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Trump travel ban on 12 countries and Harvard international student visas threatened: Morning Rundown
Donald Trump announced a ban on nationals from 12 countries from entering the United States. An impending pause to the Jobs Corps program puts thousands of students in limbo. And current and former teammates weigh in on what makes the OKC Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander a true MVP. Here's what to know today. Nationals from a dozen countries will be barred from entering the U.S. from Monday under a proclamation signed yesterday by President Donald Trump, who framed the decision as necessary to bolster national security and combat terrorism. Seven more countries will face partial travel restrictions. The 12 countries targeted in the ban are primarily in Africa or Asia. They are: Afghanistan, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Myanmar, Republic of Congo, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. This is Morning Rundown, a weekday newsletter to start your day. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. Several of the countries regularly declined to accept the return of their nationals or had visa overstay rates the Trump administration deemed 'unacceptable,' according to the proclamation. Others on the list, including Sudan, Yemen and Somalia, were included for inadequate screening and vetting measures. In addition, seven countries will be under partial travel restrictions, in which entrance into the U.S. under several visa programs was suspended but an outright ban was not implemented. Those countries are: Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela. There are some exemptions, including for any lawful permanent resident of the U.S., as well as diplomatic visas and immediate family immigrant visas, among others. There are also exemptions for adoptions, dual nationals with passports from unrestricted countries and athletes or teams traveling to the U.S. for the World Cup or the Olympics. In a White House video, Trump cited the recent attack in Boulder, Colorado, as justification for a renewed travel ban. But the suspect, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, is from Egypt, and he entered the country on a tourist visa before he applied for asylum. During his first term, Trump similarly banned foreigners from six Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S., a move that the Supreme Court ultimately upheld in a split decision. Already in his second term, Trump has limited refugee admissions from almost all countries. Read the full story here. A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to provide hundreds of migrants sent to a maximum security prison in El Salvador with opportunities to challenge their detentions and removals under the Alien Enemies Act. ICE made the most immigration arrests in a single day in its history on Tuesday, detaining more than 2,200 people, as the agency responds to pressure to rapidly and dramatically increase arrests. Trump escalated his attack on Harvard University last night with a proclamation declaring he will deny visas for foreign students trying to come to the country to attend the school. The proclamation also noted that the State Department would review the status of existing foreign students under certain visas to see whether they should be revoked. The announcement came a week after a federal judge blocked his administration's attempt to revoke Harvard's ability to enroll foreign students. The president has attacked the Ivy League school, claiming it has not done enough to combat antisemitism on campus during Israel-Hamas war demonstrations. Read more about Trump's proclamation targeting Harvard. Earlier Wednesday, the Trump administration ramped up its battle with another Ivy League school — Columbia University — by threatening its accreditation. The Education Department said in a statement that it has notified the accreditor for Columbia that the school violated anti-discrimination laws, alleging Columbia 'acted with deliberate indifference towards the harassment of Jewish students' in violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Columbia said that it has addressed the Trump administration's concerns directly with the accreditor, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The loss of accreditation would lead to Columbia losing access to student aid funds. But even if that happened, it most likely wouldn't happen immediately. Read more about the Trump administration's threat against Columbia. Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin told him that Moscow is planning to retaliate against Ukraine's major drone attack, casting doubt that a peace deal to end the war could come soon. Trump is weighing when and how to respond after he was 'caught off guard' — but 'not entirely surprised' — by Elon Musk's pressure campaign to sink the tax and spending package, a White House official said. Former Biden White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is leaving the Democratic Party and registering as an independent. Trump is signaling a new approach to building the judiciary in his second term, leaning toward unapologetically combative, MAGA-friendly nominees and slamming the Federalist Society, the group he once relied on heavily. Trump ordered a wide-ranging investigation into Joe Biden and officials in his administration, particularly Biden aides' alleged use of 'autopen' signatures to cover up his 'cognitive decline.' New York City Democrats' first primary debate in the mayoral race saw frontrunner and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo on the receiving end of repeated attacks from all eight of his opponents. Job Corps faculty and alumni are scrambling to provide assistance to students who rely on the program for free housing and food after the Labor Department announced last week that it would pause operations at 99 contract-operated centers by the end of the month. The closures are part of President Donald Trump's sweeping attempt to reduce the federal workforce, but critics have argued the cuts are jeopardizing Americans' safety and health. Job Corps targets low-income students and gives them access to free career training and education, housing, meals, basic medical care and a living allowance. A Labor Department spokesperson said a 'comprehensive review' of the program revealed systemic issues, including 'serious incidents, poor student outcomes and unsustainable costs.' But those who have benefitted from the program said the Job Corps has afforded them life-changing opportunities. Read the full story here. A Washington state man was charged with providing large amounts of chemicals used in a car bomb outside a Palm Springs, California, fertility clinic last month. A father and daughter who vanished during a hike in Maine were found dead after an extensive search. Coca-Cola has recalled Topo Chico Mineral Water sold at Costco stores in five states over a possible bacteria contamination. 'Dance Moms' star Abby Lee Miller sued a prominent Los Angeles hospital, accusing doctors of leaving a catheter inside of her abdomen after spinal surgery. Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's rise to league MVP has been unexpected. He was traded after his rookie season, and the Thunder missed the playoffs multiple times even as he took his game to another level. So how did SGA become one of the league's best? I spoke to a few of Gilgeous-Alexander's former and current teammates, who explained how his unique traits on and off the floor have earned him the game's highest individual recognition and has helped lead Oklahoma City to the NBA Finals, which begin tonight. — Rohan Nadkarni, sports reporter Tatiyana Rich was 7 years old when her father was murdered. After her mother remarried, Rich said there was a lot of fighting and instability in the home. At age 16, she was kicked out. 'I wasn't officially homeless, but I was getting there,' Rich said. 'That was my next step.' A Tampa-based nonprofit called Starting Right, Now took in Rich and offered her the support she needed, providing unaccompanied homeless youth with safe housing, academic help and mental health support. See how Starting Right, Now's 65-bed home is offering runaway teens like Rich stability and healing. NBCU Academy is a free, award-winning education program for developing new skills and advancing careers in journalism, media and tech. Dermatologists helped the NBC Select team find the best anti-chafing products for the summer. That way you can enjoy a run or workout without worrying about any inner-thigh friction. Plus, we asked dentists about the best flosses based on users' teeth-cleaning habits. Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week. Thanks for reading today's Morning Rundown. Today's newsletter was curated for you by Elizabeth Robinson. If you're a fan, please send a link to your family and friends. They can sign up here. This article was originally published on
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4 days ago
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Trump travel ban on 12 countries and Harvard international student visas threatened: Morning Rundown
Donald Trump announced a ban on nationals from 12 countries from entering the United States. An impending pause to the Jobs Corps program puts thousands of students in limbo. And current and former teammates weigh in on what makes the OKC Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander a true MVP. Here's what to know today. Trump announces travel ban on 12 countries and partial restrictions for 7 others Nationals from a dozen countries will be barred from entering the U.S. from Monday under a proclamation signed yesterday by President Donald Trump, who framed the decision as necessary to bolster national security and combat terrorism. Seven more countries will face partial travel restrictions. The 12 countries targeted in the ban are primarily in Africa or Asia. They are: Afghanistan, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Myanmar, Republic of Congo, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. This is Morning Rundown, a weekday newsletter to start your day. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. Several of the countries regularly declined to accept the return of their nationals or had visa overstay rates the Trump administration deemed 'unacceptable,' according to the proclamation. Others on the list, including Sudan, Yemen and Somalia, were included for inadequate screening and vetting measures. In addition, seven countries will be under partial travel restrictions, in which entrance into the U.S. under several visa programs was suspended but an outright ban was not implemented. Those countries are: Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela. There are some exemptions, including for any lawful permanent resident of the U.S., as well as diplomatic visas and immediate family immigrant visas, among others. There are also exemptions for adoptions, dual nationals with passports from unrestricted countries and athletes or teams traveling to the U.S. for the World Cup or the Olympics. In a White House video, Trump cited the recent attack in Boulder, Colorado, as justification for a renewed travel ban. But the suspect, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, is from Egypt, and he entered the country on a tourist visa before he applied for asylum. During his first term, Trump similarly banned foreigners from six Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S., a move that the Supreme Court ultimately upheld in a split decision. Already in his second term, Trump has limited refugee admissions from almost all countries. More immigration news: A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to provide hundreds of migrants sent to a maximum security prison in El Salvador with opportunities to challenge their detentions and removals under the Alien Enemies Act. ICE made the most immigration arrests in a single day in its history on Tuesday, detaining more than 2,200 people, as the agency responds to pressure to rapidly and dramatically increase arrests. Trump ramps up battles with Harvard and Columbia Trump escalated his attack on Harvard University last night with a proclamation declaring he will deny visas for foreign students trying to come to the country to attend the school. The proclamation also noted that the State Department would review the status of existing foreign students under certain visas to see whether they should be revoked. The announcement came a week after a federal judge blocked his administration's attempt to revoke Harvard's ability to enroll foreign students. The president has attacked the Ivy League school, claiming it has not done enough to combat antisemitism on campus during Israel-Hamas war demonstrations. Read more about Trump's proclamation targeting Harvard. Earlier Wednesday, the Trump administration ramped up its battle with another Ivy League school — Columbia University — by threatening its accreditation. The Education Department said in a statement that it has notified the accreditor for Columbia that the school violated anti-discrimination laws, alleging Columbia 'acted with deliberate indifference towards the harassment of Jewish students' in violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Columbia said that it has addressed the Trump administration's concerns directly with the accreditor, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The loss of accreditation would lead to Columbia losing access to student aid funds. But even if that happened, it most likely wouldn't happen immediately. Read more about the Trump administration's threat against Columbia. Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin told him that Moscow is planning to retaliate against Ukraine's major drone attack, casting doubt that a peace deal to end the war could come soon. Trump is weighing when and how to respond after he was 'caught off guard' — but 'not entirely surprised' — by Elon Musk's pressure campaign to sink the tax and spending package, a White House official said. Former Biden White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is leaving the Democratic Party and registering as an independent. Trump is signaling a new approach to building the judiciary in his second term, leaning toward unapologetically combative, MAGA-friendly nominees and slamming the Federalist Society, the group he once relied on heavily. Trump ordered a wide-ranging investigation into Joe Biden and officials in his administration, particularly Biden aides' alleged use of 'autopen' signatures to cover up his 'cognitive decline.' New York City Democrats' first primary debate in the mayoral race saw frontrunner and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo on the receiving end of repeated attacks from all eight of his opponents. Job Corps faculty and alumni are scrambling to provide assistance to students who rely on the program for free housing and food after the Labor Department announced last week that it would pause operations at 99 contract-operated centers by the end of the month. The closures are part of President Donald Trump's sweeping attempt to reduce the federal workforce, but critics have argued the cuts are jeopardizing Americans' safety and health. Job Corps targets low-income students and gives them access to free career training and education, housing, meals, basic medical care and a living allowance. A Labor Department spokesperson said a 'comprehensive review' of the program revealed systemic issues, including 'serious incidents, poor student outcomes and unsustainable costs.' But those who have benefitted from the program said the Job Corps has afforded them life-changing opportunities. Read All About It A father and daughter who vanished during a hike in Maine were found dead after an extensive search. Coca-Cola has recalled Topo Chico Mineral Water sold at Costco stores in five states over a possible bacteria contamination. 'Dance Moms' star Abby Lee Miller sued a prominent Los Angeles hospital, accusing doctors of leaving a catheter inside of her abdomen after spinal surgery. Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's rise to league MVP has been unexpected. He was traded after his rookie season, and the Thunder missed the playoffs multiple times even as he took his game to another level. So how did SGA become one of the league's best? I spoke to a few of Gilgeous-Alexander's former and current teammates, who explained how his unique traits on and off the floor have earned him the game's highest individual recognition and has helped lead Oklahoma City to the NBA Finals, which begin tonight. — Rohan Nadkarni, sports reporter NBCU Academy: The home that gives runaway teens much-needed support Tatiyana Rich was 7 years old when her father was murdered. After her mother remarried, Rich said there was a lot of fighting and instability in the home. At age 16, she was kicked out. 'I wasn't officially homeless, but I was getting there,' Rich said. 'That was my next step.' A Tampa-based nonprofit called Starting Right, Now took in Rich and offered her the support she needed, providing unaccompanied homeless youth with safe housing, academic help and mental health support. See how Starting Right, Now's 65-bed home is offering runaway teens like Rich stability and healing. NBCU Academy is a free, award-winning education program for developing new skills and advancing careers in journalism, media and tech. NBC Select: Online Shopping, Simplified Dermatologists helped the NBC Select team find the best anti-chafing products for the summer. That way you can enjoy a run or workout without worrying about any inner-thigh friction. Plus, we asked dentists about the best flosses based on users' teeth-cleaning habits. here.
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160 St. Paul students facing homelessness after federal government cuts Job Corps funding
160 St. Paul students facing homelessness after federal government cuts Job Corps funding originally appeared on Bring Me The News. The Trump administration's decision to pull funding from the Jobs Corps program will lead to the closure of the center in St. Paul that provides job training and housing for more than 160 young students. The U.S. Department of Labor announced on May 29 a "phased pause in operations" at Jobs Corps sites by June 30, with the government claiming that the training and housing program for Americans aged 16-24 was "longer achieving the intended outcomes that students deserve." But despite the claim of a "pause" in operations by June 30, the 162 residents and 100 staff at the Hubert H. Humphrey Jobs Corps Center have already been told the site is closing, and were initially given until Tuesday, June 3, to exit the premises. KARE 11 reports this has since been extended to June 12. "We remain committed to ensuring all participants are supported through this transition and connected with the resources they need to succeed as we evaluate the program's possibilities," said Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer. The St. Paul facility has been open for 44 years and the wider Jobs Corps program has been operating since 1964, providing low-income Americans aged 16-24 with free vocational training and housing to help them obtain employment. In its announcement, the Trump administration cited a "transparency" report compiled by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) that stated the average graduation rate at Jobs Corps is 38.6% and the average cost per student per year is $80,264. It also raised concern about the number of "serious incident" reports filed among students enrolled in the program, which it says almost reached 15,000 in 2023. But the National Jobs Corps Association has criticized the figures, stating that "serious incidents" is a broad term that also includes "power outages and inclement weather, athletic injuries that require treatment, and adult students leaving campus without prior approval." It also shared video of a congressional hearing that revealed the cost-per-hire and per-graduate figures were taken "at the height of the COVID pandemic" when enrollment was down by more than a third due to restrictions on the number of students it could serve. Democratic Senator Jack Reed accused the government of cherry-picking data to support the program's cut. Per the Pioneer Press, there has also been criticism that the average graduation rate is misleading as its weighted down by students who leave within the first few weeks of enrolling, and those who leave the program because they have a job offer – the latter of which fulfills the aim of the program. The closure has been slammed by DFL lawmakers in the Twin Cities, with a joint statement from Senate Jobs and Economic Development Chair Bobby Joe Champion and Senate Housing Chair Senator Lindsey Port saying the decision "takes us in the wrong direction." They also criticized pulling the funding for low-income Americans while seeking to push through the extension of major tax cuts benefiting the wealthiest in President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," which also includes significant cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. "The ripple effects from this decision will reverberate in their communities for decades. This is not only shortsighted, but it is also cruel, especially because these cuts are being made to pay for massive tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans," they said. "This closure is another example of President Trump overreaching executive authority: Congress appropriates funding for Job Corps, and he has no authority to unilaterally cut the program's funds," the statement added. This story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
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25-04-2025
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New report exposes how government program with eye-popping budget is failing vulnerable students
FIRST ON FOX: A new transparency report looking at a popular multibillion-dollar program in the Department of Labor has found a meager success rate, setting the stage for possible cuts amid the Trump administration's push to slash waste. The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration has released a detailed report investigating the financial performance and efficiency of the Jobs Corps Program, a federally funded residential career training and education program popular with unions and designed for eligible low-income young adults aged 16-24. The report, which analyzed 124 job centers, looked into the definitions of what constitutes "graduating" from the program and found that the average graduation rate ranges from 32% to 38%, depending on which criteria are used for a program with a budget of $1.7 billion in PY2023. The report states that the average cost per student overall came out to $49,769.53 in PY2023, and the average cost per student per program year is $79,631.25. Doge Slashes 'Wasteful' 'Problem-solving' Contract Worth $50K In Latest Round Of Eliminations The average total cost per graduate ranges from $155,600 to $187,653, the report states. Read On The Fox News App Additionally, once those students move through the program, the study found that they are largely being hired in minimum wage positions, with participants earning $16,695 annually on average after they leave the program. "Taxpayers deserve to know the facts and outcomes of their multi-billion-dollar investment," ETA Acting Assistant Secretary Lori Frazier Bearden said in a statement. "This report underscores the Department's commitment to program transparency and accountability — both of which are essential for effective oversight, informed policymaking, and maintaining public trust," she continued. Expert Turns Tables On Dem Critics After Musk Accuses Social Security Of Being 'Ponzi Scheme' In a press release, the department said after looking through the highest center costs per graduate, it found that "the 10 least efficient programs average $512,800 per graduate" and "the top 50 least efficient programs average $319,085 per graduate." Concerns about more than the efficiency of Job Corps have been raised in recent years, including a report from the Daily Wire outlining data that shows criminals and runaway teens were often housed in Job Corps dorms, which resulted in crimes like rape, drug dealing and assault. The Department of Labor has been active in recent weeks pushing for transparency under the backdrop of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Earlier this month, Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer announced that her department will return over $1 billion in unused COVID-era funding back to the taxpayer. In February, Fox News Digital reported that the Department of Labor will cancel a $4 million contract for DEI consultation services and training in its Jobs Corps article source: New report exposes how government program with eye-popping budget is failing vulnerable students
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25-04-2025
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New report exposes how government program with eye-popping budget is failing vulnerable students
FIRST ON FOX: A new transparency report looking at a popular multibillion-dollar program in the Department of Labor has found a meager success rate, setting the stage for possible cuts amid the Trump administration's push to slash waste. The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration has released a detailed report investigating the financial performance and efficiency of the Jobs Corps Program, a federally funded residential career training and education program popular with unions and designed for eligible low-income young adults aged 16-24. The report, which analyzed 124 job centers, looked into the definitions of what constitutes "graduating" from the program and found that the average graduation rate ranges from 32% to 38%, depending on which criteria are used for a program with a budget of $1.7 billion in PY2023. The report states that the average cost per student overall came out to $49,769.53 in PY2023, and the average cost per student per program year is $79,631.25. The average total cost per graduate ranges from $155,600 to $187,653, the report states. Additionally, once those students move through the program, the study found that they are largely being hired in minimum wage positions, with participants earning $16,695 annually on average after they leave the program. "Taxpayers deserve to know the facts and outcomes of their multi-billion-dollar investment," ETA Acting Assistant Secretary Lori Frazier Bearden said in a statement. "This report underscores the Department's commitment to program transparency and accountability — both of which are essential for effective oversight, informed policymaking, and maintaining public trust," she continued. In a press release, the department said after looking through the highest center costs per graduate, it found that "the 10 least efficient programs average $512,800 per graduate" and "the top 50 least efficient programs average $319,085 per graduate." Concerns about more than the efficiency of Job Corps have been raised in recent years, including a report from the Daily Wire outlining data that shows criminals and runaway teens were often housed in Job Corps dorms, which resulted in crimes like rape, drug dealing and assault. The Department of Labor has been active in recent weeks pushing for transparency under the backdrop of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Earlier this month, Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer announced that her department will return over $1 billion in unused COVID-era funding back to the taxpayer. In February, Fox News Digital reported that the Department of Labor will cancel a $4 million contract for DEI consultation services and training in its Jobs Corps program.
