The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) launched Title IX investigations into Minnesota's and California's athletic organizations.
The University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) suspended two pro-Palestine groups after they threatened a pro-Israel member of the University of California Board of Regents.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for its transfers of illegal immigrant criminals to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by his wife Usha and their three children, visited the newly restored Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on February 12, 2025. The visit took place during Vance’s first official overseas trip, which included attending an international summit on Artificial Intelligence. Despite the diplomatic nature of the trip, the vice president made time for a personal excursion with his family, reflecting his commitment to balancing work and home life.
A federal judge has authorized President Donald Trump's administration to proceed with a significant buyout program for federal employees. The initiative offers voluntary buyouts to 75,000 workers, reducing the federal workforce by 3%. Under the program, participants will receive their salaries through October without the obligation to work during this period.