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RFK Jr. plans to appoint 7 new members to the federal vaccine panel after firing the original committee. Critics say his picks lack vaccine expertise and reflect “Covid policy denial.” The panel could soon vote on childhood shots.
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RFK Jr. to Appoint New Vaccine Panel Members
Critics warn nominees lack “vaccine expertise” after he fired prior committee.
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September 4, 2025 at 3:56 PM
RFK Jr. plans to appoint 7 new members to the federal vaccine panel after firing the original committee. Critics say his picks lack vaccine expertise and reflect “Covid policy denial.” The panel could soon vote on childhood shots.
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Trump is moving U.S. Space Command HQ from Colorado to Alabama, citing his “big factor” grudge against Colorado’s mail-in voting. Critics call it political payback that risks national security.
How do you feel about Trump moving Space Command out of Colorado?
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How do you feel about Trump moving Space Command out of Colorado?
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Trump Moves Space Command HQ From Colorado to Alabama
Trump cited Colorado’s mail-in voting system and "radical left governor" as "big factors."
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September 3, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Trump is moving U.S. Space Command HQ from Colorado to Alabama, citing his “big factor” grudge against Colorado’s mail-in voting. Critics call it political payback that risks national security.
How do you feel about Trump moving Space Command out of Colorado?
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How do you feel about Trump moving Space Command out of Colorado?
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A judge ruled Trump’s National Guard deployment to LA broke federal law, saying troops engaged in law enforcement is banned by the Posse Comitatus Act.
The decision could limit Trump’s power to use troops in U.S. cities.
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The decision could limit Trump’s power to use troops in U.S. cities.
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Judge: Trump’s National Guard Deployment to LA Broke Federal Law
Court says troops engaged in law enforcement, violating the Posse Comitatus Act.
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September 2, 2025 at 4:22 PM
A judge ruled Trump’s National Guard deployment to LA broke federal law, saying troops engaged in law enforcement is banned by the Posse Comitatus Act.
The decision could limit Trump’s power to use troops in U.S. cities.
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The decision could limit Trump’s power to use troops in U.S. cities.
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Trump is moving to cut $4.9B in foreign aid without Congress, using an untested “pocket rescissions” strategy. Some lawmakers say it’s illegal - and the fight could spark a shutdown battle.
How do you feel about Trump trying to cut billions in foreign aid without Congress?
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How do you feel about Trump trying to cut billions in foreign aid without Congress?
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Trump Seeks $4.9B Foreign Aid Cut Without Congressional Approval
Move relies on untested “pocket rescissions” that some lawmakers call illegal.
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August 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Trump is moving to cut $4.9B in foreign aid without Congress, using an untested “pocket rescissions” strategy. Some lawmakers say it’s illegal - and the fight could spark a shutdown battle.
How do you feel about Trump trying to cut billions in foreign aid without Congress?
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How do you feel about Trump trying to cut billions in foreign aid without Congress?
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CDC Director Susan Monarez has been fired after clashes with RFK Jr. over vaccine guidance. Her lawyers say she was targeted for rejecting “reckless directives.”
Other top CDC officials also resigned.
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Other top CDC officials also resigned.
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White House Fires CDC Director Susan Monarez After Clashes With RFK Jr.
Her lawyers say she “chose protecting the public over serving a political agenda”.
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August 28, 2025 at 4:33 PM
CDC Director Susan Monarez has been fired after clashes with RFK Jr. over vaccine guidance. Her lawyers say she was targeted for rejecting “reckless directives.”
Other top CDC officials also resigned.
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Other top CDC officials also resigned.
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Whistle-blower: Musk’s DOGE team uploaded Social Security data for 548M Americans to a vulnerable cloud server, risking “catastrophic impact.” SSA denies a breach, but concerns are mounting.
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Whistle-Blower: Musk's DOGE Put Social Security Data at Risk
Complaint warns of “catastrophic impact” if database of 548 million numbers were compromised.
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August 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Whistle-blower: Musk’s DOGE team uploaded Social Security data for 548M Americans to a vulnerable cloud server, risking “catastrophic impact.” SSA denies a breach, but concerns are mounting.
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Trump is firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations. Cook is vowing to fight back, calling the move unlawful. Experts say the battle could redefine executive power over the Fed.
How do you feel about Trump firing a Fed governor over unproven allegations?
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How do you feel about Trump firing a Fed governor over unproven allegations?
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Trump Moves to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook Over Mortgage Allegations
Cook says “no cause exists under the law” for her removal as she vows to fight back.
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August 26, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Trump is firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations. Cook is vowing to fight back, calling the move unlawful. Experts say the battle could redefine executive power over the Fed.
How do you feel about Trump firing a Fed governor over unproven allegations?
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How do you feel about Trump firing a Fed governor over unproven allegations?
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ICE just arrested Kilmar Abrego Garcia at a Baltimore check-in, and the Trump admin vows swift deportation. His lawyers are fighting back in court, calling it a “campaign of retribution.”
How do you feel about the government moving to deport Abrego Garcia again?
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How do you feel about the government moving to deport Abrego Garcia again?
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ICE Arrests Kilmar Abrego Garcia, Deportation Proceedings Resume
Homeland Security said Trump “is not going to allow” him to stay.
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August 25, 2025 at 4:21 PM
ICE just arrested Kilmar Abrego Garcia at a Baltimore check-in, and the Trump admin vows swift deportation. His lawyers are fighting back in court, calling it a “campaign of retribution.”
How do you feel about the government moving to deport Abrego Garcia again?
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How do you feel about the government moving to deport Abrego Garcia again?
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell just signaled rate cuts are likely in September, while warning risks to jobs are rising even as inflation holds steady. His comments jolted markets and raised the stakes in Trump’s battle with the Fed.
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Powell Signals Fed May Cut Rates at September Meeting
“The balance of risks appears to be shifting,” Powell said in Jackson Hole.
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August 22, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Fed Chair Jerome Powell just signaled rate cuts are likely in September, while warning risks to jobs are rising even as inflation holds steady. His comments jolted markets and raised the stakes in Trump’s battle with the Fed.
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A New York appeals court just erased Trump’s $500M fraud fine but upheld the fraud case. Judges split sharply, with some calling for dismissal and others for a new trial.
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Court Erases Trump’s $500M Fraud Fine, But Upholds Fraud Ruling
Judges said “harm certainly occurred” but not enough for a half-billion-dollar penalty.
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August 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM
A New York appeals court just erased Trump’s $500M fraud fine but upheld the fraud case. Judges split sharply, with some calling for dismissal and others for a new trial.
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Trump just demanded Fed Governor Lisa Cook “resign, now!!!” over alleged mortgage fraud. The move escalates his push to reshape the central bank and replace allies of Jerome Powell.
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Trump Demands Fed Governor Lisa Cook Resign Over Fraud Allegations
Administration cites “mortgage fraud” claims as Trump escalates push to reshape the central bank.
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August 20, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Trump just demanded Fed Governor Lisa Cook “resign, now!!!” over alleged mortgage fraud. The move escalates his push to reshape the central bank and replace allies of Jerome Powell.
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ICE is offering $50K signing bonuses, $60K student loan forgiveness, and lifting age caps to recruit thousands of new officers under Trump’s $150B enforcement push.
Will this deliver the workforce needed for record deportations?
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Will this deliver the workforce needed for record deportations?
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Trump’s ICE Recruitment Push: $50K Bonuses, No Age Limits
DHS blitz includes “return to mission” campaign, Uncle Sam ads, and promises of student loan relief.
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August 19, 2025 at 4:47 PM
ICE is offering $50K signing bonuses, $60K student loan forgiveness, and lifting age caps to recruit thousands of new officers under Trump’s $150B enforcement push.
Will this deliver the workforce needed for record deportations?
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Will this deliver the workforce needed for record deportations?
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President Trump dropped his cease-fire demand after meeting Putin, calling for a “Peace Agreement" and land concessions from Ukraine.
Now, Zelenskyy and European leaders are heading to the White House today to push back and seek security guarantees.
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Now, Zelenskyy and European leaders are heading to the White House today to push back and seek security guarantees.
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Trump Backs Land Concessions in Ukraine as Zelenskyy Heads to D.C.
Trump dropped his cease-fire demand, urging a “Peace Agreement” instead.
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August 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
President Trump dropped his cease-fire demand after meeting Putin, calling for a “Peace Agreement" and land concessions from Ukraine.
Now, Zelenskyy and European leaders are heading to the White House today to push back and seek security guarantees.
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Now, Zelenskyy and European leaders are heading to the White House today to push back and seek security guarantees.
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D.C. has sued the Trump administration over its federal takeover of the city’s police, calling it a “brazen usurpation” of local authority. The fight could redefine presidential power in the capital.
Do you think the courts should block the takeover?
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Do you think the courts should block the takeover?
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Trump Administration Sued Over Federal Takeover of D.C. Police
District calls move a “brazen usurpation” of local authority.
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August 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM
D.C. has sued the Trump administration over its federal takeover of the city’s police, calling it a “brazen usurpation” of local authority. The fight could redefine presidential power in the capital.
Do you think the courts should block the takeover?
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Do you think the courts should block the takeover?
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A 2–1 appeals court just said Trump can keep billions in foreign aid on hold - ruling only the GAO can sue under the Impoundment Control Act.
How do you feel about this ruling allowing the administration to withhold Congressional approved funding?
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How do you feel about this ruling allowing the administration to withhold Congressional approved funding?
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Appeals Court Backs Trump’s Freeze of Foreign Aid
In a 2–1 decision, panel says only the GAO can sue; dissent calls ruling “as startling as it is erroneous.”
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August 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM
A 2–1 appeals court just said Trump can keep billions in foreign aid on hold - ruling only the GAO can sue under the Impoundment Control Act.
How do you feel about this ruling allowing the administration to withhold Congressional approved funding?
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How do you feel about this ruling allowing the administration to withhold Congressional approved funding?
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Trump says he’ll know “in the first two minutes” if a deal with Putin is possible - and is ready to walk away.
The high-stakes Alaska summit comes without any cease-fire in Ukraine or security guarantees in place.
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The high-stakes Alaska summit comes without any cease-fire in Ukraine or security guarantees in place.
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Trump, Putin to Hold High-Stakes Alaska Summit
President says he’ll “know in the first two minutes” if a deal is possible.
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August 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Trump says he’ll know “in the first two minutes” if a deal with Putin is possible - and is ready to walk away.
The high-stakes Alaska summit comes without any cease-fire in Ukraine or security guarantees in place.
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The high-stakes Alaska summit comes without any cease-fire in Ukraine or security guarantees in place.
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Harvard is close to a $500M settlement with the Trump administration that would restore research funding and end federal investigations - if both sides can agree on final terms.
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Harvard, Trump Administration Near $500M Settlement
The potential settlement would restore research funding and end multiple federal investigations.
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August 12, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Harvard is close to a $500M settlement with the Trump administration that would restore research funding and end federal investigations - if both sides can agree on final terms.
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Trump is deploying the National Guard to D.C. and taking federal control of the city’s police, invoking Section 740 of the Home Rule Act. He called it “Liberation Day in D.C.”
What do you think of the president's actions?
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What do you think of the president's actions?
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Trump to Deploy National Guard, Take Federal Control of D.C. Police
Invoking a rarely used law, Trump says it’s “Liberation Day in D.C.”
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August 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Trump is deploying the National Guard to D.C. and taking federal control of the city’s police, invoking Section 740 of the Home Rule Act. He called it “Liberation Day in D.C.”
What do you think of the president's actions?
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What do you think of the president's actions?
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Trump has authorized the Pentagon to use military force against foreign drug cartels labeled as terrorist groups. The move could mean U.S. operations at sea and on foreign soil.
What do you think: hould the U.S. military be used to go after foreign drug cartels?
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What do you think: hould the U.S. military be used to go after foreign drug cartels?
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Trump Authorizes Military Force Against Foreign Drug Cartels
The secret directive targets cartels labeled as terrorist organizations, including Venezuela’s Cartel de los Soles.
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August 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Trump has authorized the Pentagon to use military force against foreign drug cartels labeled as terrorist groups. The move could mean U.S. operations at sea and on foreign soil.
What do you think: hould the U.S. military be used to go after foreign drug cartels?
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What do you think: hould the U.S. military be used to go after foreign drug cartels?
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Trump’s Energy Secretary says the administration is reviewing - and may update - official U.S. climate reports. Critics call it an attempt to rewrite science.
What’s really going on?
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What’s really going on?
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Trump Energy Chief Suggests Edits to Past Climate Reports
Chris Wright said the assessments included “stuff that’s objectionable” and would be “updated.”
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August 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Trump’s Energy Secretary says the administration is reviewing - and may update - official U.S. climate reports. Critics call it an attempt to rewrite science.
What’s really going on?
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What’s really going on?
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RFK Jr. just canceled nearly $500M in mRNA vaccine contracts, saying they “don’t perform well.” Scientists call the move dangerous and inaccurate.
What does this mean for future pandemics?
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RFK Jr. Cancels $500M in mRNA Vaccine Contracts
The health secretary claimed mRNA vaccines “don’t perform well” and shifted funding elsewhere.
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August 6, 2025 at 3:56 PM
RFK Jr. just canceled nearly $500M in mRNA vaccine contracts, saying they “don’t perform well.” Scientists call the move dangerous and inaccurate.
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India is standing firm.
Despite Trump’s tariff threats over Russian oil purchases, Modi’s government says it won’t back down, and calls U.S. pressure “unjustified.” Will a trade deal break the standoff?
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Despite Trump’s tariff threats over Russian oil purchases, Modi’s government says it won’t back down, and calls U.S. pressure “unjustified.” Will a trade deal break the standoff?
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India Defies Trump’s Tariff Threats Over Russian Oil
Modi’s government called U.S. pressure “unjustified and unreasonable” amid ongoing trade talks.
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August 5, 2025 at 5:08 PM
India is standing firm.
Despite Trump’s tariff threats over Russian oil purchases, Modi’s government says it won’t back down, and calls U.S. pressure “unjustified.” Will a trade deal break the standoff?
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Despite Trump’s tariff threats over Russian oil purchases, Modi’s government says it won’t back down, and calls U.S. pressure “unjustified.” Will a trade deal break the standoff?
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Trump has fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, calling weak July jobs data “rigged.”
Critics say the move risks eroding trust in government data. How do you feel about the president firing officials over bad economic news?
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Critics say the move risks eroding trust in government data. How do you feel about the president firing officials over bad economic news?
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Trump Fires Top Labor Official Over Weak Jobs Report
Trump called the numbers “rigged” and said, “I did the right thing.”
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August 4, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Trump has fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, calling weak July jobs data “rigged.”
Critics say the move risks eroding trust in government data. How do you feel about the president firing officials over bad economic news?
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Critics say the move risks eroding trust in government data. How do you feel about the president firing officials over bad economic news?
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The Trump administration has cut federal research funding to UCLA over claims the school failed to fight antisemitism.
UCLA settled a $6M lawsuit this week after the Justice Department found they violated civil rights law.
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UCLA settled a $6M lawsuit this week after the Justice Department found they violated civil rights law.
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Trump Admin Cuts UCLA Research Funding Over Antisemitism Claims
Chancellor Julio Frenk called the move a “far-reaching penalty” that “does nothing to address any alleged discrimination.”
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August 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The Trump administration has cut federal research funding to UCLA over claims the school failed to fight antisemitism.
UCLA settled a $6M lawsuit this week after the Justice Department found they violated civil rights law.
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UCLA settled a $6M lawsuit this week after the Justice Department found they violated civil rights law.
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President Trump on Wednesday announced a 25% tariff on Indian imports and an added penalty over India’s continued purchases of Russian energy & weapons, moves he says are about fair trade and global security.
Will pressuring India over Russia work, or just strain the alliance?
Will pressuring India over Russia work, or just strain the alliance?
July 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
President Trump on Wednesday announced a 25% tariff on Indian imports and an added penalty over India’s continued purchases of Russian energy & weapons, moves he says are about fair trade and global security.
Will pressuring India over Russia work, or just strain the alliance?
Will pressuring India over Russia work, or just strain the alliance?