Reading up on Trump Administration
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- How a Niche Technology Became a Choke Point for A.I.
Advanced chip packaging, critical for AI computing power, has increased US reliance on Taiwan, with political decisions affecting development efforts.
- Anthropic Employees Accuse Trump Administration of Targeting Them
Anthropic employees accuse the Trump administration of unfairly targeting their company by restricting access to its latest AI models, despite having called for regulation.
- Trump Administration Reignites Its Feud With Anthropic Over Latest A.I. Models
The Trump administration's surprise restrictions cut off foreign access to Anthropic's latest AI models, reigniting a feud and sparking finger pointing.
- Confusion and Worry After Abrupt Change to Green Card Process
A new Trump administration rule requiring green card applicants to be physically present in their native country has caused confusion and worry among immigrants and their advocates.
- Trump Is Setting His Sights on Restricting Legal Immigration
The Trump administration shifts focus from illegal to legal immigration, making it harder for legal migrants to stay, a risky pivot.
- Green Card Seekers Must Leave U.S. to Apply, Trump Administration Says
The Trump administration requires green card applicants to leave the U.S. and apply from abroad, ending adjustment of status except in extraordinary circumstances, impacting hundreds of thousands.
- Trump’s Changes Lock Some Employers Out of H-1B Visa Program - The New York Times
New Trump administration rules, including a $100,000 fee on certain H-1B visa applicants, have barred some employers from the program and disrupted the skilled worker visa system.
- They Helped Women Fight Online Abuse. They Were Barred From the U.S. - The New York Times
The Trump administration barred the founders of HateAid, a German group fighting online abuse, accusing them of being part of a 'global censorship-industrial complex'.
- At the Winter Olympics, Team USA Can’t Escape the Politics at Home - The New York Times
US athletes at the Winter Olympics face backlash from home due to Trump administration policies, highlighted by a skier's comment that provoked Trump's anger.
- Snow Drought, Political Shifts and Strikes Batter Ski Industry in Western U.S. - The New York Times
Low snowpack, staff strikes, and Trump administration policies deterring international visitors have created a difficult season for the Western U.S. ski industry, particularly in the Rockies.
- False Posts and Altered Images Distort Views of Minnesota Shooting - The New York Times
False posts and altered images on social media distorted evidence of the killing of a nurse in Minneapolis to support the Trump administration's narrative about the incident.
- ‘An Unbelievable Mess’: Artists Are Stymied by Trump Travel Bans - The New York Times
Trump's travel bans are creating visa hurdles and cost increases for international musicians, theater groups, and artists, endangering the performing arts industry.
- FBI raids Washington Post reporter's home
FBI raided Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's home in an investigation of a government contractor accused of retaining classified materials.
- RFK Jr. Overhauls Food Pyramid to Emphasize Red Meat and Dairy - The New York Times
New U.S. dietary guidelines released by the Trump administration emphasize protein from red meat and dairy while recommending reduced added sugars and processed foods.
- NASA finally—and we really do mean it this time—has a full-time leader - Ars Technica
Jared Isaacman is confirmed as NASA administrator, facing challenges of budget cuts, workforce reductions, and competition with China in returning humans to the Moon.
- U.S. Threatens Penalties Against European Tech Firms Amid Regulatory Fight - The New York Times
The Trump administration threatened economic penalties against specific European tech firms unless the E.U. rolls back its tech regulations and lawsuits.
- One Step From Citizenship, Some Find It Eludes Their Grasp - The New York Times
Sweeping immigration changes by the Trump administration have caused cancellation of naturalization ceremonies, blocking the final step to citizenship.
- Trump Administration Will Raise Prices for Foreign Visitors at National Parks - The New York Times
The Trump administration will raise entrance fees for international visitors at national parks amid declining foreign tourism and internal turmoil at the National Park Service.