisement 4 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content The U.S. trade war has put the King in a 'delicate diplomatic situation,' she said, because he's being advised by multiple prime ministers. 'And in the current political climate, some of these different countries where he is King have different approaches to diplomacy with the United States,' she said. U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, facing his own set of tariff threats from Trump in late February, asked the King to invite the U.S. president to an unprecedented second state visit. Trump made no secret of the fact that he was quite pleased to get the invitation. tap here to see other videos from our team. Try refreshing your browser, or Play Video While the King and the Royal Family are expressly apolitical, Harris said it's common for royal tours to be strongly influenced by the political events of the time — and to be remembered in the context of that history. Advertisement 5 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content In 1959, for example, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip toured factories and mines as a way of showcasing Canada's growing postwar economy. 'We do see some emphasis on what the Canadian government wanted the world to know about Canada,' she said. King Charles and Queen Camilla will kick off the visit with a stop at a farmers market and community event at Lansdowne Park on Monday afternoon before a tree-planting ceremony and more formal events at Rideau Hall. Tuesday's throne speech will begin after a short procession down Wellington Street, which is expected to draw large crowds to the area around Parliament Hill. The King and Queen will be driven in a landau, a horse-drawn carriage driven by a member of the RCMP's musical ride unit. Mounted members and RCMP in the red serge ceremonial uniform will escort the landau, which was built in Quebec and gifted to Canada for royal visits, to the Senate. Advertisement 6 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Photo by WPA Pool / Getty Images Once the royal couple arrives at the Senate building, the King will receive full military honours and a 21-gun salute. Onlookers will also be able to see him set to inspect an honour guard and band. Since becoming prime minister, Carney has talked about Canada as being 'a country built on the bedrock of three peoples: Indigenous, French and British,' and the day's events are intended to incorporate elements of all three parts of the country's history. Indigenous leaders have been invited to attend Tuesday's throne speech, and the day's events will include a First Nations drum group, a Metis fiddler and an Inuit elder lighting a ceremonial lamp. The head of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, Grand Chief Kyra Wilson, will be in attendance and says participating is a powerful symbol. Advertisement 7 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content 'First Nations people are the first peoples of this land. We were here since time immemorial,' she said in an interview. 'We just need to ensure that every single day there is a reminder that First Nations are here, and we have Treaties and they need to be honoured and respected.' The speech itself will be written and read in both official languages, and it's likely to get more attention than any throne speech has in years. It's driving somewhat of a revival of the monarchy's status in Canada, and Finch said he's fielding calls from people interested in joining his organization. In 2023, when Charles ascended to the throne, polling firm Leger released a survey that suggested a record 63 per cent of Canadians thought it was time to reconsider Canada's ties to the monarchy. Advertisement 8 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Finch chalks that up to apathy, rather than any real desire to form a republic, but said he believes things have changed since Trump began threatening Canada's sovereignty. 'There was an enormous amount of public pressure, and people saying, 'We want the King to say something,'' he said. The throne speech is 'the biggest act that a monarch is doing in Canada probably since the Queen signed the Constitution back in 1982,' he said. 'It's going to be one of those events that 25, 50, 75 years from now, you will look back at pictures and say, 'That was a pivotal moment in the history of the country.'' — With files from Brittany Hobson in Winnipeg Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here. 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