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Supreme Court Allows Access to Social Security Data Despite Privacy Concerns

The Supreme Court lifted a lower court's block, allowing the Department of Government Efficiency access to the Social Security Administration's massive database of personal information on most Americans, despite privacy concerns and the potential for errors; three justices dissented.

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Federal Agents Raid Nadler's Office, Arrest Staffer Amidst Heated Confrontation

Federal agents raided Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler's Manhattan office Wednesday, arresting a staffer after a heated confrontation caught on video; Nadler accused the Department of Homeland Security of intimidation, while DHS cited security concerns and claims of harboring protesters.

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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Attempt to Revoke Harvard's Foreign Student Admission Authority

A US federal judge issued a temporary restraining order, blocking the Trump administration's attempt to revoke Harvard University's authority to accept international students, following accusations of antisemitism and subsequent threats to funding.

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Dutch Senate Debates Redundant Gang Ban Bill

The Dutch Senate debates a 2018 bill to administratively ban criminal motorcycle gangs, despite courts already dissolving these groups; proponents cite faster intervention, while opponents warn of potential government overreach and vague criteria.

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Trump Fires Three Democratic CPSC Commissioners

President Trump fired three Democratic commissioners from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via email on Thursday night, following their refusal to allow two detailees from the President's informal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) into the agency; one commissioner vowed to sue.

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Charges Dropped Against South Dakota Ranching Family in Politically Motivated Case

The Trump administration dropped politically motivated criminal charges against the Maude family in South Dakota, ending a dispute with the Biden administration over 25 acres of federal land that the family had used for grazing.

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USDA Halts Demand for Sensitive SNAP Recipient Data After Lawsuit

The USDA temporarily halted its demand for sensitive data from SNAP recipients after facing a lawsuit alleging violations of federal privacy laws; the agency hadn't yet collected the data but some states were preparing to comply, raising concerns about data security and individual rights.

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Dutch Senate Rejects Bill Allowing Ban of Subversive Organizations

The Dutch Senate rejected a bill that would have allowed the Minister of Justice and Security to ban organizations deemed subversive, citing concerns about potential misuse and the availability of alternative legislation to target criminal motorcycle gangs.

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Harvard Loses International Student Admission Rights Amid Trump Administration Dispute

On April 15, 2025, the Trump administration revoked Harvard University's right to accept international students due to alleged non-compliance with laws, escalating a conflict stemming from campus protests and accusations of insufficient antisemitism measures; Harvard, which receives \$9 billion in g...

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Israel Approves Controversial Media Reform Despite Concerns Over Political Influence

Israel's Ministerial Committee approved a bill overhauling media regulations, despite Attorney General warnings of increased political influence, dismantling existing regulatory bodies and eliminating safeguards for news independence, sparking concerns about press freedom.

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France Dissolves Antifascist and Pro-Palestinian Groups, Sparking Protests

The French government dissolved the antifascist group Jeune Garde and the pro-Palestinian group Urgence Palestine, sparking protests nationwide; the move is criticized as suppressing free speech and is linked to pressure from the far-right Rassemblement National.

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Iowa Immigrant Rights Group Defies Lawmaker's Data Demand

Iowa Representative Charley Thomson demanded private client, donor, and member data from the Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice, an immigrant rights organization, which refused, citing the request's illegality and potential for abuse amid a national crackdown on immigration.

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