Tourists gather to watch the sunset over the south rim of Grand Canyon National Park near Tusayan, Arizona, U.S., May 16, 2025. — Reuters The Trump administration is considering a $1,000 fee for tourists and other non-immigrant visa applicants seeking an expedited interview appointment though government lawyers have raised legal red flags over the plan, according to a US official …
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Elon Musk leaving Trump administration, capping turbulent tenure
Elon Musk listens to US President Donald Trump speak in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, US, on February 11, 2025. — Reuters Musk’s “off-boarding will begin tonight,” says official. His departure was quick and unceremonious. He leaves a day after criticising Trump’s marquee tax bill. WASHINGTON: Billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration …
Read More »Trump administration moves to cut all remaining federal contracts with Harvard
Students walk on the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, May 23, 2025. — Reuters Trump admin to terminate about $100m in contracts with Harvard. Administration says it is complying with court order on int’l students. Further court hearing on the matter set for Thursday. US President Donald Trump’s administration plans to terminate the federal government’s remaining contracts …
Read More »Trump administration halts scheduling of new student visa appointments
Students walk on the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, May 23, 2025. —Reuters US President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered its missions abroad to stop scheduling new appointments for student and exchange visitor visa applicants as the State Department prepares to expand social media vetting of foreign students, according to an internal cable seen by Reuters on Tuesday. …
Read More »Trump administration puts new limits on reporters at Pentagon
A general view of the Pentagon after it was reported billionaire Elon Musk was due to be briefed about the US military’s plan for any war that might break out with China, in Washington, DC, US, March 21, 2025. — Reuters US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued orders that require journalists to have official escorts within much of the …
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