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FOR SUBSCRIBERSLawmakers battle National Archives over plans to move historical Asian American records
Democrats and local activists are scrambling to stop the Trump administration from moving thousands of documents from the Chinese Exclusion Act and Japanese American incarceration out of California.
Judge strikes down Trump administration’s $600 million in cuts to teacher training
The Education Department characterized the grants, which were intended to address teacher shortages, as supporting “divisive ideologies” such as diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. 
FOR SUBSCRIBERSUniversity of Texas students speak out after GOP nominee calls them ‘foreigners’
Undergrads Dhairya Gupta and Rahul Kodali went to a thrilling Longhorns game — only to become unwitting political footballs.
Trump admin threatens to cut Smithsonian support in latest claim of ideological bias
The White House has made multiple attempts to influence the Smithsonian, which traditionally has operated independently of the political party in power.
FOR SUBSCRIBERSAsian American groups backing James Talarico for Senate say he needs to step up
Exclusive: AAPI leaders who have endorsed Talarico point to a new poll showing that 50% of Asian voters in Texas know little or nothing about him.
Immigration
Most AAPI adults say the U.S. is no longer a great country for immigrants, new poll finds
The poll indicates that the Trump administration’s aggressive approach may be changing the way some people in immigrant-heavy communities see the U.S. itself.
Racial backlash erupts online after California mayor admits to being an agent for China
Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang admitted to federal law enforcement that she “secretly served the interests of the Chinese government.”
Houston restaurateur suspected of killing wife and their 2 kids before turning gun on himself, authorities say
Matthew Mitchell's Traveler's Table had been profiled on Guy Fieri's Food Network show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives."
2 dead, 3 injured in shooting at Korean supermarket near Dallas
A suspect was taken into custody following gunfire at Gwangjang Korean Market in Carrollton, Texas.
Former Hawaii Gov. George Ariyoshi, first governor of Asian American descent, dies at 100
Ariyoshi led the state from 1973 to 1986. His time as governor was marked by Hawaii becoming a tourist destination and a booming population.
Milan Cortina 2026
Alysa Liu and Eileen Gu face uncomfortable comparisons at Olympics
The phrase "Be an Alysa Liu" has become a mantra for critics of Gu, the American who competes on behalf of China.
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