Northwestern agrees to pay $75M to restore funding amid Trump antisemitism probe

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Ukrainian officials in Florida to finalize a peace deal following the resignation of President Zelenskyy's top negotiator. This meeting is part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, which has seen significant violence and casualties recently.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has significantly weakened its oversight system that addresses civil rights violations, particularly concerning immigration detention, raising concerns among former officials about potential human rights abuses under the Trump administration. This dismantling coincides with an increase in aggressive immigration enforcement operations across the country.

U.S. District Judge William Young, appointed by Reagan, ruled that the Trump administration's cancellation of research grants related to gender identity and diversity was illegal, characterizing the action as racial and LGBTQ discrimination. This decision not only reinstates the grants but also underscores the judiciary's role in holding the administration accountable for its policies.

The Fresno Unified School District has restructured its Black student achievement department in response to threats from the Trump administration to cut federal funding for race-based programs and a related discrimination lawsuit. This restructuring aims to safeguard academic support for Black students amidst a challenging political climate.

A shooting incident in Washington D.C. on November 26, 2025, critically injured two members of the National Guard, prompting the Trump administration to impose tighter immigration restrictions, including a halt on immigration from Afghanistan. The suspected shooter, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is an Afghan national, raising concerns about the implications for Afghan refugees and immigration policy.

Northwestern University has reached a $75 million agreement with the Trump administration to conclude investigations into antisemitism allegations on its campus and restore federal funding. This deal will be executed over three years and is aimed at addressing concerns raised regarding the university's handling of antisemitism.

The White House has launched a new 'media bias' tracker on its website, aimed at highlighting news outlets that it accuses of misrepresenting the Trump administration. This initiative follows a series of confrontations between President Trump and journalists regarding their coverage, reflecting ongoing tensions between the administration and the media.

Violence erupted in Giessen, Germany, as Antifa and other protesters clashed with police during demonstrations against the Alternative for Germany youth convention, resulting in injuries to several officers.