International Business Times (U.S.)

2 days ago | ibtimes.com | Vidhya Ck

The U.S. Department of Education announced Monday that it will resume collection efforts next month on federal student loans in default -- a move that included garnishing wages for potentially millions of borrowers.

3 days ago | ibtimes.com | Vidhya Ck

The Trump administration reportedly plans to revoke another $1 billion in federal health research grants and contracts from Harvard University, escalating a high-stakes conflict over academic independence and institutional oversight. The move follows last week's suspension of $2.2 billion in multiyear grants and $60 million in contract funding after Harvard refused to comply with a series of policy demands issued by the administration.

6 days ago | ibtimes.com | Marvie Basilan

Panama City will allow for city fees to be settled 'entirely in crypto': Mayor Mizrachi The city's move comes amid rising concerns over El Salvador's Bitcoin hub status Panama City may be on track to becoming the first known 'crypto city' Panama City, the capital and the largest city of Panama, has approved the use of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and two stablecoins for various payments across the metro, Mayor Mayer Mizrachi announced this week, marking a major milestone in the global push for broader...

6 days ago | ibtimes.com | Marvie Basilan

The agency is expected to be left with only around 200 employeesThe CFPB reportedly sent termination emails to workers in a bid to cut some 1,500 employeesMultiple groups have expressed opposition to the layoffs, challenging its legalityOnly around 200 employees are expected to remain at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) amid plans to lay off the majority of its workers as part of U.S. President Donald Trump's government downsizing.

6 days ago | ibtimes.com | Vidhya Ck

The Supreme Court announced Thursday it will hear arguments on May 15 on whether the Trump administration can proceed with efforts to end automatic birthright citizenship, a move that drew immediate praise from the president, who called it "an easy case to win."Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump expressed satisfaction, saying he was "so happy" with the Court's decision. "I think the case has been so misunderstood," he pointed out.