Melania Trump will not accompany Donald Trump on his upcoming China trip, prompting fresh online speculation. Her office confirmed the non attendance with only a brief statement, despite her prominent presence during his 2017 visit. Trump’s agenda is expected to focus on trade and regional security, leaving the real reason for her absence unclear.
The Trump administration has asked an appeals court to pause a trade court ruling that overturned President Donald Trump’s 10% global tariffs. Despite the court setback, the government wants the levies to remain in effect while its legal challenge proceeds. The decision will determine whether tariff payments continue during the appeal process, with broader trade and market implications.
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The Trump administration is reviewing a proposed change to the US “duration of status” rule that could limit international students to a four year maximum. Under current rules, F-1 students can typically stay as long as they remain enrolled and eligible. The draft also affects J-1 exchange visitors and some foreign media, as university enrollment of foreign students has declined.
The US Justice Department says it will target immigration judges accused of slow rulings and failing to follow the law, warning replacements for those creating “unacceptable” backlogs. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche framed the move as part of a broader plan to streamline immigration courts and accelerate deportations, aligning the judiciary process with the administration’s push for faster removals.
European governments are increasingly questioning the reliability of U.S. support for NATO, as unpredictable signals from the Trump administration raise doubts—especially on the alliance’s eastern flank. While American military training still goes on, several European states are reevaluating the depth and future of their defense partnership, reflecting wider uncertainty about U.S. commitment.
A federal judge has rejected the Trump administration’s move to make immigration applications harder for people from countries on the travel ban list. U.S. District Judge Julia Kobick issued a preliminary injunction, saying the policy violates the Immigration and Nationality Act’s ban on nationality-based discrimination and conflicts with agency regulations.
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Speculation is mounting inside the Trump administration that FBI Director Kash Patel may be the next senior official to leave, according to a Politico report. The chatter follows unusual top-level changes, including General Randy George’s early retirement as Chief of Army Staff. Observers say the speed of these departures is raising new questions about wider planning.
The US Department of Education has launched two new investigations into Harvard University. One probe examines allegations of racial discrimination in admissions after the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling. The second looks into claims of antisemitism on Harvard’s campus. The move signals a sharper Trump-era focus on how elite US schools handle sensitive admissions and speech issues.
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