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A freeze on federal grants and loans has been paused. But many facets of American life are left mired in uncertainty

CNN By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — As a federal judge temporarily blocks part of the Trump administration’s pausing of federal grants and loans Tuesday, a slew of advocacy groups, charities, foreign aid and public health programs are decrying a potential upending of American lives on an unprecedented scale. Hundreds of programs touching all corners

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Oklahoma Board of Education votes to approve proposal requiring parents to prove citizenship when enrolling students

KTUL, CNN By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — The Oklahoma State Board of Education voted Tuesday to approve a proposal requiring parents to report their immigration or citizenship status when enrolling their children in school. The board discussed the proposal for about 20 minutes before approving it and other proposals in a 6-0 vote. The

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Oklahoma Board of Education votes to approve proposal requiring parents to prove citizenship when enrolling students

By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — The Oklahoma State Board of Education voted Tuesday to approve a proposal requiring parents to report their immigration or citizenship status when enrolling their children in school. The board discussed the proposal for about 20 minutes before approving it and other proposals in a 6-0 vote. The proposal still

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Colombia backs down on accepting deportees on military planes after Trump’s tariffs threats

By Aaron Pellish, Alejandra Jaramillo, Stefano Pozzebon, Priscilla Alvarez and Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — Colombia has walked back from the brink of a damaging trade war with the United States, reaching an agreement on accepting deported migrants being returned on military planes, after a flurry of threats from President Donald Trump that included steep

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Navajo Nation leaders raise alarm over reports of Indigenous people being questioned and detained during immigration sweeps

By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — At least 15 Indigenous people in Arizona and New Mexico have reported being stopped at their homes and workplaces, questioned or detained by federal law enforcement and asked to produce proof of citizenship during immigration raids since Wednesday, according to Navajo Nation officials. The reports, which have caused panic

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Start your week smart: Hegseth confirmed, hostages released, South Korean president, FEMA’s future, religious charter schools

By Andrew Torgan and Daniel Wine, CNN (CNN) — The richest man on the planet has a new enemy: the humble penny. Elon Musk’s fledgling Department of Government Efficiency wants to eliminate the 1 cent coin, which costs more than 3 cents to produce. Advocates say simply rounding up (or down) to the nearest nickel

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