From Education Reforms to Fishing Chaos: Headlines Making Waves in the U.S.

Recent U.S. news highlights include praise for Columbia University's adjustments to restore funding, SEC's sole dissenting vote against Elon Musk, Trump's controversial regulatory freeze impacting fisheries, Schumer's leadership rejection, and civil rights groups' Supreme Court appeal on Louisiana's electoral map.

In recent U.S. domestic news, Education Secretary Linda McMahon commended Columbia University for complying with reforms that could reinstate $400 million in federal funds, withheld due to allegations of antisemitism on campus. This marks a significant step forward, according to McMahon's interview on CNN's 'State of the Union.'

The interim chief of the SEC was the only commissioner to oppose litigation against Elon Musk. The issue at hand was related to Musk's delayed disclosure of purchasing Twitter shares, leading to an investigation and potential breach of securities laws. The vote occurred just before Republicans assumed control of the agency.

Meanwhile, President Trump's regulatory freeze has caused turmoil within the $320 billion American fishing industry. Delayed fishing seasons and risks of overfishing have emerged as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration struggles to manage fisheries amid stringent policies imposed by the administration.

(With inputs from agencies.)