US Antitrust Chief Resigns Amid Tensions with Trump Officials

Trump Nominee Crumbles When Pressed on White Nationalist Posts

Donald Trump last summer nominated Jeremy Carl to lead the Bureau of International Organizations. It’s a top position in the State Department, acting as the primary nexus between the U.S. government and several international organizations like the United Nations, and requires Senate confirmation. Carl served in Trump’s first administration and is now a fellow at the Claremont Institute, a conservative think tank. He’s also a prolific poster with…

Justice Dept. sues Harvard over access to admissions records amid investigation

The Trump administration is suing Harvard University, saying it has refused to provide admissions records that the Justice Department demanded 10 months ago.

Brain drain warning: Treasury chief says NZ failing its ‘best and brightest’

Secretary to the Treasury Iain Rennie says more needs to be done to retain New Zealand’s best and brightest, who aren’t finding the opportunities they are...

US antitrust chief resigns amid tensions with Trump officials

The departure of Gail Slater has raised questions about the White House's approach to policing big mergers and monopolies.

Miami commissioner calls for removal of police chief and an immediate replacement

At Thursday's meeting, Commissioner Ralph Rosado asked the Miami City Manager to remove Police Chief Manuel Morales from his post, appoint an interim chief and begin the search for a permanent one immediately.

Top Trump antitrust official leaves post following disputes over big mergers

The top antitrust official in the Trump administration is leaving her post amid tension about greenlighting big mergers in recent months