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Federal Judge Questions Legality of Trump’s $3 Billion Funding Freeze on Harvard Amid Free Speech Debate

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BOSTON — A federal judge raised concerns Monday regarding the government’s rationale behind freezing nearly $3 billion in research funding for Harvard University, intensifying a legal battle that could significantly impact the institution’s research activities. During a hearing in Boston, U.S. District Judge Allison D. Burroughs questioned the Department of Justice’s connection between the funding cuts and an initiative aimed at combating antisemitism within the university. Judge Burroughs challenged Justice Department lawyer Michael K. Velchik, highlighting the distinction between funding research and regulating speech. “They’re not funding speech; they’re funding research. And you’re tying that … Read more

Federal Judge Preserves Vital Job Corps Centers Amid Legal Uncertainty, Sparking Nationwide Debate

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A federal judge in New York has ordered the continuation of Job Corps Centers nationwide, including those in Wisconsin, despite a recent Supreme Court decision that may complicate enforcement of such rulings. U.S. District Judge Andrew L. Carter Jr. issued a preliminary injunction stating the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) acted unlawfully by initiating the shutdown of these federally funded vocational schools, which serve vulnerable youth. In his Wednesday ruling, Carter emphasized that once Congress mandates a program like Job Corps and allocates funding for it, the DOL cannot independently decide to terminate it. He … Read more

AI Regulation Showdown: Trump’s Bill Aims for Federal Control, Sparking State vs. National Debate

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A significant legislative initiative in Congress is igniting debates over the future of artificial intelligence regulation in the United States. As discussions unfold, differing opinions reveal a divide on how best to govern the rapidly evolving technology. Backed by former President Donald Trump, a new bill seeks to impose a sweeping federal framework for artificial intelligence oversight, effectively blocking state-level regulations. Embedded in a broader $500 million proposal, this legislation aims to eliminate existing state laws governing AI and prevent new ones from being developed. Proponents of the legislation argue that state … Read more