National SecurityPolitics
US Designates 2 More Mexican Cartels as Terrorist Groups
The US designated the Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras as foreign terrorist groups, bringing the total to eight Mexican cartels blacklisted by Trump.
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PoliticsImmigration
Trump Threatens to Cut Rape Kit Funds Over Sanctuary Cities
The Trump administration is withholding federal funding for rape kits, police gear, and ambulances from sanctuary cities that refuse to cooperate with ICE.
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PoliticsBusiness
Nike Becomes Trump Target as EEOC Investigation Targets DEI
The EEOC investigation into Nike over alleged discrimination against white workers provides a road map for the Trump administration's assault on DEI.
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Media & Press FreedomPolitics
NYT Reporters Subpoenaed in Unprecedented Press Freedom Move
Federal prosecutors issued subpoenas to five New York Times journalists over Air Force One reporting, sparking condemnation from press freedom advocates.
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PoliticsMilitary
Trump Extends D.C. National Guard Deployment Through 2029
Pentagon confirms National Guard will remain in D.C. through Inauguration Day 2029, sparking debate over cost, legality, and civil-military relations.
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PoliticsJustice
Emails Reveal Blanche's Role in Trump Retribution Campaign
Newly uncovered emails show Todd Blanche created a weaponization working group to target Trump's political enemies ahead of his confirmation hearing.
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EconomyPolitics
Trump Eyes Biggest Retirement Overhaul Since 1935
President Trump is studying Australia's mandatory retirement system for a potential US overhaul. The proposal could reshape how Americans save.
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PoliticsMedia
NYT Reporters Subpoenaed Over Air Force One Stories
Justice Department subpoenas four NYT journalists over Air Force One security reporting, sparking press freedom outcry.
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PoliticsEconomy
US Regulators Warn Banks on Lending to Those in US Illegally
Federal banking regulators warned that lending to immigrants in the US illegally poses elevated credit risk amid Trump's immigration crackdown.
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EnvironmentPolitics
Trump Administration Strips Habitat Protections from ESA
Trump administration removes habitat destruction from 'harm' definition under the Endangered Species Act, opening critical lands to development.
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US PoliticsMedia
DOJ Subpoenas NYT Reporters Over Air Force One Safety Story
DOJ subpoenas four New York Times journalists over reporting on security flaws in Trump's Qatari-gifted Air Force One, alarming press freedom advocates.
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US PoliticsMilitary
Minnesota Pulls National Guard From DC, Pressuring Michigan
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz withdraws National Guard troops from D.C. after activists document armed patrols far from the National Mall, pressuring Michigan.
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PoliticsMedia
White House Subpoenas NYT Journalists Over Air Force One
Justice Department subpoenas four NYT reporters over Air Force One safety reports, escalating a press freedom showdown with the Trump administration.
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Environment & WildlifePolitics
Trump Administration Strips Habitat Protections from ESA
Trump administration removes habitat destruction from ESA 'harm' definition, sparking legal challenges from environmental groups.
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PoliticsDiplomacy
Trump's Man at the Vatican: The Brian Burch Balancing Act
Profile of Brian Burch, U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, who must balance loyalty to President Trump with diplomatic duties under Pope Leo XIV.
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Crime & JusticePolitics
Olympian Pleads Not Guilty in Reflecting Pool Damage Case
Three-time Olympic canoeist David Hearn pleaded not guilty to damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a case critics call politically motivated.
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U.S. Health PolicyPolitics
Trump Administration Cancels $66M in Teen Pregnancy Grants
HHS cancels 53 teen pregnancy prevention grants, citing 'normalizing sexual activity for minors.' Democrats demand reinstatement.
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NationalPolicy
Newborns to Get Freedom 250 Social Security Cards, SSA Says
Babies born from July 2 through Dec. 31, 2026, will receive limited-edition Freedom 250 Social Security cards marking America's 250th anniversary.
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ImmigrationPolitics
ICE Arrests Surge to 10,000 in 5 Days Under Trump
ICE arrested 10,000 people in five days as Trump escalates enforcement. A nun's detention and a $46B smart wall project add to the controversy.
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HealthcarePolitics
Trump Administration Proposes Rule to Cut Medicare Drug Cost
New Trump rule targets hospital drug markups under the 340B program, estimating $1.1 billion in first-year savings for Medicare patients.
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SciencePolitics
Harvard Alien Theorist Avi Loeb to Lead Trump UFO Council
President Trump taps Harvard's Avi Loeb, known for controversial alien theories, to lead a new White House UFO council, signaling a shift in UAP policy.
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Foreign PolicyPolitics
US Secures Full Venezuela Cooperation in Earthquake Relief
State Department announces total compliance from Venezuelan authorities in earthquake relief, marking a diplomatic breakthrough following Maduro's capture.
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Immigration & LawPolitics
Supreme Court Expands Trump Immigration Powers, Experts Warn
The Supreme Court expands Trump's authority over TPS and asylum. Experts warn the rulings could accelerate a historic U.S. population decline.
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PoliticsMilitary
Democrats Send National Guard to D.C. for First Since Trump
Four Democratic-led states send National Guard troops to D.C., marking a reversal as legal experts question whether troops will join Trump's task force.
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PoliticsPublic Spaces
Reflecting Pool Draws Police Scrutiny Under Trump
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool faces increased police scrutiny after a troubled renovation, algae blooms, and vandalism allegations.
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Immigration & LawPolitics
Trump Picks Former Oklahoma Trooper to Lead ICE
Trump nominates former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE director, aiming to end a nine-year vacancy in Senate-confirmed leadership.
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EnvironmentLegal
Court Rejects Trump EPA Bid to Abandon Deadly Soot Rule
Federal appeals court unanimously rejects Trump EPA bid to abandon Biden-era rule limiting deadly soot pollution, upholding 9-microgram standard.
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PoliticsSecurity
DC's Reflecting Pool Becomes a Heavily Policed Security Zone
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool now faces fencing, surveillance towers, and National Guard patrols under the Trump administration.
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EducationPolitics
Rangers Teach Black History After Trump Axed Exhibit
After Trump axed a Black history exhibit, former National Park rangers launched 'Resistance Rangers' to teach the history themselves.
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NationalPolitics
Reflecting Pool Liner Cut With Knife, NPS Confirms
National Park Service confirms Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, deepening the controversy over Trump's $16M renovation.
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PoliticsMilitary
Democrats Send National Guard to DC for First Since Trump
Democratic governors from four states sent National Guard troops to DC for America 250 celebrations, raising questions about mission control.
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EnvironmentScience
Ex-NOAA Workers Launch Climate.us After Gov Site Shuttered
Former NOAA employees launched Climate.us, an independent nonprofit restoring climate data access after Trump shut down Climate.gov in 2025.
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PoliticsSocial Policy
Trump Pushes to Institutionalize Homeless, Including Vets
Trump advances a policy to institutionalize homeless individuals through civil commitment, raising concerns over civil liberties and treatment of veterans.
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Immigration & LawPolitics
Court Allows Trump to Expand Speedy Deportations Nationwide
A federal appeals court ruled 2-1 to allow the Trump administration to resume expanded speedy deportations of undocumented immigrants nationwide.
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Supreme CourtImmigration
Supreme Court Sides With Trump in Green Card Holders Case
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that border officers don't need clear evidence to deny green card holders reentry, a major win for Trump immigration policies.
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PoliticsElections
Judge Blocks Trump Database for Voter Citizenship Checks
Judge rules Trump's SAVE database overhaul for voter citizenship checks unlawful, citing privacy violations and risk of wrongful purges.
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MilitaryDrug Enforcement
U.S. Strike on Drug Boat Kills Two, Six Survivors in Pacific
U.S. military strikes alleged drug boat in Eastern Pacific, killing two and leaving six survivors as Operation Southern Spear toll exceeds 210.
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MilitaryPolitics
US Strike on Drug Boat Kills 3, Bringing Total to 211
A US military strike on a suspected drug boat in the eastern Pacific killed 3, bringing Operation Southern Spear's total to at least 211.
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EducationPolicy
Trump Administration Probes Four Districts on Title IX
The Education Department opens Title IX probes into three Michigan districts and one in North Carolina over transgender athlete and locker room policies.
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EducationEconomy
Trump Administration Cuts Student Loan Interest for Auto-Pay
The Trump administration announces a temporary 1% student loan interest rate cut for auto-pay enrollees amid rising delinquencies and a system overhaul.
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PoliticsHistory
Court Allows Trump to Replace Washington Slavery Exhibit
A federal appeals court ruled the Trump administration can replace a slavery exhibit at Washington's Philadelphia home, rejecting city contract claims.
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TechnologyEnergy
FERC Backs Trump Plan to Speed Power to AI Data Centers
FERC unanimously voted to speed power delivery to AI data centers, requiring them to pay grid upgrade costs amid rising community opposition.
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Infrastructure & Urban Development
Trump-Backed $8B Penn Station Overhaul Unveiled
Trump administration unveils $8B plan to transform New York's Penn Station into a world-class hub, as critics question costs and transparency.
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Politics & Policy
Trump Moves Special Ed and Civil Rights From Education Dept.
Trump moves special education to HHS and civil rights to DOJ, escalating Education Department dismantling without congressional approval.
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TechnologyPolitics
Anthropic Employees Accuse Trump Admin of Targeting AI Firm
Anthropic employees say Trump administration is targeting them amid escalating dispute over AI regulation, export controls, and model shutdowns.
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International PoliticsPolitics
CIA Casts Doubt on Iran Nuclear Deal Amid Internal Rifts
CIA Director Ratcliffe told Trump that intelligence raises serious doubts about Iran's nuclear concessions, exposing deep divides in the administration.
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PoliticsHealth
How Kratom Industry Found Powerful Allies in Trump's Cabinet
NYT investigation reveals how kratom giant Botanic Tonics used donations and lobbying to gain influence with DHS Secretary Mullin and HHS.
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PoliticsImmigration
Trump White House Weighed Suspending Habeas Corpus
Secret memos reveal Trump administration debated suspending habeas corpus for undocumented immigrants, a move legal experts say was unconstitutional.
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Science & EnvironmentPolitics
Lawmakers Fight to Save $386M Ocean Observatory Project
Bipartisan lawmakers fight to stop the Trump administration from dismantling the $386M Ocean Observatories Initiative, a key climate network.
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TechnologyPolitics
States Forge Ahead on AI Rules Despite Trump Pushback
Despite Trump's executive order blocking state AI rules, states are passing laws on safety audits, chatbot restrictions, and algorithmic transparency.
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TechnologyPolitics
Trump Admin Forces Anthropic to Shut Down Fable 5, Mythos 5
Trump admin orders Anthropic to block foreign access to its top AI models over a potential jailbreak. Anthropic complies but calls it a misunderstanding.
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PoliticsLaw
Judge Orders Trump to Restore Climate, Slavery Displays
Federal judge orders Trump administration to restore climate and slavery exhibits removed from national parks, citing censorship concerns.
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EnergyPolitics
Solar Surpasses Coal in US Grid for First Month on Record
Solar supplied 12.8% of US electricity in May 2026, surpassing coal for the first month on record, even as Trump boosts coal with a $700M plan.
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PoliticsLaw
Judge Blocks Trump From Removing Signs at National Parks
Federal judge blocks Trump administration from removing signs at national parks, orders restoration of censored exhibits on slavery and labor history.
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PoliticsDiplomacy
Sergio Gor Reshapes American Diplomacy as India Envoy
A profile of Sergio Gor, Trump's ambassador to India, examining how his business-driven approach is transforming diplomatic norms.
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EnvironmentPolitics
Trump Cuts Wildfire Research as West Faces Severe Fires
Trump administration closes 57 Forest Service research labs and cuts R&D funding as the Western U.S. braces for an extreme wildfire season.
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PoliticsInvestigations
Trump Admin Suspends $1B to LA Homeless Agency Fraud Probe
Trump administration suspends $1B in federal funding to LA homeless agency amid fraud, mismanagement, and conflict-of-interest allegations.
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Immigration & JusticePolitics
SF Immigration Court Shutters, Displacing 100K Cases
The San Francisco immigration court has shut down, transferring over 100,000 cases to Concord. Critics say the closure limits asylum access.
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PoliticsCulture
Trump Park History Review Backfires as Visitors Speak Out
A Trump order asking park visitors to flag 'negative' history backfired as 35,000 comments overwhelmingly criticized the effort.
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PoliticsLaw
Judge Blocks Trump Immigration Freeze Affecting 39 Countries
Federal judge strikes down Trump policy that froze asylum, green card, and citizenship processing for immigrants from 39 countries, calling it unlawful.
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Immigration & LawPolitics
Judge Strikes Down Trump Policy Affecting 39 Countries
A federal judge struck down Trump immigration policies blocking asylum, work permits, and green cards for citizens of 39 countries, calling them unlawful.
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National SecurityPolitics
John Bolton to Plead Guilty in Classified Information Case
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton agrees to plead guilty to retaining classified information, paying $2.25M fine, potentially avoiding prison.
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PoliticsImmigration
ICE Ends Post-Release Death Reporting Amid Record Deaths
ICE rescinds Biden-era policy requiring reporting of detainee deaths within 30 days of release, as 2026 nears record for in-custody fatalities.
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Immigration & PolicyPolitics
Children Separated Again as Senate Votes on ICE Funding
AP investigation reveals Trump administration re-separated dozens of children from families torn apart by zero tolerance policy, as Senate votes on ICE.
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TechnologyNational Security
Trump Signs Executive Order for Voluntary AI Model Vetting
President Trump signed an executive order for voluntary national security vetting of advanced AI models up to 30 days before public release.
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EducationPolitics
Trump Education Dept. Backs Away From Black Student Rights
The Trump administration is scaling back civil rights enforcement for Black students, withholding funds from equity programs and dismantling the OCR.
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PoliticsNational Security
Jan. 6 Defendant Now Works at Pentagon Security Role
A Jan. 6 defendant who expressed shame for his role in the Capitol riot now works as a Pentagon political appointee in a classified counterterrorism role.
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Politics
Trump Admin Transforms DC Protest Plaza with War Statues
Trump admin installs 13 Revolutionary War statues at DC's Freedom Plaza, transforming a former protest site into a patriotic exhibit for America's 250th.
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PoliticsLGBTQ+ Rights
Court Rules Trump Transgender Military Ban Unconstitutional
A federal appeals court ruled Trump's transgender military ban unconstitutional, citing animus. The ruling protects current troops but not new recruits.
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PoliticsNational Security
Trump Taps Housing Chief Pulte as Acting Intelligence Head
Trump appoints FHFA chief Bill Pulte as acting DNI, replacing Tulsi Gabbard. The move sparks bipartisan concern over his lack of intelligence experience.
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PoliticsImmigration
Trump's Citizenship Revocation Push Hits Legal Roadblocks
President Trump's vow to revoke hundreds of citizenships faces legal hurdles and due process requirements, with only 11 revocations achieved so far.
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PoliticsEconomy
Powell Warns Against Political Pressure on Fed in JFK Speech
Former Fed Chair Jerome Powell used his JFK Profile in Courage Award speech to warn against political pressure on the Federal Reserve, courts and schools.
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PoliticsImmigration
Ex-Border Chief Rips Trump Aides Over Deportation Slowdown
Former Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino accuses White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles of watering down mass deportations, exposing internal divisions.
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PoliticsLegal
Prosecutor Exits Comey Case as First Amendment Battle Looms
Lead prosecutor Matthew Petracca steps down from James Comey's '86 47' seashell case as legal experts question the indictment's First Amendment viability.
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PoliticsAdministration
Over 10,000 Lawyers Leave Trump Administration, NYT Finds
More than 10,000 federal lawyers have left the Trump administration since 2025, a striking exodus hollowing out agencies and legal expertise.
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HealthPolitics
Trump Orders CDC to Narrow Childhood Vaccine Recommendations
President Trump signed an executive order directing health agencies to align with a study recommending fewer childhood vaccines, reigniting legal battles.
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PoliticsEducation
Conan O'Brien Mocks Trump Administration at Harvard
Conan O'Brien mocked the Trump administration's lawsuits and defended foreign students in a pointed Harvard commencement speech.
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PoliticsElections
Judge Declines to Block Trump Mail-In Voting Order
A federal judge in D.C. declined to block Trump's mail-in voting executive order, ruling the challenge premature. The order remains in effect.
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PoliticsJustice
Trump DOJ Targets: A Broad Array of Investigations Underway
The New York Times reveals the sweeping scope of Trump Justice Department investigations targeting political opponents, from James Comey to Jerome Powell.
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Immigration & DiplomacyPolitics
Trump Review Threatens Mexican Consulates, Straining Ties
The Trump administration reviews all 53 Mexican consulates in the U.S., sparking fears among immigrant communities and worsening bilateral ties.
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PoliticsVeterans
Trump Vowed to House 6,000 Homeless Vets, Budget Funds Zero
President Trump pledged to house 6,000 homeless veterans at the West LA VA campus, but his FY2027 budget allocated zero dollars for new housing beds.
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PoliticsEducation
Conan O'Brien Roasts Trump at Harvard Amid DOJ Lawsuit
Conan O'Brien delivers a biting Harvard commencement address as the Trump administration's DOJ antisemitism lawsuit and a worker strike converge on campus.
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PoliticsEducation
Harvard Jewish Life Thrives Amid Trump Antisemitism Probe
Harvard's Jewish life thrives as Trump investigates antisemitism claims, with Conan O'Brien's commencement speech adding pointed critique.
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PoliticsEducation
Conan O'Brien Zings Trump at Harvard Commencement
Conan O'Brien mocked Trump's empathy deficit at Harvard's commencement as the university faces lawsuits, funding cuts, and a graduate worker strike.
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HealthPolitics
US to Send Ebola-Exposed Americans to Kenya in Policy Shift
Trump administration plans to quarantine and treat Ebola-exposed Americans in Kenya instead of repatriating them, breaking decades of established protocol.
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ImmigrationHuman Rights
Cubans Deported to Mexico Under Trump Left in Legal Limbo
Human Rights Watch report finds Cubans deported to Mexico by Trump administration face indefinite legal limbo, destitution, and lack of due process.
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PoliticsLegal
Supreme Court Sides with Trump in Immigration Judges Dispute
Supreme Court rules for Trump in dispute over speech restrictions on immigration judges, reversing lower court on procedural grounds.
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PoliticsHealth
Pam Bondi Diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer, Gets AI Role
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi diagnosed with thyroid cancer after leaving DOJ. She is recovering and appointed to Trump's AI advisory council.
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PoliticsImmigration
'Mega Master' Hearings Speed Up Deportations in Courts
Immigration courts are using 'mega master' hearings with 100+ immigrants per session to accelerate deportations, raising due process concerns.
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ImmigrationPolicy
Confusion and Worry After Abrupt Green Card Process Change
A new Trump administration rule requires green card applicants to return to their home countries to apply, upending decades of immigration practice.
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PoliticsAdministration
Flattery, Power, and Erased History: Trump's Second Term
Cabinet sycophancy, constitutional blind spots, and DOJ revisionism: three stories reveal the machinery of Trump's second term.
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PoliticsJustice Department
DOJ Scrubs Jan. 6 Press Releases, Calls Them 'Propaganda'
DOJ removed hundreds of Jan. 6 press releases from its website, calling them 'partisan propaganda' and sparking transparency concerns.
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PoliticsAdministration
Cabinet Flattery and Constitutional Debate on Exec Power
NYT analysis reveals pervasive flattery in Trump cabinet meetings as scholars question whether the founders were too optimistic on executive power.
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EnvironmentClimate Policy
Cities and States Step Up as Federal Climate Action Retreats
As the Trump administration rolls back federal climate action, U.S. cities and states are stepping up with local climate solutions.
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PoliticsAdministration
NYT Reveals Unprecedented Flattery Culture in Trump Cabinet
A New York Times review of over a dozen hours of cabinet meeting footage shows officials consistently praising Trump as America's indispensable leader.
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ImmigrationJudiciary
San Francisco Immigration Court Shuts Down After Judge Purge
The San Francisco immigration court permanently closed May 1 after a purge of judges left only 2 on the bench, throwing 117,000 asylum cases into chaos.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Trump Admin Forces Green Card Applicants to Apply Abroad
Trump admin requires foreigners in the U.S. to leave and apply for green cards abroad, upending decades of immigration policy and affecting millions.
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ImmigrationCivil Rights
Lawmaker Sees WWII Japanese Detention in Today's Raids
Rep. Mark Takano, whose parents were incarcerated during WWII, draws parallels between Japanese American detention and Trump-era immigration raids.
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PoliticsJustice
DOJ Scrubs Jan. 6 Press Releases, Rewriting Capitol History
DOJ removed hundreds of Jan. 6 press releases from its website, the latest step in Trump's effort to reframe the Capitol attack narrative.
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PoliticsNational Security
Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as DNI Over Husband's Cancer
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as DNI effective June 30, citing her husband's rare bone cancer diagnosis, becoming the fourth woman to leave Trump's cabinet.
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Immigration PolicyPolitics
Green Card Seekers Must Leave US to Apply, Trump Admin Rules
Trump administration ends 60-year policy, requiring green card applicants to leave the US and apply from home countries, impacting hundreds of thousands.
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PoliticsNational Security
Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as Director of National Intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as DNI citing husband's cancer diagnosis, amid reports she was forced out over policy clashes on the Iran war.
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ImmigrationLegal
Judge Dismisses Charges Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Federal judge dismisses human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, finding the Trump administration prosecuted him in retaliation.
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PoliticsLegal
DOJ Scrubs Jan. 6 Defendant News Releases from Website
Trump's Justice Department removes hundreds of Jan. 6 press releases from its website, calling them 'partisan propaganda' as it reframes the attack.
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PoliticsJustice
Blanche Under Fire: DOJ Fund Sparks Bipartisan Backlash
Acting AG Todd Blanche faces scrutiny over a $1.776B fund that could compensate Jan. 6 rioters, sparking bipartisan backlash.
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PoliticsLegal
DOJ Official Told GOP Ally Jan. 6 Payouts Were Coming
Ed Martin told Norm Coleman that millions would go to Jan. 6 defendants months before the $1.776B Anti-Weaponization Fund was announced, NBC News reports.
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International PoliticsU.S. Politics
U.S. Indicts Raúl Castro Over 1996 Civilian Plane Shootdown
The U.S. indicts former Cuban President Raúl Castro for the 1996 shootdown of two civilian planes, escalating Trump administration pressure on Cuba.
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