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Education Sec. McMahon Defends Trump’s Freeze on Harvard Funds, Cites Title VI Violations

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Secretary of Education Linda McMahon joined “Fox News Sunday” where she defended President Donald Trump’s freezing of Harvard’s funding grants and attempted to relieve concerns about Chinese students in the U.S. While the Trump administration is in the midst of a legal battle with Harvard regarding Trump’s freezing of its federal funding, McMahon reminded Americans of Harvard’s history of censoring Jewish students and faculty on its campus.  “They cannot do the things that they’re doing relative to taking away the rights of other students,” McMahon said.  She also said the…

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Sec. Buttigieg insists use of private planes more efficient, saves money, for some DOT travel

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has reportedly taken at least 18 flights on taxpayer-funded private planes since taking office despite his push to curb carbon emissions and criticism of his predecessors for using private travel. The Washington Times stories: White House

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US Defense Sec. meets with Chinese President Xi in Beijing, amid tensions – CNN

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CNN US Defense Sec. meets with Chinese President Xi in Beijing, amid tensionsCNNChina has welcomed US President Donald Trump's decision to halt large-scale US-South Korean joint military drills after his historic summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un — but the Pentagon's other moves in the region have prompted strong …China, US strike positive tone in Mattis defense talksReuters Once a Trump favourite, US military chief Jim Mattis is reduced to carrying out orders he really doesn't likeSouth China Morning Postall 567 news articles » us president – Google News

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