metro observer daily news
The Trump administration finds itself embroiled in a complex web of legal challenges and political controversies, reflecting the increasingly divisive climate in the United States. A recent order by Judge Paula Xinis of the Federal District Court in Maryland demanded the government disclose its efforts to secure the return of Mr. Abrego Garcia, a deportee…
The brother of ‘doomsday mom’ Lori Vallow Daybell testified Thursday in a Maricopa County Superior Court that when he learned of Charles Vallow’s death in 2019, he had ‘no doubt’ she had conspired to kill him. Vallow Daybell, who is currently representing herself in court, is on trial for the fatal shooting of her fourth…
A new study reveals that sepsis-related deaths in the United States have significantly increased from 1999 to 2022, highlighting alarming trends in mortality rate variations based on demographic factors such as gender, race, age, and geography. An analysis of data sourced from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Wide-ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research…
In a significant move to bolster national security and resilience, President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at empowering State and local governments in their preparedness efforts across American infrastructure. The order emphasizes the importance of commonsense approaches and investments made by these entities, arguing that preparedness is most effectively managed at the State,…
Each April, the US National Science Foundation (NSF) offers a cohort of around 2,000 promising young researchers a prestigious fellowship to support their careers in science. Yesterday, the agency announced that it is awarding only 1,000 fellowships — slashing the cohort by half. ‘…My career is over’: Columbia University scientists hit hard by Trump team’s…
The Trump administration’s case to deport Columbia University graduate and activist leader Mahmoud Khalil relies solely on a controversial letter from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which reiterates unsubstantiated claims of Khalil’s supposed antisemitism. This letter, a 1 ½-page declaration, was presented by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at a Louisiana immigration court, specifically…
On Tuesday, the U.S. State Department held a briefing led by MS BRUCE, who began by acknowledging the busy schedule of the White House and the importance of the discussions on international issues. MS BRUCE welcomed attendees and recounted a brief encounter between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and reporters in the bullpen, which sparked…