Trump News for Friday, March 7, 2025
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Trump administration cancels $400M in grants and contracts with Columbia University
The Associated Press
The Trump administration says it’s pulling $400 million from Columbia University. Multiple federal agencies announced Friday that they're canceling grants and contracts because of what the government describes as the Ivy League school’s lackluster efforts to squelch antisemitism on campus.
Mar 7, 2025, 11:55 PM
A Firing Squad's Return: South Carolina's First Execution in 15 Years
Devdiscourse
South Carolina plans its first firing squad execution in 15 years for Brad Sigmon, who prefers this method over alternatives. Several Democrat-led states challenge Trump's mass federal employee firings. Additionally, Gene Hackman passes due to heart disease, and the U.S. set to end collective bargaining for TSA officers.
Mar 7, 2025, 11:52 PM
US reviewing visa programs as official says Afghanistan could be included in Trump travel ban
Cable News Network
The US State Department is “undertaking a full review of all visa programs,” a department spokesperson confirmed amid reports of an impending new travel ban, and a US official familiar with the situation told CNN that Afghanistan could be among the countries included.
Mar 7, 2025, 11:44 PM
Rubio takes flak for Trump admin's Russia stance, a sharp contrast from his hawkish history
NBC News
The Trump administration has made overtures to a country that Rubio has railed against during most of his career, especially in relation to Russia's backing of countries like Cuba.
Mar 7, 2025, 11:42 PM
Trump administration throws hundreds of affordable housing projects into limbo after contract cuts
The Associated Press
The Associated Press has found that the Trump administration has stalled at least $60 million in funding intended largely for affordable housing developments nationwide.
Mar 7, 2025, 11:31 PM
Trump will lead task force preparing for 2026 World Cup
CP24 Toronto
U.S. President Donald Trump created a task force Friday to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, which will bring the globe’s premier soccer tournament to North America at a time when his on-again, off-again tariffs have ratcheted up tensions across the continent.
Mar 7, 2025, 11:29 PM
How Much the Guests at Trump’s Crypto Summit Donated to His Inauguration
The Intercept
The list of invitees at the White House crypto summit illustrates the tight link between Trump and new cohort of political donors.
Mar 7, 2025, 11:16 PM
Misri holds talks with Russian counterpart Rudenko in Moscow
The Indian Express
The foreign secretary's visit is taking place amid a renewed focus on the Ukraine conflict after US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traded verbal blows at the Oval Office in the White House on Friday last that drew global attention.
Mar 7, 2025, 11:14 PM
President Trump to lead 2026 World Cup task force
ESPN
President Donald Trump created a task force Friday to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, which will bring the globe's premier soccer tournament to North America.
Mar 7, 2025, 10:58 PM
Alberta Premier Smith leaning toward keeping sanctions in place as U.S. tariffs shift
Vancouver Is Awesome
EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says she's leaning toward keeping Alberta’s trade sanctions on the United States amid shifting pronouncements from President Donald Trump.
Mar 7, 2025, 10:47 PM