Amanda Castro

1 week ago | sunherald.com | Amanda Castro

Donald Trump. US President Donald Trump presents Commander-in-Chief Trophy to the Navy Midshipmen the United States Naval Academy football team in the East Room of the White House on April 15, 2025, in Washington, D.C., USA. Andrew Thomas/Getty Images Former MSNBC host Chris Matthews surprised viewers Tuesday on Morning Joe by saying the Trump administration was "smart" to target elite universities like Harvard over their handling of antisemitism.

1 week ago | miamiherald.com | Amanda Castro

The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against Maine's education department, intensifying a national debate over transgender athletes in school sports. The suit claims Maine is violating Title IX by allowing transgender girls to compete on girls' teams, a move the administration says conflicts with its interpretation of federal antidiscrimination law. What to know:The lawsuit follows a standoff between the Trump administration and Democratic Gov.

1 week ago | miamiherald.com | Amanda Castro

Democratic lawmakers are escalating efforts to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man wrongly deported to El Salvador, back to the United States. Senator Chris Van Hollen said he's prepared to travel to El Salvador himself if the Biden administration and Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele do not act swiftly. The push follows Bukele's visit to the White House, where he told reporters alongside President Donald Trump that he would not send Abrego Garcia back.

1 week ago | mahoningmatters.com | Amanda Castro

Global markets saw modest gains on Tuesday, mirroring a rally on Wall Street after President Donald Trump appeared to ease off on some planned tariffs. The move offered temporary relief to investors, particularly in the tech and auto sectors, while signs of stabilizing in the U.S. bond market added to the upbeat mood. What to Know:France's CAC 40 rose 0.6%, Germany's DAX gained 1.5%, and the UK's FTSE 100 climbed 1.0%.

1 week ago | miamiherald.com | Amanda Castro

Singer Katy Perry is set to make history today with a trip into space aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket. This marks the first all-female crew in space since 1963. The launch, which could take place as early as 9:30 a.m. Eastern, will take off from Blue Origin's Launch Site One in West Texas. Alongside Perry, other notable passengers include broadcast journalist Gayle King, former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, bioastronautics researcher Amanda Nguyen, and film producer Kerianne Flynn.