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Today’s Rundown:
- FEDERAL JUDGE BLOCKS TRUMP’S EFFORT TO ELIMINATE DEI PROGRAMS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS: A federal judge in New Hampshire has blocked the Trump administration’s effort to withhold federal funding from public schools that maintain diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The ruling, prompted by lawsuits from the National Education Association and the ACLU, found the administration’s guidance vague and potentially in violation of First Amendment rights. Similar injunctions were issued by judges in Maryland and Washington, D.C., challenging the administration’s push to eliminate DEI initiatives in education.
- NEW JERSEY DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY AS WILDFIRE GROWS TO 12,000 ACRES: A massive wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, has consumed more than 13,250 acres, prompting Acting Governor Tahesha Way to declare a state of emergency. The Jones Road Wildfire, which began in the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management area, is approximately 50% contained. While evacuation orders have been lifted, officials warn that the fire could become the state’s largest in nearly two decades.
- TRUMP ADMINISTRATION CONFIRMS ICE ARRESTED MAHMOUD KHALIL WITHOUT A WARRANT: The Trump administration has acknowledged that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil without a warrant. Government attorneys argue the arrest was justified due to concerns that Khalil, a legal permanent resident, posed a flight risk. Khalil’s attorneys contend the detention was politically motivated, citing his pro-Palestinian activism. A Louisiana judge recently ruled Khalil eligible for deportation, citing adverse foreign policy concerns.
- CONVICTED CARDINAL DEMANDS TO JOIN CONCLAVE IN UNPRECEDENTED VATICAN STANDOFF: Cardinal Angelo Becciu, convicted in 2023 of embezzlement and fraud, is asserting his right to vote in the upcoming papal conclave to elect Pope Francis’s successor. Despite being sentenced to 5½ years in prison and listed as a “non-elector,” Becciu claims the designation lacks legal standing. The Vatican faces an unprecedented situation as it navigates the implications of his potential participation.
- TENNESSEE TITANS PICK CAM WARD FIRST OVERALL IN 2025 NFL DRAFT: The Tennessee Titans have selected quarterback Cam Ward from the University of Miami as the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Ward’s journey from a zero-star recruit to setting the NCAA record for career passing touchdowns has been remarkable. Known for his strong arm and playmaking ability, Ward is expected to be the cornerstone of the Titans’ rebuilding efforts.
- NCAA SETTLEMENT DELAYED AS JUDGE CALLS FOR ROSTER LIMIT CHANGES: A U.S. District Judge has delayed approval of a $2.8 billion settlement between the NCAA and student-athletes over compensation for the use of their names, images, and likenesses. The judge expressed concerns that the settlement’s proposed roster limits could unfairly displace a significant number of student-athletes. Parties have been directed to revise the agreement, with a trial possible if no consensus is reached.
- KATY PERRY FACES LAWSUIT FROM AUSTRALIAN DESIGNER NAMED KATIE PERRY: Pop star Katy Perry has won an appeal in a long-standing trademark dispute with Australian fashion designer Katie Perry. The court ruled that the singer’s use of her name predates the designer’s trademark, allowing her to continue selling merchandise under the “Katy Perry” brand in Australia. The decision overturns a previous ruling that favored the designer.
- TRUMP’S CHINA TARIFFS NOW HITTING TIGER BALM WITH INCREASED COSTS: The Trump administration’s recent increase in tariffs on Chinese imports has led to higher costs for products like Tiger Balm, a popular menthol ointment produced in China. Importers anticipate $3 million to $5 million in additional tariff expenses, which may result in price hikes for consumers. The tariffs, raised to as high as 145%, are part of the administration’s broader trade strategy with China.
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