Harvard Faces $2.2 Billion Federal Funding Freeze From Trump Administration

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

International

Harvard University is facing a major financial blow as the U.S. government has frozen more than $2.2 billion in grants and $60 million in federal contracts. The drastic action follows Harvard’s refusal to implement a series of directives issued by the Trump administration, which included

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Elon Musk Expected to Step Down from Government Role

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

Donald Trump has reportedly informed members of his Cabinet and inner circle that Elon Musk will soon step down from his role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk has been functioning as a special government employee under a limited appointment, and his term is expected to conclude by late May or early June. […]

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Trump Administration Plans to Revoke Legal Status for 240,000 Ukrainian Refugees

By BPN News Desk March 6, 2025

The Trump administration is reportedly planning to revoke the legal status of approximately 240,000 Ukrainian refugees who fled to the United States following Russia’s invasion. This policy shift could lead to the deportation of thousands who had previously been granted temporary legal protections. The Biden administration had implemented the Uniting for Ukraine program,

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Massive Layoffs at USAID Amidst Diplomatic Tensions

By BPN News Desk February 24, 2025

In a significant move, the Trump administration has terminated 2,000 employees of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and placed the majority of its remaining staff on administrative leave. This decision comes amidst escalating diplomatic tensions between the United States and India, following recent controversies surrounding USAID’s

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Trump Administration Plans Major Reduction in USAID Workforce

By BPN News Desk February 7, 2025

The Trump administration has announced a significant reduction in the workforce of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), aiming to decrease the number of staff to fewer than 300 from the current approximately 8,000 direct hires and contractors. This move follows a 90-day freeze on foreign assistance implemented by President Donald Trump on his […]

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Trump Administration Pushes India for More Defense Deals

By BPN News Desk January 30, 2025

The Trump administration is increasing its efforts to push India toward finalizing additional defense agreements, aiming to bolster military cooperation and strategic alignment between the two nations. The move comes as the US looks to deepen defense trade and security partnerships with India amid evolving geopolitical dynamics. “We want India to be a stronger

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Pete Hegseth Confirmed as Defense Secretary Following Tie-Breaking Vote

By BPN News Desk January 25, 2025

In a closely contested Senate vote, Pete Hegseth has been confirmed as the new Defense Secretary under former President Donald Trump’s administration. The confirmation came after Vice-President JD Vance cast the decisive tie-breaking vote, following a 50-50 split in the Senate. “Tie-Breaking Vote Secures Confirmation” The Senate was evenly divided, with