Also known as: the Trump administration · Trump admin · Trump's administration
US executive branch under President Trump, involved in AI export restrictions, deportation policies, visa processing consolidation, and Ebola response coordination.
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… But for Garrett, prosecutions -- however dramatic -- are no replacement for the regulatory frameworks that Congress and the Trump administration have so far failed to put in place. …
Can ChatGPT be charged in a murder? Florida wants to find outThe Standard
… A lot to talk about The Trump administration had celebrated the election one year ago -- May 8, 2025 -- of Leo, the first US pontiff in history.But its relations with the Holy See have since sharply deteriorated. …
Rubio meets Pope Leo in bid to ease tensionsCapital News
LONDON, United Kingdom, May 2 — Spirit Airlines is shutting down as a business after failing to secure a $500m (£368m) bailout from the Trump administration. …
Spirit Airlines shutting down after rescue talks collapseCapital News
… The move, just weeks after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Army Chief of Staff Randy George, once again highlights the Donald Trump administration’s sweeping overhaul of military leadership amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. …
Explainer: What lies behind dismissal of top military leaders in Trump administration?Seven American aid workers who had been in Congo fighting an Ebola outbreak are quarantining at a new isolation facility in Kenya after the U.S. government introduced travel restrictions requiring Americans returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo to spend three weeks in a third country before entering the United States.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Seven American aid workers who had been in Congo fighting an Ebola outbreak are quarantining at a new isolation facility in Kenya after the U.S. government introduced travel restrictions requiring Americans returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo to spend three weeks in a third country before entering the United States.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Seven American aid workers who were in Congo fighting an Ebola outbreak are quarantining at a new isolation facility in Kenya after the U.S. introduced travel restrictions requiring American citizens returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo to spend three weeks in a third country before entering the United States.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Andrea Shaw, 23, was held in pretrial detention on charges of suffocating her 18-month-old twins and falsely blaming their deaths on childhood vaccines. Shaw had been a plaintiff in an anti-vaccine lawsuit brought by Children's Health Defense.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Anthropic says the US Department of Commerce has lifted export controls on its most powerful AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, allowing the company to restore global access after restrictions were imposed by the Trump administration citing national security concerns.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Young people from 19 countries gathered ahead of a G7 meeting in France to urge world leaders to protect children's education, mental health and social well-being from generative artificial intelligence. The campaigners, organized by the International Research-driven Alliance for AI Serving Every child, argue that AI safeguards cannot be left solely to companies or adults unfamiliar with the technology.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Anthropic met with the Trump administration Monday to discuss restoring two suspended AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, which the company blocked over a US national security order. No lifting of restrictions was discussed after the meeting, though both parties said they are working quickly to resolve the issue.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Anthropic has suspended access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models after receiving a US government directive banning foreign nationals from accessing them over national security concerns. The company said the letter from US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick did not specify the government's concerns, though Anthropic understood the government to be aware of a method of "jailbreaking" Fable 5 that could aid hacking.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States deported an Iranian pro-democracy activist to Central African Republic on a flight from Louisiana, according to her lawyer. The lawyer described the transfer as "super dangerous," saying the activist has no connection to the country and will be left without status, connection, or support network.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Trump administration plans to deport a number of Iranians and other migrants to Central African Republic under a recent deal with that country. Two of the Iranian deportees—a Christian convert and a pro-democracy activist—face potential torture and persecution if returned to Iran, according to their lawyer.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US Vice President JD Vance blamed Britain's handling of 18-year-old Henry Nowak's murder—stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in Southampton in December—on what he called civilizational decline from an "invasion" of migrants, drawing swift rebuke from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office for attempting to interfere in British democracy.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Standard editorial argues that Kenyan authorities should focus on preventing Ebola from entering the country, expressing concern that establishing a US quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base poses a public health risk and suggesting such a facility be located in the DRC or Uganda instead.
4 June 2026 · The Standard →
The United States plans to reduce visa processing facilities across Africa from nearly 50 to 20 designated regional hubs, a move expected to affect thousands of travelers seeking U.S. entry. The consolidation is part of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown and tightened visa vetting procedures, with implementation expected to begin in June.
2 June 2026 · Capital News →
Democratic members of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee have demanded the Trump administration repatriate Americans exposed to Ebola after Kenya's High Court blocked a US military-built quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base. The court issued interim orders on May 28 halting plans to establish Ebola-related treatment or quarantine facilities in Kenya under arrangements involving foreign governments.
2 June 2026 · The Standard →
Opposition leaders have questioned President Ruto's approval of a US-backed Ebola treatment facility at Laikipia Air Base, citing lack of government transparency and public consultation despite health professionals raising concerns. Ruto defended the decision as part of a long-standing agreement with the United States, but a court order has halted construction.
2 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard opinion piece argues that the Ruto administration is advancing controversial foreign projects—including a US Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia County against a court order and public opposition—as part of a pattern of prioritizing foreign interests over Kenyan concerns. The piece cites other examples including the rescission of recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, the lifting of the ban on GMO crops, and Kenya's alleged support for Sudan's paramilitary forces.
1 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Trump administration walked back its announcement that non-citizens seeking permanent US residency would need to return to their home country to apply, with the Department of Homeland Security telling The New York Times that the policy would be implemented on a case-by-case basis rather than as a blanket requirement.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States announced an additional $80 million allocation to combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, bringing total US aid to $112 million since the outbreak began. The funds will support protective equipment for healthcare workers, regional border screening, and test kits.
29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
LSK President Charles Kanjama has urged the government to reject a US proposal to establish an Ebola Treatment Centre in Kenya for patients flown in from other countries, arguing instead that such facilities should be set up near the epicentre of any outbreak for public health reasons.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pope Leo XIV issued his first encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," calling for the "disarming" of artificial intelligence and warning against a race for more powerful algorithms driven by geopolitical or commercial dominance, which he said could create "new forms of slavery."
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thousands gathered on the National Mall for a mass prayer festival organized by the White House, featuring Christian music and speeches by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Speaker Mike Johnson, and video addresses by President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Critics view the event as an overt display of Christian nationalism that undermines the separation of church and state.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Florida's attorney general is investigating ChatGPT maker OpenAI after a student who killed two people at Florida State University in April 2025 had consulted the chatbot for weapon advice beforehand. The investigation raises questions about whether AI creators can be held criminally responsible for how their tools are used.
11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Vatican officials on Thursday amid sharp tensions between the White House and the Vatican. The tensions stem from Pope Leo XIV's criticism of Trump's anti-war stance and US foreign policy in the Middle East.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →
Spirit Airlines has begun an orderly wind-down of operations after failing to secure a $500m bailout from the US government. The budget carrier cited a surge in jet fuel costs following the US-Israel war in Iran as a factor that pushed it over the brink despite emerging from a second bankruptcy filing.
2 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Pentagon dismissed U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan without explanation, continuing a broader purge of senior military officials since January 2025. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has pushed for reforms including a 20 percent reduction in active-duty four-star generals and admirals, resulting in the removal of figures including Joint Chiefs Chairman Charles Brown, Navy Chief Lisa Franchetti, and Army Chief of Staff Randy George.
26 April 2026 · Capital News →