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Trump Administration Stalls Scientific Research Despite Court Ruling

Using an arcane law, officials have effectively delayed funding from the National Institutes of Health, leaving medical studies in jeopardy.
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As investors await Warren Buffett’s annual letter, is Berkshire Hathaway hoarding cash out of fear—or waiting for an opportunity?

Berkshire has built a record $325 billion cash heap as a historically expensive stock market presents few obvious value buys.
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Trump administration reverses its previous decision and reinstates legal aid for migrant children

MIAMI (AP) — Days after telling legal groups who help migrant children who arrive in America alone — some so young they are in diapers or their feet dangle from their chairs in court — that they must stop their work, the federal government Friday reversed itself. The Trump administration told the groups that they can resume providing legal services…
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L.A. Fire Chief’s firing could be overturned by city council

The firing of former Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley by Mayor Karen Bass could be overturned by the L.A. City Council should Crowley file an appeal. According to the city’s charte…
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‘O Canada’ singer confirms she changed lyrics to protest Trump’s 51st state remarks

The ‘O Canada’ singer changed the words ‘in all of us command’ to ‘that only us command’ to protest Trump’s 51st state remarks.
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Remains of Shiri Bibas, mom of two who were killed by Hamas in cold blood, allegedly returned to Israel

The remains of a woman killed while in captivity by Hamas was supposedly handed over to Israel on Friday, a day after her body was supposed to be brought back.
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LA mayor ousts fire chief amid wildfire response criticism

Mayor Karen Bass announced the decision to remove Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley from her position in a statement Friday.
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Los Angeles removes fire chief in wake of massive wildfires

Los Angeles Fire Chef Kristin Crowley has been fired by Mayor Karen Bass after the Palisades and Eaton fires that killed dozens and destroyed hundreds of homes.
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Trump administration rescinds order to halt legal aid for unaccompanied migrant children

The Interior Department reversed course on a stop-work order issued Tuesday that cut off funding for “all activities” related to legal aid for unaccompanied migrants younger than 18.
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AP sues 3 Trump administration officials, citing freedom of speech

The Associated Press sued three Trump administration officials Friday over access to presidential events, citing freedom of speech in asking a federal judge to stop the blocking of its journalists. The lawsuit was filed Friday afternoon in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., 10 days after the White House began restricting access to the news ag…